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Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share conversations with writers and bookish friends as we reflect on our reading lives. We share the stories we're loving, but also the stories we're living. I hope this time together can be a soft place to land in the middle of your week. Welcome in!
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Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Amy (@amy.b.reads).Mentioned in this episode:The Emperor of GladnessThe CorrespondentKate and FridaMandie SeriesAnne of Green GablesAll Creatures Great and SmallFox & ICrow LakeA Town Called SolaceThe Comfort of CrowsThe City and Its Uncertain WallsA Walk in the WoodsDad is FatNorthwoodsSpaceman in BohemiaConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Amy on Instagram @amy.b.readsFollow Amy on Goodreads ~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Melissa Dassori to discuss her newest middle grade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER.Mentioned in this episode:Greta Ever AfterJ.R. Silver Writes Her WorldForce of NatureThe Trouble of HeroesKareem BetweenDana SanmarConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Melissa on Instagram @melissadassoriauthor~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author and book coach, Kathleen Barber to discuss her first contemporary romance, BOTH THINGS ARE TRUE.Mentioned in this episode:Both Things are TrueTruth Be ToldTruth Be Told - Apple TV+Hello SunshineFollow MeIt's a Love StoryBattle of the BookstoresThe FavoritesWait Till Helen ComesWe Have Always Lived in the CastleSisterhood Above All Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Kathleen on Instagram @katelizabeeSubscribe to Kathleen's Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with bestselling author, AJ Pearce, to discuss her final installment of the Emmy Lake Chronicles, DEAR MISS LAKE.Mentioned in this episode:Dear Miss LakeDear Mrs. BirdYours CheerfullyMrs. Porter CallingMiss Buncle's BookThe Enchanted AprilConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with AJ on Instagram @ajpearcewritesSubscribe to AJ's Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with beloved and bestselling author, Karina Yan Glaser, to discuss her newest middle grade novel, THE NINE MOONS OF HAN YU AND LULI.Mentioned in this episode:The Nine Moons of Han Yu and LuliThe Vanderbeekers SeriesA Duet for HomeLab Girl The SaturdaysAll-of-a-Kind FamilyThe Baby Sitters ClubDear GeniusThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Runaway BunnyConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Karina on Instagram @karinaisreadingandwriting~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Meredith Davis to discuss her middle grade sequel, THE MINOR RESCUE.Mentioned in this episode:The Minor RescueThe Minor MiracleBilly YongHer Own Two FeetSCBWIVCFA MFA in Writing for Children & Young AdultsKathi AppeltThe Habit Redbud Writers GuildElizabeth Bass ParmanDevotionsLine-a-Day JournalJulie & JuliaChasing SlowKatherine PatersonThe Undead Fox of Deadwood ForestSuperfudgeHenry Reed's Babysitting ServiceThe Trouble with Heroes Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Meredith on Instagram @meredithdavisauthorSubscribe to Meredith's Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here.On this special bonus episode, my dear friend Amy returns to celebrate Mary Oliver's 90th birthday with me. We discuss Amy's reading guide, A Year with Mary Oliver that is available as a free download through her Instagram, @livingwellread.Mentioned in this episode:Mary OliverDevotionsThirstMaking the House Ready for the LordA Path With HeartThe Screwtape LettersAmy B ReadsConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Amy on Instagram @livingwellread~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with poet and editor, Niyati to discuss LITTLE ALLELUIAS, Collected Poetry and Prose by Mary Oliver.Mentioned in this episode:Little AlleluiasLittle Alleluias / AudiobookKimberly FarrNatalie DiazThe Leaf and The CloudWhat Do We KnowLong LifeDevotionsConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Thank you to Hachette Book Group / Grand Central Publishing for this special opportunity.~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Elizabeth Bass Parman to discuss her newest novel, BEES IN JUNE.Mentioned in this episode:Parnassus BooksBees in JuneThe Empress of Cooke CountyParnassus Presents: Elizabeth Bass ParmanJane Austen at HomeThe Alchemy of FlowersLee SmithJane EyreFannie FlaggElizabeth StroutOlive KitteridgeConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethbassparman~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm spending time with reader, writer, and kids bookseller, Rae Ann Parker.Rae Ann is the Director of Books and Events for Young Readers at Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN.Mentioned in this episode:Parnassus BooksSCBWIAnn PatchettDo TellLost EvangelineThe LayDown DiariesThe City Spies Confessions of a Junior SpyThe Bletchley RiddleA Strange Thing Happened in Cherry HallDanny and the DinosaurThe Night CircusThe White Octopus HotelParnassus Book ClubsLovely WarAlice HoffmanSarah Addison AllenPatti Callahan HenryRuta SepetysThe Thursday Murder ClubIf Looks Could KillThe Teacher of Nomad LandIf We Were DogsConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Rae Ann on Instagram @raeannparkerConnect with Parnassus Books on Instagram @parnassusbooksSubscribe to Parnassus Books on YouTube~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm spending time with international bestselling author, Joy Callaway to discuss her two 2025 releases, THE STAR OF CAMP GREENE and SING ME HOME TO CAROLINA.Mentioned in this episode:The Star of Camp GreeneSing me Home to CarolinaThe Fifth Avenue Artists SocietySecret SistersRush WeekUnder the StarsIt's a