📚 A little free library with a life of its own

Hey readers, If you’ve ever strolled by a Little Free Library and wondered how it works or how to start your own, this episode is for you. In addition to selecting books for her own reading life, Sara Jones carefully curates her Little Free Library collection to reflect the reading tastes and needs of her community in Spokane, Washington. She likes to feature a healthy mix of books for kids and adults, and she’s always on the lookout for fiction that her neighbors will find irresistible as they’re walking by. Today, I get to help Sara stock her Little Free Library with crowd-pleasing books her neighbors will love, from charming picture books to unputdownable contemporary fiction. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to visit the podcast website at [whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/260]( for the full list of titles we discussed. 3 things I love: - Let the "best books of the year" lists begin! The NYT rounded up [100 notable books of 2020](), Time Magazine shared the [10 best fiction books](=), and [these are the best 20 books of the year]() according to O Magazine. (Want superlatives with shorter library wait times? [I shared my 2019 faves right here]().) - [The National Book Award winners]() were announced last week. If you love literary awards, don't miss [Episode 251: "I love books and books love me back."]( - WSIRN guest Jenna isn't the only reader turning to romance for comfort this season. Many of you responded with a resounding, "same here!" after listening to [Episode 258: Reading for peace, joy, and escapism](. Here are [27 new holiday romances to put on your radar.](=) 1 thing I don't: [#DisneyMustPay Alan Dean Foster]( because Disney tells the author they bought the rights to his books but not the obligation to pay him royalties. WHAT. HOW. Please note that this piece is written by [recently WSIRN-recommended author Mary Robinette Kowal](, writing here in her capacity as current SFWA president. She says (in the comments section), "In part, we are going public because of the concern that they may be using the same tactic on other writers. Alan has the clout that speaking up won’t hurt him in the same way that it will hurt a younger writer." What I'm reading now I hope this email finds you in the middle of a good book! I'm currently listening to [this collection by Rick Bragg](, who is just THE BEST on audio, and reading [Susanna Clarke's new novel Piranesi]() on my Kindle. Happy reading! Anne P.S. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for [Don't Overthink It]( in the Goodreads Choice awards. It made the final round! There are now only ten books in each category and I spy quite a few What Should I Read Next recommendations. [Final round voting]() is open through the end of the month. If you've already voted, thank you! If you liked [Don't Overthink It]( and haven't yet reviewed it, that is so helpful to other readers (and for every author!) Even if your review is two sentences, it's still helpful—whether you leave it on a book or retailer site (or both!). If you haven't yet read it and think it sounds interesting, please add it to your "to read" shelf—that helps you remember, and helps other readers find the book. [Modern Mrs Darcy]() | 291 N Hubbards Ln Ste 172-225, Louisville, Kentucky 40207 [Opt out of What Should I Read Next? news only]() | [Unsubscribe from all MMD emails](