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What Should I Read Next?

Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Arts, Books, Leisure

4.85.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 January 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

We're kicking off 2026 and a year of exciting milestones today! On January 12th, we are celebrating 10 years of our podcast: we'll be sharing a few special podcast episodes to mark this moment. And as you'll hear today, as we move into the rest of 2026, there is plenty more to celebrate. While today's episode isn't technically part of our anniversary celebrations, it's become an annual tradition over the past few years. Today, Anne is joined by her husband and our executive producer Will Bogel to talk about her favorite reads of the past year. Find the list of titles mentioned today and chime in with your 2025 favorites at our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/508. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened, supported our show in all the ways, and been a crucial part of our community of readers. We look forward to celebrating the joy of a good book with you all year long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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Do you see how I just slipped in another book that name is a favorite?

0:03.4

That was not on the list.

0:04.4

But I really enjoyed and think about all the time.

0:09.9

Hey, readers, I'm Ann Bogle, and this is What Should I Read Next?

0:15.3

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.

0:20.5

What Should I read next?

0:26.5

Readers, as the temperatures drop, I'm always happy to have year-round pieces in my wardrobe that

0:30.9

layer well and last from season to season. I find myself reaching for my American Giant slub teas

0:36.0

year-round. This time of year, they're extra

0:38.1

nice, whether I wear them under a warmer top like American Giants classic full-zip hoodie

0:42.0

or a fancier. American Giants clothing is a reliable favorite in our home. Their slub teas

0:48.7

feel good to wear all year round, with the breezy breathability you want for hot weather and the

0:53.3

comfort you crave when it's cold outside. I find myself reaching for these American Giant slub teas no matter what else I might be wearing, from a winterweight sweater to a jacket or a hoodie, or just plain with a pair of jeans on an especially balmy day. Their soft fabric and easy drape feel great against the skin, and look sharp if you find yourself shrugging out of those warmer layers.

1:11.6

If you're looking for a place to start with American Giant, their classic full-zip hoodie is iconic for a

1:16.4

reason. They've taken a universal wardrobe workhorse and added extra features like side panels for mobility

1:22.2

and reinforced elbow patches, which means this hoodie will last. And because every American Giant

1:27.1

piece is made in America,

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you're supporting local communities when you choose to buy from them. This season, snag the hoodie

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that will bring you comfort for life, the American Giant classic full zip, and save 20% off your

1:38.0

first order at American-dashgiant.com. When you use code, read next at checkout. That's 20% off your first order at American dash giant.com.

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Code read next.

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