I...disappointed is a word.

Like, I don't know if there's an enraged category, but this book could be that book.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogel, and this is What Should I Read Next, Episode 71.

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

What Should I Read Next?

We don't get bossy on this show.

What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.

Every week we'll talk all things books and reading, and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.

Today's guest is an early member of The What Should I Read Next Family.

If you are a listener back at the very beginning of our show, you have Nox McCoy to thank for getting it into your ears.

Nox was our behind the scenes producer for the first 11 episodes.

You may also know him as the co-host of The Popcast with Nox and Jamie, a personal favorite podcast, and I know as many of yours as well.

I could throw you some teasers about what we talked about in this episode, and it's all really good stuff.

But what you really need to know is this.

While we were chatting, I had to tamp down the fear of my recommendations to Nox, getting red-lighted on a future episode of The Popcast,

and I dreamt about recommending a book that would get that coveted green light.

If you don't have a clue what I'm talking about, we'll get to it, starting now.

Nox, welcome to the show.

Hey, thanks for having me.

Well, I'm so excited to talk to you.

Okay, I don't know if people actually know this, but you were the man making the magic happen on the first 11 episodes of What Should I Read Next.

You generously allowed me to help the creation of this beautiful, beautiful show, so I'm forever grateful for that opportunity.

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