The Currently Reading Podcast

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a warm, cozy glow and library lack Current Reads : no children were harmed in the selection of these books Deep Dive : it was a surprise! We are talking about hating a book your friend loves Book Presses : a middle grade March press and another book where scary things happen As per usual, time-stampe...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : an Instagram buddy read and freeing up time for more reading Current Reads : trigger warnings and fluff and all the in between Deep Dive : genre convincers - a new word, we made it up Book Presses : a springtime read and a YA Fantasy genre convincer As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with re...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : an internet panel discussion and a family reading hack Current Reads : some big exciting books and some that were overhyped Deep Dive : we dissect the character-driven versus plot-driven spectrum Book Presses : some of our favorite "character-driven" reads As per usual, time-stamped show notes are be...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a mini book club and a lack of restraint Current Reads : fantasy is the name of the game here, along with some YA, a book pan, and a graphic novel Deep Dive : we are chatting about the books that made us actually laugh out loud Book Presses : a middle-grade treasure and a humorous work of stunt journ...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are joined by Gretchen Rubin, and we are discussing: Bookish Moments : rereading an old favorite, a bookstore visit, and using the strategy of pairing Current Reads : we each share two books that we've read recently and what we thought about them Deep Dive : Read 21 in '21 and building a reading habit Book Presses : a book to dip in...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are joined by Laura Tremaine, and we are discussing: Bookish Moments : a bookish moment of a lifetime, a new device, and a family read-aloud. Current Reads : six books that range from poetry to memoir to thriller to to something a bit more difficult to an interesting conversation about sex in middle marriage. Deep Dive : we are talki...

Welcome, friends! We handed over the mics to Mindy and Mary today to go over their top ten lists for 2020, by listener request! We think you'll love one more top ten list for the year, right? Minisode show notes are not time-stamped but the titles are below for you to peruse. They are also not transcribed since this is bonus content. *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affili...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a Christmas gift and a reading shift Current Reads : we've got a few unintentional book flights in this set of six and we love that! Deep Dive : we are pulling back the curtain with reading goals for 2021 and business goals for 2021, and letting you know how you can help! Book Presses : a crowd-pleas...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are coming to you with our first joint minisode! Minisodes do not follow our normal format, so you won't hear our regular segments. What you will hear about instead is: A trip to Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX as the inspiration for an idea Requesting favorite and least favorite books of 2020 from our Bookish Friends (Patreon supporters...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing our top 10 books of the year that wouldn't end. We don't include our regular segments in these Best of Episodes in the interest of time. We hope that you love this list! It might help you identify if one of us is your book twin. Or if you want to add something to your 2021 TBR. We do create a few "rules" about our top...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : the joy of passing along books, and spousal reading time Current Reads : comfort reads and books we loved Deep Dive : a reflection on our 2020 reading lives Book Presses : a redemption press and a dystopian pandemic As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and res...

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : all the buddy reads. So many buddies. So much reading. Current Reads : wheelhouse books and trying new things Deep Dive : book subscriptions to give and receive Book Presses : a creepily atmospheric apocalypse and a self-serving press As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to...

Today, we are revisiting our very first episode of Currently Reading, because 2020 has thrown us for another loop! Tune in to hear Meredith and Kaytee, for the first time. We are discussing: Bookish Moments : starting a series as a readaloud and being part of a launch team Current Reads : we've got some classics, some apocalypse, and some differences in opinion! Deep Dive : we didn't even know wha...

Today, Kaytee is visiting with Melissa Joulwan and Dave Humpreys, all the way from Prague to talk about Strong Sense of Place! We are discussing Bookish Moments : "triple-dipping," map adventures, and doubly broken reading Current Reads : we're visiting manor houses, the everglades, building a train, and seeing a refugee camp. Come with us. Deep Dive : all things Strong Sense of Place with Mel and...

Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a buddy read with a friend and getting back into a rhythm Current Reads : the most awkward transition ever, and lots of salt Deep Dive : how we feel about book awards and the books that win them Book Presses : a series press and a rural noir gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new reading space and a bookish helper Current Reads : you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive : how an ending can change a book for us, great endings and phone-ins Book Presses : a book with a fantastic ending and book that will help you end 2020 well As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to ever...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Katie Proctor. Katie is the author of My Storied Year , her debut novel about a middle grade boy with dyslexia. This is the first time I've gotten to have an interview with someone I am already friends with, and it was a delight! Tune in to hear about: Creating characters from a collection of people Cover design and de...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : recording with a young friend and library woes Current Reads : you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive : do you picture actors and actresses when you read? how about setting? Book Presses : a book that would make a great movie, and a classic sci-fi thrill As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to eve...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a spicy take on a classic and bookish gluttony Current Reads : we're telling each other about six recent reads and talking each other into and out of reading them Deep Dive : our favorite cookbooks, as we head into the holiday season Book Presses : food-centered delight and family-centered drama As per usual, time-stamped show notes are...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : creating a monthly TBR and being a rebound reader Current Reads : convoluted plots, and wheelhouse wins Deep Dive : the most readable classics Book Presses : more classics that BELONG on the Press 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...

Today, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : virtual author events and a library fake out Current Reads : books that get better and better and have big emotions Deep Dive : what is spoopy season? And what do we read for peak spoopiness? Book Presses : spoopy presses for your shelves As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : connecting through book recommendations and having the exact right reading experience Current Reads : an unpopular opinion and some unputdownable fiction Deep Dive : the title words and cover images that draw us in Book Presses : a few more gorgeous covers for your consideration As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with refere...

This is a PREVIEW of a special series just for the Patreon Supporters ("Bookish Friends") of the Currently Reading Podcast who love mysteries and thrillers. It's called "All Things Murderful with Meredith". Meredith had so much fun with this new thing that we wanted to share this first episode with everyone! Today, Meredith is drinking HEB's Texas Pecan coffee and you can get one of Meredith's "Sc...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a YouTube rabbit hole and setting down the books for Netflix Current Reads : A selection of hits and misses, all of which we're ready to discuss with nuance Deep Dive : The Books We Are Jealous That You Get to Read for the First Time. Ah, nostalgia. Book Presses : righting another wrong in the press list, and cozy comfort for when the wo...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : Homeschool reading presentations and Meredith's new side episode Current Reads : the current reads that we are actually currently reading, not a selective agenda of books Deep Dive : Bookish FOMO. What are you afraid of missing out on when it comes to books? Book Presses : the book I'd press on Meredith's new mini show, and an author tha...