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Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 45: Send Your Listener Press + Summer Is For The YouthsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: local bookish get togethers and summer readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: why middle grade and YA are perfect reads for summerThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2025-06-1600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 44: Sick Reading + To Skim Or Not To SkimOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading while sick and reading on birthday tripsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: when it’s okay to skim and when it’s notThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . 2025-06-0900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 43: Bookish Get Togethers + Virtual Reading RetreatsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookish get togethers and bookish connection eventsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: the ins and outs of a virtual reading retreatThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2025-06-0200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 42: Replant Your Reading + How To Talk About Books In The WildOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading slumps and how to replant your reading lifeCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to talk about books “in the wild”The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2025-05-2600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 41: Poolside Reading + Bookish Friends' Best Books Of 2024On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: poolside reading and friends who know your reading tastesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: it’s finally time to let you know the bookish friends’ best books of 2024!The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)...2025-05-1900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 40: Bookish Friends Step Up + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: shifting our perspectives and bookish friends stepping upCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are bossing some more TBRsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:23...2025-05-1200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 39: Brain Farts + Reading CanadianOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: shifts in our reading and brain fartsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: reading Canadian elbows up styleThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:55 - Ad For...2025-05-0500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 38: Crying Over Books + A Book That Surprised UsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: silencing notifications and crying over booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experienceThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2025-04-2800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 37: Dumb Phones + Using AI To Enhance Our Reading LivesOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: dumb phones and live showsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how you can use AI to know yourself better as a readerThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2025-04-2100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 36: Heart Pounding Reads + The Downsides To Book PodcastingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: heart pounding reads and bookish goodiesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: the stuff we don’t love about book podcastingThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:2...2025-04-1400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 35: Piles of Books + How We Purge Our ShelvesOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: piles of books and bookishness in non bookish placesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we purge our shelvesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:47...2025-04-0700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 34: Reading What We Want + Our Reading Life Temp ChecksOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading what we want and bookish get togethersCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we check in on our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1...2025-03-3100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 32: Reading Retreats + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading retreats, one finished and one scheduledCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we boss some more TBRsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:16 - Our Boo...2025-03-1700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 31: New Learning Apps + Prioritizing Our Own TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: finishing physical books and new learning appsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we balance our TBRs and new releasesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1...2025-03-1000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 30: New Indie Bookstores + Our Six Star ReadsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: Kindle samples and getting new indie bookstoresCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: six star books to which we will take no criticism from anyoneThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2025-03-0300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 29: Series Completist + Non Tragic Bookish TragediesOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: book sets and learning new thingsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: things we find tragic in our reading lives that may not actually be tragediesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). ...2025-02-2400 min
Currently ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 8: The Beautiful MysteryWe are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book before listening to the episode.As you’ve come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book...2025-02-2100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 28: Books As Equalizers + Losing Momentum In Our ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: books as equalizers and kiddos who love books as much as we doCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what we do to keep momentum in our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)2025-02-1700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 27: Booktube + Finishing A Book WellOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: booktube and libraries enabling our hobbiesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to finish a book wellThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:35 - Our Boo...2025-02-1000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 26: Bookish Geese + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: audiobook listening and keeping track of book recsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we boss some TBRsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . :10 - Ad For...2025-02-0300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 25: Reading Resolutions + The Art Of The DNFOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading resolutions and reading while being tattooedCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: all things DNF: how we define it, how we do it, etc.The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2025-01-2700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 23: Virtual Reading Retreats + Enjoying Hobbies While ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: virtual reading retreats and tattoos that lead to bookish convosCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we integrate our hobbies into our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2025-01-1300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 22: Our Top Reads of 2024!On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are sharing their favorite reads of 2024. This year, we have two lists: favorite reading experiences and favorite books. With so many great reading experiences of… not so great books, we had to differentiate. We had some very surprising mentions, and no overlaps this year!