19:59:07 From TALIA JUDSON : Hi from Maine!
19:59:07 From Carrie Sellner : Hello from Minneapolis, MN
19:59:10 From Teri Hansen : Replying to “Anyone started Troika yet?”

Finished it. Lovely read.
19:59:11 From Louise L. : Hello from Tucson, Arizona
19:59:11 From Carolyn Marsh : Replying to “Anyone started Troika yet?”

Yes! I just started a couple days ago. Interested to see where it goes…
19:59:12 From Kim Mullin : Hello from Arlington, VA!
19:59:13 From Trish’s iPad : Hello from Cincinnati!
19:59:16 From Caroline Lohmann : Hi from NYC!
19:59:17 From Cathy Hanlon : Hi from California!
19:59:17 From Sheri Gray : Hello from Glendale, California!
19:59:18 From Becky Streitmatter : Hello from Indiana
19:59:19 From Jen Gonzalez : Hello from Normal, Illinois
19:59:20 From Amanda Hedrick : The twins are asleep and I’m ready to hear about all of the fall books!!
19:59:20 From Holly Dyer To All Panelists : Hello from Boston
19:59:22 From Jessica’s iPad : Hello from San Antonio Txas
19:59:25 From Kim Mullin : Glendale!
19:59:25 From Sarah Williams : Hi Talia – I’m down in Kittery
19:59:29 From Jeff Putnam : hello from an island in Maine
19:59:30 From Ola Kraszpulska : So curious how big this group is rn
19:59:31 From Christine Goldbar : Hi from Sacramento, CA!
19:59:31 From Holly Dyer : Hello from Boston
19:59:32 From Sonya Campbell : Hello from Northern New York!
19:59:33 From Holly S. To All Panelists : Hello from Northern VA!
19:59:33 From Emily To All Panelists : Hello from Chicago!
19:59:34 From jennifer yankopolus : Hello from Atlanta
19:59:35 From Jennifer Kepesh : Yay, MMD team!
19:59:37 From JoAnn : Hello from NYC!
19:59:39 From Shawna : Looking forward to another season of reading with all of you.
19:59:39 From Shari Ayers : Watching from the Cleveland area … after a truly terrible day at work … with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and my Bullet Journal nearby!
19:59:39 From Sarah Williams : Jen, I love the name of you town!
19:59:40 From Carolyn Marsh : Replying to “Hi from NYC!”

Hi Caroline!!!
19:59:41 From michelle m : Hello from Minnesota
19:59:43 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “So curious how big this group is rn” with 💯
19:59:44 From Jodie B To All Panelists : Hello from Utah
19:59:48 From Emily : Hello from Chicago!
19:59:50 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat to: Everyone.
19:59:52 From Whitney Karp : 🥳 Excited!
19:59:52 From iPad : Hello from Roseville Ca.
19:59:53 From Sue Duronio : Hi from Chapel Hill, NC! So excited for this!
19:59:53 From Tracy : Hello from Louisville, Kentucky!
19:59:54 From Louise L. : Reacted to “Watching from the Cleveland area … after a truly terrible day at work … with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and my Bullet Journal nearby!” with 👏
19:59:54 From Mary Quispe To All Panelists : Hello from NC
19:59:55 From cindibaumgardner To All Panelists : Hello from Colorado Springs, CO
19:59:56 From Debbie Hammer To All Panelists : Hello from So Cal
20:00:00 From Donna Wu : Hi from CT
20:00:01 From Lisa Kaftori : Does anyone have recommendations for special indie bookstores in Richmond, Virginia?
20:00:03 From judithcampbell To All Panelists : Hi from Chestertown, MD!
20:00:04 From Holly S. : Hello from Northern VA!
20:00:06 From Jen Gonzalez : Reacted to “Jen, I love the name of you town!” with 👍
20:00:08 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Hello from Louisville, Kentucky!” with 👋🏼
20:00:08 From Jennifer Kepesh : Reacted to “Jen, I love the name of you town!” with ❤️
20:00:15 From Jennifer : Hello from Rochester 🙂
20:00:16 From Colleen Bonilla : Hello from Banning CA! So excited for this!
20:00:18 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat to: Everyone.
20:00:18 From Carolyn Marsh : Hello from Des Moines, IA!! So excited!!! ❤️
20:00:19 From Tracy Davis : Reacted to “Hello from San Marcos, TX where we are excited about a “cold front” next week that will put us in the lower 90s LOL” with 💕
20:00:23 From Gail Gormican : Hello from San Diego.
20:00:23 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Replying to “Hello from Louisvill…”

I’m in Louisville, too!
20:00:25 From Becky Whitlow : Hello from my parents’ house. Central IL
20:00:32 From Stephanie B. Looney : Let’s GO!!!!! So excited!!!!
20:00:33 From Samira To All Panelists : Hello from Los Angeles!
20:00:37 From Cherie Bozell : Hello from Indianapolis!
20:00:37 From Rachel H To All Panelists : Hello from Dayton, Ohio
20:00:42 From Zoom user To All Panelists : Hello from Woonsocket, Rhode Island!
20:00:42 From Rebecca H : Hello from NYC loving the soothing music
20:00:44 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Hello from my parents’ house. Central IL” with 👋🏻
20:00:47 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Hellooooooo
20:00:48 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “Hi from NYC!” with ❤️
20:00:51 From Mary Quispe : Hello from NC
20:00:55 From Laura Gorton : Hiiii! So happy to be here.
20:00:56 From Kate Heightley : Hello from Longmont Colorado!
20:00:58 From Stephanie B. Looney : Hello from Maryland!
20:01:02 From Stephanie Paley To All Panelists : Hello from Portland, OR
20:01:05 From Amanda Hedrick : @Lisa – I don’t have any Richmond recs, but I’m near Charlottesville and love Bluebird Books in Crozet, VA!
20:01:07 From Claire Pancerz : Hello from San Luis Obispo, CA!
20:01:08 From Paige Scofield Contijoch : Hello from San Diego! 😎🏖️
20:01:09 From Katie Ineich : Hi from St Louis! I love a book preview!
20:01:12 From Margaret : Hello from Durham, North Carolina!
20:01:13 From Christine Goldbar : Today it feels like Fall in the Sacramento area, and it is lovely. 🍁
20:01:13 From Jenn Abe : Hello from Concord, CA! So happy to be here!
20:01:15 From iPad Air : Hello from N. Georgia!
20:01:15 From nicolemiller To All Panelists : Hi from York PA
20:01:16 From Samira : Hello from Los Angeles!
20:01:20 From Jenn Abe : Reacted to “Hello from Longmont Colorado!” with ❤️
20:01:22 From Laura Gorton : Joining in from Pennsylvania (near Philly)
20:01:23 From Liz Kelley : Hello from St. Louis!
20:01:23 From Rachel H : Hello from Dayton, Ohio!
20:01:24 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat to: Everyone.
20:01:26 From Melinda Malaspino : Replying to “Today it feels like Fall in the Sacramento area, and it is lovely. 🍁”

Agreed – today was beautiful! 🙂
20:01:27 From jessi : Hi from Chicago!
20:01:29 From Ginger – MMD Team : Book People in Richmond, VA is small but mighty.
20:01:31 From Holly Dyer : I recently got my MMD sweatshirt and it’s so comfy!
20:01:36 From windi : Hello from Cordova Alaska
20:01:36 From Mariah : Happy to be here from Seattle!
20:01:37 From patricia : Hello from Crested Butte, Colorado!
20:01:38 From Hope : Hi from Hilton Head Island!
20:01:38 From Sandy Schrader : Hello from Indiana!
20:01:38 From Kate Belt (she/her) : Kate Belt, Portland OR
20:01:39 From Allyson : Hi Margaret — I’m in Chapel Hill.
20:01:40 From hdoogan : Exciting!!!!!
20:01:41 From Mary Quispe : Tired but excited
20:01:41 From Tara Hennings : Hello from Saint Paul MN!
20:01:41 From Jane Baldwin : Hello from STL!!
20:01:43 From Michele Vaughn : Here from DC and manifesting fall!
20:01:46 From Margo Burdon : Hi Anne and team
20:01:46 From Barb : Hi from Massachusetts!
20:01:47 From Brigid – MMD Team : Yay everyone!!
20:01:47 From Karen McQuillen : Hello from Yardley, Pa
20:01:49 From Lisa Kaftori : Thanks Amanda!!!!🩷📚
20:01:49 From deb : Yay, Shannan!
20:01:54 From Marissa : Hello from Philadelphia!
20:01:57 From Mary Quispe : YES let’s make it cold
20:01:59 From Jackie Chetzron : Excited to hear about all of the stupendous titles releasing in my favorite season
20:02:02 From Ola Kraszpulska : Hello!!!
20:02:06 From Priscilla Rennie : Hi from Powhatan VA!
20:02:08 From Kristi : Anne the blue is stunning on you!!!!
20:02:10 From Sigrid Michelle Anderson : Hi from Ann Arbor!
20:02:11 From Katie Boczarski : SO excited!
20:02:13 From Nicole M : Preview looks beautiful! Thanks MMD team for all the hard work:)
20:02:16 From Deb : Hi Shannon!!!
20:02:17 From Dina Friedman : Hi from the Chicago suburbs.
20:02:20 From tsher : Hi from Calgary, Alberta
20:02:22 From Cheryl Morrissey To All Panelists : Shannan! I’m here thanks to you! THANK YOU
20:02:23 From Laura Gorton : I’m sipping on Barry’s decaf tea and eating some freshly made apple crisp.
20:02:23 From Katherine : hello from Australia! (and the future)
20:02:24 From Dawn Pascoe : hi from Toronto ON!
20:02:26 From Shannan – MMD Team : Hello All!
20:02:28 From Lynda Dugas : Hi from Boston, will be 60’s next week, welcome fall!
20:02:29 From Lisa Kaftori : Thanks Ginger💜📚
20:02:32 From Annie McCloskey To All Panelists : I love this event! Watching from NJ!
20:02:33 From Shannan – MMD Team : Hi Cheryl!
20:02:34 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “I’m sipping on Barry’s decaf tea and eating some freshly made apple crisp.” with ❤️
20:02:42 From Kahlyne Nolde : Hi from Pflugerville, TX
20:02:42 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I’m sipping on Barry’s decaf tea and eating some freshly made apple crisp.” with ❤️
20:02:45 From Jackie Chetzron : Have mine printed, but no peeking
20:02:47 From Ginger – MMD Team : 43!
20:02:47 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “Hi from Ann Arbor!” with ❤️
20:02:47 From Elise Brancheau : Hi from Northeast NJ! Got both kids in bed by 8:00 on the dot so I can watch live!
20:02:51 From Janean To All Panelists : It’s officially fall y’all! 🍁
20:02:52 From Shawna : I made a chai latte for this event
20:02:53 From Jennifer Rumack : Hello from Los Angeles!
20:02:55 From Leigh – MMD team : Hi everyone! Happy to be your link slinger tonight.
20:02:57 From Mary Quispe : Yep hubby is on bedtime duty
20:02:58 From Sarah Williams : 43!!
20:02:58 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “I’m sipping on Barry’s decaf tea and eating some freshly made apple crisp.” with 👍
20:02:58 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “I made a chai latte for this event” with ❤️
20:03:00 From karirose To All Panelists : Hello from Dallas, TX
20:03:01 From Cris : Hello from Iowa, friends! So excited to hear about all the great fall books!
20:03:02 From Margee : Hi from surprisingly rainy Richmond, VA!
20:03:04 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “hello from Australia! (and the future)” with 😂
20:03:05 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Hi everyone! Happy to be your link slinger tonight.” with 💯
20:03:05 From Teri Hansen : Reacted to “Hello from Los Angeles!” with ❤️
20:03:08 From Brigid – MMD Team : Replying to “Hi everyone! Happy t…”

The best link slinger around!
20:03:10 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “Hello from Iowa, friends! So excited to hear about all the great fall books!” with ❤️
20:03:13 From Priscilla Rennie : Hi Margee! I’m in Powhatan!
20:03:13 From Teri Hansen : Reacted to “I made a chai latte for this event” with ❤️
20:03:14 From Holly – MMD Team : Hi everyone!!
20:03:14 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat to: Everyone.
20:03:14 From Christi : Good morning from Singapore!
20:03:15 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : Well done, Elise! My little one is sitting next to me with whiteboard markers- bedtime fail.
20:03:16 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Hello from SoMD!
20:03:17 From Brigid – MMD Team : Hi everyone, so happy to be here!
20:03:17 From Sarah Williams : Hi to the whole MMD team!
20:03:18 From Carolyn Marsh : Replying to “Hello from Iowa, friends! So excited to hear about all the great fall books!”

I’m in Iowa too!!!
20:03:19 From Ginger – MMD Team : I was over here having a MMD dance party!
20:03:19 From amberly : I have my PDF pulled up so I can make comments on what I want to request from the library – I know I can’t write fast enough!
20:03:19 From Melinda Malaspino : the opening slides were lovely:)
20:03:20 From Laura Gorton : So grateful for the MMD Team!
20:03:20 From Kristi : Love the video !!!
20:03:22 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Hi everyone! Happy to be your link slinger tonight.” with ❤️
20:03:25 From Cris : Reacted to “I’m sipping on Barry’s decaf tea and eating some freshly made apple crisp.” with ❤️
20:03:26 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “Good morning from Singapore!” with 👍
20:03:30 From Miriam Elliott : Hi from Houston! Drinking Waterloo mixed with cran-apple juice 🙂
20:03:32 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “I was over here having a MMD dance party!” with ❤️
20:03:36 From April Ray : Hello from Kentucky!
20:03:39 From Brigid – MMD Team : So grateful for you all!
20:03:41 From Cris : Reacted to “Hi everyone! Happy to be your link slinger tonight.” with ❤️
20:03:43 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Hello from Kentucky!” with 👋🏼
20:03:44 From Sonia Grgas To All Panelists : ❤️
20:03:44 From Jenna Ezis King : Love love the design of the preview!
20:03:44 From Tynisha Coleman : I finally ordered the print cookbook!
20:03:44 From Leigh – MMD team : The printable pdf was emailed to everyone earlier this afternoon. Members can also login at Patreon or Book Club and find it there. If you purchased a la carte, you can log in to the MMD Shop and download there.
20:03:46 From Pattym : Hello from Worthington OH
20:03:49 From Trish’s iPad : Thank you, MMD Team!!!
20:03:54 From Amanda Hedrick : No peeking here!!
20:03:55 From Janean To All Panelists : Working my first fall puzzle as I watch 🧩🍁
20:03:56 From hdoogan : Haven’t cracked it yet! No time!
20:03:59 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Replying to “Hello from Kentucky!”

What part of KY? I’m in Louisville.
20:04:00 From Chris Grace (she/her) : I’m on team no-peeking
20:04:01 From susim1 : Soooo excited and hello from Temecula, CA!
20:04:02 From amberly : Hey Patty! I’m in Worthington too!
20:04:05 From Tynisha Coleman : Omg lookbook, autocorrect!
20:04:06 From Dorothy : I never peek! I love to be surprised! 🙂
20:04:07 From Boxeth, Tracy : Hello from Southern California!
20:04:08 From Sherri : No peeks yet.
20:04:08 From Leigh – MMD team : You should have already received the Fall Book Preview in your inbox. If you did not, please check out the FAQs for troubleshooting: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/2026-fall-book-preview
20:04:09 From Jenna Ezis King : Can’t wait to get my printed copy
20:04:10 From Shayne Johnson To All Panelists : Hello from Purcellville VA
20:04:11 From CQ : Haven’t peeked.
20:04:11 From Tori K. : Hi from Bloomington, Indiana! 👋🍂📚
20:04:12 From Lori Reustle : HI from Boyertown PA
20:04:13 From Holly S. : I waited! Let’s get started!!
20:04:15 From Lisa Kaftori : Team MMD is appreciated & beloved💞
20:04:16 From Cris : Replying to “Hello from Iowa, fri…”

@Carolyn Marsh Hi! I think I remember chatting on the Iowa thread some time back. 🙂
20:04:16 From Laura Gorton : I got the email just as I was going on lunch – had to read it while I ate. 😄
20:04:17 From Trish’s iPad : It’s gorgeous and fun!
20:04:19 From Ginger – MMD Team : Well done, MMD HQ!
20:04:19 From JoAnn : I don’t have the will power to wait!
20:04:23 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “@Carolyn Marsh Hi! I think I remember chatting on the Iowa thread some time back. 🙂” with ❤️
20:04:23 From Shawna : I peeked!
20:04:24 From Dylan : Reacted to “I got the email just as I was going on lunch – had to read it while I ate. 😄” with 👍
20:04:28 From Christina Holz : I can’t wait for mine to arrive!!!
20:04:28 From Mariah : No peeking, just opened it on my tablet right before but haven’t moved past the “dear reader” page
20:04:31 From Carolyn Marsh : Replying to “Hello from Iowa, friends! So excited to hear about all the great fall books!”

