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 387: Books that feel like a vacation for your brain
Ep 386: Your ticket to unexplored genres
Ep 385: A summer of European reading
Ep 384: Reading for pleasure, not productivity
Ep 383: Juicy, big-hearted family novels
Ep 382: How your favorite books become shows and movies
Ep 381: Past and Present Summer Reading Guide favorites
Ep 380: Behind the Scenes of the Summer Reading Guide
Ep 379: An "impossible" travel reading project
Ep 378: (Mostly) YA books that surprise and stretch me
Ep 377: What NOT to read next
Ep 376: Bookstore confidential
Ep 375: Short novels that contain whole worlds
Ep 374: Gripping, page-turny narrative nonfiction
Ep 373: Intentional steps for unlimited lifelong learning
Ep 372: Books that change the way you see your city and your world
Ep 371: What should Anne read next?
Ep 370: Books so nice you'll want to read them twice
Ep 369: State of the Bookstore
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