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7 novels set during class reunions

Is it better to attend class reunions or read about them?

What niche subgenre do you love?

On noticing patterns in my reading life and falling in love with fine arts thrillers

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Interesting reads and favorite things to ease you into that weekend frame of mind
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Hi, I’m Anne. I’m a writer and podcaster who loves reading and talking with readers. Modern Mrs Darcy is my online home for sharing books (and whatever else I’m loving) with you. My goal here is help you get the most out of your reading life.

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Get the most out of your reading life

The best thing I’ve done for my reading life (a TBR trick)

Improve your reading life with this TBR trick for avoiding overwhelm.

A simple trick for your To Be Read list

The three pieces of information that help me recall why I added a book to my TBR.

The single best thing you can do for your reading life

The #1 piece of advice I give on how you can improve your reading life, based on thousands of conversations with readers over the years.

6 strategies to get out of your reading rut

We all get stuck in a reading rut on occasion, here are six strategies for you to have ready and waiting the next time it happens to you.

Anne's Favorites

The things (other than books) Anne’s loving.

Links I love

9 (mostly) little things I’m loving for late summer

10 things saving my life right now

More favorite things to buy at Trader Joe’s

7 simple ways to read more this year.

These simple tips will help you find more time to read and help make this your best reading year yet.

Book Journaling

Book journaling tools for every reader

Revitalize your To Be Read list with this simple method

All about My Reading Life: A Book Journal

My favorite book journaling tools

Literary tourism

12 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Scotland

15 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Paris

20 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Iceland

130 recommended reads for those traveling to New York City

What to read next

The most popular book lists to help you answer the question that plagues every reader–what should I read next?

10 favorite audiobook narrators (plus 30 excellent audiobooks they narrate)

20 extra-long and totally readable books

Unputdownable: 17 books I read in 24 hours or less (because they were just that good)

Books worth binge-reading

Readers need to know

8 independent bookstores I want to visit

A few indie bookstores that are high on my Must Visit list, in honor of Independent Bookstore Day

10 ways to show indie bookstores some love right now

Shop local is the rallying cry of independent retailers everywhere and buying from them is important, but it’s not the only way to support your favorite indie.

8 great Audible alternatives for audiobook listeners

Whatever your reasons for avoiding Audible we’ve got 8 great alternatives for memberships, a la carte purchases, or even free audiobooks.

A quick overview of 11 important literary awards (with a ton of titles to add to your TBR!)

You don’t have to know the ins and outs of book awards, but it is fun to know what kinds of works get recognized, and why, and which lists to pay attention to if you like a certain style, genre, or section of the bookstore?

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