Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here.On this podcast, I'll be sharing conversations with bookish friends as they reflect on their reading live...
Ep 20: Your Life is Poetry with Hannah Rosenberg (HannahRoWrites)
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Hannah Rosenberg (@hannahrowrites). Hannah is a wife, mom, and poet living outside Philadelphia, PA.You probably already know and love Hannah's poetry. Her work has been shared by thousands on Instagram and continues to touch hearts every day. I was honored to spend time with Hannah and learn more about her creative process, her love of memoirs, and what it's been like to share such personal poetry online.I know you will be inspired by Hannah's story -- especially if you have your own creative project that you're longing to share.Mentioned in this episode:Amy Tangerine with Cathy HellerThe Glass CastleElin HilderbrandKate BaerYou Could Make This Place BeautifulTell Me Everything : A MemoirDid I Ever Tell You? : A MemoirCrying in H MartHannah's poetry mentioned in this episode:Same.I Shared Because You SharedMarriage of FriendsPoem for a messy homeTuesday is a spark of lightConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Hannah on Instagram @hannahrowriteswww.hannahrowrites.comFollow Hannah on Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 19: Quality Time & Quality Reading with Jess
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Jess (@jessdp_reads). Jess is a wife, toddler mom, and public school dance teacher living in New Jersey. She is also a devoted reader focusing on "quality over quantity" during this very busy season of life.I resonate deeply with Jess and I know so many other readers will, too. I hope that our conversation will help you to enter your new reading year with less pressure and more presence.Mentioned in this episode:The One and Only IvanHarry PotterThe Hunger GamesAll The Colors of the DarkMargo's Got Money TroublesShark HeartCoyote Lost and FoundConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Jess on Instagram @jessdp_readsFollow Jess on Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 18: Meg's Reading Room Wrapped with Jeannie
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In this special wrap up episode, my dear friend Jeannie returns to help me close out this very exciting year. I share about my reading life, my favorite recommendations, and how the podcast has changed so much for me.Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Jeannie on Instagram @reidallday~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 17: Finding the Right Mouse with Simon Van Booy (SIPSWORTH)
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Simon Van Booy. Simon is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than a dozen books for adults and children, including The Illusion of Separateness, The Presence of Absence, and his most recent novel, Sipsworth. Simon is also the editor of three volumes of philosophy and has written for The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, and the BBC. His books have been translated into many languages and optioned for film. Raised in rural North Wales, he currently lives in New York where he is also a book editor and a volunteer E.M.T. crew chief.In our conversation, we discuss Sipsworth and Simon's writing process but mostly we just talk about life, parenting, and mice. It was an absolute thrill to spend time with the author who wrote my most memorable read of the year.Order SIPSWORTH hereConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Simon on Instagram @simonvanbooy~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here.On this podcast, I'll be sharing conversations with bookish friends as they reflect on their reading lives. I'll also be sharing the books I'm loving and how I'm making room for reading and rest during this busy season of life. I hope this podcast can be a soft place to land in the middle of your week. Welcome in!
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