One Great Book

One Great Book episodes:

• 08.20.2021

  Olympus Texas

  A layered family drama featuring characters inspired by larger-than-life Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. This compulsively readable literary novel mixes in their classic stories of infidelity, mistakes, and consequences with real small town problems.   **** Today marks the end of this...

  
• 08.13.2021

  We Are Each Other's Harvest

  A stunning anthology of wide-ranging and richly varied stories and with a thoughtful assortment of formats, gorgeous color photography, and coffee-table heft. **** Readers, if you’re looking for a way to keep track of your Great Books, I have a new...

  
• 08.06.2021

  Chasing the Thrill

  An unexpected treasure of a book that's part thrilling puzzle, part character study, and 100% bonkers adventure story.   *** Readers, every treasure hunter needs a good journal to jot down all of their insights and clues. Keeping a reading journal does the...

  
• 07.30.2021

  The Whispering House

  This modern Gothic novel promises a strong sense of place, a slow-building character study, and a setting that’s a character in its own right. *** Readers, we’re exploring this summer’s great books together in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, including The...

  
• 07.23.2021

  Laundry Love

  A conversational, story-driven guide that promises to educate and entertain, and will transform a dreaded household chore into an activity you might actually like.   *** Readers, if you’re looking for a way to keep track of your Great Books, I have a...

  
• 07.16.2021

  The Other Black Girl

  Full of twists, turns, and biting social commentary, this highly original (and highly discussable) debut novel set in the world of publishing will leave you with your jaw on the floor.   *** This and all of the books in this volume of...

  
• 07.09.2021

  Malibu Rising

  This page-turning family saga has everything you could want in a beach read: surfers, rockstars, 80s pop culture, and a mansion going up in flames. With well-drawn characters and a strong sense of time and place it’s a perfect summer...

  
• 07.02.2021

  Sparks Like Stars

  A chance encounter prompts a renowned surgeon to reexamine the past she left behind in this sweeping historical novel.   *** This and all of the books in this volume of One Great Book are from my Summer Reading Guide. If you don't...

  
• 06.25.2021

  One Last Stop

  A delightful, feel-good queer romcom with a touch of magical whimsy and a cast of the bestest besties a girl could ever ask for.    *** This and all of the books in this volume of One Great Book are from my Summer...

  
• 06.18.2021

  Crying in H Mart

  “Ever since my mother died, I cry in H Mart.” So begins this poignant, heartfelt, and poetic memoir about grief, growing up, and making amends.   *** This and all of the books in this volume of One Great Book are from my...

  
• 06.11.2021

  People We Meet on Vacation

  Lamenting all those lost pandemic vacations? Globetrot with Alex and Poppy in this modern twist on When Harry Met Sally.   *** This and all of the books in this volume of One Great Book are from my Summer Reading Guide. If you...

  
• 06.04.2021

  A new volume of One Great Book!

  One Great Book returns with Volume V on June 11th! A bonkers real life adventure story...A ridiculously practical and surprisingly delightful how to…A dysfunctional family dealing with several generations' worth of secrets…A chance encounter on the subway changes everything... All those stories...

  
• 12.20.2019

  The Snow Child

  An atmospheric story about love, loss, and the wildness of nature. The Snow Child is perfect for cozy winter reading. ***  Thanks to our sponsor Page 1 Books. Page 1 is the book subscription company that brings hand-selected books, beautifully packaged, straight to...

  
• 12.13.2019

  The Clothing of Books

  If you love books about books, or if you enjoy nonfiction that changes the way you see the world—or, at the very least, the bookstore—the slim volume The Clothing of Books belongs on YOUR bookshelf. *** One Great Book is brought to...

  
• 12.06.2019

  The War That Saved My Life

  Flipping the script on your typical wartime story The War That Saved My Life tells a tale of pain and hardship, but that pain comes from unexpected quarters—as does the love and redemption the characters ultimately find. This action-packed, emotionally resonant story is a...

  
• 11.29.2019

  Before We Visit the Goddess

  Before We Visit the Goddess has the heft and sweep of a family saga in a compact 225 pages.  It's full of unexpected joys, tragic misunderstandings, and deep disappointments, all unfolding in descriptive, dazzling prose. *** One Great Book is brought to you by Page 1...

  
• 11.22.2019

  This Is Where You Belong

  This Is Where You Belong unfolds like a conversation with a friend who’s telling you about the stress of her recent move in a way that’s not only fun to read, but also practical, actionable, and bound to make a...

  
• 11.15.2019

  Peace Like a River

  A gorgeous novel that wrestles with the magical and the miraculous, whose beautiful storytelling and memorable characters have compelled many readers to call Peace Like a River THE best book they’ve ever read.   *** One Great Book is brought to you by...

  
• 10.18.2019

  The Age of Miracles

  The Age of Miracles is a little bit science fiction, a little bit coming-of-age, and it effectively probes ordinary life not in spite of its un-real backdrop but because of it. **** You all keep telling me that the best part of the...

  
• 10.11.2019

  Everything I Never Told You

  I once watched a woman miss her bus stop because she was utterly absorbed in this literary thriller. It's that good. **** One of my favorite library hacks is requesting new titles BEFORE their release date. And that’s why One Great Book patrons get bonus...

