What Should I Read Next?
Hosted by Anne and Anne Bogel · Anne Bogel
4.8from 5,647 ratings
- 550
- Episodes
- 76
- Transcribed
- 5,647
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2016
- First episode
- 32K
- YouTube views
About What Should I Read Next?
What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
- Publisher
- Anne Bogel
- Category
- arts · leisure
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Jan 2016
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
76 of 550 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep 548: Reading more broadly in order to give better book recommendations
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 547: The life cycle of the publishing calendar and how our team buys books
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep 546: What does it mean to be well-read?
Inside a recent episode
Ep 548: Reading more broadly in order to give better book recommendations
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] They're usually very good. But also understanding that Almost every book is riffing off of someone else. We all stand on the shoulders of giants. I've been told that in order to understand literature, you need to understand the Bible. Well, I've got two degrees in theology to help me understand the Bible. […]
Read the full transcript with a Pod Engine plan.
See plansWho has been a guest on What Should I Read Next?
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Jeff Wheeldon
- Rebecca Schinsky
- Jeff O’Neal
- Debbie Day
- Shannan Malone
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 31,532
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 5,168 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 479 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 94 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 95
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 85
- Engagement
- 100
Contact What Should I Read Next?
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Shows with a similar audience
Questions about What Should I Read Next?
Who hosts What Should I Read Next??
Anne and Anne Bogel host the show. Published by Anne Bogel.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does What Should I Read Next? take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
76 of 550 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of What Should I Read Next??
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine