Ep 533: Midyear reading check-in
What Should I Read Next?

Ep 533: Midyear reading check-in

B1IntermediateJuly 14, 202657 min
  • Conversation
  • Arts & culture

Today Anne is joined by our Patreon Community Manager, Shannan Malone for a third year as they dive into their reading lives for a midyear check-in. We know this is a conversation that many of you have come to look forward to every year. Anne has been reflecting and planning for this episode for a long time, and she's excited about what Shannan is bringing to share today. You'll hear about what's been happening so far in each of their reading lives and where recalibration or adjustment may be called for as they head into the second...

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No, no, no, no, no. Don't take it back. Don't take it back. I'm not the boss of you, but don't take it back, Shannon.

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Okay, you've thrown a spanner into the works. So listeners, I take all that back. Maybe I'll keep it. No, no, no, no, no. Don't take it back. Don't take it back. I'm not the boss of you, but don't take it back, Shannon. Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle, and this is What Should I Read Next? Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.

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What should I read next? We don't get bossy on the show. What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read. Every week we talk all things books and reading, and today we are having a wide-ranging conversation with our team member, Shannon Malone, for a fun and informal mid-year reading check-in. Readers, Shannon serves as our Patreon community manager.

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And something I love about that space is that's where we get to feature more conversations with our team and dig further into topics that we talk about here on the podcast.

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