Book Lists

May 5, 2021May 7, 2021

13 excellent young adult historical novels for readers of any age

Readers, no matter where it’s shelved at the bookstore, I love a good story, well-told—and young adult fiction is full of page-turning stories with powerful prose. Historical fiction is one ... Read more

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

8 calming nonfiction books to read when you’re stressed

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When I say reading is my favorite escape and go-to introvert coping mechanism, I’m usually referring to fiction. Getting lost in someone else’s story soothes my stress, but I also ... Read more

April 21, 2021April 28, 2021

12 bookish mysteries about bibliophiles and bookstores

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Hey readers, it’s almost Independent Bookstore Day! We enjoy celebrating our favorite indies year-round, but Saturday, April 24th is a special day to recognize the importance of independent bookstores in ... Read more

April 14, 2021April 16, 2021

Our best advice for buddy reads

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Readers, have you ever finished a book and thought, “I NEED to talk about this with someone?” Buddy reading might be the perfect way to add more bookish conversation to ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 9, 2021

Give your reading life a quick boost with these 21 short and satisfying novels

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How do you get out of a reading rut? One of my tried-and-true methods is to grab a book that I can finish quickly, preferably in a single afternoon or ... Read more

March 31, 2021June 7, 2021

14 introspective literary fiction books that are excellent on audio

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

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

March 24, 2021March 26, 2021

18 fresh and flirty contemporary romance novels for your TBR

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Readers, behind the scenes at Modern Mrs. Darcy we have a team of avid readers with incredibly varied tastes, which means that after nearly every team meeting, my desk is ... Read more

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

10 novels told in interconnected short stories

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A couple of weeks ago, we talked with author J. Ryan Stradal in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club. Our conversation about his debut novel The Kitchens of the Great ... Read more

March 10, 2021June 7, 2021

A whole stack of middle grade books you can read in one weekend

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Readers, I have a few book-related holidays on my calendar: at the end of April, we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, and June is the month of audiobooks. But it wasn’t ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 5, 2021

15 immersive historical fiction books about overlooked events

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Readers, we just released a delightful episode of What Should I Read Next featuring our first grandmother-granddaughter duo. Rebekah and Beverly might be from different generations, but judging by their ... Read more