*Reading experiences are interspersed throughout the episode this year, and those are labeled with “RE”Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2025-01-0600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 21: A Look Back - Our Top Reads of 2020!On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are taking a look back at their favorite reads of 2020. This year we read the most we had ever read up. to that point, and we had a hard time narrowing down our favorites! Most of these books should be available for you to grab if any interest you after hearing us rave about them four years ago!Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2024-12-3000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 20: Book Superlatives + Fitting In Reading Around The HolidaysOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: mistletoe horror and book to screen adaptationsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to fit in reading during the holidaysThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 4...2024-12-1600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 19: New Book Subscriptions + Wishes To The Holiday Book FairyOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: new book subscriptions and audiobooks coming in clutchCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we make wishes to the holiday book fairyThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2024-12-0900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 18: Spreadsheet Season + Bookishness We Are Thankful ForOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: relying on books when sick and bookish themed partiesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: bookishness that we are thankful forThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1...2024-12-0200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 17: Book Dealers + Raising ReadersOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: book buying sprees and being book pushersCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to and how not to raise readersThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1...2024-11-2500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 16: Wrapper Bookmarks + Spreading Bookish LoveOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: disappointing kindles and random things as wrappersCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: letting you know the bookish people, places, and podcasts we loveThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-11-1800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 15: Book Talks In The Wild + Reading RitualsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: book talks in the wild and new Louise Penny booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: our reading ritualsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:29 - Our B...2024-11-1100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 14: Bookish Lego + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: following us on Instagram and new bookish lego setsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are bossing more TBRs!The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:24...2024-11-0400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 12: New Furry Friends + Retaining What We ReadOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: forgetting how to read and introducing new furry palsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: if we retain what we read and if it mattersThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2024-10-2100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 11: Fun Bookish Mail + Fall Books That Are Not SpookyOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: meeting bookish friends IRL and getting fun bookish mailCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: fall books that aren’t spooky, scary or academia The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . 2024-10-1400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 10: Readers In The Wild + Authors We Would Mourn OverOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: being the bookish person at work and discussing books in grocery storesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: authors we would take a day off to mourn overThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)...2024-10-0700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 9: Bookish Crafts + Why Reading Makes Us BetterOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookish crafting and annotation gift setsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: diving into research about why reading makes us better humansThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2024-09-3000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 8: A Lady of Yore + Advice For Our Past Readerly SelvesOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: Feeling like a lady of yore and how bookstores contain the best peopleCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: answering the question “What is some advice you would tell your past readerly self"?”The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the...2024-09-2300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 7: Bookish Fitness + How To Fit In Books When We Don't Want ToOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: How books will always be there for us and how ratings easily influence readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: answering the question “How do you handle reading a book you’re not going to enjoy or HAVE to read”. from listener Adrienne.The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the...2024-09-1600 min
Currently ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 7: A Trick of the LightWe are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book before listening to the episode.As you’ve come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book...2024-09-0600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 5: Talking to Fictional Characters + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith an Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: talking books with fictional characters and kindle pillowsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are bossing the TBR of two more bookish friendsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-09-0200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 4: Reading Routines + The Journey Of Currently ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading routines and meeting local authorsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: the journey from season one to season seven of Currently ReadingThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-08-2600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 3: Utilizing AI + Huggable BooksOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: utilizing AI and getting back into the library swing of thingsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: our most huggable booksThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2024-08-1900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 2: Library Love + Boss Our Summer TBR UpdateOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: morning reading and loving the libraryCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: an update and discussion on the boss OUR summer TBR episodeThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-08-1200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 1: Reading What We Want + What We Did Over Summer BreakOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading about new hobbies and talking about books to everyone IRLCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: recapping our summer vacationThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2024-08-0500 min