Love StoryThe Fabled EarthConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Joy on Instagram @joywcal~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm spending time with international bestselling author, Madeline Martin to discuss her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY.Mentioned in this episode:The Secret Book SocietyPride and PrejudiceJane EyreThe Lotus ShoesSense and SensibilityLaura Ingalls WilderSaskia MaarlevaldThe Last Bookshop in LondonThe Unraveling of JuliaDon't Let Him InYou Belong HereThe Booklover's LibraryConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Madeline on Instagram @madelinemmartin~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm spending time with author, Alyssa Colman to discuss her newest middle grade novel, WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW.Mentioned in this episode:Where Only Storms GrowThe Gilded GirlThe Tarnished GardenOut of the DustMegan E. FreemanMegan E. Freeman on Meg's Reading RoomRedwall Book SeriesQuest for a MaidThe AntidoteBlack Sunday / The Dust BowlOdder: An Otter's Story (Picture Book)Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Alyssa on Instagram @alyssabcolman~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am spending time with my friend, Susan.Susan is a mom, military spouse, and lifelong reader sharing books and whimsy on her bookstagram account, @what.susan.reads.Mentioned in this episode:American Girls Collection : MollyThe Royal Diaries: Anastasia HomecomingThe Worst Witch The Best Christmas Pageant EverKristin HannahAtmosphere - AudiobookJulia WhelanThe Oxford YearHenry HugginsThe IncorruptiblesThe Whisperwicks SeriesLibrary GirlThe SwiftsThe Marlow Murder ClubMilitary Mom CollectiveAnne of Green GablesPremeditated MyrtleConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom & @megscollectingcornerConnect with Susan on Instagram @what.susan.reads~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! Thank you so much for being here with us.On today's special episode, Alex joins me to celebrate 75 episodes and 1 year of podcasting!Mentioned in this episode:From the Front Porch PodcastThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleAnnie B. Jones / @anniebjones05Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying PutAnnie B. Jones on Meg's Reading RoomBeth / @smallhomecomfortsBeth / Small Home Comforts on Meg's Reading RoomAnna Johnston on Meg's Reading RoomThe Borrowed Life of Frederick FifeMindy Nicholls Wendell on Meg's Reading RoomKim Fay on Meg's Reading RoomSipsworthSimon Van Booy on Meg's Reading RoomThe AntidoteNYT The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century Fun for the Whole Family - AudiobookJules / @fridaynightreadersMeg's Collecting Corner / @megscollectingcornerMaggie Smith / @maggiesmithpoetListen to Alex on Meg's Reading Room:Ep 2: Interview with a LibrarianEp 21: New Year, Same ReaderEp 40: For the Love of LibrariesConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom & @megscollectingcorner~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by writer, reader, and Host of Friday Night Readers, Jules Buonocore.Mentioned in this episode:Gilmore GirlsAmerican Girl Collection / Molly McIntireThe Literary LifestyleFriday Night ReadersRory Gilmore Book ChallengeLittle WomenBreakfast at Tiffany'sThe Perks of Being a WallflowerSlaughterhouse FiveThe Bell JarThe Lovely BonesWhat Happened to the McCray's?The Bright YearsDemon CopperheadAnna KHamnetJamesJust KidsLauren Graham on InstagramThe Thursday Murder ClubOne Italian Summer - AudiobookFun for the Whole Family - AudiobookGilmore Girl cookbooksEnneagram SixThe Polar ExpressThe Baby Sitter's ClubOlive and JuneConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom & @megscollectingcornerConnect with Jules on Instagram @fridaynightreadersSubscribe to Friday Night Readers on Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Emmy-winning journalist, activist, and author, Ruchira Gupta.Mentioned in this episode:The Freedom SeekerI Kick and I FlyApne Aap - Women WorldwideSelling of Innocents - DocumentaryThe Dead of SummerWar GamesUltravioletSoldiers and KingsMother Mary Comes to MeConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Ruchira on Instagram @ruchiragupta~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by author and elementary school librarian, Cassie Miller.Cassie's debut YA novel, MEET ME UNDER THE LIGHTS, will release on March 3, 2026 and is available now for preorder!Mentioned in this episode:Meet Me Under the LightsSydney DunlapSydney Dunlap on Meg's Reading Room (Ep: 42)Lindsay CurrieKate DiCamilloWishtreeThe Curious League of Detectives and ThievesFablehavenThe Secret GardenMatildaAdrienne YoungBefore DorothyLynn Painter~~Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Cassie on Instagram @cassiemillerwrites~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by author, Anna Rose Johnson to discuss her newest middle grade novel, THE BLOSSOMING SUMMER.Mentioned in this episode:The Blossoming SummerThe Star That Always StaysThe Luminous Life of Lucy LandryAmerican Girl Historical CollectionAmerican Girl: Rebecca SeriesBetsy-Tacy booksNoel StreatfieldGladys TaberJen's Reading Life~~Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Anna Rose Johnson on Instagram @annarosewriter~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by actor and audiobook narrator, James Aaron Oh. James recently narrated his first audiobook, THE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS by Ocean Vuong which was a Oprah's Book Club selection.Mentioned in this episode:The Emperor of GladnessOcean VuongPenguin Random House Narrator MembershipThe RoadName of the Wind~~Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with James on Instagram @jamesaaronoh~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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