Meg's Reading Room

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Shifa Saltagi Safadi to discuss her powerful new middle grade novel-in-verse, SISTERS ALONE.Shifa is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books.Mentioned in this episode:Sisters AloneKareem BetweenLittle WomenNancy Drew A Series of Unfortunate EventsPride and PrejudiceTwilightWild Dark ShoreAll That Chandi KnewA Year Without HomeWild ReverenceA Bittersweet SpellEmpireDungeon Crawler CarlReady Player OneWarcrossSupport Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Shifa on Instagram @shifasaltagisafadi

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Mindy Nichols Wendell to discuss her newest middle grade novel, CALIFORNIA OR DUST.Mentioned in this episode:California or DustLight and AirEp. 16 Mindy Nichols Wendell (Light and Air)Out of the DustChildren of the Dust BowlA Circle of QuietBirdyThe Winter of the DollhouseWhistlerA Place to Hang the MoonOther Words for HomeThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseRAR PremiumSupport Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Mindy on Instagram @mnwendell

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning copywriter, author, and mom, Elizabeth Wellington Rollins to discuss her beautiful debut novel, THE THREE GRACES OF PEARL STREET.Mentioned in this episode:The Three Graces of Pearl StreetLittle House on the PrairieAmerican Girl seriesThe Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterRebeccaI Capture the CastleJane AustenLong Bright RiverLittle WomenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (audiobook)The Second Chance CinemaMy FriendsPineapple StreetThe Shampoo EffectDolly All the TimeMaisie DobbsDavid SedarisTown Mouse, Country MouseRichard ScarryAmelia BedeliaStrega NonaSupport Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethwellingtonrollins

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by NYT Bestselling author, Ben Reeves to discuss his gorgeous debut novel, EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT.Mentioned in this episode:Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing HurtThe OverstoryIf Nobody Speaks of Ordinary ThingsGrief Is the Thing with FeathersSylvia PlathMary OliverSupport Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Ben on Instagram @authorbenreeves

Welcome in! On today's special 40th birthday episode, I'm joined by journalist and author, Stacey Lindsay to discuss her book, BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embracing Who We Are. BEING 40 is the perfect companion and guide for any woman entering or embracing her forties. I'm so grateful for the wisdom and warmth that Stacey shares -- on and off the page. I know you will be happy to spend time with her, too.Mentioned in this episode:Being 40Steph JaggerThe Calamity ClubI've Been ThinkingI Am MariaThe 25th HourWild CourageMarriage at SeaAtmosphereThe New Rules of Women's HealthThe GoldfinchSupport Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Stacey on Instagram @staceylindsay