Currently ReadingBonus! ❤️&️ Love & Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - Episode 1We are so excited to preview our newest content for Patreon supporters of the show! Going forward, this episode series will live on Patreon, where you can join us for $5 a month to support the show and get ALL our awesome bonus content!This is a special series just for the Bookish Friends of the Currently Reading Podcast who love swooning and sexy times. We are thrilled to have you join us for this new bonus content, focused entirely on the best-selling genre fiction in the book world: Romance!*Please note that all book titles...2024-07-2300 min
Currently Reading❤️&🌶️with Kaytee and Rebekah - Episode 1We are so excited to preview our newest content for Patreon supporters of the show! Going forward, this episode series will live on Patreon, where you can join us for $5 a month to support the show and get ALL our awesome bonus content! This is a special series just for the Bookish Friends of the Currently Reading Podcast who love swooning and sexy times. We are thrilled to have you join us for this new bonus content, focused entirely on the best-selling genre fiction in the book world: Romance! *Please note that all book titles...2024-07-2332 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 50: Season Six In ReviewOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by show regulars Roxanna and Mary and they are discussing:Season Six In Review: interesting stats, regrets, and exciting upcoming content!Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 3:06 - Season Six In ReviewThe most downloaded episode of the season4:05 - CR Season 6: Episode 25 w/Jamie Golden and Knox McCoy5:42 - CR Sea...2024-07-2200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 49: Ask Us Anything!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by show regulars Roxanna and Mary and they are discussing:An Ask Us Anything Episode!: You asked, and we answered! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2:30 - Ask Us AnythingWhat was the first book that got you hooked into reading?3:00 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling...2024-07-1500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 47: Morning Reads + Boss Our Summer TBRs!*Please note that Kaytee was out of her regular recording space this week and it affected her audio. It’s not you, it’s us. Back to normal next week!*On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: binging a great series and re-introducing morning readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: you get to boss our summer TBRs!The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives...2024-07-0100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 46: Bookish Community + What Makes A Good Book ReviewOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: meeting Currently Reading show regularsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what we think goes into a good book reviewThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2024-06-2400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 45: For The Love Of Octopus + How To Recommend Books Outside Your WheelhouseOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: book recs that land with non readers and Kaytee meeting an octopus!Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we recommend books to readers outside our own wheelhousesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)...2024-06-1700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 44: Book Recommendations + Books We Wish We Read SoonerOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: book recommendations and…. book recommendations! Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: books we wish we read soonerThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . :10 - Bite Siz...2024-06-1000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 42: New Used Books + Our Recent DNFs and NRNsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: more bookish podcasts and new to us booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: books we have recently DNFd or NRNdThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2024-05-2700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 41: Bookish Mail + Unputdownable BooksOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookish mail and more tech to help our reading livesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what makes an unputdownable book and some examplesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-05-2000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 40: Accepting Feedback + Our Top 5 Reads of 2024 (So Far!)On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: accepting bookish feedback and purging our bookshelvesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: our current top 5 reads of 2024The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:29...2024-05-1300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 39: Teaching Future Generations + The Bookish OverhypeOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: talking podcasting with young people and book to film buzzCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: All kinds of bookish overhypeThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2024-05-0600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 38: Talking to Authors + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: our children reading to the elderly and finally talking to authorsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: Boss My TBR for two bookish friendsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-04-2900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 37: New Hobbies + Our Love For MemoirsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: fun new hobbies and maybe not having a bookish momentCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: our love for all things memoirThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2024-04-2200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 36: New Kinds of Books + Managing Our Massive TBRsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: learning of new kinds of books and creating outdoor reading spacesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we manage our massive TBRs and how we choose our next readThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main sit...2024-04-1500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 35: Book Subscriptions + Book Wishes To The Book FairyOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: changing up book subscriptions and implementing new technology into our readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what would we ask the book fairy to change in our booksThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)2024-04-0800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 34: Comfort Listening + A No Prep EpisodeOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: more efficient book signings and reading when we need to rechargeCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: an unofficial deep dive into no prep episodesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2024-04-0100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 32: Book Signings + Revisiting What Is Working and Not Working In Our Reading LivesOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: book signings and reading retreatsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: revisiting what is working and what isn’t working in our current reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . ...2024-03-1800 minCurrently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 31: Puzzle Competitions + Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish RetreatOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcast Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith’s annual CR get together The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . ...2024-03-1159 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 31: Puzzle Competitions + Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish RetreatOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcastCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith’s annual CR get togetherThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . ...2024-03-1100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 29: Potty Adventures + All Things Bookish VillainsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookish festival meetups and poop books for potty trainingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: answering questions about our thoughts on bookish villainsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2024-02-2600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 28: Book to Film Excitement + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: bossing our friends' TBRs and an exciting look at a book to film previewCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: bossing two listeners’ TBRsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . 