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Currently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 1: Deciding Once + What We Did On Our Summer BreakOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading with a partner and making lazy genius decisions about your reading lifeCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we are reviewing our summer breakThe 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). . 2025-08-0400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 50: Best of Season 7On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are finishing up season seven with a look back and a look forward!Season Seven 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). . . . . 1:24 - Season Seven, In ReviewThe most downloaded episodes of the season1:58 - CR Season 7: Episode 22 - Our Top Reads of 20242:09 - CR Sea...2025-07-2100 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 49: The Listener Press!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:54 - Your Listener Presses2:02 - The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney (pressed by Katie)3:42 - The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson (pressed by Carlye...2025-07-1400 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 48: Our 2025 Group Show!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by show regulars Roxanna and Mary and they are discussing:Unique or Shared!: We give you a statement that may make us either unique or shared, and discuss!Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2:52 - Unique Or Shared3:22 - I am the worst library user ever. (Roxanna)5:21 - Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend12:37 - I l...2025-07-0700 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 47: Reading Life Temp Check + Pressing Books Into Each Other's HandsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: readerly badges and DNFing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we check in on our reading lives and press book into the other’s handsThe 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). . 2025-06-3000 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 46: Witchy Names + All About Morning ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: reading at the beach and sisterly bookish tattoosCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: all the ins and outs of morning 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). . . . 2025-06-2300 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 events Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the ins and outs of a virtual reading retreat 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) . . . . 2025-06-0257 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 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 ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 9: How the Light Gets InWe 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...2025-04-2500 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 33: The Perfect Reading Ambiance + Finding Hidden GemsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: the perfect reading experience and hearing others talk about booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how we find those hidden gem 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). . . ...2025-03-2400 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 minCurrently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 22: Our Top Ten 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) . . . ...2025-01-061h 22
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 minCurrently 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) . . . . 2024-12-3050 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 13: New Kindles + Reviewing Our Spooky Season ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and KMary are discussing:Bookish Moments: finding new ways to listen to audiobooks and getting new kindlesCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: how our spooky season reading is going so farThe 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). ...2024-10-2800 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 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 ReadingSeason 7, Episode 6: CR Merch + A Conversation with Bill LargentOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith is joined by Bill Largent and they are discussing:Bookish Moments: CR merch and prepping for the big showCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: a discussion with Bill about his reading lifeThe 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). 2024-09-0900 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 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 minCurrently 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 Review The most downloaded episode of the season 4:05 - CR Season 6: Episode 25 w/Jamie Golden and Knox McCoy 5:42 - CR Sea...2024-07-2238 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 48: The Listener Press!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2:19 - Your Listener Presses3:48 - The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (pressed by Katie)6:40 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow7:3...2024-07-0800 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 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 43: Meeting Bookish Friends + Starting New BooksOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: meeting bookish friends and “salt” booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: difficulty in starting new 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). . . . . :10 - Bite Size...2024-06-0300 min
Currently ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 6: Bury Your DeadWe 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...2024-05-3100 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 minCurrently 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 bookshelves Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: our current top 5 reads of 2024 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) . . . . . 1:29...2024-05-1359 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 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 33: Crumble and Chronicles + Changes In Our Reading Lives Over TimeOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:Bookish Moments: pastries while reading and huge bookish hangoversCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: the ways our reading lives and changed and expanded over timeThe 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). . . ...2024-03-2500 min
Currently ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 5: A Brutal TellingWe 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...2024-03-2200 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 ReadingMinisode: Our Show Regulars' Top 10 of 2023We know you’ll be thrilled to hear from Mary and Roxanna again this weekend as you’ve been asking for their top 10 lists, and we’ve got them for you!Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)....1:15 - 2023 Reading Review3:02 - CR Season 6, Episode 22 (Meredith and Kaytee’s top 10)5:26 - Currently Reading Patreon8:30 - Our Top Ten Reads of 20238:43 - The Uncommon Reader by Alan B...2024-01-1900 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 minCurrently 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 2019 5:07 - Sweep by Jon...2024-01-0140 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 ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 4: A Rule Against MurderWe 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...2023-12-1500 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 minCurrently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 19: Happy Surprises + Bookish VacationsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a bookish car surprise and a triumphal return Current Reads: all the great stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the deets on reading vacations! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives 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 d...2022-12-0557 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 13: Bookish Multitudes + Be a Library AmbassadorOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a slumpy slump and reading dates Current Reads: we contain bookish multitudes Deep Dive: how to be a Library Ambassador. Go forth and make disciples! Book Presses: a fairytale that’s just as great on paper as on the screen and a business biography 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 su...2021-10-2554 min
Think Fit. Be Fit.Meredith Mack discusses Tension Generation and Exercise ExpansionWhat if we can embrace ‘tension’ in our exercise to make it easier and more enjoyable? Meredith Mack joins Jenn to discuss that being influential means showing people a different way. This is a rare conversation about diverging into creative energy and using different perspectives for our own best fitness and movement practices while staying grounded with strength training. They even touch on toxic fitness culture in their own experience. Enjoy this heart centered fitness conversation! Topics discussed include: Meredith's brand, Tension Generation Meredith’s experience as a IFBB pro T...2021-06-281h 07Currently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 21: Our Last Episode of 2020 + Year-End Reading ReflectionsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: the joy of passing along books, and spousal reading time Current Reads: comfort reads and books we loved Deep Dive: a reflection on our 2020 reading lives Book Presses: a redemption press and a dystopian pandemic 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! New: we are...2020-12-2146 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 ReadingSeason 3, Episode 4: Where’s an Editor When You Need One + When We Give Up on an AuthorToday, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading in the heat and a new recording space Current Reads: books that need editing, ones that elicit strong opinions, and the plural of bigfoot(s?) Deep Dive: giving up on an author - how many tries should you give them? Book Presses: books from authors that changed our minds 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 su...2020-08-2447 minCurrently ReadingSeason 2, Episode 44: Maybe the Grossest Book Ever + Homework for ListenersToday, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: breaking the reading “rules” and unloading read books on others Current Reads: characters and plots and murders and poetry! Deep Dive: we need your voices! And your questions! Listen up for “listener contributions” Book Presses: some large books that will keep you in great reading for a long summer week 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...2020-06-0839 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 27: Meredith Reads a Second Book in a Series (Gasp!) + How to Read MoreMeredith and Kaytee are chatting about current reads and how to squeeze more satisfaction out of your reading life today! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a big change in the reader status of a family member, and a new bookish podcast you’ll love. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’re chatting about books from writing teams, and sequels and classics that go down easy. For our deep dive this week, we are talking about making 2020 your best reading year yet. Does that mean...2020-02-1050 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 min