Yes!!!!
20:04:48 From Laura Gorton : Haha – Anne the shipping intern!
20:04:53 From Janean : Working my first fall puzzle as I watch! 🍁🧩
20:04:53 From Shari Ayers : LOL
20:04:54 From Victoria B To All Panelists : Hello from Montreal! Can I just say how gorgeous Anne’s hair looks? Wow!
20:04:57 From Leigh – MMD team : Order a printed lookbook: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/product/2026-fall-book-preview-look-book/
20:05:02 From Cris : Reacted to “Yes!!!!” with ❤️
20:05:03 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Haha – Anne the shipping intern!” with 🤣
20:05:04 From Dylan : Reacted to “Working my first fall puzzle as I watch! 🍁🧩” with 🙂
20:05:08 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : I always peek in the AM to put holds on things at the library–if I wait until the unboxing everything is months out, haha 🙂
20:05:08 From Alison Holliday : Reacted to “Working my first fall puzzle as I watch! 🍁🧩” with 🙂
20:05:08 From Shari Ayers : Delay just makes the joy last longer!
20:05:09 From amberly : Reacted to “Haha – Anne the shipping intern!” with 😂
20:05:09 From Sue Duronio : So hoping mine comes in the mail tomorrow as I ordered early 🙂
20:05:15 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “Haha – Anne the shipping intern!” with 🤣
20:05:16 From Cris : Replying to “Hello from Iowa, fri…”

We still need to try to do a meetup. 🙂
20:05:17 From Aldene : Anyone else getting an echo?
20:05:18 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “Working my first fall puzzle as I watch! 🍁🧩” with ❤️
20:05:19 From Cris : Reacted to “Working my first fall puzzle as I watch! 🍁🧩” with ❤️
20:05:20 From Melinda Brown : I’m excited to get mine in the mail. I love the new look and can’t wait to see it in person.
20:05:20 From iPad Air : Love the surprise too!
20:05:21 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat To: Everyone.
20:05:24 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “We still need to try to do a meetup. 🙂” with ❤️
20:05:30 From Boxeth, Tracy : I quickly previewed. I would have devoured ahead of time if I had the time! Can’t wait to hear about Anne’s picks!!
20:05:31 From Julie Patrick : Hi from southern Illinois!
20:05:32 From Lindsay Okamoto : Hi everyone! Can’t wait to hear about fall books — and love the “fall into reading” theme!
20:05:34 From Melodie H. : No echo here Aldene
20:05:38 From Victoria B : Hello from Montreal! Can I just say how gorgeous Anne’s hair looks? Wow!
20:05:40 From Mary Quispe : I quickly previewed as well
20:05:46 From Emily Roehm : Happy to be here! From Helena, MT.
20:05:49 From Babinski : I was so excited to get the look book this morning, made my day!
20:05:51 From iPhone (141) : Congrats on Time Square!
20:05:57 From Aldene : I might try signing in again.
20:05:58 From Lana S : you can also turn off chat preview but clicking on it at the bottom, because it is indeed fast
20:06:01 From Laura Gorton : OK, my printed copy and pen at the ready!!!
20:06:04 From iPhone (141) : Hello from TO 🇨🇦
20:06:10 From Emma To All Panelists : Hello from Montreal 🩷🥰
20:06:18 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat To: Everyone.
20:06:20 From Mary Quispe : Reacted to “OK, my printed copy and pen at the ready!!!” with 👍
20:06:31 From Margo Burdon : Yes – Times Square is thrilling
20:06:36 From Dylan : Reacted to “Please change your chat To: Everyone.” with 👍
20:06:36 From Pepi : It’s on iPad fine
20:06:39 From Lana S : i am excited BUT so many heavy lit big books are coming out and i want to read them all so i am nervous
20:06:43 From Alea : It’s good on iPad for me 🙂
20:06:45 From Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik : Shows on iPad
20:06:46 From Melinda Malaspino : Excited, but also nervous about the fact that I am still working on my summer list!
20:06:47 From Melyssa P. Edwards (ReallyWritten.com) : On an iPad and could vote in the poll just fine!
20:06:50 From Dylan : Replying to “Hello from TO 🇨🇦”

We love you, Canada@
20:06:52 From Sarah Williams : ipad worked
20:06:53 From Eryn Hannink : Hello from Michigan
20:06:53 From Colleen Bonilla : Excited AND overwhelmed…but in a good way!
20:06:55 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Hello from TO 🇨🇦” with ❤️
20:06:55 From Erin Montoya : It worked on my phone!!!
20:06:57 From Lisa Kaftori : Excited!!!
20:06:59 From Jessica B : Reacted to “Hello from TO 🇨🇦” with ❤️
20:07:01 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “We love you, Canada@” with 🎉
20:07:02 From Babinski : I’m on the phone and saw the poll
20:07:03 From Victoria B : Bring it on!
20:07:04 From Cathy T : It showed up on iPad!
20:07:04 From Jessica B : Reacted to “We love you, Canada@” with 🎉
20:07:04 From CQ : All of the above!
20:07:04 From Cris : Team Bring It On!!
20:07:06 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Hello from TO 🇨🇦” with ❤️
20:07:07 From Jenna Ezis King : Bring iiii on!!!
20:07:09 From Amy : Reacted to “We love you, Canada@” with 💕
20:07:10 From Jennifer M. (she/her) : Reacted to “We love you, Canada@” with 🎉
20:07:11 From Ginger – MMD Team : I have not looked at ALL!
20:07:12 From Laura Gorton : all of the above, lol – I have SO much to read already
20:07:14 From patti’s iPhone To All Panelists : I cannot wait for things to slow down so I can focus on reading.
20:07:15 From Alison Holliday : Hi from Ontario Canada
20:07:16 From Shannon Kampf : Also saying hi from Toronto, Ontario.
20:07:17 From Sarah T : I was so excited to read Shannan’s list and see Becky Chambers on it!
20:07:18 From Mary Quispe : Spooky season, fall, BRING IT
20:07:19 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “Hello from Michigan” with ❤️
20:07:20 From Eryn Hannink : Got my headphones in as I’m trying to get my baby to sleep
20:07:21 From Christina Holz : Ginger you are strong!
20:07:25 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Also saying hi from Toronto, Ontario.” with ❤️
20:07:27 From Dorothy : Yes, Bring it ON!!!
20:07:28 From iPhone (141) : We need a blogpost explaining how Times Square happened!
20:07:30 From Ginger – MMD Team : I’m excited but nervous for my shelves.
20:07:30 From Lisa Kaftori : Bring it on!
20:07:32 From Pam Lemke (she/her) To All Panelists : I can see/read the answers to questions.
20:07:36 From JoAnn : Love it all, but want your guidance!!
20:07:36 From Christi To All Panelists : FYI – polls work just fine on the iPad – I always use my iPad for zoom and I have always been able to do the polls (which are so fun – so keep them coming!!!!)
20:07:41 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “I’m excited but nervous for my shelves.” with 😆
20:07:42 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I’m excited but nervous for my shelves.” with 😂
20:07:42 From Ginger – MMD Team To Christi and All Panelists : Reacted to “FYI – polls work just fine on the iPad – I always use my iPad for zoom and I have always been able to do the polls (which are so fun – so keep them coming!!!!)” with 💯
20:07:43 From Lindsey Tilden : This is the most excited I’ve ever been for Fall reading, as a Summer reading girly!
20:07:43 From Nina Macedonio : I’m with you Anne. so excited, but there are sooo many good books this fall!
20:07:44 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “all of the above, lol – I have SO much to read already” with 👍
20:07:45 From Cara Veddireddy : I am team bring it on despite the fact that my physical TBR cart(s) are toppling and I already have like ten books preordered that release October 13th alone 🤣
20:07:55 From Margo Burdon : I love the fall spooky season followed by cozy Christmas season
20:07:58 From Christine D. Luketic : Anne. Love your hair!
20:08:02 From Nicole M : Fall is my favorite reading season. Already having my best month of reading this year this month:)
20:08:02 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “I am team bring it on despite the fact that my physical TBR cart(s) are toppling and I already have like ten books preordered that release October 13th alone 🤣” with 👍
20:08:03 From Victoria B : Reacted to “I love the fall spooky season followed by cozy Christmas season” with ❤️
20:08:07 From Jessica B : Reacted to “I am team bring it on despite the fact that my physical TBR cart(s) are toppling and I already have like ten books preordered that release October 13th alone 🤣” with 😂
20:08:09 From Hally Field : Replying to “Hi Talia – I’m down in Kittery”

Hi, Talia and Sarah (and Jeff below)! I’m in Oakland, Maine! 👋🏿
20:08:09 From Mary Quispe : Any preferences on kindle or book? I keep switching and can’t decide
20:08:09 From patti’s iPhone To All Panelists : The Fall preview guide was 🔥🔥 Well done team!
20:08:10 From Victoria B : Replying to “I love the fall spoo…”

Me tooooo!
20:08:11 From Holly Dyer : Wow, jealous for those of you who aren’t overwhelmed!
20:08:15 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Fall is my favorite reading season. Already having my best month of reading this year this month:)” with 🩷
20:08:16 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “I’m excited but nervous for my shelves.” with 😂
20:08:18 From Tynisha Coleman : Fall is my fav season but I’m still reading summer stuff lol
20:08:19 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : I have a bunch of fall-ish backlist books that I want to read but am also SO excited for the new releases
20:08:20 From Mary Quispe : YES I love fall reading…haven’t gotten into it yet though
20:08:21 From Melodie H. : Same Holly!!
20:08:24 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “This is the most excited I’ve ever been for Fall reading, as a Summer reading girly!” with 🥰
20:08:24 From Samantha Kunio : Yes, your hair looks fab Anne!
20:08:35 From Rebecca H : I may have already ordered exit party
20:08:36 From Dylan : Reacted to “Fall is my fav season but I’m still reading summer stuff lol” with 👍
20:08:36 From Victoria B : Reacted to “Also saying hi from Toronto, Ontario.” with ❤️
20:08:45 From Christine Goldbar : I am really excited and say bring it on, but I do have a very LONG TBR, so that makes me a bit nervous; however, I have complete faith in Anne and the whole MMD team.
20:08:45 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “Wow, jealous for those of you who aren’t overwhelmed!” with 🥰
20:08:45 From Tynisha Coleman : So many books so little time! I need cozy weather for peak fall reading!
20:08:48 From Rebecca H : as in just now
20:08:49 From Ginger – MMD Team : Replying to “I may have already o…”

I saw it at the store yesterday and resisted somehow.
20:08:54 From Cris : I’m having trouble keeping up with chat because one of my dogs wants to lay ON TOP OF MY ARM while I’m typing.
20:08:57 From Christina Holz : 43!
20:09:03 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I saw it at the store yesterday and resisted somehow.” with ❤️
20:09:04 From Boxeth, Tracy : 43 is literally my favorite number!
20:09:06 From Jenna Ezis King : So. Many. Books! I’m so happy
20:09:07 From Sue Duronio : I pre-ordered the new John Green, so excited for that!
20:09:09 From Christine D. Luketic : Shannan- your hair is sleek and stylin’
20:09:21 From Sarah Williams : Hi Hally – lots of Mainers here
20:09:26 From Rebecca H : Replying to “I may have already o…”

I just ordered it as soon as I opened the preview. AND it’s possible I already did and forgot it so you can have my other one
20:09:38 From Janean : Anne, 18 is A LOT of superlatives you!
20:09:38 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “So many books so little time! I need cozy weather for peak fall reading!” with ❤️
20:09:43 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “I just ordered it as soon as I opened the preview. AND it’s possible I already did and forgot it so you can have my other one” with 😂
20:09:49 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Replying to “I pre-ordered the new John Green, so excited for that!”

Me too!
20:09:53 From JULIE Cohen To All Panelists : Hi
20:09:54 From Debbie Hammer To All Panelists : I finished the summer list books I was interested in, so I am ready for Fall!!!
20:10:00 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Anne, 18 is A LOT of superlatives you!” with 📚
20:10:00 From Chris Grace (she/her) : ☘️!
20:10:01 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “Me too!” with ❤️
20:10:03 From Christina Holz : It’s been a crazy huge year in publishing!
20:10:07 From Shannan – MMD Team : Love a multiverse!
20:10:07 From Charity : Always love a multiverse!
20:10:08 From Leigh – MMD team : Please change your chat To: Everyone.
20:10:08 From Dylan : Reacted to “☘️!” with 👍
20:10:09 From Courtney L : Oh gosh, love the themes emerging
20:10:10 From Lana S : i already read 3 books set in Ireland that came out this year, fully support this trend
20:10:11 From hdoogan : Bring on the ghosts!!
20:10:16 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “i already read 3 books set in Ireland that came out this year, fully support this trend” with 💯
20:10:21 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Bring on the ghosts!!” with 💯
20:10:23 From Mary L Wachsmith : bring the long books – love them
20:10:25 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “i already read 3 books set in Ireland that came out this year, fully support this trend” with 💯
20:10:37 From Leigh – MMD team : Content warning resources:
Storygraph
Goodreads
Does The Dog Die? https://www.doesthedogdie.com/
Book Trigger Warnings: https://booktriggerwarnings.com/Welcome
Trigger Warning Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/
20:10:39 From Nicole M : Reacted to “Bring on the ghosts!!” with 👻
20:10:41 From Rebecca H : just came back from ireland
20:10:45 From Ginna Jones : Hooray for ghosts and Ireland!
20:10:46 From Hally Field : Replying to “Anne the blue is stunning on you!!!!”

I agree — Anne, you look gorgeous! As does Shannan! ♥️
20:10:47 From shelley : Multi verse and Ghosts – Yeah!
20:10:47 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “i already read 3 books set in Ireland that came out this year, fully support this trend” with ❤️
20:10:51 From Leigh – MMD team : I’m jealous, Rebecca!
20:10:55 From Jessica’s iPad To All Panelists : Going to Ireland in the spring here for those books
20:10:56 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “Bring on the ghosts!!” with 🙂
20:11:02 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “Hooray for ghosts and Ireland!” with ❤️
20:11:16 From amberly : I’ve emailed the team before about an unexpected trigger in a book, and they were really helpful!
20:11:20 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I’m jealous, Rebecca!” with ❤️
20:11:25 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “I’ve emailed the team before about an unexpected trigger in a book, and they were really helpful!” with 💯
20:11:25 From Sue Duronio : Replying to “Anne the blue is stu…”

The blue top brings out her blue eyes, so pretty 🙂
20:11:31 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I’ve emailed the team before about an unexpected trigger in a book, and they were really helpful!” with ❤️
20:11:33 From Dorothy : Can’t wait to receive my Look Book!!! Looks amazing!
20:11:36 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “I’ve emailed the team before about an unexpected trigger in a book, and they were really helpful!” with ❤️
20:11:58 From Lois’s iPad : Anne seems to have an effortless sense of style –
20:12:03 From Lana S : i know exactly what title Anne will show off for the first print run because i am SHOCKED too
20:12:04 From Claire Pancerz : I have to comment on how gorgeous Anne’s hair looks!
20:12:15 From Novel Neighbor : GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to have the navy 😍
20:12:21 From Laura Gorton : I need to get a pen that shows up on navy, lol – i’ll want to take notes on it
20:12:29 From Holly S. : Agreed. Anne’s hair is great tonight.
20:12:33 From Julie Moyer (she/her) : Reacted to “GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to have the navy 😍” with ❤️
20:12:51 From Kristi : Yes love the values MMD share!
20:12:53 From Karen McQuillen : Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅
20:12:54 From Julia Paradine-Rice : I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!
20:13:03 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:07 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:08 From Rachael Edwards : I am so excited for all the Antarctica books
20:13:09 From Priscilla Rennie : Julia – wow!
20:13:12 From Courtney L : SO JEALOUS, Julia!
20:13:14 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:14 From Karen McQuillen : Removed a 😄 reaction from “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅”
20:13:15 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:15 From Karen McQuillen : Removed a 😄 reaction from “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅”
20:13:15 From Laura Gorton : Replying to “I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!”

Oh, love Louise Penny! That sounds so fun!
20:13:17 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!” with 🤩
20:13:19 From Carol Smuck : Yay, Three Pines!
20:13:26 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:27 From Kari Sweeney : Darn tootin’- you should be proud.
20:13:27 From Karen McQuillen : Removed a 😄 reaction from “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅”
20:13:32 From amberly : Reacted to “I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!” with 🤩
20:13:32 From Kim Mullin : The Look Book is so gorgeous! I’m a sucker for woodcut prints.
20:13:34 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅” with 😄
20:13:35 From Hally Field : Replying to “I never peek! I love to be surprised! :)”

I’m with you, Dorothy — it makes me that much more excited when I print out the lookbooks but do not look at them until the event happens! So much better for me this way.
20:13:36 From Karen McQuillen : Removed a 😄 reaction from “Speak-os instead of typos, as a friend of mine used to say. 😅”
20:14:00 From Teri Hansen : Reacted to “I never peek! I love to be surprised! :)” with ❤️
20:14:06 From Christine D. Luketic : Reacted to “We love you, Canada@” with 🎉
20:14:17 From Mariah : I LOVE these vision and values!
20:14:26 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “I LOVE these vision and values!” with ❤️
20:14:33 From Christina Holz : Love this, Anne!
20:14:33 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “I never peek! I love to be surprised! :)” with 💯
20:14:38 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “Darn tootin’- you should be proud.” with 💯
20:14:40 From hdoogan : These values are what make you all so great!
20:14:41 From Leigh – MMD team : MMD’s statement about AI: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/statement-about-artificial-intelligence/
20:14:45 From Jenna Ezis King : Yesss! So refreshing with all the AI-generated stuff I see all around
20:14:48 From Lisa Kaftori : Beautiful values 🩷
20:14:50 From Dorothy : Yay @Hally! So glad you like to be surprised too!
20:14:54 From Michele Vaughn : Reacted to “MMD’s statement about AI: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/statement-about-artificial-intelligence/” with ❤️
20:14:56 From Cris : This statement is amazing… thanks for the transparency!
20:14:57 From Mary Quispe : YES as a teacher…PHEW AI
20:14:57 From Dawn Pascoe : 100% support this
20:14:59 From JoAnn : Love this vision!
20:14:59 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I never peek! I love to be surprised! :)” with ❤️
20:15:04 From Leigh – MMD team : MMD’s statement about AI: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/statement-about-artificial-intelligence/
20:15:06 From Colleen Bonilla : AI – terrifying stuff
20:15:07 From Victoria B : Ah so nice to get a glimpse of your mission and values! Love it
20:15:11 From Janice Leehan : I so agree with you!
20:15:12 From Amy B : Hi everyone! Just joining now.
20:15:12 From Amy : Reacted to “100% support this” with 👍
20:15:13 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Reacted to “I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!” with 🤩
20:15:15 From Boxeth, Tracy : So grateful to be included in this amazing community!! Thank you!
20:15:17 From Brigid – MMD Team : All the bookish delight!
20:15:22 From Bryan Linggi : Preach on, MMD. We’re all here for it!
20:15:24 From Nina Macedonio : So important and why this is such a great place to be
20:15:28 From Shari Ayers : I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.
20:15:29 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Preach on, MMD. We’re all here for it!” with ❤️
20:15:36 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.” with 💯
20:15:36 From Leigh – MMD team : Please don’t feed the machines!!
20:15:42 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:44 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I long for the days …”

Same, same
20:15:45 From Victoria B : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:47 From JoAnn : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:47 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.” with 💯
20:15:47 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:48 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 👍
20:15:49 From Cris : Reacted to “I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.” with 💯
20:15:50 From amberly : Reacted to “I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.” with 👏
20:15:52 From Kristi : Preach it Anne
20:15:52 From Christina Holz : It’s so courageous and important for you to talk about this! More people need to!
20:15:52 From Claire Pancerz : We love you for all the real-people-driven content!
20:15:53 From Cris : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:54 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 💯
20:15:54 From Cara Veddireddy : LOVE all of this (so sorry for the need to spell it out though)
20:15:57 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Same, same” with ❤️
20:15:57 From Novel Neighbor : chad 🤣
20:16:00 From Victoria B : Reacted to “I long for the days when AI was in the book instead of writing the book.” with 💯
20:16:03 From Cara Veddireddy : Chad GPT! ha
20:16:04 From Mariah : Really appreciate that you don’t use any of the AI tools <3
20:16:05 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Preach it Anne” with 👍
20:16:07 From Rebecca H : AI made up a song in a musical i wrote that does not exist (the song, not the musical).
20:16:11 From Emily Kerr : Reacted to “Chad GPT! ha” with 😂
20:16:11 From Amanda Steeb : I call ChatGPT Chad hahaha
20:16:13 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant To All Panelists : Soooo appreciative of y’all always- and in this moment- so much for that
20:16:16 From Samira : Love your messages re AI
20:16:17 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I call ChatGPT Chad hahaha” with 💯
20:16:19 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “I call ChatGPT Chad hahaha” with 💯
20:16:21 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Please don’t feed the machines!!” with 👍
20:16:24 From Laura Gorton : I’m trying to avoid AI – it’s not easy. And my job is pushing us to use it. blech
20:16:25 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Preach it Anne” with 👍
20:16:31 From Dorothy : @Tracy I agree!! Best place on the internet! Such a wonderful wholesome, welcoming space, with great help from so many bookish friends!!
20:16:32 From Leigh – MMD team : Recommend following these steps to turn off Google AI: https://tenbluelinks.org/
20:16:33 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Chad GPT! ha” with 😂
20:16:33 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I’m trying to avoid …”

