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What’s in store for your weekend? Our temps are dropping into the thirties for the first time in ages so I’m anticipating a brisk hike, good books…
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Treat yourself to these jigsaw puzzles
It’s that time of year when I take stock of my puzzle hoard and consider what else to add to the mix. Normally, I take my cue from chillier weather but…
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Where to start with Becky Chambers
I discovered the work of Becky Chambers during the MMD team’s Best Books of the Year 2020 event, when former WSIRN producer Brenna Frederick discussed the…
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Reading more broadly in order to give better book recommendations
Readers, today’s guest is living out a reality I know many in our audience have dreamed of: Jeff Wheeldon is on the path to bookstore ownership. As of…
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What are you up to this weekend? I’m excited to get outside in the last of the 70-degree sunny days we expect to have for a while (maybe not till next…
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12 novels featuring cats in honor of National Cat Day
I am a catless cat lady. Cats have been my favorite animal since childhood and there’s no better time to celebrate felines than today, as October 29 is…
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What are you up to this weekend? I’m just back from a wonderful trip to Springfield, Missouri to talk books and meet readers. Now I’m happy to be…
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The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books
Today we’re shining a light on our Patreon community and the types of conversations that happen over there every Friday, as we feature three popular…
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Hello, hello, and happy weekend! These next few days are remarkably low-key compared to last weekend: I’m looking forward to reading on the couch…
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What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable
Welcome to Quick Lit, where I share short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately on (or around) the 15th of the month, and invite you to do…
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Three cheers for sweatshirt season
Yesterday it hit 90 degrees in my town, a full 22 degrees above our average high for the date. And yet. So far this fall I’ve gotten a few tastes of…
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What does it mean to be well-read?
Today I’m joined by two readers to discuss what it means to be well-read these days, what that phrase even means, and why it’s a concept worth exploring…
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What are you up to this weekend? These next few days are shaping up to be our busiest of the whole fall: all the kids are home, friends are coming to town…
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Save the good stuff: Advent calendars for all seasons
I love spring and summer; I dread fall and winter. It makes no sense really — I love basketball which usually begins at the end of October. There’s…
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18 novels about librarians
For all the bibliophile-centered book lists we’ve made over the years, can you believe we’ve never dedicated one to librarians? I was shocked to…
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Books that just WORK for me
Reading in retirement has given Debbie Day more time to explore what makes a book "click" for her, and she's joining Anne today to talk all about it. The post…
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How are you feeling about this first October weekend? I’ve been on the road all week and just got in last night; today feels like a Saturday yet there…
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On the literary influence of Annie Dillard, perhaps the first author who felt like “mine”
I read with sorrow the news that American author and Pulitzer winner Annie Dillard died recently at age 81. She was not long preceded in death by another…
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Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations
Anne and Patreon Community Manager Shannan Malone recommend books that guest Lindsey Bloodworth's community of moms would enjoy reading and discussing…
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What are you up to this weekend? Here in Louisville, it FINALLY feels like fall; today is our first 50-degree morning in ages and it is glorious. This weekend…
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Get a trick or treat with these 7 Halloween mysteries
It’s fall, y’all! In celebration of changing leaves, pumpkin carving, and fun-size candy, I am thrilled to share these mysteries set at Halloween.  I…
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Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026
Anne and executive producer Will Bogel talk about creating the Fall Book Preview, including where the idea came from, when it started, how it's changed, what…
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The 2026 Fall Book Preview is here! Our team is flying high after the release of our eighth annual Fall Book Preview yesterday! Fall Book Preview celebrates…
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What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable
Welcome to Quick Lit, where I share short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately on (or around) the 15th of the month, and invite…
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The delight of a reading rabbit hole
Anne and guest Jane Baldwin discuss finding clusters of classic and contemporary books that work well in conversation with each other The post The delight of a…
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I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead of you. Here in Louisville, I’m anticipating a break in the heat wave, some time on the water, and our first…
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The allure of novels set inside the high school classroom
Whether it’s by instinct or training, I’m forever interested in hearing what kinds of books people enjoy, and why they enjoy them. And I’m no less interested…
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Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation
Anne chats with Jacquelyn Duggan about the cause of shift in her reading life, and coffee table books that bring joy. The post Books that foster a sense of…
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What’s in store for your weekend? We are sweltering here in Kentucky and planning to spend most of the long weekend in the air conditioning. Luckily…
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Our team’s favorite school supplies
We had an impromptu show and tell of our favorite things at a recent team meeting, which included a few office supplies. Or school supplies, as we like to call…
