Meg's Reading Room

On today's episode, I am joined by author, Ron Rindo to discuss his beautiful new novel, LIFE & DEATH, & GIANTS . Mentioned in this episode: Life & Death & Giants The Bookshelf Robert Wadlow Wisconsin's Amish Communities Emily Dickinson Anne Bradstreet The Pilgrim's Progress Hannah Coulter Wendell Berry Walden Charlotte's Web Little House in the Big Woods Little Hou...

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg is spending time with a VERY special new author to discuss how to write books! Connect with me on Instagram  @megsreadingroom ~~ Music credit:  Clavin Clavier

Welcome in! On today's episode, I am joined by writer, poet, and dear friend, Rachel Beachy to discuss her first poetry collection, TINY UNIVERSE . Mentioned in this episode: Tiny Universe Kelsay Books The Road to Tender Hearts The Correspondent Ep 46 : Virginia Evans, The Correspondent Heidi You can listen to Rachel's first episode on the podcast here: Ep 47: The Poetry of Motherhood Conn...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Amy ( @amy.b.reads ). Mentioned in this episode: The Emperor of Gladness The Correspondent Kate and Frida Mandie Series Anne of Green Gables All Creatures Great and Small Fox & I Crow Lake A Town Called Solace The Comfort of Crows The City and Its Uncertain Walls A Walk in the Wood...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Melissa Dassori to discuss her newest middle grade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER . Mentioned in this episode: Greta Ever After J.R. Silver Writes Her World Force of Nature The Trouble of Heroes Kareem Between Dana Sanmar Connect with me on Instagram  @megsreadingroom   Connect with M...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author and book coach, Kathleen Barber to discuss her first contemporary romance, BOTH THINGS ARE TRUE . Mentioned in this episode: Both Things are True Truth Be Told Truth Be Told - Apple TV+ Hello Sunshine Follow Me It's a Love Story Battle of the Bookstores The Favorites Wait Ti...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with bestselling author, AJ Pearce , to discuss her final installment of the Emmy Lake Chronicles, DEAR MISS LAKE . Mentioned in this episode: Dear Miss Lake Dear Mrs. Bird Yours Cheerfully Mrs. Porter Calling Miss Buncle's Book The Enchanted April Connect with me on Instagram  @megsrea...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with beloved and bestselling author, Karina Yan Glaser , to discuss her newest middle grade novel, THE NINE MOONS OF HAN YU AND LULI . Mentioned in this episode: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli The Vanderbeekers Series A Duet for Home Lab Girl The Saturdays All-of-a-Kind Family The Baby S...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Meredith Davis to discuss her middle grade sequel, THE MINOR RESCUE . Mentioned in this episode: The Minor Rescue The Minor Miracle Billy Yong Her Own Two Feet SCBWI VCFA MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults Kathi Appelt The Habit Redbud Writers Guild Elizabeth Bass P...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here. On this special bonus episode, my dear friend Amy returns to celebrate Mary Oliver's 90th birthday with me. We discuss Amy's reading guide, A Year with Mary Oliver that is available as a free download through her Instagram, @livingwellread . Mentioned in this episode: Mary Oliver Devotions Thirst Making the House Ready for the Lord A Path With H...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with poet and editor, Niyati to discuss LITTLE ALLELUIAS, Collected Poetry and Prose by Mary Oliver. Mentioned in this episode: Little Alleluias Little Alleluias / Audiobook Kimberly Farr Natalie Diaz The Leaf and The Cloud What Do We Know Long Life Devotions Connect with me on Instagram  @...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with author, Elizabeth Bass Parman to discuss her newest novel, BEES IN JUNE . Mentioned in this episode: Parnassus Books Bees in June The Empress of Cooke County Parnassus Presents: Elizabeth Bass Parman Jane Austen at Home The Alchemy of Flowers Lee Smith Jane Eyre Fannie Flagg Elizabeth...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm spending time with reader, writer, and kids bookseller, Rae Ann Parker. Rae Ann is the Director of Books and Events for Young Readers at Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN. Mentioned in this episode: Parnassus Books SCBWI Ann Patchett Do Tell Lost Evangeline The LayDown Diaries The City Spies Confessions of a Junior...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm spending time with international bestselling author, Joy Callaway to discuss her two 2025 releases, THE STAR OF CAMP GREENE and SING ME HOME TO CAROLINA . Mentioned in this episode: The Star of Camp Greene Sing me Home to Carolina The Fifth Avenue Artists Society Secret Sisters Rush Week Under the Stars It's a...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm spending time with international bestselling author,  Madeline Martin to discuss her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY . Mentioned in this episode: The Secret Book Society Pride and Prejudice Jane Eyre The Lotus Shoes Sense and Sensibility Laura Ingalls Wilder Saskia Maarlevald The Last Bookshop in London The...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I'm spending time with author, Alyssa Colman to discuss her newest middle grade novel, WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW . Mentioned in this episode: Where Only Storms Grow The Gilded Girl The Tarnished Garden Out of the Dust Megan E. Freeman Megan E. Freeman on Meg's Reading Room Redwall Book Series Quest for a Maid The Ant...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am spending time with my friend, Susan. Susan is a mom, military spouse, and lifelong reader sharing books and whimsy on her bookstagram account, @what.susan.reads . Mentioned in this episode: American Girls Collection : Molly The Royal Diaries: Anastasia Homecoming The Worst Witch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Kristi...

