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Currently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 3: Let There Be Light + Avoiding Book AmnesiaOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookstore romance day + let there be a reading light Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: advice on avoiding bookish amnesia 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) . . . . 01:5...
2025-08-1856 min
Currently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 2: Reader Roulette + Our Assigned Summer ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: devoting unexpected extra time on morning reading + journaling and embracing chaotic reading with reader rouletteCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we circle back to the summer reads we assigned to each other 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...
2025-08-1100 minCurrently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 2: Reader Roulette + Our Assigned Summer ReadingOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: devoting unexpected extra time on morning reading + journaling and embracing chaotic reading with reader roulette Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we circle back to the summer reads we assigned to each other 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...
2025-08-111h 02Currently 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 tattoos Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: all the ins and outs of morning 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) . . . .
2025-06-231h 01Currently 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 trips Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: when it’s okay to skim and when it’s not 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) . . . ...
2025-06-0954 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 minCurrently 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 life Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to talk about books “in the wild” 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) . . . .
2025-05-2659 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 minCurrently 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 books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experience 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) . . . ...
2025-04-2859 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 minCurrently 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 togethers Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we check in on our reading lives 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) . . . . ...
2025-03-311h 05Currently 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 apps Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how we balance our TBRs and new releases 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) . . . . ...
2025-03-1054 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 minCurrently 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 hobbies Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to finish a book well 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) . . . . 1:35 - Our Boo...
2025-02-1052 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 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 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 tattooed Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep 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 lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . .
2025-01-271h 04
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 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 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 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 minCurrently 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 adaptations Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to fit in reading during the holidays 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) . . . . ...
2024-12-1657 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 minCurrently 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 clutch Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we make wishes to the holiday book fairy 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) . . . .
2024-12-0956 minCurrently 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 pushers Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to and how not to raise readers 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) . . . . ...
2024-11-2559 minCurrently 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 stores Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: authors we would take a day off to mourn over 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) ...
2024-10-0757 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 minCurrently 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 reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep 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 lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the...
2024-09-1658 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 minCurrently 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 authors Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the journey from season one to season seven of Currently 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) . . .
2024-08-261h 01
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 minCurrently 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 IRL Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: recapping our summer vacation 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) . . . . ...
2024-08-0554 minCurrently 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 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 minCurrently 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 Anything What was the first book that got you hooked into reading? 3:00 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling...
2024-07-1556 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 minCurrently 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 reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: you get to boss our summer TBRs! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives
2024-07-0153 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 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 minCurrently 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 books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: books we have recently DNFd or NRNd 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) . . . . ...
2024-05-2756 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 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 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 recharge Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: an unofficial deep dive into no prep episodes 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) . .
2024-04-011h 06
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 minCurrently 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 retreats Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: revisiting what is working and what isn’t working in our current reading lives 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) . . ...
2024-03-181h 03
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 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 minCurrently 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 Overview 5:41 - The No...
2024-01-081h 06
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 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 minCurrently 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 feelings Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: themed reading months and how we incorporate them into our reading lives 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) . ...
2023-12-1854 minCurrently 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 books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: what is working for us in our reading lives 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...
2023-09-2553 min
Currently ReadingA Journey to Three Pines - Episode 1: Still LifeWe 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 Detective Armand Gamache. This limited-edition 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...
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10 Things To Tell YouEp 165: Best Books Lately (with Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb of Currently Reading)My favorite thing in the world to talk about is BOOKS and two of my very favorite people to talk books with are Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb of the Currently Reading podcast. I've been such a fan of these two women and their podcast since it launched and it is always fun to chat with them about the best books we've read lately. PREORDER my new book THE LIFE COUNCIL GET THE PREORDER BONUSES HERE Meredith and Kaytee fall into both the Business Bestie and Fellow Obsessive seats in m...
2023-03-141h 14Currently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 22: Our Top Ten Books of 2022On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are sharing our top ten reads of 2022! Can you guess where we overlap? This is a GREAT stack of books and we are so thrilled to share it with you. 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...
2023-01-021h 21Currently 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 ReadingSeason 4, Episode 45: A Mish Mash of Books + Crafting a Great ReviewOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a giant buddy read to be proud of and recommending specific books Current Reads: a mish mash of books across all genres Deep Dive: Meredith and Kaytee go into the specifics of writing a review and sharing it Book Presses: last presses of season 4! A violent but huggable book and a mystery that looks like it contains something different As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we...
2022-06-2755 minCurrently ReadingMinisode: Mindy and Mary’s Top 10 Books of 2021Today's minisode has an additional top 10 list to add to your 2022 TBRs! We’ve got Mindy and Mary here with their favorite books of 2021, and their conversation is not-to-be-missed! Note that they recorded this episode before Meredith and Kaytee’s released, so there are some repeats, but no one knew about the other’s lists! Minisode show notes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse. *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come ba...
