On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: 18 fantastic books that listeners want to Press into your hands! Get out your Library hold 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 of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so ...
Jul 04, 2022•54 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast On 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 referen...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : a new social media delight and a bookish gathering Current Reads : each of us sneakily convinces the other one to read a book that she wasn’t sure about before Deep Dive : we are planning the bookstacks to bring on your family vacation so that everyone can read together Book Presses : a YA drama from a favorite author and a diverse multiverse sci-fi adventure As per usual, time-stamped show notes are b...
Jun 20, 2022•49 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : working with a new bookstore and a reading chair conundrum Current Reads : we’ve got some wheelhouse reading here today including some non-fiction that we think you’ll love Deep Dive : the books we read during our childhoods that impacted the readers we are today Book Presses : two more of those childhood books that we want to make sure you’ve read As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below wi...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kendra Adachi is joining Meredith and Kaytee, and we are discussing: Bookish Moments : perfect reading weather, winning fifth grade, and bookish nerdiness Current Reads : the very first time this has happened in Currently Reading, there’s a double up! Deep Dive : we get to Lazy Genius a reading life and it’s the actual best Book Presses : and some non-fiction from authors we love As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments : an Oprah moment and an interesting reading experience Current Reads : a beach read with teeth, serial killers, joy as protest, gosh, this episode is GOOD Deep Dive : Meet Roxanna! Book Presses : a stunning mystery and a chocolate chonker 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 spo...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : derailed reading and theater nerdery Current Reads : We are exceptionally murdery today. Sorry, not sorry. Deep Dive : books about all kinds of disasters Book Presses : a cozy series we love and a parenting book of joy 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...
May 23, 2022•52 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Yara Zgheib. Yara is the author of No Land to Light On, a heartbreaking and heart-mending love story of immigration and parenthood and leaving your heart across the ocean. This book was an Indie Press List pick for March from An Unlikely Story. Tune into my conversation with Yara to hear about: Writing as therapy Turning real world events into novel The humanity in every story Her personal connections to this story T...
May 20, 2022•22 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : finishing up school and reading when the wheels fall off Current Reads : all kinds of books for you today, readers Deep Dive : our five (personal) rules for reading Book Presses : falling in love with the octopus and a creepy twins 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 ...
May 16, 2022•56 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments : delightful Zoom meetings and used books for “complete” shelves Current Reads : some thrills, some nonfiction, some YA, and some romance Deep Dive : reading during a big life change Book Presses : a married people romance and a narrative non fiction 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 a...
May 09, 2022•53 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : new merch and a comfort read Current Reads : some books that were directly recommended by readers and ended up being big hits Deep Dive : our bookish confessions, in which we essentially play strip poker with opinions Book Presses : a book that is singular in its execution and an old school favorite As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentio...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : bookish laundry and thoughts on starting a book Current Reads : a few Indie Press List titles that blew our socks off and some additional great books Deep Dive : crotchety old ladies talk about their bookstagram pet peeves Book Presses : a smart thriller and a great YA pick As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If yo...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : beautiful bookshelves and a booktuber to love Current Reads : we’re all over the map this week with poetry and Cozy+ and a book I should have loved but didn’t and so much more! Deep Dive : reading outside of our comfort zones Book Presses : books that we didn’t expect to love As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If ...
Apr 18, 2022•53 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : the change of the seasons and a young fan Current Reads : a few books that will stay with us forever, and some that… won’t Deep Dive : the books that live rent-free in our heads Book Presses : a fairy tale retelling and a beloved brick 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 ...
Apr 04, 2022•51 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a reading milestone and a new type of book “the quickie” Current Reads : a new book from a favorite author, a childhood love turned into a book, and more! Deep Dive : the seasons of life that we go through as readers Book Presses : a love story and a police procedural As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d lik...
Mar 28, 2022•54 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reading in the wrong format and new library discoveries Current Reads : books we blasted through and ones that surprised us on multiple levels Deep Dive : different types of readers - mood reading versus planned reading Book Presses : surprising books that get into your head As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If y...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Brendan Slocumb. Brendan is the author of The Violin Conspiracy, a coming-of-age and mystery novel rolled into one, and a book that captured me with every word. You’ve heard me gush about the book, now listen to my conversation with Brendan to hear about: How much his main character overlaps with him Growing up in a musical family Writing a violin as a character Naming inanimate objects The real life racism situation...
Mar 18, 2022•31 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : too busy to read and leaning into non-fiction Current Reads : When Meredith finished edits on this episode, she called it a spicy meatball, and that’s certainly true for our current reads. Deep Dive : What we do about backlist books that don’t have the same standards as our modern sensibilities. Book Presses : a few middle grade gems that you don’t want to miss As per usual, time-stamped show notes...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : a meetup with Megan! and Book Page Magazine Current Reads : middle grade and horror and Enneagram and magical realism. We’ve got it all! Deep Dive : Palate cleansers and one-night stand books Book Presses : a middle grade fantasy gem a great one-night stand 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 liste...
Mar 07, 2022•54 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : live tweets from a friend and a spicy conversation behind the scenes Current Reads : some romance, some disagreement, and some under-the-radar gems Deep Dive : Mindy and Kaytee bring all the curmudgeons and disagree about them! Book Presses : a great series, and a short but powerful novel As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this ep...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reader app ideas and Meredith’s bookish grandbaby Current Reads : we bring books that the other host is NOT interested in reading. Deep Dive : our very favorite books about marriage, almost entirely fiction! Book Presses : fantastic social justice and a book about marriage and parenting As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this e...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Mary and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a fabulous buddy read and a young reader milestone Current Reads : this week we have a lot of books we really loved. There may be gushing. Deep Dive : an on-ramp to romance, from fade to black to spicy fun Book Presses : a perfectly midwestern story and a short story collection As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If yo...
Feb 14, 2022•48 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : reader profiles on Instagram and connecting authors and readers Current Reads : we are revisiting some authors that we’ve read before, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Deep Dive : the items we have on our bookish bucket lists. What do we want to “achieve”? Book Presses : an oldie but goodie mystery and a graphic novel As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every bo...
Feb 07, 2022•57 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a Kindle device hack and the Edgar awards Current Reads : books that whelm us and surprise us in the best ways Deep Dive : the different ways we interact with our books and what we are reading Book Presses : a verse novel and an oldie but goodie 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 ...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : a giant fanfic and a kid’s rec Current Reads : books that have very little in common with each other Deep Dive : a listener-suggested topic, what are the three themes of your reading life? Book Presses : productivity non-fiction and pregnancy-related non-ficiton 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 ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments : traveling through the mail and anew book light Current Reads : some backlist books and some new releases, some of which really surprised us! Deep Dive : factors that make us add and remove stars Book Presses : redemptive drama and a true-to-life-novel 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 a...
Jan 17, 2022•51 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : home library wins and reading your shelves Current Reads : mystery and fantasy and parenting and romance and family drama, we’re running the reading gauntlet Deep Dive : setting goals for 2022 in our personal, podcast, and Patreon spaces Book Presses : a backlist gem and a retelling of a classic As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned ...
Jan 10, 2022•50 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Today'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...
Jan 07, 2022•48 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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)...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments : rethinking the book slump and nerdy book stats Today, for the meat of our episode we are hearing directly from you, the listeners! We’re visiting your favorite indie bookstores and hearing about the books they pressed into your hands. 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...
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