Reading for pure escapism means something different for every reader. Some of us turn to puzzle-like mysteries, some of us immerse ourselves in fantastical worlds. Today’s guest stays away from doom scrolling by reading lots and lots and lots of romance. “Recovering English major” Jenna Lowenstein still enjoys the occasional literary fiction read, but these days she’s picking up the books she wants to read instead of forcing the books she feels like she should read. From spicy romance novels to thrillers with deep themes, books help Jenna set aside her high-pressure job in politics and engage with the world ...without looking at her news app.
Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/258 to see the full list of titles we discussed, an episode transcript, and more.
You can follow Jenna on Twitter & Instagram @just_jenna
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Ep 428: Recreating the magic of your first reading experience
Ep 427: The collaborative act of reading
Ep 426: A fresh outlook for your reading life
Ep 425: We're all mood readers
Ep 424: Books that amaze, amaze, amaze
Ep 423: Quiet, compelling, and wildly popular novels
Ep 422: Fiction and memoir, but make it travel
Ep 421: Go ahead, judge that book by its cover
Ep 420: Soul-changing reads with staying power
Ep 419: Romance is my entire personality
Ep 418: Swipe right for book love
Ep 417: Hygge books for cozy winter reading
Ep 416: Compelling, emotionally honest storytelling
Ep 415: Reading + wintering
Ep 414: Reading on a budget and thriving
Ep 413: Literary trends and publishing predictions for 2024
Ep 412: Anne's best books of 2023
Ep 411: Super-seasonal reading, all year long
Ep 410: Building a TBR for a bucket list trip
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