2024-02-1900 minCurrently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 27: Meredith Meeting Authors + Tropes We Are Tired Of ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: even more bookshelves and Meredith potentially meeting authors Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: tropes we are tired of reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 2024-02-1257 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 27: Meredith Meeting Authors + Tropes We Are Tired Of ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: even more bookshelves and Meredith potentially meeting authorsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: tropes we are tired of readingThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2024-02-1200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 26: Patreon Free Trials + Bookish Friends’ Best and Worst Books of 2023On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookish pre-orders and picking the right books for ourselvesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: Bookish Friends’ best and worst books of 2023, with interesting overlaps!The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . ...2024-02-0500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 25: Knox and Jamie's Top 5 Reads of 2023!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee may have died and come back to life after recording this week. They are joined by none other than Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden of the Popcast! They are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading clickers and reading to our kiddosCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: Knox and Jamie’s top 5 books of 2023, plus each guest brought their favorite reading experienceThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our...2024-01-2900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 24: Read Alouds + The Evolution of Roxanna's Reading LifeOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading aloud to our kiddos and bookish LegosCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: How Roxanna has evolved to read more sci-fi, fantasy and romanceThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . 2024-01-2200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 23: Book Nooks + Endings That Affect How We Feel About A BookOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: gifting books to little ones and accessing our TBRCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how the endings of books could make or break our feelings about the book as a wholeThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the...2024-01-1500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 22: Our Top Ten Books of 2023On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are sharing their favorite reads of 2023. This year, we have two lists: favorite reading experiences and favorite books. With so many great reading experiences of… not so great books, we had to differentiate. We also had a few overlaps, and some reads that really surprised the other! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:46 - Our Yearly Reading Overview5:41 - The No...2024-01-0800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 21: A Look Back - Our Favorite Books of 2019On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are taking a look back at their favorite reads of 2019. These stood the test of time better than our 2018 reads, and most of these books should be available for you to grab if any interest you after hearing us rave about them four years ago! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 4:30 - Our Top 10 Reads of 20195:07 - Sweep by Jon...2024-01-0100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 20: Acts of Service + Themed Reading MonthsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: sweet acts of service and manifesting wintry feelingsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: themed reading months and how we incorporate them into our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). ...2023-12-1800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 19: Book Subscriptions + Books That Kept Us Up At NightOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: book subscriptions and bookish adventsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: the types of and specific books that kept us up at nightThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2023-12-1100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6: Episode 18: Reading Trackers + How The Holidays Affect our ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: the 2024 reading tracker and Christmas picture booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how the holidays affect our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2023-12-0400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6: Episode 17: Bookish Intel + When Goodreads Ratings Don't Match Your OwnOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: spoiling bookish gifts and needing book intel before continuingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: when Goodreads ratings don’t match your ownThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2023-11-2700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 16: 2024 Spreadsheets + Foodie Books to Create Your "Thanksgiving Plate"On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: being immersed in spreadsheets and the publishing woes of Iron FlameCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: foodie books that symbolize different thanksgiving dishesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2023-11-2000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 15: Creating Bookish Community + Having Hobbies Outside of ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: creating bookish community in a new place and being bossed to read books NOWCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how to have hobbies outside of readingThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 2023-11-1300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 14: Our Bookish Impact + What Makes A Great Gift BookOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: work retreats and our bookish impact in a listener’s classroomCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what makes a great gift bookThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . ...2023-11-0600 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 13: Types of Bookmarks + Boss My TBROn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: historical figures and the best type of bookmarkCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we boss two TBRs from our bookish friendsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2023-10-3000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 12: Recapping Our European TravelsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: Scottish books and author interviewsCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we gush about our travels and our favorite bookshops we got to visitThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2023-10-2300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 10: Re-Visiting a Classic EpisodeOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are jumping in a time machine to take you back to the beginning of season 1 with episode 