The Currently Reading Podcast

Today, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : the COVID(eo) with kids recording and podcast messages during the coronavirus "situation" Current Reads : each of us shares three books we've been reading lately and there's a bit of sass in here about the buddy read we recently did together Deep Dive : Books to movies… the good, the bad, and the ugly. Book Presses : we've got a favorite au...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a COVID(eo) recording with our kids and a Bookish Scavenger Hunt Current Reads : each of us shares three books we've been reading lately including two strong opinions about galleys we received. Deep Dive : Why would an adult read a YA or Middle Grade book? Book Presses : we're adding more "middle grade reads that adults will love" to you...

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a puzzle from Ideal Bookshelf and comfort reading in the time of COVID19 Current Reads : each of us shares three books we've been reading lately. Deep Dive : Girl, Get You a Bookstagram Book Presses : some big magic for your creative pursuits and a book that your newest readers (and their parents) will all enjoy As per usual, time-stampe...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : local indie bookstore support and the first video episode of Currently Reading Current Reads : each of us shares three books we've been reading lately. Deep Dive : books that are about pandemic and epidemic situations. You do you, reader. Book Presses : two books (one giant, one little) that will transport you to a different place and ti...

Today, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : books as anti-depressants, and meeting an internet friend in real life Current Reads : each of us shares three books we've been reading lately. Deep Dive : The books that made us sob on the floor! Book Presses : a middle grade and a WWII sob fest, to keep you going with your cathartic cries! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below w...

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : he enthusiasm that only comes from scoring a great book, and a new bookstore and "fan in the wild" moment Current Reads : we've got three books a piece, and they are all over the place. Be sure to pop over to Instagram to enter our giveaway! Deep Dive : Our favorite bookish podcasts! Book Presses : a real page turner and apocalypse ficti...

Spicy take warning! Strong opinions abound in this episode. Meredith, Kaytee, and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a bookish moment of accountability, technology disasters, and a librarian friend Current Reads : two books each with lots of happy reading Deep Dive : Books that we RIATIATW (Read It And Threw It Against The Wall) Book Presses : a graphic novel for adults lands and as classic m...

Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Abi Daré. Abi is the author of The Girl with the Louding Voice , her debut novel, which was chosen as a Book of the Month pick and Read with Jenna pick! Tune in to hear about: What she wants her readers to know about Nigeria Who she'd be comfortable handing her book to The conversation with her daughter that inspired t...

Ready for your newly slimmed down show notes? (Don't worry, the timestamps and links are STILL HERE): Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a digital library challenge and an audiobook realization Current Reads : five-star books by black authors, suspense and MG winners Deep Dive : Buddy Reading Book Presses : a graphic novel for adults lands and as classic middle grade pick As per...

Kaytee and Mindy are ready for a Currently Reading first: award season! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: a buddy read with a daughter and thrifting for books Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. This week's books are full of big sighs in ways both good and bad, and sweet stories that will stick with you. For our deep dive this week, we are giving out our first...

Kaytee and Meredith have lots to share with you today, Bookworms! We hope you love this episode! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: a bookish realization, and a crafty bookish gift. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We've got some romance and some thriller and some non-fiction and some middle grade. Our reading lives are all over the place! For our deep dive...

Meredith and Kaytee are chatting about current reads and how to squeeze more satisfaction out of your reading life today! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: a big change in the reader status of a family member, and a new bookish podcast you'll love. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We're chatting about books from writing teams, and sequels and classics that...

Kaytee and Mindy are handling this week while Meredith recovers from surgery. We are so glad to have Mindy step in during tough times! As we get started, you'll hear our first advertisement on the podcast. We have always said we'd be extremely discerning about advertisers, so Book of the Month was a perfect match for us, since we are both loyal (paying) customers. We hope you'll give them a try an...

Meredith and Kaytee are giddying up with a new episode of spicy opinions. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: a new, most favorite ever, local bookshop win, and a triumphant return to the library. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. There's a whole slew of goodness in here, as well as a plea for a certain title from a certain author, and reflections on re-readin...

Kaytee and Mindy are chatting this week while Meredith hosts a leadership retreat in Waco, TX. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: stealing a book out of the hands of a reader, and helping another rediscover her love of "fun" reading. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We've got YA and WWII and memoir and coming-of-age novels to chat about and we cannot wait to...

Meredith and Kaytee are back with the episode you've been waiting for. Our favorite books of 2019! Rather than spending time on all our regular segments, we are diving right into the good stuff. No Bookish Moments, no Current Reads, no Deep Dive, no Pressed books, just a reflection on our 2019 reading year and then the top 10 lists you've been waiting for! We are each sharing 10 books we LOVED thi...

Kaytee and Meredith are excited for a new year and some new bookish recommendations! As always, we start out with a "bookish moment of the week" from each host. Some fame-treatment and bonus reading time. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We've got five-star books and strong opinions and all the things you love in this segment this week, so it's a fun one! We are skipping our Slow B...

Meredith and Kaytee are joined by Mindy today in a three-host show full of bookish delights. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host. A book club win for kids, a book train with friends, and strong opinions about a bookish movie. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. There's some serious gushing over books in this week's titles, plus a couple "I didn't like this" stron...

Kaytee and Meredith are back and chatting about all the books this week. We've got surgery updates and silliness and everything in between. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host. We're virtually joining in on a trip to a local booklover's heaven, and sitting on the couch binging books together. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. Romance, and mystery, non-fiction,...

Meredith is recording with a special guest this week and has a big announcement, so be sure you tune in right at the top! You'll hear again from our friend Mindy Brouse, best friend of the show and reader extraordinaire. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host. These bookish moments have a common thread in that they involve real life pressing books into the hands of friends and t...

Kaytee and Meredith are ready to chat about all the books again this week. Hang on to your hats! You'll hear our combined "bookish moment of the week": the Patron discussion with Diane Chamberlain about her book, and then a bit of getting vulnerable about the technological snafu that resulted. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. These are six books that are all VERY different in conte...

Meredith and Kaytee are back, chatting books and strong opinions with you! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each of us: leaning into the DNF (did not finish), and a recovery book as reading "Advil." Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We've got three books each to discuss, including some revisits of titles that have already been discussed. Our Slow But Steady check in i...

Kaytee and Meredith are sharing a special guest with you this week, our dear friend and podcast pal, Sarah Dickinson of Sarah's Bookshelves and Sarah's Bookshelves Live. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each of us: a sanity saver behind the scenes, meeting a (kid's) favorite author, and new reading acronyms. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We're each sharing two rea...

Meredith and Kaytee are back in your earbuds this week for another new episode of Currently Reading and we have lots of fun stuff to share with you! First, a quick announcement about our Patron-only book club: we will be discussing The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, and the author will be joining us to chat about her book on November 17th! So, if you've been on the fence about reading or joi...

Kaytee is recording with a guest host this week as Meredith is traveling, and I think you'll really enjoy hearing from her! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each of us: an author event with a tiny sidekick, and a special bookish gift from a friend. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. This week's choices have romance, non-fiction, and historical fiction novels! We'll mov...