What Should I Read Next?

This is, by far, my number one book podcast at the moment. In fact, I think it’s pretty much just my number one podcast at the moment. Each week, host Anne Bogel brings in a guest (a fellow bibliophile, of course) who is in need of a reading reset. The guest in question typically has a glitch in their reading life that they’re looking to fix - perhaps they can’t stop abandoning books halfway through, or maybe they’d like to incorporate more non-fiction into their reading list, but aren’t quite sure where to begin. And so, the pair kick off the episode by discussing the reading challenge at hand, and all the creative ways to tackle it. We then delve further into our guest’s reading life as they discuss the three books they loved, one book they didn’t, and the books you’ll find them curled up with at the moment. As the conversation progresses, we begin to uncover and discover the elements that constitute a great read for them. Bogel then expertly mixes together these elements to craft a unique reading concoction for her guest. In one of the most satisfying segments of the show, our guest is presented with a carefully prepared line-up of book recommendations – a book prescription, of sorts – to dive into next. For me, this book podcast is a winner, because its guests are not celebrities – renowned authors, Ultimate Frisbee champions, or actors – but rather, just fellow book lovers. This makes for a thoroughly relaxing and relatable listen (although who knows, maybe I have more in common with an Ultimate Frisbee champion than we think). Best consumed: When you’re on the hunt for your next great read, or when you’re after some reassurance and advice on a particularly pesky reading problem. - Saloni | salonimiglani.com/blog