Ep 102: A Duchess at Home with Melissa / A Duchess Inside
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm joined by my friend, Melissa (@aduchessinside)Mentioned in this episode:A Duchess Inside / YouTubeRamona Quimby Little House on the PrairieAnne of Green GablesNancy DrewRebecca Gone With the WindGwen BristowRosamunde PilcherEdith WhartonThe Blue CastleMartha Vineyard's Isle of DreamsSusan Branch / Jen's Reading LifeBarefoot Contessa Foolproof : MinestroneBarefoot Contessa Barefoot in Paris : Lentil SausageBarefoot in ParisPerestroika in ParisJen's Reading Life YouTubeKate Howe Reads YouTubeMovies & TV Shows Mentioned:Funny FaceSabrinaCharadeKeeping Up AppearancesAs Time Goes ByWhite ChristmasChristmas in ConnecticutRemember the NightMeet Me in St. Louis~~Support Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI 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 to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Melissa on Instagram @aduchessinsideSubscribe to Melissa's YouTube Channel~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 101: Celebrating American Girl's Girl of the Year with Angela Cervantes (RAQUEL REYES SAVES THE WEDDING)
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning middle grade author, Angela Cervantes to discuss the American Girl / Girl of the Year 2026, Raquel Reyes!Mentioned in this episode:American GirlRaquel ReyesMaritza: Lead with HeartRaquel Reyes Saves the WeddingSamantha ParkingtonSamantha Saves the WeddingGaby, Lost and FoundMe, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock RingThe Cursed MoonManatee Summer~~Support Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI 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 to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomFollow me on AGIG @megscollectingcornerConnect with Angela Cervantes on Instagram @angelacervantes_author~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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BEST OF MEG'S READING ROOM: Sharing Stories and Hope with Kim Fay (KATE & FRIDA)
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I'm replaying one of my favorite episodes with one of my favorite bookish friends, bestselling author, Kim Fay (@kimkfay).Mentioned in this episode:KATE & FRIDALOVE & SAFFRONTHIS IS HAPPINESSTIME OF THE CHILDMARY OLIVER, DEVOTIONSTHE COMFORT OF CROWSTenderness as an Act of Resistance, Margaret RenklHAPPY ALL THE TIMERACHEL CARSONHELENE HANFFTHICH NHAT HAHN~~Support Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI 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 to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Kim Fay on Instagram @kimkfay~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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BONUS: Breathing Room (A Basket For Your Burdens)
Welcome, neighbor.I wanted to share a meditation I recorded earlier this year inspired by my hero, Mister Fred Rogers.I hope it brings you some extra peace and comfort today.Mentioned in this episode:Different kinds of basketsMatthew 11:28-30~~Support Meg's Reading Roombuymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI 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 to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom ~~Music credit: pixabay
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Ep 100: What's Saving My Life
Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.I'm celebrating my 100th full-length episode by sharing what's saving my life in this season.I hope this time together will help you reflect on the little joys saving your own life these days.Mentioned in this episode:Leaving Church / Barbara Brown TaylorCounterweightsCounterweights Weekly NewsletterYou've Got MailKnit Sweater DressDancing With The StarsAmerican GirlMeg's Collecting CornerSamantha Book SeriesMeet MollyIt's a Wonderful LifeJen's Reading LifeRelatively Refined Relatively Refined PatreonSeasons of Transformation / Julianne HoughTiny Universe / Rachel Beachy~~Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcastI 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 to more listeners like you.Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Follow my AGIG @megscollectingcorner~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share conversations with writers and bookish friends as we reflect on our reading lives. We share the stories we're loving, but also the stories we're living. I hope this time together can be a soft place to land in the middle of your week. Welcome in!