Ep 496: Warm and inviting stories of hearth and home

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

When the world feels heavy, many of us reach for books. Today's guest is looking for a specific style of comfort reads. Jemima Welsh is joining Anne today all the way from Brisbane, Australia, where she lives with her family and her pets, including four chickens named for the March sisters. Right now, Jemima is specifically looking for books that feel, quite literally, close to home. She's looking for stories that feature warm, rambling houses, complex but inherently lovable and perhaps found families, and scenes of cheerful domesticity. Anne shares ideas for Jemima and other readers seeking a similar reading experience. Find the full list of the books discussed at our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/496. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	We roped in a cousin of mine who is a builder and asked him to help us build a library on one wall of our house.
0:08.6	So it makes our friends laugh because the children have their toys and then we have our books.
0:14.4	And we're all very happy together.
0:20.6	Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle and this is What Should I Read Next?
0:25.6	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:30.6	What should I read next?
0:32.6	We don't get bossy on this show.
0:34.6	What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:39.4	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:52.4	Readers, if you love connecting with the authors behind your favorite books,
0:55.9	check out a podcast hosted by past guest Zibi Owens.
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1:02.8	with the authors you already love, and those you're just waiting to discover.
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