Book Lists

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 in her ... 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 world, 200 ... Read more

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I don’t read heaps of fantasy novels, but I do enjoy venturing outside my comfort zone and finding a book I absolutely love. The right fantasy novel for me is ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Restart your life with these 12 nonfiction titles

Book Lists, Books & Reading

When I graduated from college and entered the workforce, I assumed my school days were behind me. I was wrong. One of the shocks of my adult life was discovering ... Read more

August 7, 2019September 9, 2019

15 books for budding botanists

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If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I have a slight obsession with houseplants. What started as an extra treat from Trader Joe’s has developed into a full-blown ... Read more

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

20 greatest hits from 8 years of the Summer Reading Guide

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Readers, this past May I released the eighth annual Summer Reading Guide. I released the first back in 2012, back before summer reading guides were commonplace, and had so much ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 29, 2019

20 terrific tomes to add to your TBR (or teetering to-read tower)

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I have to admit: when I’m looking for my next great book to read, the longer the book, the more encouragement I need to pick it up. This hasn’t ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

20 books featuring seasoned female protagonists

Book Lists, Books & Reading

In the past year, I’ve heard a certain reader request over and over, both in my everyday life, here on the blog, and on my podcast What Should I Read ... Read more

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Let’s reinvent the romantic comedy

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Stuff I Love

If you’ve noticed a sharp uptick in the number of romantic comedies being released—both on the screen and on the page—you’re not alone: the romantic comedy is coming back with ... Read more

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Book Lists

20 historical mysteries featuring feisty female protagonists

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

15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

Restart your life with these 12 nonfiction titles

15 books for budding botanists

20 greatest hits from 8 years of the Summer Reading Guide

20 terrific tomes to add to your TBR (or teetering to-read tower)

20 books featuring seasoned female protagonists

Let’s reinvent the romantic comedy