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The Currently Reading Podcast

Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb

Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre.

They will help you figure out what to read next, and their signature "Reader Know Thyself" approach goes deeper, helping you understand your own reading taste so your TBR finally works for you.

Light on the chit-chat, heavy on the book talk.

Ad-free, and proudly supporting independent bookstores always. New episodes every Monday.

Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers."

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S9 · E15
Monday · 54 min
Whale Harbor & Miss Wolcott's Ghost (S9E15)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Elizabeth are here to talk about their current reads, a deep dive that brings books Elizabeth is excited about coming in early 2027, a coincidental bookish friend highlight, and Elizabeth tells us what she's currently curious about. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 2:13 — Bookish Moments of the Week 6:33 — Current Reads 6:43 — The Only Thing There Is to Want by Sarah Hepola (Elizabeth) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781984820334 10:31 — The Cross by Steve Cavanagh (Meredith) https://a.co/d/0ezSWWCu (amazon link) 16:28 — Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane (Elizabeth) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668224632 20:43 — Thinky Thoughts by Gwenna Laithland (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250390028 25:27 — Tiger's Mouth by Lucy Tan (Elizabeth) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217301089 27:56 — Miss Wolcott's Ghost by Louise Penny (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250412607 34:55 — Deep Dive: New Releases 37:30 — All Together Now by Julie Buxbaum https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668266397 (releases Mar 30, 2027) 40:52 — Two Lives by Alexis Schaitkin https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250439277 (releases Jan 26, 2027) 42:45 — Tastes Like Seeing God by Nina Machiko Tam https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217061464 (releases Feb 2, 2027) 47:30 — Before We Go 52:05 — Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's IPL is brought to us by a new to us bookstore, Wild Bird Bookshop in Dacula, Georgia. Head to their instagram, @wildbirdbookshop or their website HERE to check them out! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
November 6 · 40 min
Generation: Babysitter's Club from Connecticut Public
Today, we're sharing an episode from Generation: Baby-Sitters Club, the new podcast series from Connecticut Public that goes beyond nostalgia to explore this iconic book series as a cultural phenomenon. In this episode, host Daniela Doncel uncovers how the Baby-Sitters Club books came to be and how they changed the business of book publishing, featuring an exclusive interview with series co-creator Jean Feiwel—now Senior Vice President and Publisher at Macmillan. The episode also features insights from author and University of California-San Diego literature professor Seth Lehrer and University of Alberta professor emeritus Margaret Mackey. To listen to the other episodes of Generation: Baby-Sitters Club, see here: https://link.mgln.ai/nv7Gs5
S9 · E14
November 2 · 1 hr 9 min
In the Shadow of Eight & The Undercover Bookshop + Brain Stacking (S9E14)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith brings a surprise deep dive for Kaytee, which includes the idea of "brain stacking". They also discuss their current reads, highlight a group of bookish friends, and Meredith explains a DNF without prejudice before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 3:27 — Bookish Moments of the Week 11:12 — Current Reads 11:37 — The House With a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780142402573 17:48 — Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon and Critical Role (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593874264 22:34 — In the Shadow of Eight by Collin Gosselin (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781538784723 29:47 — Diamond Doris by Doris Payne (Kaytee, Solid State bookshop link) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781538784723 34:39 — Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063323056 38:48 — The Undercover Bookshop by Katherine Reay (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781400352579 41:51 — Deep Dive: Brain Stacking 59:56 — Before We Go 1:02:60 - Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593321461 1:07::27 — Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's IPL is brought to us by a new to us bookstore, Wild Bird Bookshop in Dacula, Georgia. Head to their instagram, @wildbirdbookshop or their website HERE to check them out! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E13
October 26 · 1 hr 7 min
Receipts from the Bookshop & Slayers of Old + Spooky Feminism (S9E13)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Mary is back on the mic to discuss all things spooky feminism with Kaytee. They also bring their current reads, Kaytee highlights a bookish friend, and Mary does some TBR triage before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 1:36 — Bookish Moments of the Week 8:33 — Current Reads 9:08 — Receipts from the Bookshop: A Bookseller's Year in an English Seaside Town by Katie Clapham (Mary) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063516625 13:49 — An Octopus Named Houdini by Zana Fraillon (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798347114757 18:20 — Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines (Mary) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780756419684 22:17 — Till Death Do We Parent by Jess Hilarious (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668059357 27:48 — Mercury Rain: Ghost Broker by Sarah M. Eden (Mary) https://link.amazon/B03cWXWUF 32:45 — Beloved Poison by E.S. Thomson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781681775388 36:01 — Deep Dive: Spooky Feminism 40:08 — The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063282858 45:11 — Mothersucker by Kim Bohyun https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217008384 46:28 — Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217189717 50:35 — A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593831984 52:38 — We Refuse by Kellie Carter Jackson https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781541601598 54:43 — Fierce Fairy Tales by Nikita Gill https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316420747 56:01 — Isola by Allegra Goodman https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593730102 57:40 — I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063137998 1:00:08 — The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches & A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250061454 https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593439357 1:01:58 — Before We Go 1:05:44 — Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E12