3:Bookish Moments: a gift from a patient and reading with kiddosCurrent Reads: you may hear some books in this episode that have become CR faves over the years!Deep Dive: our worst bookish habitsBooks We Press: a middle grade classic and a series for when you finish Louise PennyAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every...2023-10-0900 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 9: Feeling Extra Autumnal + Prepping Our Travel TBROn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: International meetups and fall readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we’ve prepped our travel TBRThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise...2023-10-0200 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 8: Getting Chatty + What Is Working In Our Reading LivesOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: trips overseas and checking out home decor booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: what is working for us in our reading livesThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first...2023-09-2500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 7: Bookish Get Togethers + Best Versus Favorite BooksOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: seeing each other in person and comfort Kindle readingCurrent Reads: books new and old, from new to beloved authorsDeep Dive: what we think about “best” versus “favorite” booksThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise...2023-09-1800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 6: Settling In + Houses As CharactersOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: bookshelves and morbid picture booksCurrent Reads: men that may or may not be animals…Deep Dive: books where the house is a characterThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! We...2023-09-1100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 4: Nasal Adventures and Two Tropes Diverge in a WoodOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: new library cards and new projectsCurrent Reads: so many books we convinced each other to readDeep Dive: tropes that we usually like, but might diverge into something we hateThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoi...2023-08-2800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 3: A Change in Rhythm + Boss My TBROn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: a rhythm change and deeper readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are bossing the TBRs of some bookish friends that we know really well and don’t know at allThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in thi...2023-08-2100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 2: Circling Back on Direct PressesOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: comfort social accounts and mother daughter bondingCurrent Reads: four regular reads and our two bossy pressesDeep Dive: how we felt about pressing books to each other and our experiences reading themThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and...2023-08-1400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 6, Episode 1: What We Did On Our Summer BreakOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: VHS tapes and tender heartsCurrent Reads: lots of swings and lots of new releasesDeep Dive: what we did on our “summer break”The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! We ar...2023-08-0700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 49: A Group Show - Would You Rather?On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by Mary and Roxanna and are discussing:Would You Rather: it’s a game. it’s bookish. it’s fun!As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans!2023-07-1700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 47: Many Kinds of Murder + Forcefully and Directly Pressing a BookOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: summer reading programs + a fun murderful treatCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we’re trying a new thing and pressing books into each other’s hands that we are required to read over break!The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource...2023-07-0300 min
Currently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 46: Reading in Perfect Time + Bookish Travel AgentsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading on certain dates and galley homeworkCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are bookish travel agents, choosing books to match your travelsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesAs per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen...2023-06-2600 minCurrently ReadingMinisode: A Preview Episode of "Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi"Every once in a while, we love to drop a full episode sample of the kind of content you can get over on Patreon, and this month we are sharing our newest offering: Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi. In this debut episode, we are exploring "Debut Novels That Blew Us Away!" Here's what you'll find inside: Welcome, friends! This month, we are debuting a new patron bonus that I hope you will LOVE! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi was a brainchild for about 4 months before this debut, and I hope you can tell the time...2022-09-0952 minCurrently ReadingA Preview Episode of All Things Murderful with MeredithThis is a PREVIEW of a special series just for the Patreon Supporters ("Bookish Friends") of the Currently Reading Podcast who love mysteries and thrillers. It's called "All Things Murderful with Meredith". Meredith had so much fun with this new thing that we wanted to share this first episode with everyone! Today, Meredith is drinking HEB’s Texas Pecan coffee and you can get one of Meredith’s “Scary Books are My Jam” mugs here! Books mentioned in this episode: Something procedural (and a series!) Raven Black by Ann Cleeves...2020-10-0920 minCurrently ReadingMinisode: The Reader's Guide to Homeschool with Mindy and KayteeToday, Kaytee and Mindy are here to share our homeschool wisdom. Between us, we have 27 years of homeschooling experience, and we are excited to share with you a bunch of what we’ve learned in that time. Minisode episodes are not time stamped, but we have a quick list of topics: Getting Started: how much time it takes to homeschool, providing structure and routine (poster board and post-its, spiral notebooks), outside play, when to start formal school Homeschool specific: philosphies and methods of education, how to choose curricula, when to abandon a curriculum, homeschool preschool so...2020-08-1454 minCurrently ReadingSeason 2, Episode 36: Why We Read Middle Grade and YA (plus Stroooong Opinions & Meredith Identifies with a Literary Villain)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 your TBR stacks! Bonus: we go on a ridiculous tangent about the wild animals we would like to own as pets and a ce...2020-04-1348 minCurrently ReadingSeason 2, Episode 12: Meredith’s Big Reading “Pause” + Books By Authors from Other Countries Kaytee and Meredith are back into their routine after some guests and a big shake-up, and we’re excited to be here! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: moving and the big changes it brings, a #bookstagram challenge. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. This week is going to feel a little different for a number of reasons. Take a listen to hear about 2 books Kaytee read recently and then we’ll talk about what’s happening with Meredith’s reading life. We’ll move on to a...2019-10-2151 minCurrently ReadingEpisode 6 - Backlist Gems and How DOES Kaytee Read So Darn Much?Kaytee and Meredith return this week to chat about books with you! How do you feel about the backlist? We’re going there. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: using books as a coping strategy and books that you’ve been meaning to read for more than decade… We dive in to discussing 3 books each. These mostly take a trip down backlist lane, because only one is brand new and the rest are back in the catalog. Next we get into every listener’s most-asked question: a brief overvi...2018-10-0155 min