  
• 10.04.2019

  Wednesday Is Indigo Blue

  Wednesday Is Indigo Blue is a fascinating look into a little-explored aspect of the human mind, that may change the way you understand yourself and the people around you, that makes you marvel at the way our brains work, and...

  
• 09.27.2019

  Our Souls at Night

  In his final novel Our Souls at Night, Kent Haruf reflects on love, happiness, and the small moments that make up a life; its bittersweet story lingers long after the final page.    **** Readers, great books stay with us long after we...

  
• 09.20.2019

  The Likeness

  The taut psychological thriller The Likeness has perfectly complicated characters, deeply human themes, and enough suspense to keep you glued to your couch for two days. **** One Great Book patrons get behind the scenes access and exclusive audio content including...

  
• 09.13.2019

  Never Let Me Go

  Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go is a haunting, atmospheric novel about the power of memory, the relentless passage of time, and the human condition that packs a quiet but sure punch. Welcome to Volume III! As Fall creeps up on...

  
• 08.02.2019

  The Shell Seekers

  If you like the sound of a multigenerational family saga full of interesting, well-developed, and flawed-but-likable characters, The Shell Seekers may be the next great (big) book you’re looking for. **** Now is a great time to become a supporter of the...

  
• 07.26.2019

  A Share in Death

  Deborah Crombie’s A Share in Death kicks off a long-running British mystery series with a strong sense of place and compelling characters whose personal lives matter every bit as much as their police work. **** One Great Book patrons get behind...

  
• 07.19.2019

  Gift from the Sea

  To me, there are two kinds of summer reads: fast-moving books that have me compulsively turning the pages, and more contemplative works that prompt me to slow down, both as a reader and as a person. Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift...

  
• 07.12.2019

  Happiness for Beginners

  Some books manage to feel fun and breezy while still tackling serious topics. In Katherine Center’s novel Happiness for Beginners, she shows us how one woman bounces back from personal tragedy. ****  Learn more about all of the great books in this...

  
• 07.05.2019

  Kindred

  If you’re looking for a breathtaking, breathless novel that brings history to life, consider this your invitation to read Octavia Butler’s Kindred now. Right now. ****   Learn more about all of the great books in this volume at modernmrsdarcy.com/onegreatbook.    Thanks to our sponsor Page 1...

  
• 06.28.2019

  The Pelican Brief

  My favorite John Grisham novel is a heck of a page-turner, a political thriller turned blockbuster action movie, and summer reading gold. **** One Great Book patrons get behind the scenes access, exclusive audio content including bonus episodes of One Great Book...

  
• 06.21.2019

  Love Walked In

  Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery. In her debut Love Walked In, Marisa de los Santos proves that happiness makes for terrific reading.   **** Every time we release a new episode of One Great Book, we also release a bonus...

  
• 06.14.2019

  One Great Book Volume 2 Trailer

  One Great Book returns with Volume 2 on June 21st! A whip-smart heroine witnesses a murder intended for her...An unexpected inheritance brings the opportunity for reinvention…A family gathers to untangle their truths…A man walks into a coffee shop, and a wind...

  
• 05.10.2019

  This Must Be the Place

  This novel checks all my boxes: wildly ambitious, emotionally resonant, lushly written and laden with symbolism. And most importantly—it works.

  
• 05.03.2019

  Sleeping Giants

  Not my genre, not my style, not the kind of book I’m interested in, or so I thought. But then I gave Sylvain Neuvel’s Sleeping Giants a try. And… WOW.

  
• 04.26.2019

  The Time in Between

  “A typewriter shattered my destiny.” So begins The Time in Between, Maria Dueñas’s sweeping historic tale of love, high fashion, and espionage.

  
• 04.19.2019

  Out of My Mind

  Don’t miss out on a good read just because it happens to be in the “wrong” section of the bookstore or the library. Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind is for every reader who enjoys a (feel-good) story, well told.

  
• 04.12.2019

  Rules of Civility

  A Gentleman in Moscow gets all the attention, but it’s Amor Towles’s first book Rules of Civility that I keep coming back to.

  
• 04.05.2019

  Purple Hibiscus

  The debut novel from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of today's greatest living writers, doesn't just display the seeds of greatness. It's already great—even though it was published when she was just twenty-six years old.

  
• 03.29.2019

  Ex Libris

  A book about books, for book lovers–and one that holds a special place in my heart and on my shelves.   **** Learn more this and all of the great books at modernmrsdarcy.com/onegreatbook. You can also sign up for our newsletter there to...

  
• 03.29.2019

  The Lola Quartet

  A backlist title Anne was shocked to learn readers didn't know about. Plus a fun story about how this podcast was born.   **** Learn more this and all of the great books at modernmrsdarcy.com/onegreatbook and to get exclusive One Great Book bonuses...

  
• 03.22.2019

  One Great Book Trailer

  Welcome to the new podcast from the people who brought you What Should I Read Next. Each week Anne Bogel pulls one stand-out selection off her personal bookshelves and tells you all about it. Let's get to it.