Same. I work in IT.
20:16:36 From HauschA : please create a list of the books via downloadable CSV file if you don’t want us to use AI to create a our own lists
20:16:37 From Victoria B : Reacted to “I’m trying to avoid AI – it’s not easy. And my job is pushing us to use it. blech” with 💯
20:16:37 From JoAnn : Thank you, Anne and MMD team!
20:16:38 From Erica Harvey : I so appreciate your genuine thoughts and commentary! So refreshing in this very confusing, and often stale, world!
20:16:45 From Victoria B : Replying to “I’m trying to avoid …”

Same. IT
20:16:48 From Dorothy : And the amazing MMD Team ROCKS!
20:16:49 From Meghan Scully : I echo appreciation that you don’t use AI tools. What you all create is amazing and delightful!
20:16:51 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “chad 🤣” with 😂
20:16:53 From amberly : Reacted to “I’m trying to avoid AI – it’s not easy. And my job is pushing us to use it. blech” with 💯
20:16:54 From Brigid – MMD Team : I will say that I am asking CHAD, my husband something and I always think people might mishear that as CHAT 🤣
20:16:58 From Elise Brancheau : Why would you even want to hand off this work to AI? This is the fun stuff!
20:17:05 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Why would you even want to hand off this work to AI? This is the fun stuff!” with ❤️
20:17:07 From Hally Field : Replying to “Spooky season, fall, BRING IT”

Heck yeah, Mary — Horror is my Happy Place and Spooky Season is my FAVE! 👻
20:17:07 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I will say that I am asking CHAD, my husband something and I always think people might mishear that as CHAT 🤣” with 😂
20:17:12 From Dawn Pascoe : Reacted to “Why would you even want to hand off this work to AI? This is the fun stuff!” with ❤️
20:17:14 From Cris : Reacted to “I will say that I am asking CHAD, my husband something and I always think people might mishear that as CHAT 🤣” with 😂
20:17:26 From windi : This is all awesome. We want human insight!
20:17:28 From Cris : Replying to “I will say that I am…”

Cosigned, from someone married to another Chad, LOL
20:17:34 From Laura Gorton : I SO appreciate the work you all do!!!
20:17:36 From Sue Duronio : Trash?! Anne’s opinion is GOSPEL to me!
20:17:36 From Cheryl Morrissey : Your values DO influence your work and I appreciate it
20:17:39 From Mary Quispe : Replying to “Spooky season, fall,…”

NICE…I’m not horror but love a little spooky
20:17:40 From Jennifer M. (she/her) : Really appreciate that you and the MMD Team don’t use AI. Thank you for everything all of you do and for talking about how damaging AI is.
20:17:46 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Really appreciate that you and the MMD Team don’t use AI. Thank you for everything all of you do and for talking about how damaging AI is.” with 🩷
20:17:47 From Christina Holz : I hope this isn’t a big problem for you!
20:17:50 From Christina Holz : UGH
20:17:51 From Colleen Bonilla : Thanks for the tips, Leigh! I need all the help I can get with this stuff!
20:18:03 From Leigh – MMD team : The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!
20:18:11 From Lana S : love the chat vibe 😀 everyone is “no way will i feed it into AI”. thats the mood i love to see
20:18:12 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with 👍
20:18:12 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Cosigned, from someone married to another Chad, LOL” with 😂
20:18:13 From Cris : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:15 From Jessica B : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with 👍
20:18:17 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:17 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:17 From windi : Human art!!!!
20:18:18 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “love the chat vibe 😀 everyone is “no way will i feed it into AI”. thats the mood i love to see” with 💯
20:18:20 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “Thanks for the tips,…”

You’re welcome!
20:18:23 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Human art!!!!” with ❤️
20:18:25 From Cathryn Lasky : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:25 From Amy : Reacted to “Human art!!!!” with ❤️
20:18:25 From Dawn Pascoe : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with 👍
20:18:28 From Christine Goldbar : I’m a teacher, and my schools are pushing us to allow it and to teach students how to use it properly.
20:18:29 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with 👍
20:18:29 From Gisela C : Reacted to “Human art!!!!” with ❤️
20:18:30 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:32 From hdoogan : Reacted to “Human art!!!!” with ❤️
20:18:35 From Dawn Pascoe : Reacted to “Human art!!!!” with ❤️
20:18:37 From Jenna Ezis King : Good!
20:18:38 From Dylan : How long is this meeting?
20:18:42 From amberly : Reacted to “The 2026 Fall Book Preview is exclusively for our members and a la carte purchasers. Please don’t feed it to the machines and please avoid spoilers when sharing about the Preview on social media. Thank you for supporting the work we do!” with ❤️
20:18:47 From Mary Quispe : I wouldn’t but I have looked at popular book clubs through ChatGBT and they don’t give good recommendations
20:18:49 From Leigh – MMD team : Dylan, this will be around 90 minutes.
20:18:49 From Jeanne Ubaldini : Lips are sealed 🤫
20:18:55 From Colleen Bonilla : Wow…amazing about Anthropic
20:18:57 From Dylan : Reacted to “Lips are sealed 🤫” with 👍
20:18:59 From Laura Gorton : I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.
20:19:06 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:07 From JoAnn : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:08 From Mary Quispe : UGH
20:19:10 From Cris : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:11 From Michele Vaughn : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:12 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:14 From Dana Earley : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:14 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:14 From Tori K. : WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶
20:19:14 From Colleen Bonilla : Yes, Laura!
20:19:14 From Shawna : Reacted to “I’m sorry you have to worry about this, Anne – I’m glad you’re joining in the fight to push back.” with ❤️
20:19:17 From Cathy’s IPad : Good for you Anne!
20:19:22 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Hi Hally – lots of Mainers here” with ♥️
20:19:23 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with 🥰
20:19:24 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:24 From Nicole M : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:25 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “Yes, Laura!” with ❤️
20:19:27 From Jackie Chetzron : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:28 From Mary Quispe : AND BookTok
20:19:28 From Emily Palmer : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:29 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:31 From Emily Burr To All Panelists : Hate hate hateeeeeeee AI!
20:19:31 From April Ray : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:31 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with 👍
20:19:32 From Kate Belt (she/her) : If I say on Goodreads or Substack that I chose to read a particular title by you, does that cause problems for you on AI?
20:19:35 From Mary Quispe : Geez that’s getting too much
20:19:36 From Dorothy : You’re amazing Anne! You are so gracious! We love your hard work and your mind!!! xx
20:19:38 From Cris : It is NOT a waste of time, it’s one of the reasons we appreciate you!!
20:19:39 From Christopher Sauer : not a waste of your time!
20:19:39 From Gisela C : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:41 From amberly : Reacted to “WSIRN & MMD is a really special part of my reading life and so much of that is due to your thoughtful and intentional values! 🫶” with ❤️
20:19:41 From Stephanie B. Looney : Yes Anne
20:19:41 From Novel Neighbor : Keep pouring!!!
20:19:42 From Priscilla Rennie : I love all of this. Thank you, Anne!!!!!
20:19:44 From Barbara Andrade DuBransky (she/her), RivCo EO : Appreciate this conversation so much!
20:19:46 From Deja Roden : That’s why I got a physical copy of the preview too! Analog mode 💛💛
20:19:47 From Emily Burr : Hate hate hateeeeee AI gah
20:19:51 From JoAnn : Reacted to “I love all of this. Thank you, Anne!!!!!” with ❤️
20:19:54 From Linda W : Right on, Anne! I support you 100% re: A.I.!
20:19:54 From Holly S. : Thanks for sharing your vision and passion for books with us.
20:19:55 From Karen McQuillen : So sorry you have to deal with this. It’s so important that we hear a person’s authentic voice about these books!
20:19:57 From Mary Quispe : Booktok just as bad
20:20:01 From Jenna Ezis King : It’s so nice to find a corner of the internet that isn’t getting touched by AI. Even Substack is getting full of AI-generated content.
20:20:03 From Katie Ineich : Replying to “If I say on Goodreads or Substack that I chose to read a particular title by you, does that cause problems for you on AI?”

Kate, maybe put this in the Q&A cause I’m curious too about this
20:20:07 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Bring on the ghosts!!” with ♥️
20:20:11 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “It’s so nice to find a corner of the internet that isn’t getting touched by AI. Even Substack is getting full of AI-generated content.” with 👍
20:20:15 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “If I say on Goodread…”

That’s totally fine! Just don’t tell ChatGPT that.
20:20:16 From Colleen Bonilla : Yes, the chat goes by SO FAST! I struggle to keep up!
20:20:26 From Amy : Reacted to “It’s so nice to find a corner of the internet that isn’t getting touched by AI. Even Substack is getting full of AI-generated content.” with 👍
20:20:28 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “That’s totally fine! Just don’t tell ChatGPT that.” with ❤️
20:20:29 From Claire Pancerz : Shannan, you’re an angel!
20:20:29 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “That’s why I got a physical copy of the preview too! Analog mode 💛💛” with 💯
20:20:33 From gran1@me.com : Thanks, Anne!!
20:20:41 From hdoogan : Here we go!!
20:20:47 From Dina Friedman : Reacted to “Here we go!!” with 🎉
20:20:49 From Colleen Bonilla : Get this woman a drink!
20:20:52 From Dylan : Rock n’ roll hair Anne is saucy!
20:20:58 From JoAnn : Reacted to “Get this woman a drink!” with 😂
20:20:58 From Christina Holz : Yes, we do!
20:21:00 From Mary Quispe : My hubby loves AI and I HATE it
20:21:01 From Hally Field : Replying to “Anne the blue is stunning on you!!!!”

@Sue Duronio Agreed! Anne, do you do your own makeup and hair for these??
20:21:05 From Leigh – MMD team : Hear, hear!
20:21:10 From Jennifer M. (she/her) : Great speech!
20:21:10 From Shari Ayers : Reacted to “Hear, hear!” with ❤️
20:21:11 From Sue Duronio : So appreciate you pushing back on that AI junk. Thank you!
20:21:13 From Christina Holz : ready!!
20:21:15 From Ronda Jaggers To All Panelists : Well said!
20:21:17 From Miriam Elliott : We’re ready! Thank you Anne!!
20:21:18 From Jenna Ezis King : Good speech – it needed to be said!
20:21:18 From Sarah Williams : So ready!
20:21:21 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “So appreciate you pushing back on that AI junk. Thank you!” with 💯
20:21:30 From Karen McQuillen : Great speech!
20:21:38 From Deja Roden : 🥳🥳🥳 here we go!
20:21:47 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I am connecting from Three Pines! Yes, I am in the land of Louise Penny – took an amazing tour yesterday of locations that inspired the fictional locations in the Gamache books. I am so inspired for fall reading now!” with ♥️
20:21:48 From Miriam Elliott : Yes, Anne’s blue eyes are POPPING with that shirt!
20:21:56 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Yes, Anne’s blue eyes are POPPING with that shirt!” with 💯
20:21:56 From Ginger – MMD Team : If the chat goes by too quickly, you’re welcome to X that out and we’re saving that to share later in Book Club, Colleen! We are a chatty bunch tonight. So much excitement!
20:22:05 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane, Scribner, October 20, 352pp
20:22:18 From Hally Field : Oh, I love Mary Beth Keane — she writes so honestly.
20:22:22 From Kate Belt (she/her) : Replying to “If I say on Goodread…”

Thanks! Got it! I don’t use that.
20:22:23 From Deja Roden : Yesssssss Keane is amazing. Right up there with Tracey Lange
20:22:24 From Cathryn Lasky : Which book club picked it up?
20:22:25 From Lana S : i thought Jenna will grab ut
20:22:44 From Deja Roden : I think Jenna or possibly Reese
20:22:52 From heather : I’m so exhausted by the algorithm and the non-stop flow of suggestions from social media, and the AI speech patterns everywhere. I LOVE hearing your suggestions and thoughts and I don’t listen to many other people anymore, and I appreciate the thought and work that goes into your offerings.
20:22:55 From Amanda Hedrick : I love this “4 and 5 star reads” category! I often find myself wondering which books in previews/SRG that Anne REALLY loved herself vs just enjoyed and thought they’d be good for the community
20:22:55 From Nicole M : Reacted to “I’m so exhausted by the algorithm and the non-stop flow of suggestions from social media, and the AI speech patterns everywhere. I LOVE hearing your suggestions and thoughts and I don’t listen to many other people anymore, and I appreciate the thought and work that goes into your offerings.” with 👍🏼
20:23:01 From Tara Hennings : Oprah?
20:23:02 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant : Reacted to “I’m so exhausted by the algorithm and the non-stop flow of suggestions from social media, and the AI speech patterns everywhere. I LOVE hearing your suggestions and thoughts and I don’t listen to many other people anymore, and I appreciate the thought and work that goes into your offerings.” with ❤️
20:23:06 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane, Scribner, October 20, 352pp
20:23:15 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “I’m so exhausted by the algorithm and the non-stop flow of suggestions from social media, and the AI speech patterns everywhere. I LOVE hearing your suggestions and thoughts and I don’t listen to many other people anymore, and I appreciate the thought and work that goes into your offerings.” with ❤️
20:23:27 From Emily Roehm : Montana!!! Woohoo!
20:23:28 From Sarah Williams : My maiden name is Keane – don’t see that version often
20:23:29 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I love this “4 and 5 star reads” category! I often find myself wondering which books in previews/SRG that Anne REALLY loved herself vs just enjoyed and thought they’d be good for the community” with 💯
20:23:30 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I’m so exhausted by the algorithm and the non-stop flow of suggestions from social media, and the AI speech patterns everywhere. I LOVE hearing your suggestions and thoughts and I don’t listen to many other people anymore, and I appreciate the thought and work that goes into your offerings.” with ❤️
20:23:40 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “I love this “4 and 5…”

Anne reads and loves every single book in the Summer Reading Guide. Fall Book Preview is a preview so that means she hasn’t read everything.
20:23:56 From Christina Holz : This sounds really good
20:23:59 From Laura Gorton : My dad was the youngest of 11 – I am the youngest of 9
20:24:07 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Tiger’s Mouth by Lucy Tan, Ballantine, November 17, 320pp
20:24:12 From Miriam Elliott : What do the little numbers/letters mean next to each pub date in the guide?
20:24:18 From Tara Hennings : I’m nervous about thr Keane – couldn’t get into her last one..but loved her previous books
20:24:21 From Miriam Elliott : ohhh PAGES!
20:24:21 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Yay @Hally! So glad you like to be surprised too!” with 🤗
20:24:23 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “What do the little n…”

page numbers
20:24:46 From Hally Field : Reacted to “So grateful to be included in this amazing community!! Thank you!” with ♥️
20:25:04 From Lana S : ok fine you sold it , i wasnt sure if i wanted to read it now i do
20:25:04 From Cheryl K : page count
20:25:07 From Jen Cleary (she/her) : @tara – same! I loved Fever but didn’t like Ask again yes
20:25:25 From Teri Hansen : Reacted to “@tara – same! I loved Fever but didn’t like Ask again yes” with ❤️
20:25:26 From Hally Field : Reacted to “@Tracy I agree!! Best place on the internet! Such a wonderful wholesome, welcoming space, with great help from so many bookish friends!!” with ♥️
20:25:36 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : I know it isn’t, but I want this Lucy
20:25:42 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Tiger’s Mouth by Lucy Tan, Ballantine, November 17, 320pp
20:25:54 From Christopher Sauer : I am number 9 of 11
20:26:00 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : sorry … I want this Lucy Tan book to be a romance.
20:26:05 From Dina Friedman : Tiger’s Mouth sounds so good. Just put my hold in.
20:26:10 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : I know it isn’t
20:26:10 From Hally Field : Reacted to “And the amazing MMD Team ROCKS!” with 👍🏽
20:26:15 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel, Knopf, September 15, 320pp
20:26:21 From hdoogan : So so excited for Exit Party!!!
20:26:21 From Melodie H. : I have one right here!! :)))
20:26:27 From Melinda Malaspino : Exit Party was available as a BOTM add on in September.
20:26:28 From Amanda Hedrick : SO excited for Exit Party!!
20:26:30 From Holly – MMD Team : Can’t wait to read this one!
20:26:32 From Mariah : Exit Party is SO good-put it on hold at the library and got it the day it came out. It’s incredible. Probably will be 2nd to Station 11 for me
20:26:33 From Dylan : YAY! I just got the audio on Libby!
20:26:33 From Jenna Ezis King : SOLD
20:26:33 From Cris : Well that escalated quickly, LOL
20:26:39 From Novel Neighbor : I haven’t read Exit Party but the cover is BEAUTIFUL IRL.
20:26:41 From Kate : Reading The Singers Gun right now to prepare for Exit Party!
20:26:43 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Well that escalated quickly, LOL” with 😂
20:26:46 From Christina Holz : I am definitely interested in Exit Party!
20:26:49 From Dylan : Reacted to “I haven’t read Exit Party but the cover is BEAUTIFUL IRL.” with 👍
20:26:51 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I haven’t read Exit Party but the cover is BEAUTIFUL IRL.” with 💯
20:26:52 From Laura Gorton : Oy – I don’t think I could read about the collapse of the United States right now
20:26:55 From Leigh – MMD team : Where to start with Emily St John Mandel https://modernmrsdarcy.com/completist-author-emily-st-john-mandel/
20:26:56 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant To All Panelists : When you want to read something but then…it feels too possible?!?
20:27:00 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Oy – I don’t think I could read about the collapse of the United States right now” with 💯
20:27:01 From Kim Mullin : 2031 is only 5 years away!😱
20:27:03 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Reacted to “Oy – I don’t think I could read about the collapse of the United States right now” with 💯
20:27:04 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : Which previous ESJM novels is Exit Party tied to?
20:27:05 From Lana S : sorry has to Mute Anne because i want to go into Exit Party fuly blind haha
20:27:07 From Amy Amorese To All Panelists : Me too! Love this author!
20:27:10 From Hally Field : Replying to “Spooky season, fall, BRING IT”

Bring all the spooky on, I say!
20:27:14 From Jennifer : Parnassus First Edition Pick
20:27:14 From Cris : Replying to “Oy – I don’t think I…”

And it happens within the next five years?? I’m not sure on this one…
20:27:16 From Ginger – MMD Team : Replying to “sorry has to Mute An…”

We respect.
20:27:17 From Rachael Edwards : Ann Patchett also recommended Exit Party. Two Ann(e)s that I trust for book recs 📚
20:27:24 From Dina Friedman : Will for sure be reading Exit Party. Emily St. John Mandel has never let me down.
20:27:28 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Ann Patchett also recommended Exit Party. Two Ann(e)s that I trust for book recs 📚” with 💯
20:27:32 From Cynthia Vallen – Akron, OH : Replying to “sorry has to Mute Anne because i want to go into Exit Party fuly blind haha”

