Ep 535: Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge
What Should I Read Next?

Ep 535: Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge

B1IntermediateJuly 28, 20261 hr 12 min

Today's guest is a Kentucky neighbor who has both a specific reading project and a dilemma we know is shared by many readers. Emily Holladay is a pastor in Frankfort, Kentucky, where she lives with her family. As a newish mom, Emily is still finding her outside-of-parenthood hobbies, but reading has been a constant throughout her life. Emily's a member of a book club at Carmichael's Bookstore, which happens to be Anne's local bookstore. When Emily completed her guest submission form and told us about her struggles with completing her Carmichael's bingo card, Anne couldn't wait to...

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Side, what do you call it when we have two books together?

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That would be a good, what do we call it? Side, what do you call it when we have two books together? A flight. Flight, yes.

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Why could I not think of that? A side quest, is that what we're doing? We could call it that too. Hey readers, I'm Anne Bogle,

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and this is What Should I Read Next? Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader. What Should I Read Next?

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