Today you’ll get to know Anudeep Reddy, a reader who grew up in a competitive school environment where engaging books were in short supply, so he had to get creative with his reading from a young age. He’s an imaginative reader who appreciates the escapist quality of a good novel, but has struggled lately to find books that call out for him to live between their pages.
Fantastic escapist reading can be found in any genre, so today Anne recommends three books to Anudeep that you’d find on completely different bookstore shelves. They're also exploring books that combine adventure and philosophy stories, streamlining reading decisions, and what it’s like to date a librarian.
Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/196
Catch up on all of the episodes in Volume II of One Great Book, Anne's short-form podcast where she recommends just one great book in 10 minutes or less.
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Ep 402: Reading for escape and adventure
Ep 401: Exploring spine-tingling and scary reads
Ep 400: A special episode to celebrate our 400th
Ep 399: The DNA of different book clubs
Ep 398: A reading life that shifts with the seasons
Ep 397: The ingredients for a favorite read
Ep 396: Dear Book Therapist + how bestseller lists are compiled (and why it matters)
Ep 395: A little touch of magic never hurts
Ep 394: Our team's best books of summer
Ep 393: What makes you a "real" reader?
Ep 392: Insightful and entertaining memoirs
Ep 391: Habits of a happy reader
Ep 390: Audiobooks for the longest flight of your life
Ep 389: Anne and Will’s European reading adventures
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