Singer’s Gun and Glass Hotel
20:27:32 From Dorothy : @ Laura…. me too! Too much going on in the USA! Ha!
20:27:35 From Cris : Reacted to “2031 is only 5 years away!😱” with ‼️
20:27:36 From Gisela C : Added this to my TBR!!
20:27:37 From mandy : Reacted to “Ann Patchett also recommended Exit Party. Two Ann(e)s that I trust for book recs 📚” with ❤️
20:27:41 From Amy : Reacted to “Ann Patchett also recommended Exit Party. Two Ann(e)s that I trust for book recs 📚” with ❤️
20:27:42 From Christine Goldbar : I love multiverse stories
20:27:46 From Melodie H. : I was at Mandel’s event at Parnassus – so lucky!
20:27:46 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “I love multiverse stories” with 💯
20:27:47 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Worry about the topic, but I trust her as a writer.
20:27:51 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “@ Laura…. me too! Too much going on in the USA! Ha!” with 👍
20:27:52 From Jenna Ezis King : I put a hold on this one at my library -I’m the 150th place in line
20:27:58 From Samantha Kunio : Loved Sea of Tranquility
20:27:59 From Dylan : Wow, Melodie!
20:28:04 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “Worry about the topic, but I trust her as a writer.” with 😮
20:28:04 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant : Reacted to “I was at Mandel’s event at Parnassus – so lucky!” with 🤩
20:28:05 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel, Knopf, September 15
20:28:09 From hdoogan : Reacted to “Loved Sea of Tranquility” with ❤️
20:28:11 From Ola Kraszpulska : lol, jenna, i’m 7th
20:28:13 From Sarah Williams : There’s definitely a lot of Patchett/Bogel overlap in the reading venn diagram
20:28:22 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “lol, jenna, i’m 7th” with 😜
20:28:23 From Rebecca H : completist
20:28:26 From Dorothy : Wow @ Melodie! How fun!!! You are Lucky!
20:28:39 From Dylan : Good job, Rebecca!
20:28:40 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “lol, jenna, i’m 7th”

Haha I need to move to where you are!
20:28:43 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee, Cardinal, September 29, 656pp
20:28:50 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “Good job, Rebecca!” with 😂
20:28:53 From Adrienne : wow!
20:28:54 From Lana S : see I knew she is going to highlight this one. a MILLION copies i am just so happy for her
20:28:55 From Dylan : 1M?!
20:28:57 From Brigid – MMD Team : And a book with a huge amount of pages!
20:29:01 From Jackie Chetzron : She’s coming to Dallas at the art museum
20:29:04 From Kari Sweeney : 1 millions copies- yowza
20:29:07 From Melodie H. : I signed up to go to three events at Parnassus this month – there were so many good ones!
20:29:09 From iPhone : Yes!
20:29:10 From CQ : I won this ARC on GR a few months ago.
20:29:14 From Shawntaye Hopkins : So eager for this one
20:29:15 From mandy : Reacted to “I signed up to go to three events at Parnassus this month – there were so many good ones!” with ❤️
20:29:20 From Shannan – MMD Team : Don’t forget to put your questions in the Q&A feature. I am perusing those for Anne to answer at the end of the Preview and for our planned bonus episode.
20:29:26 From Laura Gorton : I hesitate to pick up long novels too. Too many books, so little time.
20:29:30 From Novel Neighbor : YES! The opportunity cost..,.
20:29:33 From JoAnn : I’m already first win the library hold list
20:29:38 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee, Cardinal, September 29, 656pp
20:29:39 From iPhone : A good book never ends
20:29:42 From Sarah Williams : Melodie – that’s exciting to go to Parnassus.
20:29:44 From mandy : Reacted to “I’m already first win the library hold list” with 👍
20:29:45 From Lana S : i was the same way with pachinko, was scared that ill hate it and i loved it so much
20:29:47 From mandy : Reacted to “YES! The opportunity cost..,.” with 👍
20:29:48 From Amanda Hedrick : I haven’t picked up Pachinko yet even though it’s been on my shelf for years because I’m similarly intimidated by chunky books
20:29:54 From mandy : Reacted to “A good book never ends” with ❤️
20:30:03 From Dylan : Pachinko was So Good
20:30:06 From mandy : Reacted to “Melodie – that’s exciting to go to Parnassus.” with 👍
20:30:09 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I love this “4 and 5 star reads” category! I often find myself wondering which books in previews/SRG that Anne REALLY loved herself vs just enjoyed and thought they’d be good for the community” with ♥️
20:30:16 From Sue Duronio : I loved Pachinko. Very excited for this one!
20:30:17 From Dorothy : I loved Pachinko @ Amanda! Wish I could read it again for the first time!
20:30:21 From JoAnn : Loved Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires
20:30:23 From Christina Holz : This has it all!
20:30:26 From Kim Mullin : I’ve put 3 of the first 4 on my TBR.🤪
20:30:29 From Jennifer Kepesh : Didn’t love Pachinko.
20:30:37 From Deja Roden : Same Kim
20:30:40 From Christine Goldbar : @Kim Me, too!
20:30:45 From Jen Cleary (she/her) : I’m planning to read Pachinko this fall
20:30:49 From Emily Roehm : I need to pick up Pachinko this winter from my own shelf.
20:30:49 From Kim Mullin : Reacted to “@Kim Me, too!” with ❤️
20:30:58 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Death of an Ordinary Man by Sarah Perry, Mariner, October 6, 208pp
20:31:14 From Deja Roden : It’s on Annie Jones top 10 too
20:31:15 From amberly : That cover is cute!
20:31:28 From mandy : Reacted to “It’s on Annie Jones top 10 too” with ❤️
20:31:37 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “It’s on Annie Jones top 10 too” with ❤️
20:32:07 From Christina Holz : This sounds very touching
20:32:20 From amberly : Replying to “That cover is cute!”

OH, but this topic isn’t for me right now.
20:32:26 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I need to pick up Pachinko this winter from my own shelf.” with 😂
20:32:33 From JoAnn : It’s always personal!
20:32:38 From Angela : I love a chunky book!!
20:32:38 From mandy : Wow! Three FANTASTIC book gurus named Ann: Anne Bogel, Annie B. Jones, and Ann Patchett!
20:32:40 From Melinda Malaspino : I can’t yet. I still haven’t even read Light of the World.
20:32:50 From Jennifer Rumack : I need to know how many hours a day that Anne reads!! #goals
20:32:54 From Cris : Reacted to “Wow! Three FANTASTIC book gurus named Ann: Anne Bogel, Annie B. Jones, and Ann Patchett!” with ‼️
20:33:01 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “Wow! Three FANTASTIC book gurus named Ann: Anne Bogel, Annie B. Jones, and Ann Patchett!” with ❤️
20:33:08 From Sue Duronio : Replying to “Wow! Three FANTASTIC…”

Love them all!!
20:33:08 From Kristi’s iPad (2) : So many books about death and dying this year.
20:33:09 From Hally Field : Reacted to “A good book never ends” with ♥️
20:33:10 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Wow! Three FANTASTIC book gurus named Ann: Anne Bogel, Annie B. Jones, and Ann Patchett!” with ❤️
20:33:17 From amberly : Reacted to “I can’t yet. I still haven’t even read Light of the World.” with ❤️
20:33:22 From Shawntaye Hopkins : I’m sold. I want to read this and I don’t read a lot of nonfiction
20:33:26 From Kari Sweeney : To the top of my TBR it goes!
20:33:30 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : You said it all 🙂
20:33:36 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree, September 15, 336pp
20:33:37 From Hally Field : Replying to “A good book never ends”

So simply said and SO true!
20:33:38 From Susan in TX : Sounds like it would play well with Jen Wilkin’s Dust to Dust
20:33:40 From Erica Harvey : I “think” I want to read this, but I’m a little scared due to losing my father in a similar, rapid way in 2025. Both Anne and Annie B. Jones have recommended it, so it’s on my tentative TBR.
20:33:44 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “A good book never ends” with ♥️
20:33:45 From Lana S : fantastic cover! already waiting for our copy to read for me and my daughter
20:33:47 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree, September 15, 336pp
20:33:49 From Sue Duronio : So excited for this! Love Elizabeth Acavedo!
20:33:52 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “I “think” I want to read this, but I’m a little scared due to losing my father in a similar, rapid way in 2025. Both Anne and Annie B. Jones have recommended it, so it’s on my tentative TBR.” with 🥰
20:33:53 From Leigh – MMD team : Elizabeth Acevedo joined MMD Book Club to discuss The Poet X in September 2020: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/book/the-poet-x/
20:33:55 From Kari Sweeney : I can’t wait to read this on audio by our friend Liz
20:33:56 From Holly Dyer : Love her and loved this one! She’s going to be at Bookmarks next weekend!
20:34:02 From Hally Field : Replying to “I haven’t picked up Pachinko yet even though it’s been on my shelf for years because I’m similarly intimidated by chunky books”

Same, Amanda!!!
20:34:14 From Julie Patrick : I teach HS English and my students usually love Poet X.
20:34:24 From Ali Barnes To All Panelists : What was this title?
20:34:24 From Shawntaye Hopkins : I’m so glad she’s back to YA. Looking forward to this one
20:34:28 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree, September 15, 336pp
20:34:34 From Mariah : Also a little worried about death of an ordinary man. Lost my dad in 2022 and I’m not sure I want to open that trauma back up (not like it’s….gone away)
20:34:36 From Vanessa Jones : Elizabeth Acevedo is spectacular on audio, too!
20:34:45 From Sue Duronio : Replying to “Love her and loved t…”

Bookmarks is going to be incredible this year. I’m so sad to miss it. We’re away at a wedding next weekend. John green there too!
20:35:04 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “Elizabeth Acevedo is spectacular on audio, too!” with ❤️
20:35:04 From Mary L Wachsmith : My granddaughter’s lit freshman class read the Poet X recently. It was fun to share some talk with her about a book we both read.
20:35:11 From Amanda Hedrick : I’ve looked Bookmarks in the past too and can’t wait to get back there someday!
20:35:16 From Erica Harvey : Replying to “Also a little worried about death of an ordinary man. Lost my dad in 2022 and I’m not sure I want to open that trauma back up (not like it’s….gone away)”

I understand, Mariah!
20:35:22 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree, September 15, 336pp
20:35:26 From Laura Gorton : I’m listening to With the Fire On High right now, thanks to Anne’s enthusiastic recommendation on WSIRN
20:35:35 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Elizabeth Acevedo is spectacular on audio, too!” with 👍🏽
20:35:38 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver, Harper, October 6, 352pp
20:35:39 From Emily Roehm : YAY Barbara!
20:35:42 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : Totally agree that Acevedo is great on Audio
20:35:43 From Christina Holz : I preordered this
20:35:48 From Jen Miller she/her : Reacted to “I’m listening to With the Fire On High right now, thanks to Anne’s enthusiastic recommendation on WSIRN” with ❤️
20:35:50 From Leigh – MMD team : Demon Copperhead https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/demon-copperhead/
20:36:00 From Jenna Ezis King : I had no idea she had a book coming out!
20:36:02 From Dylan : I’m first on Libby for Partita–excited!
20:36:05 From cbwillis To All Panelists : We read The Poet X in my 10th-grade English class every year!🥰
20:36:06 From Renée : Replying to “I’m listening to Wit…”

just finished it today-
20:36:08 From Melinda Malaspino : Partita sounds like it might pair well with Tata.
20:36:09 From Charity : Hmmmm…I couldn’t handle Demon Copperhead but maybe I can do this one….
20:36:10 From Emily Roehm : Sold!
20:36:12 From Sue Duronio : I adored Demon—can’t wait for this!
20:36:18 From Dylan : oooo, Heart the Lover!
20:36:20 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver, Harper, October 6, 352pp
20:36:40 From CQ : I don’t get the cover.
20:36:49 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : Prodigal summer I couldn’t stand so I don’t think I’d pick her up again
20:36:49 From Dylan : Reacted to “I don’t get the cover.” with 👍
20:36:50 From Claire Pancerz : I just finished a biography of Dolly Parton; this sounds like a nice complement to that.
20:36:58 From Melinda Malaspino : Replying to “I don’t get the cover.”

It’s hands on the piano keyboard.
20:37:04 From Christine Goldbar : @CQ I think it is someone playing the piano
20:37:07 From Carol Smuck : The cover is a pianist’s hands mid-song.
20:37:08 From Mary Quispe : Is there a biography on dolly parton?
20:37:11 From Teri Hansen : Reacted to “It’s hands on the piano keyboard.” with 👍
20:37:14 From Mary Quispe : What is the best one?
20:37:16 From Holly Dyer : WHAT!
20:37:18 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “just finished it today-” with ❤️
20:37:19 From Christina Holz : Wow!
20:37:33 From Holly Dyer : I’m super excited to pick this up as a classical musician.
20:37:37 From CQ : Oh I didn’t catch the piano.
20:37:38 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “Oh I didn’t catch the piano.” with 🥰
20:37:46 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “I’m super excited to pick this up as a classical musician.” with 😍
20:37:46 From Mary Quispe : Yes I play piano and cello so excited
20:37:50 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver, Harper, October 6, 352pp
20:37:50 From Holly Dyer : Anne, you’re literally saying the elements of a Suite. My heart has been taken.
20:37:59 From Amanda Hedrick : Ahh I love this play on words with the title – makes me more excited to pick it up
20:38:00 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon, Doubleday, September 8, 528pp
20:38:07 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : Love Ariel Lawhon!!
20:38:18 From Caroline Lohmann : So excited for this one!
20:38:18 From Leigh – MMD team : Ariel Lawhon was on WSIRN #409: Stories you can’t stop thinking about https://modernmrsdarcy.com/409-episode/
20:38:21 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant To All Panelists : So many of my favorite authors have new books right now…so excited!
20:38:22 From Sarah Williams : I heard this was great on audio
20:38:24 From Melodie H. : This is the other event I went to at Parnassus 😂 So fun! Lawhon was a delight
20:38:25 From Sarah W : I’m reading this right now and loving it!
20:38:26 From Christopher Sauer : Just finished Pirate Queen. Top 5 book I read this year.
20:38:26 From amberly : It’s my favorite genre!!
20:38:26 From Mariah : LOVE Ariel Lawhon! I think MMD was the one who turned me onto her to begin with
20:38:27 From iPhone : She’s awesome.
20:38:27 From Manisha Agarwal Verma To All Panelists : Will definitely be picking this
20:38:30 From Dina Friedman : The Pirate Queen sounds so good!
20:38:37 From Susan in TX : Loved the structure of this one!
20:38:42 From mandy : So excited to see Ariel at an event in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday!
20:38:43 From Wendy Economou : Reacted to “I’m reading this right now and loving it!” with 👍
20:38:44 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon, Doubleday, September 8, 528pp
20:38:50 From Melodie H. : I am in the middle of this right now :)))
20:38:56 From Rebecca H : thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’
20:38:58 From Lee Tobin McClain : Just got home and joined… did she talk about Taipei Story yet?
20:38:58 From Kari Sweeney : HI Susan in TX! Miss you!
20:39:00 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : Love that structure!
20:39:03 From acornelius To All Panelists : Reading it now, and loving it!!
20:39:04 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’” with 😄
20:39:05 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’” with 💯
20:39:05 From Mariah : Lee, no
20:39:06 From Lana S : pirate queen makes you work for it but its worth it, i compalined a lot while reading but authors note made ALL the sense
20:39:06 From Dorothy : Can’t wait for this one! I’m #15 on the wait list! Yay!
20:39:11 From Susan in TX : Hey, Kari! Miss you, too!
20:39:11 From Margee : Reacted to “thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’” with 😄
20:39:12 From Jackie Chetzron : Just saw her in town talking about her book-she’s delightful-so excited to get to it
20:39:20 From Hally Field : Reacted to “thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’” with 😆
20:39:27 From Lee Tobin McClain : Reacted to “Lee, no” with ❤️
20:39:27 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon, Doubleday, September 8, 528pp
20:39:40 From Julie Lenhart : Listening to the pirate queen now. Love it
20:39:43 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Just got home and joined… did she talk about Taipei Story yet?” with 👎🏽
20:39:45 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter, Avon, October 13, 304pp
20:39:47 From Dina Friedman : Reacted to “thnank you whoever made it matriarch instead of ‘crone’” with 💯
20:39:53 From Erin Miller : yes! I hate the term “crone” 😂
20:39:54 From Leigh – MMD team : The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-most-wonderful-crime-of-the-year/
20:39:56 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : We’re not that bad us Brits hehe
20:40:02 From Melinda Malaspino : Can’t wait for this! Plus she is coming to Sacramento so I’m EXCITED.
20:40:04 From Carolyn Marsh : I loved Ally Carter’s last book!!!
20:40:05 From Elise Brancheau : I kind of love crone tho lol
20:40:05 From amberly : SHE IS SO MUCH FUN
20:40:06 From Laura Gorton : I’m looking forward to this. I loved Most Wonderful Crime.
20:40:10 From karin : Hi everyone from North Bay Canada
20:40:13 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : Love Ally Carter!
20:40:20 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “I kind of love crone…”

I am also pro-crone!
20:40:26 From Christine Goldbar : @Melinda When is she coming to Sac?
20:40:28 From Mariah : Ally carterrrrrrr my YA love with the “I’d tell you I loved you but then I’d have to kill you” spy school series lol
20:40:28 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Love Ally Carter!” with 🩷
20:40:29 From Sue Duronio : Are these still Anne’s 4 and 5 star reads?
20:40:29 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter, Avon, October 13, 304pp
20:40:34 From Jackie Chetzron : so looking forward to this one-enjoying her series
20:40:37 From Melodie H. : The last one was so fun!
20:40:38 From Mariah : Sue, yes
20:40:46 From Sue Duronio : Replying to “Sue, yes”

