Anne Bogel is the author of the internet blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and presents the podcast What Should I Read Next? She has also written several guides to reading and book lists, including her own Reading People (2017). She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with several thousand books, four children and her husband.
Anne Bogel Books
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What's I’d Rather Be Reading about?
I’d Rather Be Reading (2018) is a collection of stories and anecdotes that document the life of a bookworm and offer advice to fellow bibliophiles. From overflowing shelves to forbidden reading, these blinks offer a colorful take on what it means to be A Reader.
Who should read I’d Rather Be Reading?
- Readers
- Writers
- Obsessive collectors and hobbyists
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Reading People
Anne Bogel
How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything
4.3 (224 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Reading People about?
Reading People (2017) is a study of the different lenses you can use to understand personality – both your own and those of others. It sheds light on concepts like introversion and extroversion, as well as introducing readers to famous personality type indexes like the Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
Who should read Reading People?
- Psychologists and coaches
- Career counselors
- Anyone who wants to understand personality better
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Don't Overthink It
Anne Bogel
Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
4.4 (1,027 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Don't Overthink It about?
Don't Overthink It (2020) unveils the mental entanglements that come with constant rumination, highlighting how overthinking can rob us of time and precious moments. Drawing on her own experience as an overthinker, Anne Bogel provides readers with tangible solutions to break free from the chains of repetitive, negative thought patterns.
Who should read Don't Overthink It?
- Individuals seeking personal growth
- Avid readers of self-help and personal development
- Admirers of Anne Bogel's work
