📚 Book buddies-in-law

Hey readers, I love hearing stories of friendships and relationships forged through reading, and I've enjoyed the chance to talk to a few different pairs of reading partners over the past 300+ episodes. Today we have a new one for you! Gabby and Verne are a daughter-in-law/father-in-law who've come to love the experience of reading together. They first discovered a common passion for reading when Gabby lent Verne a book from her shelf. Since then, they’ve started their own informal book club where they seek out contemplative, philosophical stories that make them think. Today's recommendations are especially fun, because I suggest matched pairs of books to these reading buddies. I hope these recs fuel their reading choices for many moons to come. Connect with Gabby on her [website](=) and visit [our show notes page]( to see the full list of titles we discussed today, and leave your own suggestions for Gabby and Verne in the comments. 3 things I love: 1. [I feel seen](). 2. My 2022 project to become a Maggie O'Farrell completist just got one book longer: I can't wait to read [her forthcoming novel about Lucrezia de Medici!]( 3. These [words on life and creativity from Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson are worth reading](=), even if you've seen them before. (Calvin and Hobbes showed up as a guest favorite in Episodes [134]( and [139](!) 1 thing I don't: [This article digs into the growing pains of Denver's flagship independent bookstore](, Tattered Cover, taking a sobering look at the challenges that face even the most successful and established indies. What I'm Reading Now: I am thoroughly enjoying my reread of our February [Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club]() selection, [The Unseen World](), in preparation for our live conversation with Liz Moore later this week. Happy reading, friends! Anne P.S. My new kids’ book journal designed for the 8-12 set, My Reading Adventures, is officially available to pre-order! It releases August 2, just in time to fill your mailbox with an exciting surprise in the middle of back-to-school season, and when you pre-order your copy now you’ll receive limited edition bonuses, including custom stickers your child can use in their journal (or right now!), an exclusive list featuring my top picks for kids, and a free downloadable guide for parents to help you encourage your young reader. Learn more and pre-order your copy at [modernmrsdarcy.com/kidsjournal.]() © 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](