Meg's Reading Room

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 World The Ferryman's Wife Heart the Lover The Things We Never Say The Reservation I'll Come to You Whistler Home of the American Circus It's a Wonderful Life Support Meg's Reading Room buymeaco...

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 be...

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 April A Wrinkle in Time Yellowface The Wrong Way Home American Girl Series Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp Support Meg's Reading Ro...

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.fm Libby App Breathing Room (Take a Moment) Ep 130 : Reading Through a Rut with Alex Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time toget...

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 Summer Hatchet Alone The Summer I Turned Pretty Series My Side of the Mountain I Survived Series Doe Boyle Station Eleven Dear America Series American Girl...

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 Darkness Vigil Vigil / Audiobook Lincoln in the Bardo / Audiobook Football Angel Down Sacred and Terrible Air Thomas Pynchon All We Say Country People North Woo...

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 Pearls Harriet the Spy Pippi Longstocking Island of the Blue Dolphins The Corres...

Let's take a moment to breathe together this Maycember. 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...

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by some of my favorite mothers to honor and celebrate the experience of motherhood through their beautiful poetry. Mentioned in this episode: Elysse Wagner @writtenbyelysse Shows Up Late With Coffee Megan Minutillo Weiner @meganminutillo Jennifer Shoop @magpiebyjenshoop Magpie by Jen Shoop Small Wonders Karen McMillan @mother_truths Mothe...

Welcome in, book friends! On today's episode, I'm joined by photographer, at-home cook, and devoted reader, Holly from @bookcooklook . Mentioned in this episode: Cutting for Stone This is Not About Us Anastasia Krupnik Lois Lowry The Guncle The Correspondent Meg's Reading Room Ep: 46 Virginia Evans Raising Hare Villa Coco Dolly All The Time Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.c...

Happy National Library Week , book friends! On today's episode, I'm joined by librarian and Top Shelf podcast host, Carol Ann Tack . Mentioned in this episode: Top Shelf podcast Daunt Books Half Magic The Library Pros Lessons in Chemistry Hammered: The Fight of My Life A Tender Age Libby Hoopla Libro.fm The Doorman Good Neighbors Coyoteland Whistler Land Man Overboard The Shampoo Effect Ki...

Welcome in, book friends! For my 125th episode, I’m SO EXCITED to share my conversation with one of my heroes in literature and life, Valerie Tripp! Valere is a prolific and beloved children’s book author – best known for her work with the American Girl book series. It’s very possible that she has shaped your childhood reading life through her incredible stories and characters – Felicity Merriman,...

On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Grace P. Pouch to discuss her beautiful new book, SAVORING CHILDHOOD: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down . Mentioned in this episode: Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down Renovaré Life: A Love Story Little Women Catch Me & Kiss Me & Say It Again Mandie books My Side of the Mountain Jane Eyre The Great Divorce Sign of the Bea...

On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Bonnie Blaylock to discuss her newest historical fiction novel, THE WATER WOMEN . Mentioned in this episode: The Water Women Bees in June Ep 81: Elizabeth Bass Parman Light to the Hills Just Ask Your Mom Podcast Body and Soul The Whalebone Theatre Isola This Is Not About Us The Black Stallion Series Dune Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee....

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Tory Henwood Hoen to discuss her bestselling novel, BEFORE I FORGET . Mentioned in this episode: Before I Forget The Arc Dick Johnson is Dead The Correspondent / Audiobook Ep 46: Virginia Evans on Meg's Reading Room Lady Tremaine / Audiobook Broken Country / Audiobook This Story Might Save Yo...

This episode contains personal reflections on child loss, illness, grief, and marriage. Please listen with care. ~~ “We are all nesting dolls, carrying the earlier iterations of ourselves inside." - Maggie Smith On today's episode, I'm joined by USA Today Bestselling author and advocate, Kelly Cervantes, to discuss her powerful memoir, THE LUCKIEST: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood,...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by author,  N. West Moss to discuss her debut middle grade novel,  BIRDY . Mentioned in this episode: Birdy The Odyssey Tillerman Cycle series Harriet the Spy The Wizard of Oz David Copperfield Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin The Snow Child Small Things Like These Maniac McGee Star Girl The Long Winter The Serviceb...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Claire Swinarski to discuss her newest middle grade (and first historical fiction!) novel, EACH AND EVERY SPARK . Mentioned in this episode: Each and Every Spark The Brothers Karamazov What's Become of Her This is Not About Us Dracula / Audiobook The Supper Club Saints Support Meg's Readi...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, author and elementary librarian, Cassie Miller , returns to my Reading Room to celebrate her DEBUT YA contemporary romance, MEET ME UNDER THE LIGHTS . Mentioned in this episode: Meet Me Under the Lights The Notebook Our Town Tell Me Three Things Where the Crawdads Sing Safe Haven Nicola Yoon To All the Boys I've Loved...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning author,  Rebecca Kauffman to discuss her new release, THE RESERVATION (Counterpoint Press, 2026). Mentioned in this episode: The Reservation Heart the Lover Writers and Lovers Vladimir Hot Air In Search of Lost Time, Proust Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodc...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by Anglican priest, writer, and mother,  Hannah Miller King , to discuss her beautiful book, Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness (IVP, 2026) Mentioned in this episode: Feasting on Hope Esau McCaulley A Severe Mercy The Teacher of Nomad Land Everything Sad is Untrue / Audiobook Lilac Gir...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by poet and writer, Allison Mei-Li ( @writtenbyallison ). Mentioned in this episode: A History of Holding: Poems on Motherhood Poetry Foundation Heart the Lover Someone We Know She Didn't See It Coming Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by my friend, Allison. Allison is a mother of 3 young boys, a preschool teacher, and shares her love of huggable books on @nestful_of_books . Mentioned in this episode: The Fellowship of The Ring Nancy and Plum Anne of Green Gables A Place to Hang the Moon The Mouse and the Motorcycle My Side of the Mountai...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning actress, narrator, and director,  Piper Goodeve . Piper recently narrated Jo March for BETH IS DEAD : Apple Books Must-Listen Staff Pick, Spotify Editors' Pick, Audible Editors' Most Anticipated Listen, and the inaugural pick for Reese Witherspoon's Sunnie Select book club! Ment...