Ep 79: Double the Books and Fun with Joy Callaway (THE STAR OF CAMP GREENE, SING ME HOME TO CAROLINA)
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 GreeneSing me Home to CarolinaThe Fifth Avenue Artists SocietySecret SistersRush WeekUnder the StarsIt's a Love StoryThe Fabled EarthConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Joy on Instagram @joywcal~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 78: You're Cordially Invited to The Secret Book Society with Madeline Martin (THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY)
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 SocietyPride and PrejudiceJane EyreThe Lotus ShoesSense and SensibilityLaura Ingalls WilderSaskia MaarlevaldThe Last Bookshop in LondonThe Unraveling of JuliaDon't Let Him InYou Belong HereThe Booklover's LibraryConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Madeline on Instagram @madelinemmartin~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 77: Dust Storms and Stories with Alyssa Colman (WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW)
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 GrowThe Gilded GirlThe Tarnished GardenOut of the DustMegan E. FreemanMegan E. Freeman on Meg's Reading RoomRedwall Book SeriesQuest for a MaidThe AntidoteBlack Sunday / The Dust BowlOdder: An Otter's Story (Picture Book)Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Alyssa on Instagram @alyssabcolman~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 76: Sharing Books and Whimsy with Susan
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 : MollyThe Royal Diaries: Anastasia HomecomingThe Worst Witch The Best Christmas Pageant EverKristin HannahAtmosphere - AudiobookJulia WhelanThe Oxford YearHenry HugginsThe IncorruptiblesThe Whisperwicks SeriesLibrary GirlThe SwiftsThe Marlow Murder ClubMilitary Mom CollectiveAnne of Green GablesPremeditated MyrtleConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom & @megscollectingcornerConnect with Susan on Instagram @what.susan.reads~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 75: Celebrating 1 Year of Meg's Reading Room!
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 PodcastThe Bookshelf ThomasvilleAnnie B. Jones / @anniebjones05Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying PutAnnie B. Jones on Meg's Reading RoomBeth / @smallhomecomfortsBeth / Small Home Comforts on Meg's Reading RoomAnna Johnston on Meg's Reading RoomThe Borrowed Life of Frederick FifeMindy Nicholls Wendell on Meg's Reading RoomKim Fay on Meg's Reading RoomSipsworthSimon Van Booy on Meg's Reading RoomThe AntidoteNYT The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century Fun for the Whole Family - AudiobookJules / @fridaynightreadersMeg's Collecting Corner / @megscollectingcornerMaggie Smith / @maggiesmithpoetListen to Alex on Meg's Reading Room:Ep 2: Interview with a LibrarianEp 21: New Year, Same ReaderEp 40: For the Love of LibrariesConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom & @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!