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 LettersAmy:Writers & LoversLady TremaineA Tale of Two CitiesMeg:GlaciersDolly All the TimeThe Top of the WorldShared favorite:WhistlerAlso 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 AirSupport 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 Amy on Instagram @livingwellreadConnect with Jeannie on Instagram @reidallday

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 LifeSupport 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 Ethan on Instagram @joellawriting

It's a true "Meg's" Reading Room today! In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author, Meg Medina to discuss her middle grade fantasy novel, GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS -- releasing in paperback on July 7th by Candlewick Press!Meg is a Newbery Medalist, served as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature, and has written beloved books for kids of all ages.In our conversation, Meg shares about GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS and how this story stayed and grew with her over time. We also discuss Meg's writing life in this season, the books she's excited about, why she loves celebrating new authors, and how we can create more ease in our reading lives -- especially in the summer.Meg is a champion of writers, a cheerleader of readers, and celebrates stories in a way that is so inspiring to me. I'm so honored to be able to share her warmth and wisdom with you today. Welcome in!Mentioned in this episode:Graciela in the Abyss (Paperback)Evelyn Del Rey is Moving AwayWhalefallBalbusso TwinsLighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy HeroinesA Boy Called BatQueso, Just in TimeThe Lion's RunThe New Girl Roxie in ColorLandGabby Torres Gets a Billion FollowersIt's All of Nothing, ValeSupport 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 Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooksSign up for Meg's newsletter: Sobremesa~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by children's book author and award-winning disability journalist, Wendy Lu to discuss her debut middle grade novel, Casting April.Mentioned in this episode:Casting AprilA Wrinkle in TimeYellowfaceThe Wrong Way HomeAmerican Girl SeriesEp 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie TrippSupport 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 Wendy on Instagram @wendyluwrites~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm renovating my reading life and making more room in this busy season.Mentioned in this episode:Annie Shelf Subscription (The Bookshelf)Libro.fmLibby AppBreathing Room (Take a Moment)Ep 130 : Reading Through a Rut with AlexSupport 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 @megsreadingroom~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by author and school librarian, Paige Classey to discuss her debut middle grade novel in verse, ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER.Mentioned in this episode:Anna-Jane and the Endless SummerHatchetAloneThe Summer I Turned Pretty SeriesMy Side of the MountainI Survived SeriesDoe BoyleStation ElevenDear America SeriesAmerican Girl SeriesEp 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie TrippOut of the DustA Long Way DownShoutThe Book ThiefSCBWISurviving the Madisons All the Colors of the DarkKill CreaturesThe Grace YearEp 94: How Gilmore Girls Shapes a Life with Kristine Eckart (MEET ME AT LUKE'S)Support 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 Paige on Instagram @paigeclassey~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown.~~Music credit

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by my husband and favorite public librarian, Alex to discuss his favorite books of the year (so far!) and how he's reading through burnout.Mentioned in this episode:Heart of DarknessVigilVigil / AudiobookLincoln in the Bardo / AudiobookFootballAngel Down Sacred and Terrible AirThomas PynchonAll We SayCountry PeopleNorth WoodsMore of Alex on Meg's Reading Room:Ep 2: Interviewed by a LibrarianEp 21: New Year, Same ReaderEp 40: For the Love of LibrariesSupport 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.~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by children's book author and Newbery Honor winner, Margi Preus to discuss her newest middle grade novel (and mystery series!), THE SHREW DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS.Mentioned in this episode:The Shrew Detective: The Case of the Pilfered PearlsHarriet the SpyPippi LongstockingIsland of the Blue DolphinsThe CorrespondentThe Bell in the LakeThis is HappinessMary 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 Margi on Instagram @margipreus~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Let's take a moment to breathe together this Maycember.Support 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 @megsreadingroom~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier