Meg's Reading Room

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by English professor and podcaster, Stephanie to discuss her reading life and her beautiful podcast ESCAPE INTO PERIOD PIECES . Mentioned in this episode: Escape into Period Pieces The Other Bennet Sister American Girl series Little House on the Prairie Renee Graef The Magic Attic Club The Baby-Sitters Club / Little Sister Disney Girls The Secret...

On this week's episode, I'm replaying one of my favorite conversations with author, Ron Rindo . Ron's beautiful novel, LIFE & DEATH, & GIANTS is now available in paperback. (Originally aired October 2025) Mentioned in this episode: Life & Death & Giants The Bookshelf Robert Wadlow Wisconsin's Amish Communities Emily Dickinson Anne Bradstreet The Pilgrim's Progre...

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by author and mom of three, Meg Anderson to discuss her gorgeous debut novel, THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS . Mentioned in this episode: The Memory of Borrowed Books Madeline Martin Five Mornings at the Bookshop Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when yo...

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by best-selling author, Sarah Damoff to discuss her gorgeous new novel, THE BURNING SIDE . Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 59 Sarah Damoff (The Bright Years) The Burning Side The Bright Years Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt Land Ashley Poston Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time tog...

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by best-selling children's book author, Megan Wagner Lloyd to discuss DAISY DAVENPORT SAVES THE DAY and her experience working with American Girl for the 2027 GIRL OF THE YEAR ! Mentioned in this episode: Daisy Davenport Saves the Day Daisy Davenport Allergic Super Pancake Haven Ep 125: Valerie Tripp Where Only Storms Grow Ep 77: Alyssa Colman...

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 Alone Kareem Between Little Women Nancy Drew A Series of Unfortunate Events Pride and Prejudice Tw...

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 Dust Light and Air Ep. 16 Mindy Nichols Wendell (Light and Air) Out of the Dust Children of the Dust Bowl A Circle of Quiet Birdy The Winter of the Dollhouse Whistler A Place to Hang the Moon Other Words for Home The Rem...

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 Street Little House on the Prairie American Girl series The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter Rebecca I Capture the Castle Jane Austen Long Bright Ri...

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 Hurt The Overstory If Nobody Speaks of Ordinary Things Grief Is the Thing with Feathers Sylvia Plath Mary Oliver Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsr...

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 ha...

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 Books Sh...

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 Side A House to Call Home The House of Hidden Letters Amy: Writers & Lovers Lady Tremaine A Tale of Two Cities Meg: Glaciers Dolly All the Time The Top of the World Shared favorite: Whistler...

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,...