Meg's Reading Room

Meg's Reading Room
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Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share comforting 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.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 142: Shifa Saltagi Safadi (SISTERS ALONE)

    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 OneWarcross Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Shifa on Instagram @shifasaltagisafadi

  2. Sep 9

    Ep 141: Mindy Nichols Wendell (CALIFORNIA OR DUST)

    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 Premium Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Mindy on Instagram @mnwendell

  3. Sep 2

    Ep 140: Elizabeth Wellington Rollins (THE THREE GRACES OF PEARL STREET)

    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 Nona Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethwellingtonrollins

  4. Aug 26

    Ep 139: Ben Reeves (EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT)

    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 Oliver Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Ben on Instagram @authorbenreeves

  5. Aug 12

    Ep 138: Stacey Lindsay (BEING 40)

    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 Goldfinch Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Stacey on Instagram @staceylindsay

  6. Jul 29

    Ep 137: Jess Sporaa / Dog-Eared Books

    Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Jess Sporaa (@bibliophage.jess). Jess is a self-proclaimed midlife mom of four and bookseller at the cozy Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. In our conversation, Jess shares how spending her days in a bookstore has changed her reading life and how she's discovering her personal style off the page. Mentioned in this episode: Dog-Eared BooksShatter MeFur-Ocious ReadersThe Sweet SpotHeartLandThe Secret Bookstore Sleuth SocietyCatch the DevilProject Hail MaryLegends & LattesLonesome DoveChunky Classics Book ClubIt's Hard to Be an AnimalThe Road to Tender HeartsRemarkably Bright Creatures Poets SquareThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Good Joy, Bad JoyCreepy KidSipsworthA Pair of AcesChristina LaurenWe the WomenDomino Style Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Jess on Instagram @bibliophage.jess Connect with Dog-Eared Books on Instagram @dogearedbooksames

  7. Jul 15

    Ep 136: 2026 Mid-Year Check In with Amy and Jeannie

    Welcome in, friends. On this week's episode, I'm joined by Amy (@livingwellread) and Jeannie (@reidallday) to discuss our reading lives and favorite books so far this year. Jeannie: The Burning SideA House to Call HomeThe House of Hidden Letters Amy: Writers & LoversLady TremaineA Tale of Two Cities Meg: GlaciersDolly All the TimeThe Top of the World Shared favorite: Whistler Also mentioned in this episode: Beth is DeadThe ReservationBirdyHeart the LoverFrom the Front Porch Podcast Ep 576: What Would the March Sisters Read?Read Aloud Revival PodcastRoots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four SeasonsFarmhouseThe Little HouseLet's Go Home: The Wonderful Things About a HouseKinThis is Not About UsYesteryearNora Goes Off ScriptJohn Mayer / You Can Depend on MeAll the Colors of the DarkWhat Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian ResilienceGreat ExpectationsEast of EdenBleak HouseConquer a Classic / The BookshelfThese Precious DaysTom LakeThis is a Story of a Happy MarriageAnn Patchett on Poured OverThe BorrowersThe PenderwicksThe Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A NovelThe Murder of Mr. WickhamSanditonThe Complete Stories: Flannery O'ConnorThe Other Bennet SisterThe Other Bennet Sister / BritBoxCalifornia or DustLight and Air Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Amy on Instagram @livingwellread Connect with Jeannie on Instagram @reidallday

  8. Jul 1

    Ep 135: Ethan Joella (THE TOP OF THE WORLD)

    Welcome in! One of my favorite authors and book friends, Ethan Joella returns to my reading room to discuss his newest novel, THE TOP OF THE WORLD. Mentioned in this episode: The Top of the WorldThe Ferryman's WifeHeart the LoverThe Things We Never SayThe ReservationI'll Come to YouWhistlerHome of the American CircusIt's a Wonderful Life Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I 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 @megsreadingroom Connect with Ethan on Instagram @joellawriting

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Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share comforting 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.

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    Meg's Reading Room
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
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