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Readers, after a move today’s guest craved community and an outlet for her “pent-up book energy.”She started a book club in her new neighborhood and quickly discovered getting started wasn’t as hard as she thought it would be. Today, Shweta Hegde walks us through the steps she took to form a bookish community and provides some friendly encouragement for you to get that book talk going. This was only Shweta's latest move: she grew up in India in a military family—so she moved a lot as a kid. In each new town she sought out that magical place that opened up her whole world: the library.Readers, prepare to be consumed by bookish nostalgia as Shweta recalls her first experience at the library and the magical realization that she could take a whole stack of books home with her. We also talk about how the library never lost its magic, how Shweta continues to love exploring new worlds in the pages of her books, and Anne helps her find books with characters she can really get attached to. To see a list of those books check out our website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/295.Our 300th episode is coming soon! At this momentous occasion, we want to celebrate all that’s happened over the past 5 and a half years—and we’re looking for your input. We’d love to know something YOU learned from the show. Visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/learned300 to learn more about how to participate. We can’t wait to hear from you.Thanks to this week's sponsors:There’s no “one size fits all” solution for hair care. That's why Prose customizes products for you and your hair needs instead of trying to cover all hair types in one product line. Go to prose.com/readnext for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off.Ritual believes daily changes can lead to big results, so start small today. Ritual's multivitamins use vegan-certified, non-GMO, gluten-free, and allergen-free ingredients. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months!Bombas performance socks are built to be nothing but comfortable and supportive. With special moisture-wicking yarn, stay-up technology, and an extra layer of cushiony comfort. Bombas is offering my listeners 20% off their first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.