October 19 · 1 hr 11 min
Assassin's Blade, Under Story + Starting An Established Author (S9E12)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss their current reads, a deep dive about how to choose where to start with a new to you author, as well as some fun tangents about little free libraries, phone blocking strategies, and read alouds that bite us in the tail. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading 1:10 - Bookish Moments of the Week 1:33 - Little Free Library 9:19 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 14:41 - Current Reads 14:49 - An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780743219556 21:49 - Take Me With You by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593851494 26:44 - The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731091 36:28 - Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316267755 41:45 - Intercepts by TJ Payne (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217090662 47:33 - Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218 52:15 - Deep Dive: Choosing A Starting Place for an Established Author 1:04:00 - Portsmouth Book Nook 1:05:01 - Before We Go 1:05:16 - Sign up for our Patreon HERE so you can access the Currently Reading Discord 1:06:58 - Opal App 1:08:01 - Bloom 1:08:39 - Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E11
October 12 · 1 hr 7 min
Books That Defined Us Through The Decades (S9E11)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee choose books that encapsulate each decade of their lives as readers and discuss their importance. Meredith also highlights a bookish friend, and Kaytee brings a listener press before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 1:23 — Bookish Moments of the Week 7:46 — Current Reads 7:55 — The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668075098 14:30 — After the Eclipse by Sarah Perry (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781328511911 19:05 — Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-Reum (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639737796 24:00 — From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780689711817 32:30 — Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250431295 37:50 — Biological War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217046034 44:01 — Deep Dive: Favorite Book for Each Decade of Your Life 46:20 — Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (Meredith 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781451635621 47:40 — Matilda by Roald Dahl (Kaytee 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780142410370 48:55 — Forever… by Judy Blume (Meredith 11-20) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781481414432 50:30 — The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan (Kaytee 11-20) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780143119081 52:30 — Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson (Meredith 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553560244 53:45 — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Kaytee 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385490818 55:00 — Still Life by Louise Penny (Meredith 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780312541538 56:15 — All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781538720165 58:30 — Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff (Meredith 41-50) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781594634482 1:01:23 — Before We Go 1:04:57 — Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E10
October 5 · 59 min
Bossing Some TBRs + Streamlining Bookish Problems (S9E10)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss some bookish conundrums and how they'd like them fixed, their current reads, a deep dive bossing some bookish friends' TBRs, and they bring some extra bookish goodness before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading 2:21 - Bookish Moments of the Week 9:15 - Current Reads 9:36 - The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine M. Whitehead (Meredith) https://a.co/d/0hyqWvW2 (amazon link) 14:39 - The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593955826 18:54 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639736058 27:39 - All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781464227523 31:11 - A Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780983748427 36:56 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593359549 42:04 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Lori: 4,3,2,1 by Paul Auster https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250618801 Wellness by Nathan Hill https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593469835 Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250858702 The Brothers K by David James Duncan https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553378498 Boy's Life by Robert McCammon https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781416577782 44:47 - CR Season 1, Episode 24 https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/show-notes/24 From Sarah: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218 Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250401212 God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063020269 Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668023969 The Dinner by Herman Koch https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385346856 52:58 - Before We Go 55:56 - Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E9
September 28 · 55 min
Read Alouds, Re-Reading and More w/Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival (S9E9)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee is joined by Sarah Mackenzie, host and founder of Read Aloud Revival. They discuss their current reads, dive deep into Sarah's reading journey, and bring some bookish goodness before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 4:12 — Bookish Moments of the Week 9:27 — Current Reads 10:00 — Becoming Ginger Rogers by Patrice Tanaka (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781936661039 13:39 — Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063384811 17:21 — The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781957492032 20:12 — Transcendent by Laverne Cox (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668097755 24:02 — How to Write a Must Read by A.J. Harper (Sarah) https://a.co/d/0fd31GXk (amazon link) 27:22 — Five by Ilona Bannister (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217088027 32:28 — Deep Dive: Sarah Mackenzie's Reading Life 48:53 — Before We Go 53:49 — Wrap-Up You can find Sarah @readaloudrevival on Instagram or readaloudrevival.com #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E8
September 21 · 56 min
