Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations
What Should I Read Next?

Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 20261 hr 19 min

Anne is back with the latest episode in a new-ish series in which she invites a team member to join her in recommending titles for a guest. Today Anne is joined by Patreon community manager Shannan Malone as they chat with Lindsey Bloodworth. Lindsey is a mom to two boys who lives in Homewood, Alabama. She's found joy and community in a mom's workout group that she's managed to turn into a book club, as well as through another book club at her local indie bookstore. Lindsey would love to hear ideas for books her...

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My friend, Laura, I think said it best for that book. She said, hated it, five stars. 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.

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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'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking

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with one guest. Readers, as you will hear shortly, I am joined in today's episode by team member Shannon Malone, whose services are What Should I Read Next? Patreon Community Manager.

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