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...
BONUS: Mommy's Reading Room (LITTLE BLUE TRUCK'S VALENTINE)
On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read Little Blue Truck's Valentine by Alice Schertle (illustrated by Jill McElmurry) Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!NEW!: Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
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Ep 24: Creating a Family Book Nook with Leah
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Leah (@family.book.nook). Leah is a stay-at-home mom of four boys and lifelong reader who shares her love for family read-alouds on Bookstagram - Family Book Nook.In our conversation, we discuss Leah's reading life and how she utilizes her local library to nurture her boys' reading life. We also discuss our shared love for historical fiction (American Girl forever!) and how we are prioritizing presence in this season.Mentioned in this episode:Read Aloud Revival / Sarah MackenzieLock Me Out AppThe Care and Keeping of YouThe Hair BookAmerican Girl Historical CollectionMeet KirstenThrough the Wardrobe: How C.S. Lewis Created NarniaNancy DrewMary-Kate and Ashley BooksThe Witch of Blackbird PondAgatha ChristieDorothy L. SayersThursday Murder Club We Solve MurdersThe Four WindsNathan Hale's Hazardous TalesNEW!: Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Leah on Instagram @family.book.nook~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 23: How To Listen To Your Life with Bailey Gillespie
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Bailey Gillespie (@baileygillespie). Bailey is a writer and podcast host living in Northern California. Bailey is a newlywed, a cat mom to Chef, and is currently working on her first book.In our conversation, we discuss Bailey's writing process, how her health and faith affects her reading life, and how she is prioritizing rest and renewal in this season.Bailey shares so beautifully about wonder and wellbeing and holds such thoughtful space for others to do the same. I am so inspired by all she shares with the world and I know you will be, too.Mentioned in this episode:Meg on Listen to Your Life PodcastFrederick BuechnerLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesHow To Stay MarriedThe Night is NormalThe Dark Night of the SoulReclaiming QuietThe Farmer's WifeAggressively HappyWalking on WaterTravels with Charley: In Search of AmericaBook GirlConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Bailey on Instagram @baileygillespie @listentoyourlifepodSubscribe to Listen To Your Life on SpotifySubscribe to Bailey's Substack~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 22: Reading for Reading's Sake with Lydia
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Lydia (@literaturewithlydia). Lydia lives and teaches in Kuwait and shares her love of all things bookish on her podcast, Literature with Lydia. She is also a cat mom to Cubby, a travel lover, and is currently working on her first book!Spending time with Lydia is always an absolute delight. Her love for books and creativity is so contagious. I hope you enjoy our conversation!Mentioned in this episode:Meg on Literature with Lydia PodcastThe Hunger GamesThe GiverPeople We Meet On VacationFirefly LaneThe Great AloneThe Four WindsRemarkably Bright CreaturesReclaiming QuietSipsworthConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Lydia on Instagram @literaturewithlydiaSubscribe to Literature with Lydia~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier
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Ep 21: New Year, Same Reader with Alex
Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.I have a treat for you this week!In today's episode, I am joined by Alex. Alex is a librarian, father of two, and my husband! He is also an avid reader, gamer, and movie buff. Alex created and hosts a podcast for his library and graciously also edits mine.In our conversation, we discuss Alex's reading life and how he's found his rhythm and how he's sticking with it! I'm so inspired by Alex's clarity and consistency and I think you will be, too.Mentioned in this episode:The HobbitJamesThey Came for the SchoolsSouthlakeSipsworthThese Strange New MindsMark TwainThe AntidoteCrossroadsThe History of SoundThe Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. TolkienThomas PynchonMarmeeLittle WomenConnect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom~~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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