Thank you!
20:40:46 From Elise Brancheau : Like, let me be a little scary and reclusive in my old age, I’ve earned it
20:40:50 From amberly : Reacted to “Ally carterrrrrrr my YA love with the “I’d tell you I loved you but then I’d have to kill you” spy school series lol” with 😂
20:40:50 From Dorothy : @Leigh “Pro crone” LOL LOL
20:40:56 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Like, let me be a little scary and reclusive in my old age, I’ve earned it” with 😄
20:40:57 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “@Leigh “Pro crone” LOL LOL” with 😂
20:41:01 From Caroline Lohmann : I don’t actually need to know what the setup for this book is… I’m definitely reading it!
20:41:03 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “@Leigh “Pro crone” LOL LOL” with 😂
20:41:09 From Colleen Bonilla : I do love Ally Carter. I will probably suggest this for my book club’s December read.
20:41:14 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Take My Word For It by LeVar Burton, Random House, November 10, 352pp
20:41:26 From Laura Gorton : Love Levar Burton
20:41:29 From Jenna Ezis King : Ohh I love LeVar Burton
20:41:29 From Sarah Williams : LeVar Burton is a national treasure
20:41:31 From Kate : Can’t wait to read this one!
20:41:32 From Amanda Hedrick : I MUST do this one on audio!
20:41:33 From amberly : I think my whole childhood was LeVar Burton
20:41:36 From Nicole M : Love LeVar Burton. So excited!
20:41:37 From Amy : Reacted to “LeVar Burton is a national treasure” with 💕
20:41:38 From Leigh – MMD team : Reading Rainbow: https://www.readingrainbow.org/
LeVar Burton Reads podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/levar-burton-reads/id1244649384
20:41:42 From Tamara Pogin : gotta get Levard book on audio!
20:41:43 From Tori K. : I absolutely can’t wait to read LeVar’s memoir!!!!
20:41:46 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I think my whole childhood was LeVar Burton” with 💯
20:41:50 From Colleen Bonilla : I just know LaVar from Roots.
20:41:50 From Amy : I can’t wait for this one!!!
20:41:50 From Melyssa P. Edwards (ReallyWritten.com) : I’m still mad he’s not hosting Jeopardy.
20:41:51 From Laura Gorton : Please say he reads the audio…
20:41:54 From mandy : Reacted to “gotta get Levard book on audio!” with 💯
20:41:55 From Dina Friedman : Generally do not read memoir but will be reading this one.
20:41:56 From Emily Roehm : I do want to hear Lavar’s story <3
20:42:00 From Jenn Abe : I bet this will be great on audio if LeVar Burton reads it!
20:42:04 From mandy : Reacted to “I’m still mad he’s not hosting Jeopardy.” with 💯
20:42:06 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Take My Word For It by LeVar Burton, Random House, November 10, 352pp
20:42:06 From Christina Holz : I can’t wait to read this!
20:42:09 From Jaime : I’m so excited about Burtons memoir!
20:42:10 From Mary Ann Christman : Just drove home from work a little too fast so I could catch the 2nd half…hi all 🙂
20:42:13 From Hally Field : Wish this were coming out a few weeks earlier — my husband’s birthday is October 26th and he grew up on Star Trek + we both grew up on Reading Rainbow. LeVar is an amazing human!
20:42:18 From Rachael Edwards : Geordi! Star Trek fan here 💕 and raised on Reading Rainbow
20:42:20 From Christopher Sauer : Levar reads the audio
20:42:31 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Stations by Louise Kennedy, Riverhead, November 3, 288pp
20:42:36 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : @Hally Give him an IOU that sounds like a perfect fit
20:42:39 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Geordi! Star Trek fan here 💕 and raised on Reading Rainbow” with ❤️
20:42:43 From Hally Field : Reacted to “@Hally Give him an IOU that sounds like a perfect fit” with ♥️
20:42:49 From Holly Dyer : Community fans – anyone think of when Troy is so obsessed with Lavar Burton that he goes speechless? 😂
20:42:51 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : Thank you for the UK info
20:42:51 From Angela : My tbr has grown in the last 30 min!!!
20:42:58 From Courtney L : Yay, loved trespasses
20:42:59 From Novel Neighbor : Our library only has 2 copies ordered of the audiobook of Take My Word For It so far 👀
20:43:04 From Erika Reid : Reacted to “Community fans – anyone think of when Troy is so obsessed with Lavar Burton that he goes speechless? 😂” with 😂
20:43:05 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “Wish this were comin…”

You could print out the book cover and wrap that as a “gift to come.”
20:43:07 From Hally Field : Replying to “@Hally Give him an IOU that sounds like a perfect fit”

Great plan, Elizabeth! I’ll do that. 🎁
20:43:11 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “Wish this were coming out a few weeks earlier — my husband’s birthday is October 26th and he grew up on Star Trek + we both grew up on Reading Rainbow. LeVar is an amazing human!” with 😍
20:43:20 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “You could print out the book cover and wrap that as a “gift to come.”” with ❤️
20:43:22 From Kari Sweeney : Replying to “Wish this were coming out a few weeks earlier — my husband’s birthday is October 26th and he grew up on Star Trek + we both grew up on Reading Rainbow. LeVar is an amazing human!”

Brilliant!
20:43:22 From Mariah : I’ve noticed my library often adds a bunch of titles on release day on Libby, at least
20:43:26 From Mary Quispe : Well darn…I just cleaned up my hoarding of books…whelp here we go again
20:43:32 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “Well darn…I just cleaned up my hoarding of books…whelp here we go again” with 😂
20:43:32 From Mariah : It’ll say one copy ordered and then jump to like, 30
20:43:34 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Well darn…I just cleaned up my hoarding of books…whelp here we go again” with 😂
20:43:35 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “It’ll say one copy ordered and then jump to like, 30” with 😄
20:43:37 From Karen Gelbart To All Panelists : Already no room left on my Libby holds list.
20:43:39 From Laura Gorton : Replying to “It’ll say one copy ordered and then jump to like, 30”

Same…
20:43:41 From Sonya Campbell : I have “starred” everything so far!!
20:43:49 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “It’ll say one copy ordered and then jump to like, 30” with 😄
20:43:50 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang, William Morrow, September 8, 288pp
20:43:55 From Mariah : Taipei Story was a lovely coming of age story
20:44:02 From Kate : Wow that cover is gorgeous
20:44:05 From Dina Friedman : That books is very pretty!
20:44:09 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant To All Panelists : Taipei Story was a 5 star for me!!! Such an amazing story of identity and family and who we are.
20:44:10 From Debbie : Anyone else love The Dial Press books?
20:44:23 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : You could import from the UK for your husband‘s birthday if it’s out here next week?
20:44:38 From Hally Field : Replying to “Wish this were coming out a few weeks earlier — my husband’s birthday is October 26th and he grew up on Star Trek + we both grew up on Reading Rainbow. LeVar is an amazing human!”

Totally brill, Leigh! Thank you!
20:44:49 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “You could print out the book cover and wrap that as a “gift to come.”” with ❤️
20:44:49 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : I do the reverse sometime and import from the US
20:44:51 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang, William Morrow, September 8, 288pp
20:44:53 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I’ve noticed my library often adds a bunch of titles on release day on Libby, at least” with 👍🏽
20:45:05 From Shannan – MMD Team : Don’t forget to put your questions in the Q&A. We are actively collecting them for the Q&A at the end of the event and for our bonus episode that you will receive.
20:45:05 From Hally Field : Replying to “I’ve noticed my library often adds a bunch of titles on release day on Libby, at least”

My Libby too, Mariah!
20:45:22 From amberly : I LOVED Babel, but was less enthusiastic about Yellowface and the Poppy Wars.
20:45:37 From Hally Field : Reacted to “You could import from the UK for your husband‘s birthday if it’s out here next week?” with ‼️
20:45:38 From Christina Holz : I loved Crying in H Mart
20:45:47 From Mariah : Could not get into Poppy Wars, but loved Babel, loved Yellowface, very, very, very meh about Katabasis
20:45:48 From Jenn Abe : I couldn’t get through Babel
20:45:48 From Jenna Ezis King : Still need to read Crying in H Mart
20:45:58 From Jamie M To All Panelists : What was the book that was mentioned just after Levar Burton’s
20:46:04 From Leigh – MMD team : Carolyn Kang reads the audio (she was one of the voices in The Phoenix Pencil Company
20:46:06 From Victoria B : I loved Crying in H Mart. Still haven’t picked up Sally Rooney yet
20:46:08 From Novel Neighbor : The sprayed edge on Taipei Story is so pretty
20:46:12 From amberly : Replying to “Could not get into P…”

I completely forgot about Katabasis 😂
20:46:15 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Putnam, September 1, 512pp
20:46:17 From Debbie : Reacted to “Don’t forget to put your questions in the Q&A. We are actively collecting them for the Q&A at the end of the event and for our bonus episode that you will receive.” with 👍🏻
20:46:21 From amberly : Reacted to “I couldn’t get through Babel” with ❤️
20:46:23 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Could not get into P…”

LOL.
20:46:30 From therese : Reading Under Story right now! Loving it!!
20:46:37 From Caroline Lohmann : I’ve seen this one in a bookstore. The cover is sparkly!
20:46:38 From Jackie Chetzron : This feels like it is going to be the buzzy book of the season
20:46:39 From Holly Dyer : Loved all of the Madison, WI details in this one!
20:46:41 From Babinski : Under story sounds so good
20:46:44 From Jenn Abe : I’m excited for Under Story! I saw it in a small bookstore in Longmont Colorado on our trip and it looked interesting!
20:46:47 From Sarah Williams : Jenn Abe, I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t love Babel. I thought it would be perfect for me, but it felt heavy handed to this reader.
20:46:51 From Melinda Malaspino : Replying to “I LOVED Babel, but was less enthusiastic about Yellowface and the Poppy Wars.”

Did you read Katabasis?
20:46:51 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : I have Under Story on hold at the library–I can’t remember where I heard about it!
20:46:56 From Hally Field : Replying to “I loved Crying in H Mart. Still haven’t picked up Sally Rooney yet”

I loved Crying in H Mart AND I love Sally Rooney, lol.
20:47:00 From Cris : I haven’t heard of this one but it’s intriguing!
20:47:05 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Putnam, September 1, 512pp
20:47:05 From Renée : Oh!! I need that book! I’ve applied for an arts thing in Antarctica.
20:47:12 From amberly : Replying to “I LOVED Babel, but w…”

I DNFed it 😂
20:47:17 From Laura Gorton : Why do the ex’s always show up?? 😆
20:47:20 From Melinda Malaspino : Reacted to “I DNFed it 😂” with 👍
20:47:27 From Dorothy : Benjamin book has been picked up by two celebrity book clubs
20:47:28 From JoAnn : Reacted to “Why do the ex’s always show up?? 😆” with 😂
20:47:28 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I loved Crying in H …”

I love Sally Rooney too!
20:47:39 From Katie Ineich : I can’t wait to read Under Story I got to see Chloe Benjamin a week or so ago and she’s wonderful to listen to and I’m so excited for this book. Also just read the Immortalists by her as well, and I highly recommend
20:47:50 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Why do the ex’s always show up?? 😆” with 😂
20:47:51 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I love Sally Rooney too!” with 👍🏽
20:47:51 From Jenna Ezis King : Oof, okay I’m getting this one for sure – I’m so curious
20:47:57 From Sue Duronio : Reacted to “I can’t wait to read Under Story

I got to see Chloe Benjamin a week or so ago and she’s wonderful to listen to and I’m so excited for this book.

Also just read the Immortalists by her as well, and I highly recommend” with ❤️
20:48:01 From enFocus : Like Time’s Arrow backwards I wonder??
20:48:02 From Christine Goldbar : I love books that make my brain hurt! 😂
20:48:03 From Melyssa P. Edwards (ReallyWritten.com) : I loved The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
20:48:03 From Babinski : It sounds like a great Blake Crouch book
20:48:08 From Mariah : I’m so disappointed I missed a deal a couple days ago for Under Story
20:48:10 From Michele : Replying to “I loved Crying in H …”

I loved Crying in H Mart. Not a fan of Sally Rooney
20:48:15 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “I loved The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin” with ❤️
20:48:17 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant : Reacted to “It sounds like a great Blake Crouch book” with 🤩
20:48:18 From Monique SC : Hold 1 at library 😁
20:48:19 From Mariah : Bookbub sent it to me and I skipped it
20:48:27 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Sophie Standing There, Meg Mason, Harper, September 29, 352pp
20:48:40 From Christina Holz : I am very interested in this one!
20:48:45 From Hally Field : Replying to “I loved Crying in H Mart. Still haven’t picked up Sally Rooney yet”

I love how we are all so different but all so kind about it and supportive of each other!
20:48:48 From Dorothy : I loved Sorrow and Bliss!!
20:49:02 From Chris Grace (she/her) : You had me at weird 😁
20:49:07 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “I love how we are all so different but all so kind about it and supportive of each other!” with ❤️
20:49:09 From Emily Roehm : Same, Dorothy!
20:49:13 From Hally Field : Replying to “Bookbub sent it to me and I skipped it”

Mariah, what is Bookbub? Never heard of it before!
20:49:15 From Erica Harvey : Reacted to “You had me at weird 😁” with 😂
20:49:25 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “You had me at weird 😁” with 😂
20:49:28 From Mariah : Ooooh it’s so great, it’s a deal site where you can add books to a wishlist.
20:49:39 From Mariah : (Kindle)
20:49:48 From Hally Field : Replying to “Ooooh it’s so great, it’s a deal site where you can add books to a wishlist.”

Love! Thank you for sharing!
20:50:00 From Hally Field : Reacted to “(Kindle)” with 👍🏽
20:50:10 From Lori Reustle : Replying to “Ooooh it’s so great, it’s a deal site where you can add books to a wishlist.”

title?
20:50:24 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer, Knopf, October 13, 288pp
20:50:36 From Amanda Hedrick : “Quiet and weird and absorbing” pretty much describes my ideal reading experience
20:50:43 From Cris : I’m showing admirable restraint, I’ve only put three on hold through Libby so far!! 😂
20:50:44 From Mariah : Bookbub! https://www.bookbub.com/
20:50:46 From Sue Duronio : I remember loving The Invisible Bridge.
20:50:50 From Erica Harvey : Reacted to ““Quiet and weird and absorbing” pretty much describes my ideal reading experience” with 👍
20:50:52 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to ““Quiet and weird and absorbing” pretty much describes my ideal reading experience” with 💯
20:50:56 From Laura Seidman : Reacted to ““Quiet and weird and absorbing” pretty much describes my ideal reading experience” with 👍
20:51:17 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Bookbub! https://www.bookbub.com/” with ♥️
20:51:25 From Ola Kraszpulska : have you read anything good lately? anne: duh!
20:51:30 From Lori Reustle : what was the name of the last book?
20:51:33 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer, Knopf, October 13, 288pp
20:51:34 From Lori Reustle : book of books
20:51:35 From Shannan – MMD Team : Reacted to “have you read anything good lately? anne: duh!” with 🤣
20:51:35 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “book of books” with 😆
20:51:38 From Hally Field : Reacted to “have you read anything good lately? anne: duh!” with 😂
20:52:19 From Jenna Ezis King : 😫 – I ran out of holds at my library.
20:52:29 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : WHOA this sounds so good
20:52:30 From Mary Quispe : Replying to “😫 – I ran out of ho…”

same
20:52:37 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “😫 – I ran out of ho…”

LOL
20:52:39 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Oh my god. Yellowface but with lesbians??
20:52:39 From Sue Duronio : This sounds so so good!
20:52:46 From Ginger – MMD Team : ::Ears perk up:: 🙂
20:52:50 From Samira : What!
20:52:52 From Sarah Williams : juicy and messy
20:52:53 From Gisela C : Adding to TBR!!!
20:52:54 From Karen McQuillen : “Luna” sounds great.
20:52:54 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer, Knopf, October 13, 288pp
20:52:56 From Erin Miller : Stephanie that’s what I heard 😅
20:52:57 From JoAnn : Wow!
20:52:59 From Dina Friedman : Replying to “😫 – I ran out of holds at my library.”

I just use my daughters when that happens 😀
20:53:00 From Gisela C : I hope nothing bad happens to the dog.
20:53:01 From Caroline Lohmann : Sounds so good!!
20:53:02 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Oh my god. Yellowface but with lesbians??” with 🥹
20:53:03 From Meggan To All Panelists : Do the dogs die??
20:53:09 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
A Dead White: An Argument Against White Paint by Wendy S. Walters, Scribner October 13, 352pp
20:53:11 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “I just use my daughters when that happens 😀” with 😄
20:53:15 From Shawna : I just hit my hold limit too – 200!
20:53:27 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I hope nothing bad happens to the dog.” with ♥️
20:53:28 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “I just hit my hold limit too – 200!” with 🤯
20:53:29 From Brigid – MMD Team : Love the paint on the cover of this one!
20:53:32 From enFocus : Reacted to “I hope nothing bad happens to the dog.” with ♥️
20:53:45 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “I just hit my hold limit too – 200!” with 😲
20:53:45 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I just hit my hold limit too – 200!” with 😲
20:53:46 From Leigh – MMD team : If you have a question, please place that in the Q & A feature.
20:53:56 From Charity : I have a hold limit of 10, TEN…how do you get to 200?!
20:53:57 From Renée : ooooh! I want that one too!
20:53:59 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I just hit my hold l…”

What what?!! I’m limited to 20 at my library
20:54:02 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Love the paint on the cover of this one!” with ❤️
20:54:06 From Colleen Bonilla : My fervent ambition when we bought our first house was no white paint!!
20:54:17 From Nichole : Reacted to “I just hit my hold limit too – 200!” with 🤯
20:54:17 From Renée : Reacted to “My fervent ambition when we bought our first house was no white paint!!” with ❤️
20:54:21 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “My fervent ambition when we bought our first house was no white paint!!” with ❤️
20:54:30 From Dorothy : Right Leigh!?!?? 200? We get 17 holds I think!
20:54:33 From Christine Goldbar : @Colleen 😂
20:54:42 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
The Art of Fighting by Priya Parker, Riverhead, September 8, 320pp
20:54:45 From JoAnn : Reacted to “My fervent ambition when we bought our first house was no white paint!!” with 😆
20:54:46 From Ginger – MMD Team : This color-lover self is very happy for these covers!
20:54:47 From Miriam Rudge’s iPhone : I was thinking wow a hold limit of 200 too! Mine is also 10
20:54:48 From Shawna : Honestly I though tit was unlimited…because it just kept going. Lol. My last library had a much lower limit.
20:55:15 From Monique SC : white is a color – observe vehicles# in a park lot 🤔
20:55:15 From Leigh – MMD team : The Art of Gathering https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters/
20:55:41 From Lois’s iPad : I recently heard Priya Parker interviewed by Nadia Bolz-Weber, fascinating conversation about human connection
20:55:46 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
The Art of Fighting by Priya Parker, Riverhead, September 8, 320pp
20:56:07 From Leigh – MMD team : Priya Parker was on The Stacks podcast last week and it was a fantastic episode.
20:56:20 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
May We Feed the King by Rebecca Perry, Transit, September 29, 288pp
20:56:21 From Christina Holz : Boo to toxic positivity
20:56:25 From Elise Brancheau : I’m really interested in this one
20:56:35 From Emily Kerr : Very excited about May We Feed the King
20:56:36 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : I really liked May We Feed the King.
20:56:41 From Natalie Yoshino Ellis : I’m so excited for this one. I’ve already pre-ordered it!
20:57:09 From Gisela C : I’m an art museum curator. This is interesting!
20:57:28 From Dorothy : I agree@ Ginger!! Have you checked out “Art for Everyone” that was in a Sunday Dispatch or… can’t remember… it is really fun and TONS of color!!!
20:57:40 From Amanda Hedrick : Novels by poets have a great track record for me
20:57:44 From Leigh – MMD team : 4 and 5 star reads:
May We Feed the King by Rebecca Perry, Transit, September 29, 288pp
20:58:01 From Ginger – MMD Team : Replying to “I agree@ Ginger!! H…”

I have not yet, but it’s on my TBR!
20:58:02 From Leigh – MMD team : If you have a question, please place that in the Q & A feature.
20:58:12 From Renée : Reacted to “I’m an art museum curator. This is interesting!” with ❤️
20:58:40 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : I love those Fuji Apple Spindrifts! I can’t find them locally yet this year!
20:58:41 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Story Telling: A Writing Life by Isabel Allende, Ballantine, September 15, 192pp
20:58:50 From Melinda Malaspino : I’m stoked about this one.
20:58:50 From Hally Field : So Anne’s Most Anticipated means she has NOT read them yet — correct?
20:58:53 From Haya Finan : listening to anne describe the 4/5 star books makes me want to read them all!
20:59:10 From Cris : Replying to “So Anne’s Most Antic…”

