When I decided to leave my full-time librarian job and become a stay-at-home mom, I worried I wouldn’t know about new books anymore. 

My gigantic, never-ending, always growing TBR list laughs at my past self’s worries. (I’m looking at you, 3316 Want To Read List on Goodreads.) 

From bookstagram to podcasts to magazines to newsletters, the amount of information about books and what to read can be almost overwhelming – it’s an embarrassment of riches! 

I tend to be the kind of person who thinks she can read all the newsletters, listen to all the podcasts, and follow all the bookish Instagram accounts, and so on. It’s the librarian in me. The more information, the better!  I have learned, though, that if I actually tried to do that, I would not have any time to actually read. 

So my suggestion to you, dear reader, is to find what works best for you. I have my tried and true podcasts that I listen to faithfully. I have my favorite newsletters. I never forget to grab the latest edition of BookPage at my library. You get the idea. 

And I also encourage you every once and while to step outside your favorites and see what’s new. You might discover some great gems. 

Here are a few of my favorite bookish resources:

Podcasts–Tried & True. I never miss an episode from this list: 

Currently Reading – @currentlyreadingpodcast 

The Book Gang Podcast with Amy Allen Clark @momadvice 

Literally Reading – @literally_reading 

Reading Through Life – @readingthroughlifepod 

Book Talk, etc – @booktalketc 

New To Me Podcasts: Some trusted bookish friends suggested the following and I am loving them. I am catching new ones and listening to back episodes. (Side Note: Listening to back episodes is also a great way to find backlist titles that you might have missed and bonus, they usually don’t have hold lists at the library). 

Thoughts from a Page Podcast – @thoughtsfromapage 

Modern Mrs. Darcy What Should I Read Next – @annebogel

Newsletters & Websites & Blogs: 

MomAdvice.com Amy Allen Clark’s Weekly Happy Newsletter – subscribe here It includes fun things to do, read and watch and it’s just the happy your inbox needs on Fridays. 

Booklist Queen – Weekly newsletter is not to be missed, subscribe here

Brighty – If you love children’s and young adult books, this is not to be missed. 

LibraryReads – A list of the top ten books published this month that library staff across the country have voted on as their favorites. Sign up to get the monthly email and watch your TBR grow and grow! 

Print Publications 

BookPage – I snag a print copy of this publication every month from my local library. I love the reviews and interviews. It’s a treat to get my marker out and page through. See if your library offers this. If not, subscribe to the newsletter for wonderful suggestions. 

These are just a few of my favorites. What resources do you use to find great books? 

Wishing you many happy reading experiences!