Happy Friday, readers! This is a special weekend for me because in a few short hours we’re kicking off our inaugural MMD Book Club Retreat! Readers are coming to Louisville from all over the country to talk books, bask in ... Read more

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September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

20 historical mysteries featuring feisty female protagonists

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, my love of strong literary heroines is no secret. (I did named my blog Modern Mrs. Darcy after the inimitable Elizabeth Bennet.) A great heroine is strong ... Read more

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

8 (mostly) little things I’m loving for early fall

My Life, Stuff I Love

I like to keep a list in my bullet journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness these days. A recent sampling: 1. James ... Read more

September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

WSIRN Ep 201: The hidden value of a terrible reading experience

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When you are totally hating a reading experience do you… A) keep reading, or B) leave that book in the dust and move on to something more enjoyable? ... Read more

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable

Books & Reading, Quick Lit

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of the month. I’ve read some good stuff ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

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Happy Friday, readers! Today I’m heading to South Carolina to kick off my own fall reading season at SIBA, and also to talk about my next book, Don’t ... Read more

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019

2019 survey results are here!

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Readers, last month we asked you a whole bunch of questions for our EIGHTH annual survey, which is one of the highlights of my year. This time it ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 12, 2019

WSIRN Ep 200: The good, the bad, and the unread

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Readers, each week for the past three and a half years I’ve talked to a reader (or sometimes two) and suggested three books that they should read next. ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

12 favorite episodes of What Should I Read Next

Books & Reading, Stuff I Love

This week we’re publishing our TWO HUNDREDTH episode of my podcast What Should I Read Next?, where each week we talk all things books and reading and do ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 8, 2019

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This morning there’s a hint of a chill in the air—although the high in a few days is forecast to be 96, so don’t be too jealous. What ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

15 of the most recommended books from 200 episodes of What Should I Read Next?

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, we have a big milestone coming up soon: next Tuesday, we’re publishing our TWO HUNDREDTH episode for my podcast What Should I Read Next. In the podcast ... Read more

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20 historical mysteries featuring feisty female protagonists

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What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable

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2019 survey results are here!

WSIRN Ep 200: The good, the bad, and the unread

12 favorite episodes of What Should I Read Next

Links I love

15 of the most recommended books from 200 episodes of What Should I Read Next?

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