She’s read some but not all.
20:59:21 From Hally Field : Reacted to “She’s read some but not all.” with 👍🏽
20:59:25 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “So Anne’s Most Antic…”

She hasn’t read most of them but she may have sneaked in a few since we finalized the lookbook.
20:59:30 From Debbie : Reacted to “listening to anne describe the 4/5 star books makes me want to read them all!” with ❤️
20:59:33 From Novel Neighbor : Wait, how old is old??
20:59:36 From Hally Field : Reacted to “She hasn’t read most of them but she may have sneaked in a few since we finalized the lookbook.” with ♥️
20:59:42 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Story Telling: A Writing Life by Isabel Allende, Ballantine, September 15, 192pp
20:59:51 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Wait, how old is old??” with 😅
20:59:56 From Adrienne : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

She’s 84
21:00:05 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Wait, how old is old??” with 😅
21:00:09 From Novel Neighbor : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

Ok, I’ll agree.
21:00:13 From Hally Field : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

84 years young!
21:00:22 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “84 years young!” with 🧡
21:00:25 From Adrienne : Reacted to “84 years young!” with ❤️
21:00:32 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Said the Dead by Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, September 22, 368pp
21:00:33 From Novel Neighbor : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

I was afraid she might be closer to middle aged…
21:00:37 From Elise Brancheau : I’m soooo looking forward to Said the Dead
21:00:39 From Renée : Replying to “Wait, how old is old…”

She was on Wiser Than Me podcast
21:00:41 From Melodie H. : I LOVED A Ghost in the Throat
21:00:45 From Jenna Ezis King : Ooooh I loved loved Ghost in the Throat!!!
21:00:46 From Hally Field : Reacted to “She was on Wiser Than Me podcast” with ♥️
21:00:46 From Adrienne : I loved A Ghost in the Throat
21:00:47 From Leigh – MMD team : A Ghost in the Throat https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/ghost-in-the-throat/
21:00:52 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “She was on Wiser Than Me podcast” with 🧡
21:00:53 From Jenna Ezis King : I would have never picked it up if it wasn’t for y’all
21:00:58 From Hally Field : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

LOVE that podcast — JLD is amazing as are her guests!
21:01:05 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “She was on Wiser Than Me podcast” with ♥️
21:01:10 From Renée : Reacted to “LOVE that podcast — JLD is amazing as are her guests!” with ❤️
21:01:13 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “LOVE that podcast — JLD is amazing as are her guests!” with ❤️
21:01:13 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Said the Dead by Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, September 22, 368pp
21:01:14 From Gisela C : Replying to “Wait, how old is old…”

She got married at 75. She told the story in an interview. Her life is fascinating.
21:01:28 From Hally Field : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

Married for the first time at 75???
21:01:28 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “LOVE that podcast — JLD is amazing as are her guests!” with ❤️
21:02:07 From Hally Field : I have A Ghost in the Throat out via audio right now — have wanted to read it for ages now@
21:02:09 From Gisela C : Replying to “Wait, how old is old…”

No, I think this is the 2nd. She was widowed and alone for many many years.
21:02:24 From Christina Holz : I have run into a slew of books lately that just don’t work well on audio
21:02:25 From Adrienne : Oh, I have the print version on hold at my library
21:02:29 From Hally Field : Replying to “Wait, how old is old??”

Ah. Lovely that she found love again down the road. ♥️
21:02:29 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I have A Ghost in th…”

Oh you’re in for a treat. It’s a beautiful read
21:02:50 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Oh you’re in for a treat. It’s a beautiful read” with ♥️
21:02:56 From Hally Field : Replying to “I have A Ghost in the Throat out via audio right now — have wanted to read it for ages now@”

I can’t wait!
21:02:56 From Tynisha Coleman : Which book is she describing right now?
21:02:58 From Gisela C : Reacted to “Ah. Lovely that she found love again down the road. ♥️” with ❤️
21:02:58 From Tynisha Coleman : I missed it
21:03:02 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Said the Dead by Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, September 22, 368pp
21:03:07 From Tynisha Coleman : THank you!
21:03:10 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
The Blue Hours: My Summers and Winter in Antarctica by Stephanie Krzywonos, Washington Square, December 1, 336pp
21:03:13 From Novel Neighbor : I just had to go back and relisten to the first couple of hours of The Death of the Author. I’m loving it but it is so unusual.
21:03:25 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “I just had to go bac…”

I loved that book.
21:03:30 From Holly – MMD Team : Give me all of the Antarctica books!
21:03:31 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “I loved that book.” with 🧡
21:03:32 From Dorothy : @Gisela, I agree. She is fascinating. She does a great interview on Julia Louis Dreyfus’s podcast… Wiser than Me.
21:03:40 From Renée : Another Antarctica!? Hooray!!
21:03:42 From Gisela C : Reacted to “@Gisela, I agree. She is fascinating. She does a great interview on Julia Louis Dreyfus’s podcast… Wiser than Me.” with ❤️
21:03:44 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Give me all of the Antarctica books!” with 💯
21:03:50 From Novel Neighbor : Replying to “I just had to go back and relisten to the first couple of hours of The Death of the Author. I’m loving it but it is so unusual.”

Reading for book club 😍
21:04:04 From Gisela C : Replying to “@Gisela, I agree. S…”

Oh, I haven’t seen that one. Thank you for mentioning it!
21:04:35 From Leigh – MMD team : 8 awe-inspiring nonfiction books about the icy Arctic and Antarctica https://modernmrsdarcy.com/arctic-nonfiction-books/
21:04:35 From Hally Field : I am actually keeping up with the chat tonight because I am desperately trying NOT to read ahead in the Fall Book Preview, lol.
21:04:44 From Renée : Did anyone read the Quickening? Elizabeth Rush
21:04:51 From Gisela C : Replying to “@Gisela, I agree. S…”

If I remember correctly, she met her 2nd husband because he called in to a radio show while she was giving an interview. They connected, met in person and got married.
21:04:51 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I am actually keeping up with the chat tonight because I am desperately trying NOT to read ahead in the Fall Book Preview, lol.” with 😂
21:04:55 From Renée : Reacted to “8 awe-inspiring nonfiction books about the icy Arctic and Antarctica https://modernmrsdarcy.com/arctic-nonfiction-books/” with ❤️
21:04:58 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature by Emily Wilson, Liveright, September 1, 288pp
21:05:05 From Elise Brancheau : Oh I really want to read this one too
21:05:13 From Leigh – MMD team : The Odyssey, translated by Emily Wilson https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-odyssey/
21:05:13 From Renée : Replying to “8 awe-inspiring nonf…”

Thanks!
21:05:20 From Hally Field : Reacted to “If I remember correctly, she met her 2nd husband because he called in to a radio show while she was giving an interview. They connected, met in person and got married.” with ♥️
21:05:28 From Christine Goldbar : Anyone watching Ages of Ice on PBS? It is interesting so far.
21:05:36 From Lana S : didnt she announce she wants to redo her translation of the odyseey now
21:05:44 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “didnt she announce s…”

she did!
21:05:48 From Christina Holz : Reacted to “didnt she announce she wants to redo her translation of the odyseey now” with 😮
21:05:49 From Shayne To All Panelists : so many stories dealing with grief and loss . I am a bookseller and buyer and my customers are looking for laughs and hope . This fall feels bleak
21:05:51 From Renée : Replying to “Anyone watching Ages…”

YES! loved it!
21:05:59 From Leigh – MMD team : Memoir & Nonfiction:
Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature by Emily Wilson, Liveright, September 1, 288pp
21:06:04 From Christine Goldbar : Reacted to “YES! loved it!” with 👍🏻
21:06:18 From Lana S : the craziest thing ever, let me try translating this one more time 😀 ive never seen this before but i guess who said she cant
21:07:04 From Robin : I loved the Overdue guys’ episodes on her translations, so much fun.
21:07:12 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “I loved the Overdue …”

Me too!
21:07:22 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The Disappearers by Marlon James, Riverhead, September 1, 640pp
21:07:22 From Emily Roehm : Tell us!
21:07:24 From Hally Field : This one sounds AMAZING!!!!
21:07:26 From sue : Who are the Overdue guys?
21:07:30 From Dina Friedman : Need to read this!
21:07:32 From Hally Field : Didn’t he just win the Booker??
21:07:41 From Holly Dyer : I am SO BACK AND FORTH ON THIS ONE!!!!!
21:07:41 From Shawntaye Hopkins : I want to read this so bad. But I know it’s huge
21:07:47 From Joanne Adams : So excited about this one
21:07:49 From Amanda Hedrick : The Disappearers is next up on audio for me! Full cast 🤩
21:07:50 From Holly Dyer : Anne, you’re not alone!!!
21:07:50 From Sarah Troy – she/her (UCSC) : I’m reading this now
21:07:54 From Leigh – MMD team : The Disappearers is on the 2026 Booker Prize for Fiction and National Book Award longlist
21:07:55 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “I just had to go bac…”

I read it with my book club too. We had a great discussion!
21:08:01 From Audrey : Proud translation nerd…4 ancient languages . Sign me up
21:08:05 From Christina Holz : I don’t think I can read that right now
21:08:08 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Replying to “Who are the Overdue guys?”

Overdue is a podcast where two men read books they feel they “should” have read earlier
21:08:11 From Bryan Linggi : Ron Charles has a great review on this one…if anyone follows him
21:08:14 From Hally Field : I hear all of this and feel the same — but I put a hold on this book the very MOMENT I heard about it.
21:08:18 From Rebecca Shjerven (she/her) : Marlon James is sharing the stage with Colson Whitehead at the Brooklyn Book Festival next weekend. Free!
21:08:24 From Laura Gorton : Replying to “I don’t think I can read that right now”

Me, either
21:08:29 From Novel Neighbor : Nope!!
21:08:35 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Ron Charles has a great review on this one…if anyone follows him” with ❤️
21:08:36 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The Disappearers by Marlon James, Riverhead, September 1, 640pp
21:08:45 From Hally Field : Reacted to “The Disappearers is next up on audio for me! Full cast 🤩” with ♥️
21:08:45 From JoAnn : Replying to “I don’t think I can …”

ditto
21:08:55 From Holly – MMD Team : Replying to “Who are the Overdue …”

Check out Episode 338, they were on WSIRN! https://modernmrsdarcy.com/338-episode/
21:08:55 From Amanda Hedrick : Wow Marlon James and Colson Whitehead! Maybe I can teleport there somehow?!
21:08:57 From sue : Replying to “Who are the Overdue …”

Thanks, Chris!!
21:09:00 From Hally Field : Replying to “I’m reading this now”

Sarah, what do you think so far?
21:09:13 From Leigh – MMD team : Dwight Garner’s review: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/books/review/the-disappearers-marlon-james.html
21:09:19 From Natalie Yoshino Ellis : I think I’m going to try it. I’ve heard that it is also funny, with some 80’s nostalgia and pop culture too. He was on the Stacks podcast recently.
21:09:24 From Sarah Troy – she/her (UCSC) : Replying to “I’m reading this now”

it’s very violent, very intense. i’m glad i’m reading it, but it’s tough.
21:09:29 From Shawntaye Hopkins : I have The Disappearers on my Kindle right now with the Airplane mode turned on. It’s gonna be awhile before I can sync again hahaha
21:09:42 From Shawna : Reacted to “I have The Disappearers on my Kindle right now with the Airplane mode turned on. It’s gonna be awhile before I can sync again hahaha” with 😂
21:09:47 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Marlon James is sharing the stage with Colson Whitehead at the Brooklyn Book Festival next weekend. Free!” with ‼️
21:09:49 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I have The Disappearers on my Kindle right now with the Airplane mode turned on. It’s gonna be awhile before I can sync again hahaha” with 😂
21:09:52 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “I have The Disappear…”

FYI Amazon is rolling out a change so that trick won’t work anymore.
21:09:53 From Lana S : fruit fly had ZERO Promo work and blew up thanks to reviews
21:10:01 From jessi : Replying to “I’m reading this now”

Sarah, this is my current read, too – I think that’s exactly how I’m feeling
21:10:03 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I have The Disappear…”

@Leigh – MMD team Nooooo! I use it all the time
21:10:08 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw, Mariner, September 29, 432pp
21:10:10 From Novel Neighbor : LOVED THIS ONE!!!
21:10:11 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Replying to “I have The Disappear…”

I heard that, but it hasn’t hit my Kindle yet.
21:10:19 From Leigh – MMD team : The Secret Lives of Church Ladies https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-secret-lives-of-church-ladies/
21:10:21 From Mariah : I should have gotten this as my BOTM
21:10:21 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “I have The Disappear…”

Jeff Bezos ruining everything.
21:10:24 From Adrienne : I’m excited about this one!
21:10:32 From Leigh – MMD team : Deesha Philyaw joined MMD Book Club to discuss The Secret Lives of Church Ladies in November 2024 https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/event/the-secret-lives-of-church-ladies/
21:10:38 From Shawntaye Hopkins : First Lady Freeman is so messy and funny and good
21:10:38 From Novel Neighbor : I was so scared about how it might end…
21:10:45 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “Jeff Bezos ruining everything.” with 💯
21:10:46 From Jenn Abe : @Mariah I almost picked it, but then I decided to skip this month.
21:10:47 From Natalie Yoshino Ellis : Agh! I don’t have time to read all of these!! I’m waiting on this in my BOTM box.
21:10:52 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “First Lady Freeman is so messy and funny and good” with 🧡
21:10:54 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Jeff Bezos ruining everything.” with 👍🏽
21:11:02 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw, Mariner, September 29, 432pp
21:11:07 From Mariah : I ended up getting Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and regret not skipping
21:11:07 From Novel Neighbor : A WHOLE THING.
21:11:42 From Renée : Replying to “I ended up getting T…”

I pulled it off my shelf yesterday to finally read
21:11:48 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
Hafni Says by Helle Helle, translated by Martin Aitken, New Directions, September 15, 144pp
21:11:50 From Hally Field : Deesha brings the Bow Chicka Wow Wow! 😂
21:11:58 From Carolyn Marsh : Reacted to “Deesha brings the Bow Chicka Wow Wow! 😂” with 🤣
21:12:03 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Deesha brings the Bow Chicka Wow Wow! 😂” with 🤣
21:12:11 From Beth : Messy, funny and good sounds perfect to me.
21:12:14 From Heather : Oh, everything and nothing? My favorite kind of book!
21:12:18 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Messy, funny and good sounds perfect to me.” with 👍🏽
21:12:32 From Renée : Reacted to “Oh, everything and nothing? My favorite kind of book!” with ❤️
21:12:43 From Jenna Ezis King : Time to whip out the credit card.
21:12:51 From Leigh – MMD team : New Directions Publishing https://www.ndbooks.com/
21:12:51 From Renée : Reacted to “Time to whip out the credit card.” with 😂
21:12:58 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Now I need the audiobook for First Lady Freeman because I read the book and Anne pronounced the MC’s name completely different than the way I did in my head
21:12:59 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The Tulip Poplars by Silas House, Algonquin, October 13, 384pp
21:13:00 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Time to whip out the credit card.” with 😂
21:13:02 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The Tulip Poplars by Silas House, Algonquin, October 13, 384pp” with ❤️
21:13:03 From Heather : Reacted to “Time to whip out the credit card.” with 😂
21:13:17 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “Now I need the audiobook for First Lady Freeman because I read the book and Anne pronounced the MC’s name completely different than the way I did in my head” with 🧡
21:13:25 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Silas! Favorite Kentucky author. I also don’t understand if others get it, Anne.
21:13:32 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Love Silas House!
21:13:46 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Silas! Favorite Kentucky author. I also don’t understand if others get it, Anne.” with ❤️
21:13:48 From Beth : I am loving the “wistful” description
21:13:53 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Eli the Good was my intro to Silas and I’ve read every book since then
21:13:56 From Hally Field : His name always sounds like a book title to me!
21:14:12 From Shannan – MMD Team : Don’t forget to add your questions to the Q&A.
21:14:15 From Heather : Replying to “Eli the Good was my …”

Ooh what is Eli the Good?? I like the sound of that….
21:14:36 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
The Spirits by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Norton, October 13, 240pp
21:14:45 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Replying to “Eli the Good was my …”

A Silas House book. Not his first book but the one that introduced me to him forever ago.
21:15:51 From Shawntaye Hopkins : If you ever go to a reading with Silas House, you will forever read all of his books with his voice in your head
21:16:05 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “If you ever go to a reading with Silas House, you will forever read all of his books with his voice in your head” with 💯
21:16:06 From Hally Field : Reacted to “If you ever go to a reading with Silas House, you will forever read all of his books with his voice in your head” with ♥️
21:16:09 From Leigh – MMD team : Literary/Contemporary Fiction:
Upstate by Kim van Alkemade, William Morrow, October 27, 416pp
21:16:12 From Heather : Reacted to “A Silas House book. Not his first book but the one that introduced me to him forever ago.” with ❤️
21:16:16 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “If you ever go to a reading with Silas House, you will forever read all of his books with his voice in your head” with ♥️
21:17:20 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters, Catapult, September 1, 304pp
21:17:24 From Mariah : That’s a very pretty cover
21:17:28 From Leigh – MMD team : The Berry Pickers https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-berry-pickers/
21:17:37 From Holly Dyer : Just picked up my copy from the library
21:17:37 From Monique SC : Recommend if liked Berry Pickers
21:17:40 From Stephanie Paley : I loved the birthing tree, 5 stars!
21:17:44 From Christina Holz : I really liked The Berry Pickers
21:18:11 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters, Catapult, September 1, 304pp
21:18:22 From Laura Gorton : I just vacationed in Nova Scotia – I want to read this
21:18:29 From Chris Grace (she/her) : I’m excited for how many books tonight are totally new to me!
21:18:31 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
Friends and Family by Natalie Baszile, Pamela Dorman, October 6, 384pp
21:18:38 From Leigh – MMD team : Queen Sugar https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/queen-sugar/
21:18:38 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Speaking of birthing, has anyone read Fallow? Y’all! I need to to discuss it so bad
21:18:46 From Leigh – MMD team : We Are Each Other’s Harvest https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/we-are-each-others-harvest-celebrating-african-american-farmers-land-and-legacy/
21:19:20 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Replying to “Speaking of birthing, has anyone read Fallow? Y’all! I need to to discuss it so bad”

YES. I just finished it. I really enjoyed it, but I also don’t mind things veering into outlandish (which I think is true of the third act).
21:19:23 From Melinda Malaspino : What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂
21:19:26 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “Speaking of birthing, has anyone read Fallow? Y’all! I need to to discuss it so bad” with ❤️
21:19:33 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂” with ❤️
21:19:44 From Shawna : Reacted to “What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂” with ❤️
21:19:46 From Shannan – MMD Team : Reacted to “What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂” with ❤️
21:19:48 From JoAnn : Reacted to “What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂” with ❤️
21:19:53 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I’m excited for how many books tonight are totally new to me!” with 👍🏽
21:20:08 From Hally Field : Replying to “I’m excited for how many books tonight are totally new to me!”

