Ep 538: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)
What Should I Read Next?

Ep 538: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)

B1IntermediateAugust 18, 202650 min

For years now, our team members have joined Anne on the podcast in late summer to share the books they’ve been loving most this season. Last year, we split this conversation into two episodes: we heard really positive feedback, so that’s what we’re doing again this year. In today’s episode, the first in our two part series, Anne is in conversation with three of our team members: our Resident Spreadsheet Queen Donna Hetchler, our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club Community Manager Ginger Horton, and Modern Mrs Darcy Editor and Social Media Manager Leigh Kramer. Ne...

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I just want to note that I'm always accused of talking about more books than were technically allowed but I have not done that at all. Anne and Ginger have both been like sneaking in extra titles. It's true.

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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, What should I read next?

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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. Today's episode is part one of two for a popular summer tradition featuring the modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next team.

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