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Engaging fiction and nonfiction for all kinds of readers.
Interesting reads and favorite things for your weekend
On individually crafted, self-directed reading projects for fun, motivation, and purpose in your reading life
What Should I Read Next episode 507: What worked and what didn’t for each of us

Get yourself ready for the holidays

Favorite puzzles to give as gifts or stock your puzzle cabinet
For the Jane Austen lover in your life
Gifts to delight the book lover in your life—or yourself.
These books are both fun to give and to collect.
What Should I Read Next episode 406: Books for the readers on your gift list
Holiday gifts for the kid readers in your life
You’re invited! Get ready to share your favorite holiday treats with your favorite readers.
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

For anyone planning a trip to Mexico or looking for some armchair travel
For anyone planning a trip to one of our US National Parks.
For anyone planning a trip to Greece or looking for some armchair travel
For anyone planning a trip to D.C. or looking for some armchair travel.
For anyone planning a trip to Ireland or looking for some armchair travel
For anyone planning a trip to Japan or looking for some armchair travel
For anyone planning a trip to Spain or looking for some armchair travel
For anyone planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest or looking for some armchair travel

Seasonal favorites

Get the most out of your reading life

This tip will elevate your reading experience.
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.
The benefits of having more than one way to read books electronically
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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.

Gear for the reading life​

Buckle up!

We're going on a roadtrip this summer.

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

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Get ready for a great reading season

The Fall Book Preview is out now

Buckle Up!

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It’s almost time for the Summer Reading Guide. Order now and plan to join us on May 15th for Unboxing—the best book party of the year!

summer reading starts May 16th

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Grab your Summer Reading Guide and join us for the best book party of the year!