Same, Chris! I had only heard of a few of these so far!!!
21:20:15 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
Friends and Family by Natalie Baszile, Pamela Dorman, October 6, 384pp
21:20:20 From Michele : Reacted to “What a comprehensive list – too many good ones to choose from! But it’s a great problem to have. I’m off to fix dinner and contemplate my options. See you in the forums, everyone! 🙂” with ❤️
21:20:26 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “I’m excited for how many books tonight are totally new to me!” with 👍
21:20:30 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
Fair Ones by Lydia Millet, Norton, October 6, 384pp
21:20:39 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Replying to “I’m excited for how many books tonight are totally new to me!”

I love a surprise find!
21:20:48 From Nichole : Reacted to “Family & Friendship Fiction:
Fair Ones by Lydia Millet, Norton, October 6, 384pp” with ❤️
21:20:50 From Jen Baldock : Reacted to “Loved all of the Madison, WI details in this one!” with 👍🏻
21:20:58 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I love a surprise find!” with ♥️
21:21:22 From Leigh – MMD team : Family & Friendship Fiction:
Sweet Pea by Kit de Waal, St. Martin’s, November 3, 320pp
21:21:31 From Jenna Ezis King : Ugh. So many good books out this fall.
21:21:38 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Fates and Furies is one of the few books I always beg people not to DNF because the second half is what makes the book
21:21:49 From Heather : My big sister always called me Sweet Pea. 💫
21:21:53 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Fates and Furies is one of the few books I always beg people not to DNF because the second half is what makes the book” with ♥️
21:22:02 From Nichole : Reacted to “Fates and Furies is one of the few books I always beg people not to DNF because the second half is what makes the book” with ♥️
21:22:21 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “My big sister always called me Sweet Pea. 💫” with 🧡
21:22:22 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “My big sister always called me Sweet Pea. 💫” with ❤️
21:22:25 From Shawntaye Hopkins : I”m chattier than usual in this chat. I think I’m just trying to stay away because it’s after 9 p.m. haha
21:22:28 From Hally Field : Replying to “My big sister always called me Sweet Pea. 💫”

Aw, Heather. My mother still calls me “Sweet Pea” all the time — and I’m 47!
21:22:31 From Leigh – MMD team : Love Stories:
The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection, Atria, September 29, 384pp
21:22:37 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “I”m chattier than usual in this chat. I think I’m just trying to stay away because it’s after 9 p.m. haha” with 💯
21:22:40 From Heather : Replying to “My big sister always…”

I love it!
21:22:40 From Leigh – MMD team : Author list in its entirety: Alexandria Bellefleur, Elise Bryant, Olivia Dade, Alexis Daria, Sarah Hogle, Zakiya N. Jamal, Rebecca Jenshak, Jessica Joyce, Susan Lee, Joss Richard
21:22:42 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Replying to “I”m chattier than usual in this chat. I think I’m just trying to stay away because it’s after 9 p.m. haha”

Me too!
21:22:54 From Laura Gorton : I love the idea of an advent book
21:23:04 From Dina Friedman : Reacted to “I love the idea of an advent book” with 💯
21:23:06 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Replying to “I’m reading this now”

I’m ready it very, very slowly!
21:23:07 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : That’s SO FUN
21:23:07 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “I”m chattier than us…”

LOL. Thanks for persevering Shawntaye!
21:23:15 From Hally Field : Oh, that is SOOOOOOOOO fun for a book loving Christmas gift!
21:23:15 From Heather : Replying to “I”m chattier than us…”

Yay! Plus, better to be busy in chat than placing manifold library holds 😅
21:23:17 From Cris : What a cool idea!!
21:23:18 From Laura Seidman : stopppppp it!
21:23:19 From Adrienne : what a great format
21:23:20 From Jenn Abe : Ooh I want that book!
21:23:21 From Ola Kraszpulska : That’s such a cute idea
21:23:21 From Leigh – MMD team : Love Stories:
Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson, St. Martin’s, October 6, 400pp
21:23:22 From Brigid – MMD Team : I can’t wait to see this in the finished Advent style!
21:23:23 From Mary Ann Christman : Reacted to “I”m chattier than usual in this chat. I think I’m just trying to stay away because it’s after 9 p.m. haha” with 😂
21:23:25 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Reacted to “LOL. Thanks for persevering Shawntaye!” with 😂
21:23:28 From Christina : I love the cover!
21:23:30 From Laura Gorton : OMG, and the stories are sealed! Love it.
21:23:44 From Novel Neighbor : Bad Words is my favorite romance of the year, audio is SO SO good!!!!!!
21:23:45 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Reacted to “I heard that, but it hasn’t hit my Kindle yet.” with 👍
21:23:47 From Heather : Reacted to “OMG, and the stories are sealed! Love it.” with ❤️
21:24:05 From Rebecca H : Replying to “Fates and Furies is …”

i should finally read this huh
21:24:07 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “Bad Words is my favo…”

So glad to hear this!
21:24:13 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “Bad Words is my favorite romance of the year, audio is SO SO good!!!!!!” with ❤️
21:24:15 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “So glad to hear this!” with 🧡
21:24:16 From Holly Dyer : Wait, 300K for a debut??
21:24:17 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Fates and Furies is one of the few books I always beg people not to DNF because the second half is what makes the book” with ♥️
21:24:21 From Leigh – MMD team : Love Stories:
Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson, St. Martin’s, October 6, 400pp
21:24:27 From Kristie B : I liked the ARC for this one. It’s basically a literary twitter feud.
21:24:35 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Reacted to “i should finally read this huh” with ❤️
21:24:35 From Sue Duronio : Sounds alittle like Erasure by Percival Everett
21:24:42 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “Fates and Furies is …”

Seconding Shawntaye – the second half makes it worth it
21:24:47 From Tynisha Coleman : Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles
21:24:50 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : This is being bumped up my TBR for SURE!
21:24:57 From Hally Field : Replying to “Fates and Furies is one of the few books I always beg people not to DNF because the second half is what makes the book”

You definitely should, Rebecca. Lauren Groff is truly one of the best living writers of our time (I believe).
21:25:05 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Replying to “Sounds alittle like …”

I’m about to read Erasure. Percival Everett will be in my city next month
21:25:10 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Bad Words is my favorite romance of the year, audio is SO SO good!!!!!!” with ♥️
21:25:17 From Robin : Oh yes, will be reading this one, it sounds like so much fun.
21:25:18 From Leigh – MMD team : Love Stories:
A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez, Forever, October 20, 258pp
21:25:19 From Katie Ineich : Replying to “Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles”

but 80 pages???
21:25:27 From Holly Dyer : YAYYYYY ABBY!!!!!!!
21:25:29 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

Oh noooo….
21:25:30 From Miriam Elliott : Excited about A Married Little Christmas!!
21:25:31 From Heather : 500k!!!
21:25:34 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles” with ‼️
21:25:35 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

I thought it would be a full novel.
21:25:35 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “but 80 pages???” with ‼️
21:25:38 From Shawntaye Hopkins : If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?
21:25:39 From Christina : So excited for this
21:25:40 From Laura Gorton : I have the Abby Jimenez pre-ordered. Can’t wait.
21:25:46 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 😂
21:25:47 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 🤣
21:25:49 From Heather : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 🥵
21:25:50 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

But I’m happy to have something. She doesn’t publish a ton!
21:25:57 From Leigh – MMD team : Love Stories:
A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez, Forever, October 20, 258pp
21:25:58 From Hally Field : Replying to “Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles”

Wha????? I have been waiting for a new Madeline Miller for YEARS!!!!
21:26:02 From Christina : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 😂
21:26:05 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 🥵
21:26:12 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “But I’m happy to have something. She doesn’t publish a ton!” with 💯
21:26:13 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

I have read this one and I enjoyed it!
21:26:16 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Wha????? I have been waiting for a new Madeline Miller for YEARS!!!!” with 💯
21:26:17 From Leigh – MMD team : If you have a question, please place that in the Q & A feature.
21:26:18 From Laura Gorton : Abby’s daughter does the illustrations, which is cool
21:26:23 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

Me too! @hally
21:26:28 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
Paper Ghosts by Sarah Addison Allen, St. Martin’s, September 1, 288pp
21:26:30 From Nichole : Reacted to “Wha????? I have been waiting for a new Madeline Miller for YEARS!!!!” with 💯
21:26:45 From Melyssa P. Edwards (ReallyWritten.com) : I got an ARC of Paper Ghosts. I did’t like it. I loved Other Birds though.
21:26:57 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : I love Sarah Addison Allen. This was much more gothic than her prior books but I really liked it
21:27:01 From Hally Field : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 😅
21:27:02 From Cris : I am a Sarah Addison Allen completist, and I have this one ready to go… so looking forward to this!
21:27:03 From Monique SC : Author , Paper ghost, was on Zibby Owens podcast
21:27:07 From Heather : What? Every hour is one minute longer? I read the ARC of this and don’t remember that element at all 🫣
21:27:09 From Holly Dyer : The audio is narrated by Marin Ireland.
21:27:12 From Novel Neighbor : Paper Ghosts was a great jump into fall feel even though it’s still 100 degrees…
21:27:19 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
Paper Ghosts by Sarah Addison Allen, St. Martin’s, September 1, 288pp
21:27:42 From Leigh – MMD team : Other Birds https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/other-birds/
21:27:47 From Jenn Abe : I love Sarah Addison Allen! Good to know about Marin Ireland @Holly! I like her too!
21:27:50 From Leigh – MMD team : Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3njBQ8teod09y55DkMKDCR
21:27:51 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

Miller suffers from Long Covid and it has affected the work that she is able to do.
21:28:02 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
Ply by Hernan Diaz, Riverhead, September 29, 464pp
21:28:02 From Hally Field : I LOVED Trust!
21:28:07 From bethany m. planton, gpc : Reacted to “Miller suffers from Long Covid and it has affected the work that she is able to do.” with 💔
21:28:08 From Heather : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

I didn’t know that. Bless her.
21:28:12 From Leigh – MMD team : Trust https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/trust/
21:28:20 From JoAnn : Trust was a favorite!
21:28:26 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “I LOVED Trust!” with 🧡
21:28:27 From Tynisha Coleman : Reacted to “Miller suffers from Long Covid and it has affected the work that she is able to do.” with 💔
21:28:33 From Cara Veddireddy : speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷
21:28:35 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Miller suffers from Long Covid and it has affected the work that she is able to do.” with 💔
21:28:38 From Nichole : Reacted to “If I start reading Christmas books, will is stop being 90 degrees?” with 😂
21:28:43 From Teri Rowland : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:28:45 From Mary Ann Christman : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with ❤️
21:28:51 From JoAnn : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:28:54 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:28:55 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with ❤️
21:28:55 From Lana S : Ply is the one i pre orderd and am afraid, am I smart enought for it
21:29:01 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Is that a Madeline M…”

Oh that is awful! I thought she was someone who just took her time, which would be a totally valid thing to do even if she wasn’t dealing with long COVID.
21:29:06 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Abby’s daughter does the illustrations, which is cool” with ♥️
21:29:17 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
Mestra by Madeline Miller, Ecco, September 29, 80pp
21:29:20 From Katie Ineich : Replying to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷”

YES!!!
21:29:21 From Heather : Its so kewt!
21:29:26 From Cris : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:29:32 From Cris : Replying to “speaking of cold wea…”

ABSOLUTELY!!
21:29:35 From Tracy Davis : Replying to “speaking of cold wea…”

I preordered it instantly!
21:29:42 From Nichole : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:29:47 From Kathy Fulena : Reacted to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷” with 🎉
21:29:51 From Hally Field : Reacted to “The audio is narrated by Marin Ireland.” with ♥️
21:29:55 From JoAnn : Replying to “speaking of cold wea…”

Can’t wait!
21:30:02 From Novel Neighbor : Finally getting ready to read Circe b/c my son is reading it for AP Lit!
21:30:03 From Bailey Hall : Replying to “speaking of cold weather … this doesn’t fit our dates tonight (sadly) but who else had their bookish day made today by also seeing the Emma M Lion vol 9 release date announced? 🎉🩷”

So happy!
21:30:05 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “speaking of cold wea…”

Someone I know just started those book and raved about it. I need to check them out
21:30:06 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “You definitely should, Rebecca. Lauren Groff is truly one of the best living writers of our time (I believe).” with 👍
21:30:14 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
As We Fall Through Time by Claire North, Orbit, October 13, 414pp
21:30:16 From Rebecca H : Replying to “Fates and Furies is …”

loved vaster wilds
21:30:22 From Leigh – MMD team : The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-first-fifteen-lives-of-harry-august/
21:30:24 From Amanda Hedrick : Oooh I loved Harry August!!
21:30:25 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Finally getting ready to read Circe b/c my son is reading it for AP Lit!” with ❤️
21:30:26 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Finally getting read…”

That’s a great one. I’m glad they are reading it.
21:30:32 From Jenn Abe : @Novel Neighbor Circe is so good! I hope you enjoy it!
21:30:35 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
As We Fall Through Time by Claire North, Orbit, October 13, 414pp
21:30:41 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “Fates and Furies is …”

@Rebecca H ugh that was so good. Easily one of my favorites.
21:30:44 From Katie Ineich : Replying to “Finally getting ready to read Circe b/c my son is reading it for AP Lit!”

I love hearing that an AP English teacher is using Circe!
21:30:52 From Leigh – MMD team : Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, & Magical Realism:
Primeval and Other Times by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, Riverhead, December 1, 288pp
21:31:11 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “That’s a great one. I’m glad they are reading it.” with 🧡
21:31:18 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “I love hearing that an AP English teacher is using Circe!” with 🧡
21:31:19 From Ola Kraszpulska : I think I have this in Polish
21:31:27 From Holly – MMD Team : Reacted to “I think I have this in Polish” with ❤️
21:31:34 From Lana S : it is a crime I still havent read her work
21:31:47 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson, Doubleday, September 15, 352pp
21:31:51 From Culatta, Elizabeth T. : I’m excited about this one!!
21:31:57 From Novel Neighbor : Replying to “Finally getting ready to read Circe b/c my son is reading it for AP Lit!”

He read The Odyssey last year and LOVED it so this was an obvious choice for him from the choice list .
21:32:01 From Hally Field : Replying to “Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles”

@Shannan – MMD Team Oh, man… I did not know that. Thank you for sharing, Shannan. I just love her writing and hope she somehow heals and doesn’t give up on writing!
21:32:06 From Leigh – MMD team : Transcription https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/transcription/
21:32:07 From Tynisha Coleman : Definitely adding Primeval and Other Times to my Christmas list!
21:32:25 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Is that a Madeline Miller I see?? I loved Circe and Song of Achilles” with ‼️
21:32:25 From Leigh – MMD team : The Gown was a June 2019 MMD Book Club selection https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/book/the-gown/
21:32:34 From Leigh – MMD team : The Gown by Jennifer Robson https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/the-gown-a-novel-of-the-royal-wedding/
21:32:45 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson, Doubleday, September 15, 352pp
21:32:57 From Shawntaye Hopkins : The Gown author talk is one of my favorites
21:33:09 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “The Gown author talk is one of my favorites” with ❤️
21:33:13 From Heather : Oh!I have this on audio but didn’t know I was missing that early visual
21:33:15 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh, Sourcebooks Landmark, September 22, 416pp
21:33:16 From iPhone : Triggers here, I had to set it aside. Loved it.
21:33:18 From Dorothy : Loved Life After Life!!
21:33:26 From Karen McQuillen : Life
21:33:27 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “Loved Life After Life!!” with 🧡
21:33:29 From Mariah : Any idea how she is as a narrator/how much of this she narrates? I’m usually not a huge fan of authors narrating their own books (Atkinson)
21:33:49 From Karen McQuillen : Life After Life is an all time favorite.
21:33:52 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Loved Life After Life!!” with 🧡
21:33:53 From iPhone : It was haaaard.
21:33:54 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Finally getting ready to read Circe b/c my son is reading it for AP Lit!” with ♥️
21:33:59 From Charity : The Gown was so good.
21:34:01 From Hally Field : Reacted to “I love hearing that an AP English teacher is using Circe!” with 👍🏽
21:34:04 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Reacted to “The Gown was so good.” with ❤️
21:34:08 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “The Gown was so good.” with ❤️
21:34:09 From Hally Field : Reacted to “He read The Odyssey last year and LOVED it so this was an obvious choice for him from the choice list .” with ♥️
21:34:13 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh, Sourcebooks Landmark, September 22, 416pp
21:34:17 From Rebecca H : i want all the thrillers
21:34:19 From Ginger – MMD Team : Replying to “The Gown was so good…”

That author talk with the show & tell was memorable!
21:34:20 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
London Station by David McCloskey, Norton, September 29, 432pp
21:34:42 From Leigh – MMD team : Slow Horses by Mick Herron https://modernmrsdarcy.com/books/slow-horses-slough-house-book-1/
21:34:51 From Sue Duronio : I LOVE Slow Horses!!
21:34:54 From Heather To All Panelists : Anne’s eyes are set off soooo beautifully tonight. <3
21:35:02 From Leigh – MMD team : If you have a question, please place that in the Q & A feature.
21:35:08 From Laura Gorton : I generally like mysteries more than thrillers (I don’t feel like they’re alike, and they’re always lumped together), but these sound good.
21:35:29 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Reacted to “Loved Life After Life!!” with 🧡
21:35:38 From Hally Field : I love that Anne just said “bad ass”, lol. 🤭
21:35:48 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “I love that Anne just said “bad ass”, lol. 🤭” with 😂
21:35:53 From Christina : All 3 mystery/thriller titles sound so good!
21:36:00 From Leigh – MMD team : Mystery & Thriller:
London Station by David McCloskey, Norton, September 29, 432pp
21:36:13 From Laura Gorton : Can we have another zoom where the rest of the team goes through their picks? 😆
21:36:23 From Hally Field : Hi, Ginger! You look gorgeous too!
21:36:27 From Leigh – MMD team : Anne is wearing Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk https://bit.ly/4snDQZU

Ginger is wearing Maybelline Color Sensational The Mattes Lipstick in Lust for Blush ​​https://amzn.to/3RQsNHe

Shannan is wearing Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Blackberry https://bit.ly/4mon2iG
21:36:29 From Heather : Oh Ginger, your necklace! You’re so beautiful.
21:36:34 From Hally Field : Reacted to “Can we have another zoom where the rest of the team goes through their picks? 😆” with 👍🏽
21:36:42 From Meredith | @meredith.in.oregon : Reacted to “Anne is wearing Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk https://bit.ly/4snDQZU

Ginger is wearing Maybelline Color Sensational The Mattes Lipstick in Lust for Blush ​​https://amzn.to/3RQsNHe

Shannan is wearing Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Blackberry https://bit.ly/4mon2iG” with ❤️
21:36:43 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Anne is wearing Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk https://bit.ly/4snDQZU

Ginger is wearing Maybelline Color Sensational The Mattes Lipstick in Lust for Blush ​​https://amzn.to/3RQsNHe

