Book Lists

I’m a regular audiobook listener. When I have a good story in progress, I’ll find ways to walk extra miles, fold extra laundry, maybe even dust the baseboards. In the ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 27, 2019

15 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrity narrators

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

It’s a trend: over the past 5 years a growing number of A-list actors have put their considerable skills to work narrating audiobooks—both contemporary hits and beloved classics. Now Audible ... Read more

February 27, 2019February 28, 2019

20 wonderful books about books and bookstores

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Here on Modern Mrs Darcy I’m happy to play host to a community of avid readers. Around here, we love books and reading. And we also love to read about ... Read more

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

7 series to read next after you’ve run out of Louise Penny novels

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Years ago, two Canadian readers—one a friend, one a blog reader—convinced me to give Louise Penny a try. I was hooked from the start. (Although I will say to new ... Read more

February 13, 2019March 10, 2019

12 great books that celebrate the power of female friendship

Book Lists, Books & Reading

In the wise words of Leslie Knope, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating romance—but Galentine’s Day is about celebrating lady friends. (Funny thing, I knew this long before I actually watched ... Read more

February 6, 2019March 10, 2019

10 audiobooks to listen to while you clean, purge, and tidy

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

Back in the fall, I came across my old copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I laughed, showed it to Will, and said, “Do you remember when Marie ... Read more

January 31, 2019August 7, 2019

6 fascinating books about an unlikely favorite subject

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Does every reader hold an unexpected fascination with an unlikely subject? I’d like to think so, and I know mine—I’m fascinated by urban planning. I love to know how things ... Read more

January 24, 2019March 10, 2019

20 extra-long audiobooks so you can get the most out of those credits

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

If you’ve started listening to audiobooks in the past year, you are in good company—listenership increased dramatically from 2017 to 2018, and I expect to go up from there. That means ... Read more

January 7, 2019August 7, 2019

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2019 Reading Challenge

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

The 2019 Reading Challenge is here! Today I’m sharing the books I’m thinking of reading in 2019. In most categories, I share three titles I’m considering reading. I won’t read all ... Read more

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019

23 books I can’t wait to read in 2019

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Over the past few weeks I’ve loved taking a look back at my favorite books of 2018. Now I’m ready to look ahead to the books being published in the coming ... Read more

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Book Lists

20 celebrity memoirs read by their authors

15 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrity narrators

20 wonderful books about books and bookstores

7 series to read next after you’ve run out of Louise Penny novels

12 great books that celebrate the power of female friendship

10 audiobooks to listen to while you clean, purge, and tidy

6 fascinating books about an unlikely favorite subject

20 extra-long audiobooks so you can get the most out of those credits

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2019 Reading Challenge

23 books I can’t wait to read in 2019