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The first half of 2022 is in the books, and Meg and Kelly are feeling energized to reflect on the months we’ve made it through so far, and they are definitely thinking about what’s to come in the remainder of 2022. Come join their conversation as they check in with goals and get retrospective and contemplative about how they are caring for mind, body, and soul so far this year!
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SHOW NOTES:
Kelly’s AotW: Jen Hatmaker
Meg’s AotW: All the Feels, Olivia Dade
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Fire up those library cards, gather up those bookstore gift cards, and charge up your earbuds because if there’s one thing we know our Awesomes love, it’s summer reading - no beach required! This week, Meg is joined by books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and Katie has a whole list of readerly delights to look forward to reading, discussing, and loving in summer 2022!
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SHOW NOTES:
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Katie’s AotW: Native Sensitive Deodorant in Rose
Meg’s AotW: Rare Beauty Universal Strokes mascara
Contemporary Fiction with Great Characters, Themes, and Representation:
True Biz by Sara Novic Amazon | Bookshop
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Amazon | Bookshop
The Guncle by Stephen Rowley Amazon | Bookshop
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Amazon | Bookshop
MG: Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman Amazon | Bookshop
NF Essays:
These Precious Days  by Ann Patchett Amazon | Bookshop
Love that Story by Jonathan Van Ness Amazon | Bookshop
World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil Amazon | Bookshop
NF Memoir:
I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt Amazon | Bookshop
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott Amazon | Bookshop
V SPICY Romance:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Amazon | Bookshop
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera Amazon | Bookshop
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Amazon | Bookshop
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand!
Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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We know you’ve been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted! The Midlife with Mindy and Meg series returns today, and Meg and Mindy are opening the conversation that many, many of us are needing right now - how do we make the transition to caring for our aging parents? And HOW are we supposed to do all of that while our own children are navigating brand new territory as adults, too? There are no easy answers, but there is compassionate conversation to be had!
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SHOW NOTES:
Mindy’s AotW: The Change by Kirsten Miller Amazon | Bookshop
Meg’s AotW: Legends and Lattes, Travis Baldree
Mindy’s notes:
Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye Amazon | Bookshop
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett Amazon | Bookshop
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Amazon | Bookshop
The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher Amazon | Bookshop
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza Amazon | Bookshop
Bookend Homeschoolers: Hanging Our Hat on How Our Kids Turn Out S2E24
Parenthood TV Show
CLICK OVER TO SHOW NOTES to read Mindy's article!
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast!
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Here we are again! Time for another LIST OF AWESOME to make sure your summer 2022 absolutely rocks! Join Meg and Kelly in this conversation about ten things (well, plus a few more) that will bring the sparkly goodness to YOUR summer groove! From recipes and kitchen hacks to summer beauty and swimming gear, they’ve got you all set up with everything you need to know for the season ahead.
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SHOW NOTES:
Sorta Awesome Summer Facebook group
Meg’s AotW: mymind
Kelly’s AotW: Workin' Moms Season 6 (Netflix)
MEG’S LIST:
Salad Freak
Betty Buzz
Love and Sage tinted lip balms
Kopari Mineral Face Shield
Pool float
Inkbox temporary tattoos
Domenique Dumont on Spotify
KELLY’S LIST:
Q-Swiper BBQ Grill Cleaner set
Press hard seltzer
How to keep your guac from turning brown
Swimline double mattress
Atlantic Beach Pie
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!
Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Last week, Meg and Rebekah brought you Part 1 of their SUPER-SIZED Romance Starter Pack. Today, you are getting Part 2 AND (!!!) a brand-new double delightful Awesome of the Week from each of them. Tune in to have a Harry’s House mini-listening party and get into the Stranger Things spirit! Then things really heat up when they share with you some super sizzling romance books to keep your summer spicy!
Not into the romance novel thing? NO WORRIES! We got you! Come over to our Patreon where Meg and Julie just released a full-length Awesome Overflow for May that is PACKED with incredible finds! It’s super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and you’ll get hundreds of hours of Super Star exclusive episodes along with our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime!
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SHOW NOTES:
Harry Styles Harry's House
Harry's House REVERSED
As It Was music video
Harry & James Corden making a music video in 3 hours in a random fan's apartment
Stranger Things Season 4, Vol 1
Stranger Things playlist on Spotify
Stranger Things Season 4 Easter Eggs and Reference Guide (SPOILERS!)
Open Door, but Skim-Able
Whiteout by Adriana Anders (free on Kindle Unlimited) Amazon | Bookshop
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Amazon | Bookshop
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas Amazon | Bookshop
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Amazon | Bookshop
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Amazon | Bookshop

Wide Open Door
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle Amazon | Bookshop
A Nordic King by Karina Halle (a bonus recommendation & free on Kindle Unlimited) Amazon | Bookshop
The Takeover by TL Swan (free on Kindle Unlimited) Amazon | Bookshop
Parallel by Elle O’Roark (free on Kindle Unlimited) Amazon
Intersect by Elle O'Roark (free on Kindle Unlimited) Amazon
Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren Amazon | Bookshop
Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux Amazon
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ready to get your summer started in a very fun, very sexy way? Meg and Rebekah have put together the ultimate romance book starter pack just for you, Awesomes! And this conversation was SO SUPER SIZED that they had to break it down into two parts! Today, all of the Awesomes get part 1 of their conversation that introduces you to some great closed-door and fade-to-black romance novels. Super Start Awesomes who support Sorta Awesome on Patreon will get part 2 today, too! For everyone else, come back next week for a fresh new Awesome of the Week and part 2 of their conversation on romance novels. Spoiler: part 2 is where they get REALLY SPICY!
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SHOW NOTES:
View the Romance Book Starter Pack on our Bookshop list! (affiliate link)
Get 3 Audiobooks with a 30-Day Free Trial to audiobooks.com! (affiliate link)
Meg’s AotW: Stardust app
Rebekah’s AotW: School of Chocolate on Netflix and @amauryguichon on TikTok
Fated Mates S03 Ep 45 - Dark Romance
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Totally Closed Door
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Amazon | Bookshop
The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella Amazon | Bookshop
Ranee S. Clark books on Amazon Amazon
Shipped by Angie Hockman Amazon | Bookshop
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson Amazon | Bookshop

Mostly Closed Door (Fade to Black)
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez Amazon | Bookshop
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London Amazon | Bookshop
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Amazon | Bookshop
Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid Amazon | Bookshop
You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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