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15 crowd-pleasing books I find myself recommending all the time

Engaging fiction and nonfiction for all kinds of readers.

Links I love

Interesting reads and favorite things for your weekend

What’s your niche reading project?

On individually crafted, self-directed reading projects for fun, motivation, and purpose in your reading life

Our team recaps our 2025 reading year

What Should I Read Next episode 507: What worked and what didn’t for each of us

Get yourself ready for the holidays

Replenish your jigsaw puzzle stash with these 25 puzzles

Favorite puzzles to give as gifts or stock your puzzle cabinet

The MMD gift guide for Jane Austen fans

For the Jane Austen lover in your life

The 2024 MMD gift guide for book lovers

Gifts to delight the book lover in your life—or yourself.

20 gift books and coffee table books to give and receive

These books are both fun to give and to collect.

Holiday gift picks from our team

What Should I Read Next episode 406: Books for the readers on your gift list

The 2023 MMD gift guide for bookish kids

Holiday gifts for the kid readers in your life

The Modern Mrs Darcy Holiday Cookie Exchange

You’re invited! Get ready to share your favorite holiday treats with your favorite readers.

100 stocking stuffers that will actually be appreciated

And don’t feel like a waste of money, and won’t end up broken/destroyed/forgotten by New Years

Fall reads for every mood

Literary tourism

9 recommended reads for those traveling to Mexico

For anyone planning a trip to Mexico or looking for some armchair travel

Explore US National Parks through these 14 books

For anyone planning a trip to one of our US National Parks.

14 recommended reads for those traveling to Greece

For anyone planning a trip to Greece or looking for some armchair travel

12 recommended reads for those traveling to Washington, D.C.

For anyone planning a trip to D.C. or looking for some armchair travel.

17 recommended reads for those traveling to Ireland

For anyone planning a trip to Ireland or looking for some armchair travel

14 recommended reads for those traveling to Japan

For anyone planning a trip to Japan or looking for some armchair travel

11 recommended reads for those traveling to Spain (or who want to)

For anyone planning a trip to Spain or looking for some armchair travel

15 recommended reads for those traveling to the Pacific Northwest (or who want to)

For anyone planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest or looking for some armchair travel

Seasonal favorites

SEASONAL POSTS

TO GET YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

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Get the most out of your reading life

5 ways search engines enhance my everyday reading life

This tip will elevate your reading experience.

The case for seasonal reading

There’s nothing better than reading a book and realizing it’s set in the same month or even day that you’re reading it.

What I have learned from reading multiple memoirs by the same author

How owning multiple e-readers changed my reading life

The benefits of having more than one way to read books electronically

Meet Anne

Hi, I’m Anne. I’m a writer and podcaster who loves reading and talking with readers. Modern Mrs Darcy is my online home for sharing books (and whatever else I’m loving) with you. My goal here is to help you get the most out of your reading life.

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This is our fourteenth annual Summer Reading Guide. Grab yours and join us for the best book party of the year—the Summer Reading Guide Unboxing. Book your reading road trip and see where the season takes you.

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100 Book recommendations for every mood

Get ready for a great reading season

The Fall Book Preview is out now