Ep 537: Tackling a tower of unread ebooks
What Should I Read Next?

Ep 537: Tackling a tower of unread ebooks

B1IntermediateAugust 11, 202651 min

We hear from many readers who set reading goals informed by their to-be-read stacks, whether physical or digital. Today's guest has a specific and relatable goal of making progress through her library of already purchased ebooks. Danielle Petrie lives and works in the Canadian prairies, where she enjoys swing dancing, outdoor activities, and reading. Historically, it's been important to Danielle to keep her ebook library at about 50% read, with the other half ready to enjoy. But lately, Danielle's balance has tipped heavily towards the purchased but not yet read end of the spectrum. When she...

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I truly enjoyed this book and then told the whole world about it. So you're the reason it sold so many copies? Absolutely. Yeah, I thought it was me.

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Okay. I'm such an influencer. Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogle and this is What Should I Read Next? Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that

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plagues every reader. What should I read next? We don't get bossy on this show. What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.

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