Megan's Bookish Life

Kiersten, a Megan's Bookish Life listener, joins me in this fun reading roundup episode! We talk about all kinds of books, including ACOTAR and Shatter Me, and of course, the Lauren Asher universe. Kiersten also talks about how her sister sometimes picks out her next read and it's so fun! Books We Talk About: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi A Court of Thorns and...

On this episode, the wonderful Jessica Ayala talks about her debut fantasy book, Of Fangs and Shadows. We also discuss how Jessica found the "soul" of her book, what the hardest part of self publishing was for her, and her reaction to Of Fangs and Shadows fan art! Jessica's Book Recommendations: We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Jessica's Li...

In this episode, Shannon Jump joins me as we talk about patience with self-publishing and how she was never expecting to write more books after her first one. Shannon's Book Recommendations: Look Closer by David Ellis Megan's Book Recommendation: The Gift of Forgiveness by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Shannon's Links: WEBSITE BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON INSTAGRAM

I'm joined on the podcast by Christina, an advocate for book representation. We talk about some deep questions about mental health and invisible illnesses in the book and publishing world. Christina's insight is only the thoughts of one person, but she says everything so beautifully! Christina's Book Recommendations: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld Semaphore by Sarah Wofford (PLEASE B...

I am joined by Laraya on this episode where we talk her poetry book, her inspiration, and whether she's team Edward or team Jacob (it connects to the podcast, I promise!) Laraya's Book Recommendations: salt. by Nayyirah Waheed Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire Laraya's Links: Buy her book on AMAZON Listen to her podcast SHEER CREATIVITY Follow Sheer Creativity on INSTAGRAM Megan...

Marie Aitchison talks about her debut novel, Dyer Lane, and how she markets her book. Marie's Book Recommendations: 11/22/63 by Stephen King Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Marie's Links: INSTAGRAM AMAZON Megan's Links: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM

I was joined by Willow Winters, a woman of all trades in the romance genre. We talked about her subscription boxes, her discreet book series, and why she also goes by the pen name, W. Winters.  I would also like to say that her Live a Thousand Lives project has influenced my audiobook volunteer project, so THANK YOU Willow! Willow's Links: WEBSIT E AMAZON PAGE INSTAGRAM Megan's Links: PODCAST...

I made Alison read a book I disliked and I read a book she disliked. She gets a little bit heated and I had to cut out a lot of my laughter.  MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE BOOKS: The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Books mentioned ( that Alison recommeds ) * The Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano *The Sunshine Vicram series by Darynda Jones Megan's Links: W...

I was honored to have Lauren Asher, romance writer and an all around joy of a person, on Megan's Bookish Life! Lauren and I talked about how she feels when her book series comes to an end, her love of reading romance fantasy, and what makes a perfect cup of coffee according to Lauren Asher. Lauren's Book Recommendations: *Horde Kings series by Zoey Draven *Aspects and Anchor series by Ruby Dixon M...

Author E.J. Nickson joins me on Megan's Bookish life to talk about her books (and I gush about how much I love The Span) along with how she outlines her novels. Books Mentioned: Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier (audiobook recommended by E.J.) I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb E.J.'s Links: WEBSIT E BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON Megan's Links: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM 

I'm joined by debut indie author, Elizabeth Lyon, where we talk about her unique way of writing and her book, Not Good Enough for You.  PSA: The audio at the end cuts off a bit, but everything else is there! Books we discussed: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris In an Instant by Susanne Redfearn Book Lovers by Emily Henry Dyer Lane by Marie Aitchison Elizabeth's Links: Buy her book...

Just a little episode for you all! I'll be (trying) to partake in POPSUGAR 2023 reading challenge next year but with a bit of a twist: using my TBR! Of course, there are some that must be newly published books for the prompts, but I need to get my TBR cart to shrink a bit... SEE YOU ALL IN SEASON 2!

In this episode of Megan's Bookish Life, author Zee Lacson and I talk about her debut book series and we discuss what her "why" is! This episode is dedicated to Zee's wonderful father, Eduardo Laureola Jr. Books we discussed in this epsiode: Uhura's Song (Star Trek No. 21) Rump by Liesl Shurtliff Zee's Links: Purchase her books on AMAZON Zee's WEBSITE Follow Zee on INSTAGRAM Megan's Links: Megan's...

