Ep 539: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)
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Ep 539: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)

B1IntermediateAugust 25, 202659 min

Last week you heard part one of our team’s selections for their best books of summer. And as promised, today we’re back with another round of book talk. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Executive Producer Will Bogel, Community Coordinator Brigid Misselhorn, Community Manager Shannan Malone, and Media Production Specialist Holly Wielkoszewski. As with last week, today’s team members represent a cross-section of the bookstore. Today’s conversation features sci-fi and fantasy picks that range from cozy to dystopian, thrillers and stories with non-stop action, memoir, and nonfiction. Find the list...

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Well, I guess I am the regular normal reader who for the summer wants fun, fun, fun books. My next book is very fun, Shannon. I know you have more, but you know, that just seemed kind of bleak. Well, yeah.

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Yeah. I'm sorry. I tend to like those kind of books though, Will, you know, that they make me think differently about something or encouraged me to pursue a goal. The book

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I'm reading was not that and I enjoyed it so much. 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 plagues every reader. What should I read next? We don't get bossy on the show. What we will do here is

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