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Where to start with Emily St. John Mandel
Today I’m continuing our “completist” author series, in which my team and I share our experience with authors we love so much we’ve read every book they’ve…
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Please save me from my library holds
Anne Bogel chats with Amy Czuba about finding good books, especially long books that she can really sink into, while balancing her owned titles with her…
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What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to a few days of visiting old friends, enjoying new hobbies, and cleaning up the house. The books…
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How my reading life is helping me achieve my yearly goals
Eight months ago, I had a fantastic idea. I would use my reading life to assist me with my 2026 goals and read one book a month that focused on […] The…
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15 novels featuring dogs in honor of International Dog Day
I don’t think we need a reason to talk about books with canine companions around here, but if we did: August 26 is International Dog Day. And when book…
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Our team’s best books of summer (Part 2)
In this Part 2 episode, more members of the Modern Mrs Darcy team share their favorite reading experiences of the summer. The post Our team’s best books…
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What are you up to this weekend? I’m very much looking forward to a few days that aren’t forecast to be so sweltering around here, plus visits to…
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Reevaluating my relationship with my phone and social media
Some links (including all Amazon links) are affiliate links. More details here. I have mixed feelings about my phone. It can help me be super productive and…
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Coming soon: our 2026 Fall Book Preview
We’re still sweltering in the summer heat where I live, but fall reading is right around the corner and I want you to know what’s coming your way!…
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Our team’s best books of summer (Part 1)
Anne Bogel and members of the Modern Mrs Darcy team share their favorite reading experiences of the summer. The post Our team’s best books of summer…
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What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable
Welcome to Quick Lit, where I share short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately on (or around) the 15th of the month, and invite…
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What are you up to this weekend? Around here we’re anticipating three of the hottest days of summer—our forecast makes me want to weep—so perhaps this is…
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Where to start with Marisa de los Santos
If I made a list of my very favorite things to find in a book—food, fashion, film and family; books and poetry; omnicompetent women holding the ones they love…
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Tackling a tower of unread ebooks
Anne Bogel talks with guest Danielle Petrie about finding a next read from her unread library of owned ebooks. The post Tackling a tower of unread ebooks…
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What are you up to this weekend? I am in the midst of the march of sending kids back to school, including getting one moved back into her dorm this […]…
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A collection of books in translation
August is Women in Translation Month! For many of you, this has had zero impact on your reading life (although if you’ve been seeing more pieces focusing…
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Classic novels ripe for discussion (and excursions to pair with them)
Anne Bogel talks with Lizzey McFarlin about strategies for reading classics in a fresh way, and pairing classic novels with excursions. The post Classic novels…
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What are you up to this summer? Here at the Bogel house, we’re cramming every last thing we meant to do this summer into this last weekend before the…
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15 romances that feel like summer
I’m generally of the opinion that a summer read is a book you read in the summertime. Regardless of the time of year, I’m happy for a book to carry…
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Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge
Anne Bogel talks with Emily Holladay about completing tricky book bingo squares and finding backlist books on Libby. The post Branching out thanks to a book…
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My favorite finds from around the web: I offer gift links for articles whenever possible (you may still need to create an account with the publication); if…
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The books that shaped me: Shannan edition, part 2
A couple of years ago, I was honored to kick off the team’s Books That Shaped Me series with the books that shaped me from my childhood to 30 years […]…
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Writing stories of hope, and a timely Odyssey discussion
Anne Bogel shares an author chat with William Kent Krueger, discussing his book This Tender Land and how it was inspired by The Odyssey by Homer. The post…
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What are you up to this weekend? Between the World Cup, visiting friends, and our MMD Book Club Readers’ Weekend, I’m looking forward to a…
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Little things I’m loving lately: beach edition
For years, I’ve been keeping a list in my journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness. Last week…
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What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable
Welcome to Quick Lit, where I share short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately on (or around) the 15th of the month, and invite…
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Midyear reading check-in
Anne Bogel chats with Shannan Malone about their 2026 reading intentions and how things are going at the midyear point. The post Midyear reading check-in…
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What are you up to this weekend? Around here, I’m looking forward to a combination of the consistently satisfying (reading good books, tidying my book…
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How graphic novels rescued my reading life
Many readers experience periods of time where their reading life takes a dip. It can be hard to know how to manage a dreaded slump. Thankfully, in the midst of…
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Backlist gems: still the wildest way we’ve heard to choose what to read next
Anne Bogel shares a backlist conversation with Elizabeth Cooper about finding books Elizabeth describes as brain candy. The post Backlist gems: still the…