Megan's Bookish Life is joined by Grace where we discuss Romantacy and our current reads! Books mentioned in this podcast: Kingdom of the Wicked series by Kerri Maniscalo A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves Follow Grace: Instagram Follow Megan's Bookish Life: Website Instagram  

On this episode, I'm joined by author Sydney Blondell. We talk about how writing books played a part in her college career and we get into her brand new book, The Stars in My Heart! SYDNEY'S LINKS Website (the best place to purchase her books!) Instagram Amazon MEGAN'S LINKS Instagram Website

This episode in the Reading Roundup series has me and Natalie talking about From Lukov With Love and The Paper Palace along with what Natalie recently recommends! *PAPER PALACE SPOILERS AND MINOR LUKOV SPOILERS!!* Books mentioned: Hoops by Kennedy Ryan Longshot by Kennedy Ryan Blind Side by Kandi Steiner The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller From Lukov With Love...

Denise Williams, romance author and an all around great woman, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about her books, including her newest, Do You Take This Man (OUT NOW!) and if her university students ever come up to her and tell her they've read her romance titles (I asked the hard hitting questions here.) Thank you, Denise, for being such a joy! Follow Denise on INSTAGRAM Follow Megan's Bookish L...

I was joined by the amazing Gwen from Talk Bookish to Me podcast for the first Reading Roundup episode in this podcast series! Gwen gave wonderful recommendations, we talked about The Summer I Turned Pretty (the book and the show), and we discussed how Gwen's book rating system works. Gwen's Book Recs: Hook line and sinker by Tessa Bailey The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Campers and Crimina...

I had such a great time talking with Chip Pons, a debut author, about how he connects his personal story to his new book, You & I: Rewritten, what the best part of releasing a book is, and he spills what his all time favorite Taylor Swift song is (Hint: it's not Hey Stephen). Books mentioned by Chip: In the Weeds by BK Borison Love, Hate, & Clickbait by Liz Bowery Everything for You by Chl...

In this super cool/fun/interesting episode, Erzi Bernath tells about her life as a dancer and a performer. We talk about how her auditions work, in which ways the pandemic affected her, and how she booked the role of Maria AKA a main performer in Netflix's The Queen's Ball: A Bridgterton Experience in Chicago.  Follow Erzi on INSTAGRAM Watch a beautiful Tik Tok of Erzsi during The Bridgerton Ball...

This podcast is full of laughs and has an in depth look at debut author Kristin Mulligan's journey with writing and self publishing. If you've read The Acts of Life, who do you see as the main character, Sam? DM me or Kristin and give us your best casting! Kristin's Links: Follow Kristin on INSTAGRAM Buy The Acts of Life on AMAZON (and leave a review!) Visit Kristin's WEBSITE (and get a personaliz...

Megan and Maggie is a fun combination of names to say, but it's also a fun time listening to this episode! We dive in to Maggie's unique journey with publishing and we also discuss who was mobbed at the Olivia Rodrigo she went to (HINT: It wasn't Maggie who was mobbed).  Books that were recommended by Maggie: Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky Julie Murphy's books Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albert...

This episode is a quick one! I, Megan, the host of Megan's Bookish Life, read somewhat amusing/funny tweets from June 2022 and a couple of tweets from the queen herself, Cher. This is an episode to tide you over to the next longer episode ;) Follow me on my podcast INSTAGRAM

I'm joined by the ever charismatic Lauren, who is the Head Rover and CEO of an international book club called The Read Rovers. Lauren and I discuss how the Rovers have made her happy and we play an impromptu game that I didn't clearly think about how to actually play (but that's what makes it so funny).  Follow Lauren and her book club on INSTAGRAM Click HERE to check out the popular Etsy Lau...

"ACOTAR: Complete trash or literary masterpiece?" Yes, this is my first read of A Court of Thornes and Roses. Did I like it? Well, the podcast will tell you more ;) *SPOILERS IN THIS EPSIODE*   Books mentioned by Maddie: -Zodiac Academy by  Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti -Terms and Conditions by Laura Asher -Dirty Air series by Laura Asher -Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalo Books ment...