What Should I Read Next?
What Should I Read Next?
Anne Bogel
Ep 531: Seeking light but not fluffy summer reads for a good escape
1 hour Posted Jun 23, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Meet Kayla
Kayla’s search for books with heart during a season of grief
The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Havoc by Christopher Bollen
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
Make Nice by Ryan Effgen
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman
Road Ends by Mary Lawson
What will Kayla read next?
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Today's guest is navigating a tough season, and as a result she is looking forward to a summer of books with heart that won't be too emotionally draining. Kayla Crum is searching for what she calls light but not fluffy reads, and she's not exactly sure where to find the types of titles she's looking for.
Kayla's an RN and freelance writer living in Grand Haven, Michigan, where she enjoys making the most of her Lake Michigan proximity by spending time outside with her family and reading on the beach when she can fit it into her schedule. When it comes to her summer reading quest, Kayla's identified a specific type of story that is really working well for her. Today, Kayla is hoping Anne can help her understand why this specific setting is working so well, because she'd love to discover more books that satisfy in the same way.
You'll find the list of titles mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/531.
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