Because so many readers are always on the hunt for not just good reads but good listens, I thought it would be fun to share an assortment of what I’ve ... Read more
I often hear from readers who aren’t sure poetry is for them. They find it intimidating, perhaps, or obscure or nonsensical or any number of things. As with all categories ... Read more
Think about who narrates your favorite fiction audiobooks. How often is it the author? I’m willing to bet the answer is: not very. Because writing books and performing books aloud ... Read more
Earlier this week I shared my favorite books of 2021. Today, I’m sharing my favorite audiobooks and podcasts. In previous years, I didn’t duplicate titles on these two lists, but ... Read more
When I’m not sure what to read next, I often turn to memoir. My own reading habits skew towards fiction, and a good memoir allows me to read nonfiction that ... Read more
I’ve noted a common theme in my conversations with readers of late: many of us want to read more of the backlist books on our TBR lists. So I had ... Read more
Readers, it’s a BIG week over here with a book launch AND the 300th episode of What Should I Read Next. Our fabulous team of readers is celebrating in our ... Read more
Readers, “reading with your ears” is a great way to tackle the huge tomes on your TBR and get the most out of your audiobook credits. (Thanks to John Lee’s ... Read more
Readers, I enjoy audiobooks whenever I can, in any season—but summer offers some special opportunities for listening. I can listen for hours and hours while pulling weeds and tackling projects ... Read more
Readers, there is always something new to discover about your reading life—whether you’ve been reading for five years or fifty! My best advice for making those discoveries is to track ... Read more
