The Currently Reading Podcast

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : reporting back on homework and an exciting interview Current Reads : some great summer break reads from both of us, and one spicy opinion Deep Dive : we report back on how we spent our five weeks off and how much we missed you all! Book Presses : one last time - a very Kaytee book and a series starte...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Some of our highlights and learning experiences from Season 4. Who can believe we are four full years into the podcast? Giving you 12 additional presses to fill up your summer and fall TBRs. If you want more presses, an additional 30 will be made available to Patreon subscribers next week!. Join us over at patreon.com...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, we have a very special GROUP Show for you! All 5 of us got together to play a Bookish game of Never Have I Ever, and we think you'll love it! 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 listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are no...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Meredith and author Travis Baldree. Travis is the author of Legends and Lattes, which has gone gangbusters through the Currently Reading community. Tune into this conversation with Travis to hear about: Emotional support books Cozy Fantasy: a Hallmark-style movie set in Dungeons and Dragons? The journey to publication Favorite character...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: 18 fantastic books that listeners want to Press into your hands! Get out your Library hold 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 listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now includi...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a giant buddy read to be proud of and recommending specific books Current Reads : a mish mash of books across all genres Deep Dive : Meredith and Kaytee go into the specifics of writing a review and sharing it Book Presses : last presses of season 4! A violent but huggable book and a mystery that loo...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new social media delight and a bookish gathering Current Reads : each of us sneakily convinces the other one to read a book that she wasn't sure about before Deep Dive : we are planning the bookstacks to bring on your family vacation so that everyone can read together Book Presses : a YA drama from a f...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : working with a new bookstore and a reading chair conundrum Current Reads : we've got some wheelhouse reading here today including some non-fiction that we think you'll love Deep Dive : the books we read during our childhoods that impacted the readers we are today Book Presses : two more of those chil...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kendra Adachi is joining Meredith and Kaytee, and we are discussing: Bookish Moments : perfect reading weather, winning fifth grade, and bookish nerdiness Current Reads : the very first time this has happened in Currently Reading, there's a double up! Deep Dive : we get to Lazy Genius a reading life and it's the actual best Book Presses : and some non-f...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments : an Oprah moment and an interesting reading experience Current Reads : a beach read with teeth, serial killers, joy as protest, gosh, this episode is GOOD Deep Dive : Meet Roxanna! Book Presses : a stunning mystery and a chocolate chonker As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with reference...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : derailed reading and theater nerdery Current Reads : We are exceptionally murdery today. Sorry, not sorry. Deep Dive : books about all kinds of disasters Book Presses : a cozy series we love and a parenting book of joy As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Yara Zgheib. Yara is the author of No Land to Light On, a heartbreaking and heart-mending love story of immigration and parenthood and leaving your heart across the ocean. This book was an Indie Press List pick for March from An Unlikely Story. Tune into my conversation with Yara to hear about: Writing as therapy Turni...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : finishing up school and reading when the wheels fall off Current Reads : all kinds of books for you today, readers Deep Dive : our five (personal) rules for reading Book Presses : falling in love with the octopus and a creepy twins As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to ev...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : delightful Zoom meetings and used books for "complete" shelves Current Reads : some thrills, some nonfiction, some YA, and some romance Deep Dive : reading during a big life change Book Presses : a married people romance and a narrative non fiction gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : new merch and a comfort read Current Reads : some books that were directly recommended by readers and ended up being big hits Deep Dive : our bookish confessions, in which we essentially play strip poker with opinions Book Presses : a book that is singular in its execution and an old school favorite...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : bookish laundry and thoughts on starting a book Current Reads : a few Indie Press List titles that blew our socks off and some additional great books Deep Dive : crotchety old ladies talk about their bookstagram pet peeves Book Presses : a smart thriller and a great YA pick As per usual, time-stamped...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : beautiful bookshelves and a booktuber to love Current Reads : we're all over the map this week with poetry and Cozy+ and a book I should have loved but didn't and so much more! Deep Dive : reading outside of our comfort zones Book Presses : books that we didn't expect to love As per usual, time-stamp...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : the change of the seasons and a young fan Current Reads : a few books that will stay with us forever, and some that… won't Deep Dive : the books that live rent-free in our heads Book Presses : a fairy tale retelling and a beloved brick As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references t...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a reading milestone and a new type of book "the quickie" Current Reads : a new book from a favorite author, a childhood love turned into a book, and more! Deep Dive : the seasons of life that we go through as readers Book Presses : a love story and a police procedural As per usual, time-stamped show n...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reading in the wrong format and new library discoveries Current Reads : books we blasted through and ones that surprised us on multiple levels Deep Dive : different types of readers - mood reading versus planned reading Book Presses : surprising books that get into your head As per usual, time-stampe...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Brendan Slocumb. Brendan is the author of The Violin Conspiracy, a coming-of-age and mystery novel rolled into one, and a book that captured me with every word. You've heard me gush about the book, now listen to my conversation with Brendan to hear about: How much his main character overlaps with him Growing up in a mu...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : too busy to read and leaning into non-fiction Current Reads : When Meredith finished edits on this episode, she called it a spicy meatball, and that's certainly true for our current reads. Deep Dive : What we do about backlist books that don't have the same standards as our modern sensibilities. Book...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a meetup with Megan! and Book Page Magazine Current Reads : middle grade and horror and Enneagram and magical realism. We've got it all! Deep Dive : Palate cleansers and one-night stand books Book Presses : a middle grade fantasy gem a great one-night stand As per usual, time-stamped show notes are b...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : live tweets from a friend and a spicy conversation behind the scenes Current Reads : some romance, some disagreement, and some under-the-radar gems Deep Dive : Mindy and Kaytee bring all the curmudgeons and disagree about them! Book Presses : a great series, and a short but powerful novel As per usual,...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reader app ideas and Meredith's bookish grandbaby Current Reads : we bring books that the other host is NOT interested in reading. Deep Dive : our very favorite books about marriage, almost entirely fiction! Book Presses : fantastic social justice and a book about marriage and parenting As per usual,...