Welcome, 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 ...
Jan 22, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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...
Jan 18, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 23
On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are coming to you with our first joint minisode! Minisodes do not follow our normal format, so you won’t hear our regular segments. What you will hear about instead is: A trip to Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX as the inspiration for an idea Requesting favorite and least favorite books of 2020 from our Bookish Friends (Patreon supporters) The Indie Press list, which will debut in March 2021! A rundown of the 20 least favorite books of ...
Jan 15, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On 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 th...
Jan 11, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On 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 ...
Dec 21, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 21
On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : all the buddy reads. So many buddies. So much reading. Current Reads : wheelhouse books and trying new things Deep Dive : book subscriptions to give and receive Book Presses : a creepily atmospheric apocalypse and a self-serving press 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 t...
Dec 14, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Today, we are revisiting our very first episode of Currently Reading, because 2020 has thrown us for another loop! Tune in to hear Meredith and Kaytee, for the first time. We are discussing: Bookish Moments : starting a series as a readaloud and being part of a launch team Current Reads : we’ve got some classics, some apocalypse, and some differences in opinion! Deep Dive : we didn’t even know what a deep dive was! We do spend some time talking about our next planned reads Book Presses : a book ...
Dec 07, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Today, Kaytee is visiting with Melissa Joulwan and Dave Humpreys, all the way from Prague to talk about Strong Sense of Place! We are discussing Bookish Moments : “triple-dipping,” map adventures, and doubly broken reading Current Reads : we’re visiting manor houses, the everglades, building a train, and seeing a refugee camp. Come with us. Deep Dive : all things Strong Sense of Place with Mel and Dave Book Presses : A feel-good classic, a boring book described in a new way (ha!), and a Nigerian...
Nov 30, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a buddy read with a friend and getting back into a rhythm Current Reads : the most awkward transition ever, and lots of salt Deep Dive : how we feel about book awards and the books that win them Book Presses : a series press and a rural noir gem 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 do...
Nov 23, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new reading space and a bookish helper Current Reads : you have to read this, plus lots of murder Deep Dive : how an ending can change a book for us, great endings and phone-ins Book Presses : a book with a fantastic ending and book that will help you end 2020 well 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...
Nov 16, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Katie Proctor. Katie is the author of My Storied Year , her debut novel about a middle grade boy with dyslexia. This is the first time I’ve gotten to have an interview with someone I am already friends with, and it was a delight! Tune in to hear about: Creating characters from a collection of people Cover design and desires Middle grade authors who make us cry NaNoWriMo Writing groups for obligers Found family storie...
Nov 13, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Today, 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 s...
Nov 09, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a spicy take on a classic and bookish gluttony Current Reads : we’re telling each other about six recent reads and talking each other into and out of reading them Deep Dive : our favorite cookbooks, as we head into the holiday season Book Presses : food-centered delight and family-centered drama 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 list...
Nov 02, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : creating a monthly TBR and being a rebound reader Current Reads : convoluted plots, and wheelhouse wins Deep Dive : the most readable classics Book Presses : more classics that BELONG on the Press List 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 o...
Oct 26, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : virtual author events and a library fake out Current Reads : books that get better and better and have big emotions Deep Dive : what is spoopy season? And what do we read for peak spoopiness? Book Presses : spoopy presses for your shelves 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: w...
Oct 19, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : connecting through book recommendations and having the exact right reading experience Current Reads : an unpopular opinion and some unputdownable fiction Deep Dive : the title words and cover images that draw us in Book Presses : a few more gorgeous covers for your consideration 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 ...
Oct 12, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This 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...
Oct 09, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a YouTube rabbit hole and setting down the books for Netflix Current Reads : A selection of hits and misses, all of which we’re ready to discuss with nuance Deep Dive : The Books We Are Jealous That You Get to Read for the First Time. Ah, nostalgia. Book Presses : righting another wrong in the press list, and cozy comfort for when the world is too much As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and re...
Oct 05, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : Homeschool reading presentations and Meredith’s new side episode Current Reads : the current reads that we are actually currently reading, not a selective agenda of books Deep Dive : Bookish FOMO. What are you afraid of missing out on when it comes to books? Book Presses : the book I’d press on Meredith’s new mini show, and an author that she changed her mind about As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to ever...
Sep 28, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new Patreon segment and a childhood favorite Current Reads : Six left turns. It’s a broad swath of books today! Deep Dive : are you “allowed” to change your opinion on a book after you’ve read it? Book Presses : THE BOOK we’ve all been waiting for and sci-fi trilogy that’s just fun As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and...
Sep 21, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments : a vindicating poll from the Bookish Friends and the newest book from a favorite favorite favorite Current Reads : big feelings about these books today! Deep Dive : the books that 17-year old Mindy and Meredith needed to read Book Presses : a re-readable favorite and a parenting book (that might be) for 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 li...
Sep 14, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 sc...
Sep 07, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today, Meredith and Kaytee have a special guest, Roxanna Kassam-Kara. The three of us are discussing: Bookish Moments : the sweetest bookish moment ever, reading tees, and choosing a new book from your TBR Current Reads : each host is sharing two books they’ve read recently and some of them have us gushing uncontrollably. Deep Dive : Roxanna’s reading life and her “achiever” tendencies Book Presses : two books you need in your life right now and one series starter that needed to be on the Press ...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Today, 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 no...
Aug 24, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Alexis Henderson. Alexis is the author of The Year of the Witching , her debut , which is a dark fantasy, horror novel, centering on main character Immanuelle. Tune in to hear about: Young authors for the reading challenge! Counterbalancing darkness and sparkles Creating new locations from nothing Fan art and commissioning art from fans Her favorite writing tool and process Being a young, debut, Black author during t...
Aug 21, 2020•18 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : a perfect reading spot, and a fun bonus episode for Patrons Current Reads : happy reads mixed with bizarre ones bouncing back and forth Deep Dive : reading therapy - we are making up therapy clients and then giving them books to read! Book Presses : fantastic YA from both of us: one pretty new and one that’s almost a decade old! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this ...
Aug 17, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today, 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 metho...
Aug 14, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Today, 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 fi...
Aug 10, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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! *Ple...
Aug 03, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are here with a special episode for you! We are reflecting back on our second year of podcasting and our biggest wins and our biggest regrets. We get a bit vulnerable, a bit silly, and a bit reflective. You’ll get some behind-the-scenes glimpses as well as some “looking to the future” previews. We are so grateful for the cadre of listeners that we have connected with over these two years, and we could never have imagined how much this podcast could have brought to our ...
Jul 20, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 50
