The Currently Reading Podcast

Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
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Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre. They will help you figure out what to read next, and their signature "Reader Know Thyself" approach goes deeper, helping you understand your own reading taste so your TBR finally works for you. Light on the chit-chat, heavy on the book talk. Ad-free, and proudly supporting independent bookstores always. New episodes every Monday. Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers."

  1. 2d ago

    Assassin's Blade, Under Story + Starting An Established Author (S9E12)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss their current reads, a deep dive about how to choose where to start with a new to you author, as well as some fun tangents about little free libraries, phone blocking strategies, and read alouds that bite us in the tail.    Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading 1:10 - Bookish Moments of the Week 1:33 - Little Free Library 9:19 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 14:41 - Current Reads 14:49 - An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780743219556  21:49 - Take Me With You by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593851494  26:44 - The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith)  https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731091  36:28 - Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316267755  41:45 - Intercepts by TJ Payne (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217090662  47:33 - Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218  52:15 - Deep Dive: Choosing A Starting Place for an Established Author 1:04:00 - Portsmouth Book Nook 1:05:01 - Before We Go 1:05:16 - Sign up for our Patreon HERE so you can access the Currently Reading Discord 1:06:58 - Opal App 1:08:01 - Bloom 1:08:39 - Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  2. Oct 12

    Books That Defined Us Through The Decades (S9E11)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee choose books that encapsulate each decade of their lives as readers and discuss their importance. Meredith also highlights a bookish friend, and Kaytee brings a listener press before they go.    Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 1:23 — Bookish Moments of the Week 7:46 — Current Reads 7:55 — The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668075098  14:30 — After the Eclipse by Sarah Perry (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781328511911  19:05 — Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-Reum (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639737796  24:00 — From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780689711817  32:30 — Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250431295  37:50 — Biological War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217046034  44:01 — Deep Dive: Favorite Book for Each Decade of Your Life 46:20 — Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (Meredith 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781451635621  47:40 — Matilda by Roald Dahl (Kaytee 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780142410370 48:55 — Forever… by Judy Blume (Meredith 11-20)  https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781481414432 50:30 — The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan (Kaytee 11-20) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780143119081  52:30 — Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson (Meredith 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553560244  53:45 — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Kaytee 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385490818  55:00 — Still Life by Louise Penny (Meredith 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780312541538  56:15 — All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781538720165  58:30 — Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff (Meredith 41-50) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781594634482  1:01:23 — Before We Go 1:04:57 — Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  3. Oct 5

    Bossing Some TBRs + Streamlining Bookish Problems (S9E10)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss some bookish conundrums and how they'd like them fixed, their current reads, a deep dive bossing some bookish friends' TBRs, and they bring some extra bookish goodness before they go.   Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading 2:21 - Bookish Moments of the Week 9:15 - Current Reads 9:36 - The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine M. Whitehead (Meredith) https://a.co/d/0hyqWvW2 (amazon link)  14:39 - The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593955826  18:54 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639736058  27:39 - All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781464227523  31:11 - A Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780983748427  36:56 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593359549  42:04 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Lori: 4,3,2,1 by Paul Auster https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250618801  Wellness by Nathan Hill https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593469835  Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250858702  The Brothers K by David James Duncan https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553378498  Boy's Life by Robert McCammon https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781416577782 44:47 - CR Season 1, Episode 24 https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/show-notes/24  From Sarah: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218  Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250401212  God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063020269  Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668023969  The Dinner by Herman Koch https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385346856  52:58 - Before We Go 55:56 - Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  4. Sep 28