2022-01-0748 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 21: Our Top Ten Books of 2021!On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Our top ten books of 2021! It’s our longest episode ever, and we are so excited to share it with you as we jump into a new year! 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 now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). Th...
2022-01-031h 22Currently 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 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 11: Recording Together + Lending Books to Friends and FamilyOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: being together in person! Current Reads: Books in the zeitgeist and one that’s perfect for October Deep Dive: are we precious about lending books out to others? do we have rules and regulations? Book Presses: books from the keeper shelf 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...
2021-10-1155 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 10: It's Complicated + The Perfect Reading NookOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: some wonderful bookish podcast episodes we had to highlight Current Reads: books that have complicated feelings attached, and ones that you cannot “at us” about Deep Dive: we are curating the perfect reading space Book Presses: uncomplicated feelings about books from authors we love 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 surp...
2021-10-0453 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 6: Breathless Books + An Intro to Book FlightsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: outside reading perfection and a new generation of readers Current Reads: books that take your breath away and that help you breathe better Deep Dive: Q and A about Book Flights Book Presses: two hilarious picks - both way backlist 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...
2021-09-0659 minCurrently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 3: Going Noodle + Venus Flytrap BooksOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: playing library and a murderful bookmark Current Reads: a bit silly this week, we are threatening book characters with violence and one of us throws a temper tantrum. Deep Dive: we are discussing the genres that pull us in and then we usually hate them, the Venus Flytrap of books Book Presses: a YA fantasy that flies under the radar and a sweet love story As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with re...
2021-08-1656 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 48: Very Special Episode - Ask Us Anything!On this week’s Very Special episode of Currently Reading, all four of us are wrapping up Season 3 with our Ask Us Anything episode! We received over 12 PAGES of questions for this episode and this is the first time that we’ve had all four of us on mic before, so all of this is new! 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 no...
2021-07-1254 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 47: Very Special Episode - The Listener Press!On this week’s Very Special episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are starting to wrap up Season 3 with our Listener Press episode! We had so many listeners leave us voice memos that it was difficult to narrow them down, but we hope you love this selection of books pressed by you, the listeners and Bookish Friends of Currently Reading! 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...
2021-07-0540 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 44: Middle Grade and Mysteries + Book PolygamyOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: regular reader kids and bookish friends lavishing love Current Reads: mysteries abound, as does middle grade, plus some overlap between the two Deep Dive: how many books do you read at once? Book Presses: a book that shifted our perspective and a retelling of a Greek myth 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...
2021-06-1447 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 41: Buying Books and Reading Books are Two Different HobbiesOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a third copy of a book one loves, and a summer reading guide we both adore Current Reads: some books we enjoyed that we don’t know to whom we should recommend Deep Dive: a defense of book buying, and book organizing, and how it’s different from book reading Book Presses: a great Pride Month (June in the US) pick and a beach read that will chill you to the bone As per usual...
2021-05-2447 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 40: Friendly Get-Togethers + The Tropes We LoveOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: A joint bookish moment of gatherings of Bookish Friends Current Reads: some YA fantasy, some murder, some short stories, some family drama. We’ve got it all. Deep Dive: the tropes we love - what is a trope and which ones draw us in? Book Presses: two books that we hugged at the end As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If y...
2021-05-1750 minCurrently ReadingMinisode: A Taste of the Indie Press List!Today, we are sharing our new baby with you. The Indie Press List is doing BIG things and we are thrilled to give you a taste of this goodness. If you’d like to get future episodes (including two more from Fabled in April and May 2021), we’d love for you to join us on Patreon. To shop: we would love for you to go directly to the page that Fabled has set up for us for you to make your purchases. It includes each of the little blurbs that we read aloud on this episode. And, of course, you...
2021-05-0726 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 38: Eating Humble Pie + IRL and Bookish FriendshipsOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: A sisterly conversation and a masking win Current Reads: books we are so glad we read, from beginning to end Deep Dive: how to make your IRL friendship bookish and how to make your bookish friendship IRL Book Presses: a YA book that seems to be universally beloved and a way to make friends in your neighborhood As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in...
2021-05-0344 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 37: Recs from Listeners + How Each Enneagram Type Chooses Their Next BookOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: Behind-the-scenes podcast fix and a weird reading mood Current Reads: we have quite a few books this week that were pressed into our hands by you, the listeners! Deep Dive: how each Enneagram type chooses their next book. So much silliness. Book Presses: books that are tangentially or directly related to the enneagram As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If yo...
2021-04-2646 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 34: The Reading Playground + Genres We Shy Away FromOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: immersive reading and a bookish gift Current Reads: we are all over the playground of reading taste Deep Dive: we discuss which genres we shy away from Book Presses: a few memoirs for those of you who shy away (ahem, Meredith) 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 scro...