Shannan is wearing Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Blackberry https://bit.ly/4mon2iG” with ❤️
21:36:51 From Hally Field : Did Ginger get a haircut???
21:36:51 From Claire Pancerz : Leigh, you read my mind!!
21:36:53 From Leigh – MMD team : MMD Book Club: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/
21:36:55 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “Anne is wearing Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk https://bit.ly/4snDQZU

Ginger is wearing Maybelline Color Sensational The Mattes Lipstick in Lust for Blush ​​https://amzn.to/3RQsNHe

Shannan is wearing Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Blackberry https://bit.ly/4mon2iG” with ❤️
21:36:58 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “Leigh, you read my mind!!” with ❤️
21:37:13 From Lori Reustle : I didn’t get it…
21:37:32 From Mariah : I signed up for book club during this bc I missed it! Used to be part of it and stopped but like the forums
21:37:35 From Leigh – MMD team : Check out our merch store! https://modernmrsdarcy.com/store/
21:37:39 From JoAnn : SO MUCH happening in book club!!
21:37:44 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “I signed up for book club during this bc I missed it! Used to be part of it and stopped but like the forums” with ❤️
21:37:59 From sue : Love that Berry color sweatshirt!
21:38:21 From Leigh – MMD team : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext/
21:38:26 From Elise Brancheau : MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms 🙂
21:38:35 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with 💯
21:38:36 From JoAnn : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:38:39 From jessi : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:38:41 From Mariah : <3 Elise
21:38:41 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with 💯
21:38:43 From Dawn Pascoe : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with 💯
21:38:46 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:38:49 From Mary Ann Christman : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with 💯
21:38:53 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:38:55 From Charity : Oh that was my LIFE…trying to move out of nonfiction and into fiction.
21:39:01 From Colleen Bonilla : True Elise!
21:39:02 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:39:03 From Dorothy : I love being a Patreon member as well as a bookcluber!!! It adds great extra info
21:39:05 From Bailey Hall : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:39:10 From Charity : Maybe start with nonfiction that reads like fiction?
21:39:21 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “I love being a Patreon member as well as a bookcluber!!! It adds great extra info” with 💯
21:39:26 From Mariah : Epistolary novels might be a good fit!
21:39:40 From Mariah : For nonfiction to fiction
21:40:09 From Novel Neighbor : It’s Michelle at Novel Neighbor 🙂
21:40:15 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Thank you!
21:40:25 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “It’s Michelle at Novel Neighbor :)” with ❤️
21:41:17 From Hally Field : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ♥️
21:41:57 From Sue Duronio : Were these questions submitted earlier? I don’t see these in the Q&A
21:42:38 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “Were these questions…”

Attendees can’t see all the questions. The ones Anne is answering are hidden from y’all!
21:43:04 From Sue Duronio : Replying to “Were these questions…”

I see, thanks!
21:43:06 From Holly Dyer : There’s a new Nicholas Binge!
21:43:18 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Were these questions…”

We have been organizing the questions as they came in. So you may not see everything. Thanks for your question, Sue.
21:43:27 From JoAnn : A new Ina Garten cookbook??
21:43:28 From Holly Dyer : I’m very excited for it after reading Dissolution from the SBP.
21:43:45 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “A new Ina Garten cookbook??” with 🍽️
21:43:50 From Jenn Abe : I was wondering about The Witches of Cambridge but assumed it is getting a lot of press already
21:44:04 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : Now I’m dying to know what Anne hated!
21:44:08 From Adrienne : Oh, I’m excited about The Witches of Cambridge
21:44:13 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Now I’m dying to know what Anne hated!” with 😄
21:44:15 From Mariah : Witches of Cambridge was…good? Ish?
21:44:17 From JoAnn : Reacted to “Now I’m dying to know what Anne hated!” with 😄
21:44:18 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Reacted to “Now I’m dying to know what Anne hated!” with 💯
21:44:30 From Mariah : I didn’t dislike it but I already forgot it and I just finished it yesterday
21:44:48 From Jenn Abe : @Mariah LOL!
21:44:50 From Adrienne : Reacted to “@Mariah LOL!” with 😂
21:45:08 From Karen McQuillen : House of the
21:45:15 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Now I’m dying to know what Anne hated!” with 💯
21:45:16 From Novel Neighbor : I LOVED Main Characters 💚
21:45:19 From Karen McQuillen : …Spirits
21:45:31 From Sue Duronio : Yes, House of the spirits—loved that!
21:45:33 From Lori Reustle : ust you read all the three Pines books in order?
21:45:42 From Hally Field : Reacted to “ust you read all the three Pines books in order?” with 👍🏽
21:45:47 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “Yes, House of the spirits—loved that!” with 👍
21:45:47 From Colleen Bonilla : Main Characters is on my shelf. Don’t know why I haven’t read it yet.
21:45:56 From Hally Field : Replying to “ust you read all the three Pines books in order?”

HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO!
21:45:58 From Adrienne : Oh, I was going to leave Main Characters on my nightstand while I go on a weekend trip (where I won’t have time to read anyways). But now y’all are making me want to throw it in my bag!
21:46:05 From Lori Reustle : Replying to “ust you read all the three Pines books in order?”

thanks
21:46:14 From Leigh – MMD team : Replying to “ust you read all the…”

Your Louise Penny starter kit https://modernmrsdarcy.com/louise-penny-starter-kit/
21:46:15 From Jenna Ezis King : Funny I have Main Characters on my Kindle. Plan to read that one soon
21:46:15 From Kate Belt (she/her) : I didn’t read the Penny books in order. Worked fine for me.
21:46:15 From Shannan – MMD Team : Replying to “Oh, I was going to l…”

Adrienne, me too. LOL
21:46:24 From Laura Gorton : Replying to “ust you read all the three Pines books in order?”

I agree – there are allusions to past events as you go through the books
21:46:25 From Lori Reustle : Replying to “ust you read all the three Pines books in order?”

I just got the 20th anniversary copy of the first one
21:46:25 From Lois’s iPad : I read the Three Pines books roughly in order, but not #2 then #16, it made the flow a little easier for me. but they’re all good
21:46:30 From Heather : No, but it’s completely lyrical…..
21:46:32 From Jenn Abe : @Colleen it’s on my shelf too! I started it, but struggled a bit to get into it at the time and decided to come back to it.
21:46:35 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Oh, I didn’t realize it wasn’t written in verse. I just assumed it was
21:46:46 From Holly Dyer : Me too!!!
21:46:48 From mandy : Replying to “Oh, I was going to leave Main Characters on my nightstand while I go on a weekend trip (where I won’t have time to read anyways). But now y’all are making me want to throw it in my bag!”

Adrienne, ALWAYS throw the book in the bag!
21:46:56 From Heather : Her audio is so good!!!
21:46:58 From Sue Duronio : Yes she is! Listened to With The Fire On High-it’s excellent!
21:46:59 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “Oh, I was going to l…”

You’ll never regret bringing the book!
21:47:14 From Cheryl Dulog To All Panelists : Bonus: Should Barbara Kingsolver Novel be added to the Bonus Episode too?
21:47:25 From Colleen Bonilla : Jenn, I sort of suspected that would be the case with me also.
21:47:25 From Laura Gorton : Replying to “Yes she is! Listened to With The Fire On High-it’s excellent!”

I’m listening to that now. It’s so good, and her audio is fantastic
21:47:27 From Jenna Ezis King : So so excited about LeVar
21:47:28 From Adrienne : Replying to “Oh, I was going to leave Main Characters on my nightstand while I go on a weekend trip (where I won’t have time to read anyways). But now y’all are making me want to throw it in my bag!”

I mean, I have Troika and The Pirate Queen loaded on my Kindle, but what if something happens to my Kindle?!
21:47:31 From Novel Neighbor : Liz on audio 🙌🏼
21:47:32 From Mariah : Taipei Story was very good on audio!!!!!!
21:47:37 From Tynisha Coleman : Lavar Burton – I have decided to claim him as my uncle even though we are not related. He is so awesome
21:47:42 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “Lavar Burton – I have decided to claim him as my uncle even though we are not related. He is so awesome” with 💯
21:47:45 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “Lavar Burton – I have decided to claim him as my uncle even though we are not related. He is so awesome” with ❤️
21:47:45 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Lavar Burton – I have decided to claim him as my uncle even though we are not related. He is so awesome” with 💯
21:47:47 From Shannan – MMD Team : Reacted to “Lavar Burton – I have decided to claim him as my uncle even though we are not related. He is so awesome” with ❤️
21:47:50 From Hally Field : I loved the audio of The Rachel Incident too, Anne!
21:47:51 From Jenna Ezis King : Replying to “Lavar Burton – I hav…”

I basically grew up with him!
21:48:01 From Carol Smuck : The first Three Pines is slower so don’t give up on the series with that one. You could even start with the second one (but I like the fist one – it’s just slower). Yes, read them in order. They build in character development, not in plot.
21:48:02 From Tynisha Coleman : Replying to “Lavar Burton – I hav…”

❤️
21:48:09 From Dorothy : The Rachel Incident is sooooo great on audio and I am not a true audio listener… I’m a print person
21:48:14 From Kate Belt (she/her) : Taipei story great on audio
21:48:36 From Katie Ineich : Replying to “Oh, I was going to leave Main Characters on my nightstand while I go on a weekend trip (where I won’t have time to read anyways). But now y’all are making me want to throw it in my bag!”

not what this thread is about, but I’ve been next for Troika at my library since JULY 😩
21:48:44 From Cheryl Dulog To All Panelists : “Pirate Queen” was also a brief Broadway Musical by my relative (we’re O’Malley’s maiden name) Clare Island, Westport, Co Mayo!
21:48:46 From Shawntaye Hopkins : First Lady Freeman!
21:48:52 From Ginger – MMD Team : Reacted to “First Lady Freeman!” with 💯
21:48:59 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “not what this thread is about, but I’ve been next for Troika at my library since JULY 😩” with 😲
21:49:11 From Laura Gorton : I actually have fewer on my list to read than I usually do for these events, but that’s actually a good thing.
21:49:18 From Karen McQuillen : Reacted to “not what this thread is about, but I’ve been next for Troika at my library since JULY 😩” with ☹️
21:49:19 From Adrienne : Replying to “Oh, I was going to leave Main Characters on my nightstand while I go on a weekend trip (where I won’t have time to read anyways). But now y’all are making me want to throw it in my bag!”

oh my! I ended up buying it
21:49:20 From Cheryl Dulog To All Panelists : Yummy Fiction this Year!!!!
21:49:23 From Leigh – MMD team : Reacted to “I actually have fewer on my list to read than I usually do for these events, but that’s actually a good thing.” with ❤️
21:49:30 From Lori Reustle To All Panelists : thanks you!
21:49:40 From Novel Neighbor : Reacted to “First Lady Freeman!” with 🧡
21:49:53 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “oh my! I ended up buying it” with ❤️
21:50:11 From Colleen Bonilla : Same here, Laura.
21:50:11 From Brianna H : The Pirate Queen audio is excellent.
21:50:14 From Cheryl Dulog To All Panelists : Where does “White Paint” fit in here?
21:50:22 From Laura Gorton : Reacted to “Same here, Laura.” with ❤️
21:50:24 From iPhone : So basically ALL of them!
21:50:29 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant : Reacted to “The Pirate Queen audio is excellent.” with ❤️
21:50:34 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “So basically ALL of them!” with 😂
21:50:37 From Ashley | Moonwise Massage To All Panelists : I’m so pumped to go sample everything on audio !
21:50:38 From Shannan – MMD Team : Reacted to “So basically ALL of them!” with 💯
21:50:39 From Lois’s iPad : thank you Anne for sharing your reading super powers with us
21:50:41 From Heather : I’m loving this moment. Watching Anne mentally scroll and sort through these titles was fascinating 🙂
21:50:47 From Leigh – MMD team : Book Club forum: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/forums/forum/fall-books-2026/
21:50:50 From Ashley | Moonwise Massage : I’m so pumped to go sample everything in audio !
21:50:50 From Sue Duronio : So many great books—thank you all so much!
21:50:52 From Heather : Reacted to “thank you Anne for sharing your reading super powers with us” with ❤️
21:50:53 From Shawntaye Hopkins : This was fun. It’s bedtime though
21:50:59 From Erica Harvey : Thank you!!!!
21:51:03 From Krysten/ Nonprofit Ed Consultant To All Panelists : Such a fun night!!
21:51:04 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “MMD book club is like a private social media platform just for smart, nice book lovers without any of the gross and creepy and mean stuff on actual social media platforms :)” with ❤️
21:51:04 From Amanda Hedrick : Thank you so much, MMD team!! Y’all are the best!!
21:51:05 From Sharon’s iPhone To All Panelists : ❤️
21:51:08 From Gail Gormican : thank you!!!!
21:51:10 From Leigh – MMD team : Purchase a print copy of the Preview: https://members.modernmrsdarcy.com/product/2026-fall-book-preview-look-book/
21:51:12 From Jenna Ezis King : I’m not sure how I made it to the end but it was worth it, as always!!!
21:51:12 From Karen McQuillen : Thank you so much. This has been fantastic!
21:51:12 From Chris Grace (she/her) : Thanks for a delightful evening!
21:51:12 From Laura Gorton : Thank you so much! I love this group.
21:51:12 From Amy : Thank you so much!!!
21:51:14 From Jill L To All Panelists : Thank you!
21:51:17 From Claire Pancerz : You are all so amazing – thank you MMD team!!!
21:51:17 From CQ : Thanks!
21:51:17 From Hally Field : My eyeballs are happy but sleepy, lol.
21:51:18 From Mariah : Thank you!!!
21:51:18 From Jackie Chetzron : Thank you, Anne, for all your work and such a delightful event
21:51:21 From angie : This was the best kind of fun!! Thank you for all you do!!
21:51:21 From Colleen Bonilla : I’m particularly excited about the Christmas reads.
21:51:22 From Jenna Ezis King : Y’all – y’all the BEST!
21:51:26 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “Anne is wearing Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk https://bit.ly/4snDQZU

Ginger is wearing Maybelline Color Sensational The Mattes Lipstick in Lust for Blush ​​https://amzn.to/3RQsNHe

Shannan is wearing Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Blackberry https://bit.ly/4mon2iG” with 😂
21:51:26 From Jenn Abe : Replying to “Oh, I was going to l…”

I ended up buying Troika too – on both Kindle and audio. The audio is great because it’s great to hear the Russian!
21:51:26 From Leigh – MMD team : It’s been a fun night! Thanks for joining us.
21:51:30 From Renée : re-watching for sure!
21:51:30 From Jennifer M. (she/her) : Thank you Anne and the MMD team!
21:51:41 From Brigid – MMD Team : This has been a delight!
21:51:41 From Katie Ineich : Thank you so much team! this is always so much fun
21:51:41 From iPad Air To All Panelists : Appreciate the MMD team! This has been fantastic. Cannot wait to begin on my fall reading!
21:51:41 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “All 3 mystery/thriller titles sound so good!” with ❤️
21:51:41 From Bailey Hall : Reacted to “I’m particularly excited about the Christmas reads.” with ❤️
21:51:43 From Rebecca H : Reacted to “I LOVE Slow Horses!!” with ❤️
21:51:43 From Shannan – MMD Team : Thank you for being here!
21:51:53 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Thank you for being here!” with ❤️
21:51:53 From JoAnn : This has been great – thanks so much!!
21:52:02 From Christine Goldbar : Thank you so much!
21:52:03 From Hally Field : Thank you all SO much for this, MMD Team and community — get some sleep, book loving friends! 😴
21:52:08 From Jenna Ezis King : Reacted to “Thank you all SO much for this, MMD Team and community — get some sleep, book loving friends! 😴” with 💯
21:52:09 From Mariah : Thank youuuuuuuuuu
21:52:10 From LL : Thank you!
21:52:12 From Katie Ineich : Reacted to “Thank you all SO much for this, MMD Team and community — get some sleep, book loving friends! 😴” with 💯
21:52:17 From Ola Kraszpulska : So much fun!
21:52:23 From Mariah : She’s listed as a narrator on Audible
21:52:27 From Monique SC : Thanks Anne & MMD team, fun ☺️ TBR /Hold 📚📚📚
21:52:30 From Miriam Elliott : This was fun! Thank you!
21:52:32 From Rebecca H : Thank you
21:52:34 From Caroline Lohmann : So many books to read!
21:52:35 From Jeanne Ubaldini : Thank you all!
21:52:36 From Colleen Bonilla : Thank you MMD. My brain is spinning!
21:52:38 From Beth : Good something to listen to at work!
21:52:43 From Stephanie Daniels (she/her) : bye! Good night.
21:52:43 From Bailey Hall : Thank you!
21:52:46 From gran1@me.com : Thank you, MMD team!!
21:52:47 From Ashley | Moonwise Massage : THANK YOOOU!!!
21:52:47 From Aldene : Thank you all so much MMD team!
21:52:47 From Shannon Kampf : Thank you!
21:52:48 From Jenna Ezis King : The best place on the internet!
21:52:49 From Christina : SO much fun! Thank you all so much for your hard work!
21:52:50 From Miriam Elliott : Thank you for all the work you put into this Anne and Team!
21:52:52 From Renée : Thanks so much!!!
21:52:53 From Boxeth, Tracy : Thank you!!
21:52:54 From Rebecca Tucker : Thank you to Anne and everyone on the team!
21:52:54 From Kim Mullin : So great!
21:52:54 From Lori Reustle To All Panelists : So fun! Thank you!!
21:52:54 From Dorothy : Thank you another fantastic FBP!!!! You are the best of the BEST MMD Team
21:52:55 From Jenn Abe : Thank you so much Anne and the whole MMD team!!
21:52:57 From iPad Air To All Panelists : Can’t wait to listen again!
21:53:00 From Stefanie Nordstrom : Thank you MMD Team!
21:53:01 From Brigid – MMD Team : Thank you all!
21:53:02 From Laura Gorton : Love you back!!
21:53:07 From Tori K. : Thanks for the super fun preview, Anne & team! Happy fall, y’all! Happy reading, everyone! 🍁📖💛
21:53:07 From Nicole M : Thank you MMD Team!
21:53:07 From Stephanie : Thank you!!
21:53:10 From Trish’s iPad : Thank you so much!!!
21:53:11 From Alea : Thank you!!! 💜
21:53:12 From Elise Brancheau : This was great, thank you!
21:53:24 From John Grooms : Thank You!!
21:53:25 From iPhone : Thx!
21:53:25 From Victoria B : Thank you Anne and MMD team!!
21:53:37 From Monique SC : Too excited for bedtime lol
21:53:37 From Shawna : Thank you all!
21:53:38 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Thanks, everyone! Have a goodnight!
21:53:45 From Brigid – MMD Team : Reacted to “Thanks, everyone! Have a goodnight!” with 🩷
21:53:45 From Melodie H. : Thank you all for your (AI free) work :)))
21:53:49 From Alea : STUPENDOUS
21:53:53 From Victoria B : Reacted to “Thank you all for your (AI free) work :)))” with ❤️
21:54:15 From Shawntaye Hopkins : Reacted to “Thank you all for your (AI free) work :)))” with ❤️
21:54:17 From Emma : 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