Today's guest populates the “candy aisle” of the bookstore. Maria Ribas is a literary agent who specializes in gorgeous full-color cookbooks and snappy self-help! So yes, she totally has it covered in the nonfiction department, but her fiction game could use a little freshening… and that’s where Anne comes in.

Whether you like exploring the stories behind a great recipe, letting a lush historical novel sweep you away, or pumping yourself up with a snarky self-help book, today’s episode will nourish your readerly soul.

Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Maria should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/151

Connect with Maria:

Blog: http://cooksplusbooks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maria_ribas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaribas00

If you'd like to be on the show you can apply to be a guest at: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guest

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