Reader Cliff Cullen was in the middle of his best reading year ever when...the pandemic hit. His one-time favorite reading habits, like listening to audiobooks during his commute, have had to change—but his voracious appetite for books remains the same. Today, Anne recommends books in a wide variety of genres to suit Cliff’s eclectic reading taste and push the boundaries of his typical book selections. Also discussed: “themed” reading based on seasons or settings, reading your cookbooks, and the special accomplishment of reading every single book by your favorite author.
Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/256 to see the full list of titles we discussed, an episode transcript, and more.
You can follow Cliff’s cookbook adventures on Instagram @cookingwithclifton.
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Ep 266: Ask Anne Anything: Re-reads, reviews, and recommendation regrets
Ep 265: 10 questions to ask yourself about your reading life
Ep 264: Compulsively readable literary fiction
Ep 263: It's okay to quit reading
Ep 262: Books that deliver a little depth, a little distraction
Ep 261: Huggable comfort reads for a cozy reading season
Ep 260: A little free library with a life of its own
Ep 259: The formula for a 5-star read
Ep 258: Reading for peace, joy, and escapism
Ep 257: Let’s build your holiday book list
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