The Currently Reading Podcast

Today, Kaytee is visiting with Melissa Joulwan and Dave Humpreys, all the way from Prague to talk about Strong Sense of Place! We are discussing Bookish Moments : "triple-dipping," map adventures, and doubly broken reading Current Reads : we're visiting manor houses, the everglades, building a train, and seeing a refugee camp. Come with us. Deep Dive : all things Strong Sense of Place with Mel and...

Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a buddy read with a friend and getting back into a rhythm Current Reads : the most awkward transition ever, and lots of salt Deep Dive : how we feel about book awards and the books that win them Book Presses : a series press and a rural noir gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new reading space and a bookish helper Current Reads : you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive : how an ending can change a book for us, great endings and phone-ins Book Presses : a book with a fantastic ending and book that will help you end 2020 well As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to ever...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Katie Proctor. Katie is the author of My Storied Year , her debut novel about a middle grade boy with dyslexia. This is the first time I've gotten to have an interview with someone I am already friends with, and it was a delight! Tune in to hear about: Creating characters from a collection of people Cover design and de...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : recording with a young friend and library woes Current Reads : you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive : do you picture actors and actresses when you read? how about setting? Book Presses : a book that would make a great movie, and a classic sci-fi thrill As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to eve...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a spicy take on a classic and bookish gluttony Current Reads : we're telling each other about six recent reads and talking each other into and out of reading them Deep Dive : our favorite cookbooks, as we head into the holiday season Book Presses : food-centered delight and family-centered drama As per usual, time-stamped show notes are...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : creating a monthly TBR and being a rebound reader Current Reads : convoluted plots, and wheelhouse wins Deep Dive : the most readable classics Book Presses : more classics that BELONG on the Press List As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to...

Today, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : virtual author events and a library fake out Current Reads : books that get better and better and have big emotions Deep Dive : what is spoopy season? And what do we read for peak spoopiness? Book Presses : spoopy presses for your shelves As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : connecting through book recommendations and having the exact right reading experience Current Reads : an unpopular opinion and some unputdownable fiction Deep Dive : the title words and cover images that draw us in Book Presses : a few more gorgeous covers for your consideration As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with refere...

This is a PREVIEW of a special series just for the Patreon Supporters ("Bookish Friends") of the Currently Reading Podcast who love mysteries and thrillers. It's called "All Things Murderful with Meredith". Meredith had so much fun with this new thing that we wanted to share this first episode with everyone! Today, Meredith is drinking HEB's Texas Pecan coffee and you can get one of Meredith's "Sc...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a YouTube rabbit hole and setting down the books for Netflix Current Reads : A selection of hits and misses, all of which we're ready to discuss with nuance Deep Dive : The Books We Are Jealous That You Get to Read for the First Time. Ah, nostalgia. Book Presses : righting another wrong in the press list, and cozy comfort for when the wo...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : Homeschool reading presentations and Meredith's new side episode Current Reads : the current reads that we are actually currently reading, not a selective agenda of books Deep Dive : Bookish FOMO. What are you afraid of missing out on when it comes to books? Book Presses : the book I'd press on Meredith's new mini show, and an author tha...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new Patreon segment and a childhood favorite Current Reads : Six left turns. It's a broad swath of books today! Deep Dive : are you "allowed" to change your opinion on a book after you've read it? Book Presses : THE BOOK we've all been waiting for and sci-fi trilogy that's just fun As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with r...

Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a vindicating poll from the Bookish Friends and the newest book from a favorite favorite favorite Current Reads : big feelings about these books today! Deep Dive : the books that 17-year old Mindy and Meredith needed to read Book Presses : a re-readable favorite and a parenting book (that might be) for you As per usual, time-stamped show...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reading a giant book and a giant buddy read Current Reads : evil and time travel and middle grade and memoir, we're showing off our range! Deep Dive : being book bossy! Book Presses : we are sharing some comfort if your brain needs sweetness and light As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resou...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee have a special guest, Roxanna Kassam-Kara. The three of us are discussing: Bookish Moments : the sweetest bookish moment ever, reading tees, and choosing a new book from your TBR Current Reads : each host is sharing two books they've read recently and some of them have us gushing uncontrollably. Deep Dive : Roxanna's reading life and her "achiever" tendencies Book Presse...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reading in the heat and a new recording space Current Reads : books that need editing, ones that elicit strong opinions, and the plural of bigfoot(s?) Deep Dive : giving up on an author - how many tries should you give them? Book Presses : books from authors that changed our minds As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with refe...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Alexis Henderson. Alexis is the author of The Year of the Witching , her debut , which is a dark fantasy, horror novel, centering on main character Immanuelle. Tune in to hear about: Young authors for the reading challenge! Counterbalancing darkness and sparkles Creating new locations from nothing Fan art and commissio...

Today, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : a perfect reading spot, and a fun bonus episode for Patrons Current Reads : happy reads mixed with bizarre ones bouncing back and forth Deep Dive : reading therapy - we are making up therapy clients and then giving them books to read! Book Presses : fantastic YA from both of us: one pretty new and one that's almost a decade old! As per usual...

Today, Kaytee and Mindy are here to share our homeschool wisdom. Between us, we have 27 years of homeschooling experience, and we are excited to share with you a bunch of what we've learned in that time. Minisode episodes are not time stamped, but we have a quick list of topics: Getting Started : how much time it takes to homeschool, providing structure and routine (poster board and post-its, spir...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are sharing our 100th episode and discussing: Bookish Moments : a perfect storage place and a Bookish Friends meetup Current Reads : left turns from one wheelhouse to another Deep Dive : why "what are your three favorite books" is the wrong question Book Presses : two non-fiction picks! One true crime and one about politics As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : libraries reopening and bookstore visits! Current Reads : some diverging opinions mixed with five-star reads Deep Dive : what we did over our "summer break" Book Presses : non-fiction that will change your life and a fun historical romp As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentione...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are here with a special episode for you! We are reflecting back on our second year of podcasting and our biggest wins and our biggest regrets. We get a bit vulnerable, a bit silly, and a bit reflective. You'll get some behind-the-scenes glimpses as well as some "looking to the future" previews. We are so grateful for the cadre of listeners that we have connected with ove...

Today, Meredith, Kaytee, and Mindy are here with a special episode for you! We are answering YOUR questions about life and podcasting and reading and all the things! We hope you love learning a bit more about our lives behind the scenes and that you love getting to know Mindy a bit better. We loved how enthusiastic you all were about sending these questions, and of course there were so many questi...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are here with a special episode for you! We are sharing 15 of the listener "presses" we received in our call to action! You'll hear from each of those 15 listeners and then our commentary on each press, but none of our other regular segments. This was one of our most popular episodes of Season 1, so we hope you love it this year as well! As per usual, time-stamped show n...