2021-04-0547 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 33: Reckoning with Romance - Special Guest Rebekah HofferOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee is with special guest host Rebekah Hoffer and they are discussing: Bookish Moments: completing a goal and a new library trick Current Reads: there’s a lot of love in these current reads as well as an essay collection Deep Dive: romance basics plus why we read it Book Presses: a picture book and historical romance 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 lis...
2021-03-2947 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 32: A Bookish Field Trip + Streamlining Your TBROn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: attempting to help someone DNF and a tiny reading helper Current Reads: murder mermaids and historical fiction and hilarious non-fiction and a bookish field trip Deep Dive: streamlining your TBR, how to cull and narrow the field Book Presses: putting a few items back on your TBR 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...
2021-03-2251 min10 Things To Tell YouEp 108: Best Books Lately (with Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb of the Currently Reading podcast)Not at all sorry to have two books & reading episodes in a row! Especially because my guests for this Best Books Lately conversation are two of my favorites voices in the book-ish world. Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb are the two women behind the Currently Reading podcast and I think that you will love their varied recommendations in our conversation. (I contribute almost nothing of value to this episode since my reading habits have been so out-of-whack, however I do talk about a few recent best sellers that just didn’t do it for me.)
2021-03-161h 23Currently ReadingMinisode: Mindy and Mary's Top 10 of 2020Welcome, friends! We handed over the mics to Mindy and Mary today to go over their top ten lists for 2020, by listener request! We think you’ll love one more top ten list for the year, right? Minisode show notes are not time-stamped but the titles are below for you to peruse. They are also not transcribed since this is bonus content. *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the co...
2021-01-2244 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 23: Book Flights + Goals for Reading and Business On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a Christmas gift and a reading shift Current Reads: we’ve got a few unintentional book flights in this set of six and we love that! Deep Dive: we are pulling back the curtain with reading goals for 2021 and business goals for 2021, and letting you know how you can help! Book Presses: a crowd-pleaser and productivity to start the year off right As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book...
2021-01-1848 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 22: Our Top 10 Books of 2020On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing our top 10 books of the year that wouldn’t end. We don’t include our regular segments in these Best of Episodes in the interest of time. We hope that you love this list! It might help you identify if one of us is your book twin. Or if you want to add something to your 2021 TBR. We do create a few “rules” about our top 10 lists: Finished in 2020, but not required to be published in 2020. We don’t record until after the last day...
2021-01-1147 minCurrently 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 ReadingSeason 3, Episode 15: A Guest Current Read + Casting Actors into BooksToday, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: recording with a young friend and library woes Current Reads: you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive: do you picture actors and actresses when you read? how about setting? Book Presses: a book that would make a great movie, and a classic sci-fi thrill 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 sc...
2020-11-0948 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 6: Are you “Book Bossy”? We are!Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading a giant book and a giant buddy read Current Reads: evil and time travel and middle grade and memoir, we’re showing off our range! Deep Dive: being book bossy! Book Presses: we are sharing some comfort if your brain needs sweetness and light 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! ...
2020-09-0747 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 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 3, Episode 2: Our (Very Ordinary) 100th EpisodeToday, Kaytee and Meredith are sharing our 100th episode and discussing: Bookish Moments: a perfect storage place and a Bookish Friends meetup Current Reads: left turns from one wheelhouse to another Deep Dive: why “what are your three favorite books” is the wrong question Book Presses: two non-fiction picks! One true crime and one about politics 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...
2020-08-1042 minCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 1: We’re back - with a new look!Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: libraries reopening and bookstore visits! Current Reads: some diverging opinions mixed with five-star reads Deep Dive: what we did over our “summer break” Book Presses: non-fiction that will change your life and a fun historical romp 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! *Please note that all book titles linked above are...
2020-08-0349 minCurrently ReadingSeason 2, Episode 47: Evil Book Twins (and Why You Need One!)Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a zoom call and a buddy read Current Reads: apocalyptic, scary, ho-hum, heartwarming, icky, and revealing. We’ve got a bit of everything! Deep Dive: the anti-book twin or… the EVIL book twin! Book Presses: a historical fiction novel with broad appeal and a favorite mystery series 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...
2020-06-2941 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 38: Tackling Controversial Titles + How We Read Series BooksToday, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: our bookish friends buddy read of Still Life by Louise Penny with the Patrons of Currently Reading Current Reads: we each have three books to share, but we’re messing with the format a bit this week as the discussion needs some nuance. Deep Dive: reading books in a series and what we do when “the next one” releases Book Presses: a few of our favorite series choices to round out the deep dive As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below...
2020-04-2752 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 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...
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