📚 A life-changing bag of books

Hey readers, Most of our weekly podcast guests come to us through our [online submission form](), and when I read the entry from today's guest, I just knew we had to have her on the show. Like most of us in the WSIRN community, Nicole Fagan is a bibliophile and lifelong reader, but a few years ago she did something most book-lovers I know would call impossible: she gave away her entire personal library but for TEN of her favorite titles. In my conversation with Nicole, we talk about what prompted this drastic decision, and what it's meant for her reading life. And, of course, we discuss what she should read next! Have a suggestion for Nicole, or want to tell us about your own personal library project? Comment on [the show notes page](, where you can also find the full list of titles we discussed today. 3 things I love: 1. You all know how much I encourage reflecting on what you've read as a way increase your readerly satisfaction, but it's not just me! Team member Leigh Kramer recently shared [what she's learned by reviewing everything she reads](. 2. It was nice to see The Guardian feature What Should I Read Next as [one of the best podcasts to get you into a new hobby](! If you're new to our show and found us through this or another recent podcast round-up, welcome! I'm glad you're here. 3. Journalist and activist [Ida B. Wells is Mattel's latest Barbie in the Inspiring Women series](. This collection features notable women such as Katherine Johnson, whose story is told in Hidden Figures, one of my picks for [15 absorbing nonfiction books to inspire your inner scientist.](=)[.](=) 1 thing I don't: The reality of [what happens to so many returned items](), especially after the holidays, is sobering and sad. What I'm Reading Now: I just shared my roundup of monthly reads in [Quick Lit](). This weekend, after considerable debate, I picked up Sarah Winman's [Still Life](=). Have you read it? Happy reading, friends! Anne © Anne Bogel | 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](