📚 Fiction is my first love

Hey readers, I know so many of you have enjoyed books by today's guest, so I can't wait to share this conversation! Shauna Niequist is the author of books including [Present Over Perfect](), [Bread and Wine](), and the brand-new release [I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet](). As you'll hear, she's always on the hunt for creative inspiration—and a BIG part of this includes reading. We had such a great conversation about learning new things and finding inspiration, and of course we also talked all about the books Shauna loves plus what I think she should read next. I'd love to hear what you think of my recommendations for Shauna today, as well as your own ideas for what she should read next! Share your thoughts in the comments over on our [show notes page](, where you'll also find links to all the books we mentioned in our conversation today and ways you can connect with Shauna. 3 things I love: 1. If you love a good cookbook as much as Shauna does, I think you'll enjoy [this article featuring top Southern cooking rules](=)! 2. [Nostalgia for physical bookstores]( is a generational trend I can definitely support, especially when it means that more than 172 indie bookstores opened in the US last year. 3. Have you read any (or all) of [the 10 most challenged books of 2021]()? Several of these have shown up here on the show: I recommended The Hate U Give to Mary Gaertner back in [Episode 90: Immersive books that make you want to read them again (for the first time)](), and Rachel Matthews picked The Bluest Eye as one of her favorites in [Episode 285: Books that leave you speechless](. What I'm reading now: I'm plowing through potential Summer Reading Guide selections like nobody's business, and I also just finished [this coming of age story](=) recommended to me by a future WSIRN guest. (You'll hear that episode soon—I think you'll love it!) Happy reading, friends! Anne P.S. Here at WSIRN HQ, we're in the thick of preparations for our annual Summer Reading Guide. This year we're featuring selected new releases alongside perennial favorites and paperbacks that are easy to take along on any of your summertime adventures. I can’t wait to share it with you next month! © 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](