Welcome in! Thank you so much for being here with us. On today's special episode, Alex joins me to celebrate 75 episodes and 1 year of podcasting! Mentioned in this episode: From the Front Porch Podcast The Bookshelf Thomasville Annie B. Jones / @anniebjones05 Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put Annie B. Jones on Meg's Reading Room Beth / @smallhomecomforts Beth / Small Home C...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by writer, reader, and Host of Friday Night Readers , Jules Buonocore. Mentioned in this episode: Gilmore Girls American Girl Collection / Molly McIntire The Literary Lifestyle Friday Night Readers Rory Gilmore Book Challenge Little Women Breakfast at Tiffany's The Perks of Being a Wallflower Slaughterhous...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by Emmy-winning journalist, activist, and author, Ruchira Gupta . Mentioned in this episode: The Freedom Seeker I Kick and I Fly Apne Aap - Women Worldwide Selling of Innocents - Documentary The Dead of Summer War Games Ultraviolet Soldiers and Kings Mother Mary Comes to Me Connect with me on Instagram  @megsr...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by author and elementary school librarian, Cassie Miller . Cassie's debut YA novel, MEET ME UNDER THE LIGHTS , will release on March 3, 2026 and is available now for preorder! Mentioned in this episode: Meet Me Under the Lights Sydney Dunlap Sydney Dunlap on Meg's Reading Room (Ep: 42) Lindsay Currie K...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by author, Anna Rose Johnson to discuss her newest middle grade novel, THE BLOSSOMING SUMMER . Mentioned in this episode: The Blossoming Summer The Star That Always Stays The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry American Girl Historical Collection American Girl: Rebecca Series Betsy-Tacy books Noel Streatfield Gladys...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by actor and audiobook narrator, James Aaron Oh . James recently narrated his first audiobook, THE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS by Ocean Vuong which was a Oprah's Book Club selection. Mentioned in this episode: The Emperor of Gladness Ocean Vuong Penguin Random House Narrator Membership The Road Name of the Wind ~~...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by author,  Audrey Ingram to discuss her newest novel, THE SUMMER WE RAN . Mentioned in this episode: The Summer We Ran Where the Red Fern Grows To Kill a Mockingbird Wild Dark Shore Culpability The Summer We Ran - Audio ~~ Connect with me on Instagram  @megsreadingroom Connect with Audrey on Instagram  @audre...

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me. On today's episode, I am joined by author and Book Gang podcast host, Amy Allen Clark . Mentioned in this episode: Book Gang Podcast MomAdvice Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome The Good Life for Less: Giving Your Family Great Meals, Good Times, and a Happy Home on a Budget Junie The Girl with the Louding Voice The Lilac People Sister Sinner The Bright...