Over the past six years of talking books with our guests, we've heard about life-changing reading experiences, but today's guest has a unique twist on this story. When Nicole Fagan decided to give away almost every book she owned (not an easy decision for a lifelong bibliophile), she wasn't sure what to expect. But in the years since, Nicole became convinced that this drastic book purge was absolutely worth it, and in today's episode she'll tell us why.
We'll also talk about Nicole's reading life now, digging into what makes a book work for her, the specific type of story she’s enjoying lately, and a genre she’s hoping to break into. Anne will add to Nicole's reading menu with some suggestions for titles that line up with her tastes and what she's hoping to bring into her reading experience this year.
Have a suggestion for Nicole? Leave a comment at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/315, where you can also find the full list of titles we discussed today.
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Ep 274: #Bookstagram made me do it
Ep 273: Realism, redemption, and reading across generations
Ep 272: I loved the library before it was cool
Ep 271: Because sometimes a 4.75 star rating feels right
EP 270: When you NEED a season of low-stress reading
Ep 269: Your friendly neighborhood literary society
Ep 268: Our team's best books of the year
Ep 267: Lush, beautiful, and a pleasure to read
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
Ep 256: The perks and pitfalls of omnivorous reading
Ep 255: Spine-tingling reads for a confirmed scaredy-cat
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