    Read Alouds, Re-Reading and More w/Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival (S9E9)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee is joined by Sarah Mackenzie, host and founder of Read Aloud Revival. They discuss their current reads, dive deep into Sarah's reading journey, and bring some bookish goodness before they go.   Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 4:12 — Bookish Moments of the Week 9:27 — Current Reads 10:00 — Becoming Ginger Rogers by Patrice Tanaka (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781936661039  13:39 — Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063384811  17:21 — The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781957492032  20:12 — Transcendent by Laverne Cox (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668097755  24:02 — How to Write a Must Read by A.J. Harper (Sarah) https://a.co/d/0fd31GXk (amazon link) 27:22 — Five by Ilona Bannister (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217088027  32:28 — Deep Dive: Sarah Mackenzie's Reading Life 48:53 — Before We Go 53:49 — Wrap-Up You can find Sarah @readaloudrevival on Instagram or readaloudrevival.com    #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  5. Sep 21

    Accepting The Changes Of Your Reading Life S9E8)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith start by bringing their current reads, deep dive into the ways in which they accepted the changes in their reading lives, highlight a bookish friend, and Meredith brings a sleeper hit of a book before they go.     Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 1:22 — Bookish Moments of the Week 7:10 — Current Reads 7:22 — Nowhere by Alison Gunn (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668046661  13:00 — The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063308435  19:03 — Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217091676  24:42 — Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old And Wise by Katherine Rundell (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217230747  28:49 — My Husband by Maud Ventura (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063274839  33:47 — The Teacup Dragon Sanctuary by Jessica Thorne (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781807348793  38:52 — Deep Dive: Accepting the Changes in Our Reading Lives 49:41 — Before We Go 52:50 - The Last by Hannah Jameson https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781501198830  54:52 — Wrap-Up     #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  6. Sep 14

    Poetry Reading for Beginners: The How And The Why (S9E7)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee deep dive into how to read poetry, why you should, and give some examples of great poetry to dip into. They also bring their current reads, and some bookish goodness before they go.    Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:37 Bookish Moments of the Week 8:06 Current Reads 8:16 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593311295  12:56 Sourdough by Robin Sloan (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250192752  19:26 Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593956991  22:48 Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250284549  28:11 The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316575720  32:42 I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798890033659  37:52 Deep Dive: How to Get Into Reading Poetry (and Why) 53:00 Before We Go 54:05 - No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780306835186  55:29 Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  7. Sep 7

    Our Reading Schedules + An Exciting Announcement! (S9E6)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are excited to give you a sneak peek into the voice of new patreon content, plus they deep dive on what their weeks look like for their reading lives. As always, a bookish friend is highlighted and Meredith brings a book she DNFs before they go.   Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 5:24 Bookish Moments of the Week 14:16 Current Reads 14:32 The Land and Its People by David Sedaris (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316264839 22:49 See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593980118 27:27 House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731756  35:51 Tart by Slutty Chef (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668070246  40:49 138 Main by Gavin Bell (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668092019  44:24 Strange Houses by Uketsu (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063433151  47:44 Deep Dive: A Day in the Reading Life/A Week in the Reading Life 1:01:50 Before We Go 1:07:22 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.  From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

  8. Aug 31

    400 Episodes Of Currently Reading: Lessons We've Learned (S9E5)

    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith returns to discuss her current reads with Kaytee. They also deep dive into some lessons they've learned over 400 episodes of Currently Reading. Finally, Meredith highlights a bookish friend, while Kaytee brings a specific topic she's curious about.   Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).   0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 2:34 Bookish Moments of the Week 7:39 Current Reads 7:47 Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780812973990  12:39 The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668083710  20:04 Banana Ball by Jesse Cole and Don Yaeger (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593473412  24:39 Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781986418416  31:46 Whistler by Ann Patchett (Meredith and Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063511637 42:09 Deep Dive: Things We've Learned From 400 Episodes 57:46 Before We Go 63:17 Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX.  Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show:  Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

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About

Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre. They will help you figure out what to read next, and their signature "Reader Know Thyself" approach goes deeper, helping you understand your own reading taste so your TBR finally works for you. Light on the chit-chat, heavy on the book talk. Ad-free, and proudly supporting independent bookstores always. New episodes every Monday. Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers."

Information

  • Creator
    Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    459
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
  • Show Website
    The Currently Reading Podcast

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