Book Lists

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

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

My favorite books of 2021

Book Lists, Books & Reading

After my strange reading year of 2020, 2021 felt like a long and needed exhale. I read significantly fewer books than last year—250-ish instead of 2020’s too-high final tally of ... Read more

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021

16 giftable books for every reader

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

Books are a reliable option when it comes to gift-giving. Figuring out what book is right for which reader can be trickier. That’s exactly why we’re here. We’ve gathered a ... Read more

November 11, 2021November 12, 2021

13 beloved board books and picture books for the kids in your life

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I’m excited to welcome MMD team member Chelsey Feder to this space today. She and her husband recently welcomed a new addition to their family and we could not be ... Read more

October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

20 books inspired by Greek mythology and Classic texts

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Helen of Troy was said to have the face that launched a thousand ships. Greek mythology has similarly launched countless retellings—and I, for one, am here for it. Every culture ... Read more

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021

16 memorable memoirs told in essays, stories, and snapshots

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

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

October 6, 2021October 11, 2021

12 horror novels for wimps

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, you probably weren’t expecting a horror novel book list from me. While I’m a confirmed scaredy-cat and Highly Sensitive Person, I enjoy a good spine-tingling read, especially this time ... Read more

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021

8 books our team couldn’t wait to read next

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

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

September 8, 2021March 21, 2022

15 super short audiobooks you can finish in four hours or less

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

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

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Book Lists

My favorite audiobooks and listening experiences of 2021

My favorite books of 2021

16 giftable books for every reader

13 beloved board books and picture books for the kids in your life

20 books inspired by Greek mythology and Classic texts

16 memorable memoirs told in essays, stories, and snapshots

12 horror novels for wimps

8 books our team couldn’t wait to read next

15 super short audiobooks you can finish in four hours or less