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Take a vicarious trip with these novels set on planes, trains, and automobiles

This transportation-minded novel book list features a variety of genres: literary fiction, thriller, historical fiction, romance, and more!

Live from Word of South: the books we can’t stop recommending

What Should I Read Next episode 429: Summer reading moods and recommendations

Links I love

Interesting reads and favorite things for your weekend

20 backlist reads from your favorite Summer Reading Guide authors

What to read while you’re waiting for this summer’s buzziest new releases
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Literary tourism

15 recommended reads for those traveling to the Pacific Northwest (or who want to)

17 recommended reads for those traveling to Florida

9 books to read before (or after) a cruise vacation

14 recommended reads for those traveling to South Korea

12 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Scotland

15 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Paris

130 recommended reads for those traveling to New York City

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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 to help you get the most out of your reading life.

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Anne's Favorites

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

7 little things I’m loving lately: kitchen edition

Small-ish things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness in the kitchen right now

It’s time for sweater weather

Who’s excited for sweater weather? These 25 great sweater styles will get you ready for the fall and winter season.

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

Or is it early fall?

An ode to an unattractive $9 piece of plastic that brings me oodles of quotidian joy

I love it when someone reveals themselves to be a raving fan of something I haven’t ever given much thought to myself.

What to read next

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

Fly away with these 9 books about birds

This niche topic is owl-some.

20 chaste and closed door romances for your TBR

For readers who are looking for low or no heat romance

End your reading slump with these short novels and novellas

Short books that pack a big punch

12 intriguing novels featuring amateur sleuths

Enjoy the vicarious thrill of solving a mystery alongside these intriguing amateur detectives.

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.

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.

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

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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