Ep 413: Literary trends and publishing predictions for 2024

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.1K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

You're likely familiar with the work of today's guest: literary agent Elisabeth Weed, of the boutique literary agency The Book Group. Elisabeth has had a hand in bringing you many recent popular titles, and today she and Anne talking about the current literary landscape.

From the trends Elisabeth is seeing (and what they mean for readers and writers) to how TikTok continues to influence the book trade, they cover a lot of ground in today's conversation. Elisabeth also shares her predictions for 2024 and a few of the titles she’s most excited about for late 2023 and early 2024.

Listen in for a good behind-the-scenes look at the factors shaping today’s literary offerings, plus a few choice book recommendations on titles you might otherwise miss.

Find the full list of books mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/413.

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0:15.3	you know the debuts that are working they just feel really fresh in the voice I think they can be a little weird I always say a thimble full of weird like I'm not somebody who can go really kind of out there. I could not have articulated a thimble full of weird.
0:19.4	Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle, and this is What Should I Read Next?
0:28.0	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:33.0	What should I read next?
0:35.0	We don't get bossy on this show.
0:37.0	What we do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:41.0	We talk all things books and reading in a way that gives you insight
0:43.8	into what books work for you and what books don't. We also troubleshoot
0:47.7	sticking points in the reading life and explore interesting industry
0:50.6	happenings that matter to you as a reader.
0:53.0	Look, there are lots of good books you could choose from and on that note on Thursday, January 25th at 8.30 p.m. Eastern Standard time,
1:08.8	we're hosting our Springbook preview, where I'll share 42 noteworthy titles publishing between early January and mid-April.
1:16.0	We'll cover books I've already read and adored. Books I personally can't wait to read, books that will get
1:21.8	lots of attention this season, and books
1:24.0	that are more likely to fly under the radar. Springbook preview access is an included
1:28.4	perk for our What Should I Read Next patrons, and look, the end of 2023 was wild in the podcasting industry as an independent
1:36.4	podcast we are so grateful for our patrons for all kinds of reasons not just that we
1:41.8	get to do these fun events for you. This event is also
1:44.2	included for our modern Mrs Darcy book lovers. Or by popular demand, we're bringing back
1:48.9	a la-card access, just like we did for our 2023 summer reading guide and fall book preview.
1:54.4	Whether you're a community member or opt for that a la cart ticket here's what you get
1:59.3	access to our live spring book preview event where we'll talk about every title and answer your questions.
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