Accepting The Changes Of Your Reading Life S9E8)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith start by bringing their current reads, deep dive into the ways in which they accepted the changes in their reading lives, highlight a bookish friend, and Meredith brings a sleeper hit of a book before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading 1:22 — Bookish Moments of the Week 7:10 — Current Reads 7:22 — Nowhere by Alison Gunn (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668046661 13:00 — The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063308435 19:03 — Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217091676 24:42 — Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old And Wise by Katherine Rundell (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217230747 28:49 — My Husband by Maud Ventura (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063274839 33:47 — The Teacup Dragon Sanctuary by Jessica Thorne (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781807348793 38:52 — Deep Dive: Accepting the Changes in Our Reading Lives 49:41 — Before We Go 52:50 - The Last by Hannah Jameson https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781501198830 54:52 — Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E7
September 14 · 57 min
Poetry Reading for Beginners: The How And The Why (S9E7)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee deep dive into how to read poetry, why you should, and give some examples of great poetry to dip into. They also bring their current reads, and some bookish goodness before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:37 Bookish Moments of the Week 8:06 Current Reads 8:16 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593311295 12:56 Sourdough by Robin Sloan (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250192752 19:26 Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593956991 22:48 Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250284549 28:11 The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316575720 32:42 I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798890033659 37:52 Deep Dive: How to Get Into Reading Poetry (and Why) 53:00 Before We Go 54:05 - No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780306835186 55:29 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E6
September 7 · 1 hr 9 min
Our Reading Schedules + An Exciting Announcement! (S9E6)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are excited to give you a sneak peek into the voice of new patreon content, plus they deep dive on what their weeks look like for their reading lives. As always, a bookish friend is highlighted and Meredith brings a book she DNFs before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 5:24 Bookish Moments of the Week 14:16 Current Reads 14:32 The Land and Its People by David Sedaris (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316264839 22:49 See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593980118 27:27 House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731756 35:51 Tart by Slutty Chef (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668070246 40:49 138 Main by Gavin Bell (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668092019 44:24 Strange Houses by Uketsu (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063433151 47:44 Deep Dive: A Day in the Reading Life/A Week in the Reading Life 1:01:50 Before We Go 1:07:22 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E5
August 31 · 1 hr 5 min
400 Episodes Of Currently Reading: Lessons We've Learned (S9E5)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith returns to discuss her current reads with Kaytee. They also deep dive into some lessons they've learned over 400 episodes of Currently Reading. Finally, Meredith highlights a bookish friend, while Kaytee brings a specific topic she's curious about. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 2:34 Bookish Moments of the Week 7:39 Current Reads 7:47 Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780812973990 12:39 The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668083710 20:04 Banana Ball by Jesse Cole and Don Yaeger (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593473412 24:39 Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781986418416 31:46 Whistler by Ann Patchett (Meredith and Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063511637 42:09 Deep Dive: Things We've Learned From 400 Episodes 57:46 Before We Go 63:17 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E4
August 24 · 1 hr 11 min
New and Upcoming Releases With Kelly Holmes (S9E4)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee brings in Kelly Holmes for a special episode. They talk all things bookish moments, their current reads, and bring a fun deep dive on new and upcoming releases to add to your TBR. They end with the Before You Go segment, where Kelly brings something she is currently curious about. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:25 Bookish Moments of the Week 6:02 Current Reads 6:32 Ribbonwood by Ruby Landers (Kelly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780648640295 10:52 When The World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780147516664 15:30 Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt (Kelly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250364531 21:30 American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781101902806 25:16 The Rewind Files by Claire Willett (Kelly) https://a.co/d/04xkgwSJ (amazon link) 29:28 Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250373359 32:60 Deep Dive: Eager Beavers, New Releases Check out the New Release Spreadsheet HERE 65:57 Before We Go 69:49 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E3
August 17 · 1 hr 13 min
Trust Issues With Our Reading + Book Budgets (S9E3)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Roxanna joins Kaytee while Meredith is out playing nurse to husband Johnnie. Roxanna and Kaytee discuss their current reads, a readerly deep dive into the authors that give us trust issues, and talk about something a little bookish before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:45 Bookish Moments of the Week 13:43 Current Reads 13:47 Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal (Roxanna) 18:28 The Names by Florence Knapp (Kaytee) 24:32 Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Roxanna) 29:47 A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar (Kaytee) 39:47 The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen (Roxanna) 45:33 Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby (Kaytee) 48:22 Deep Dive: Reading Trust Issues 1:07:59 Before We Go 1:10:02 - The Art of Indexing Substack article by Priya Parker 1:12:09 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E2
August 10 · 56 min
Tracking the Books We Dipped Into (S9E2)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee bring their current reads, discuss how to track the books they only "dip into" and bring some last minute bookish goodness before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:20 Bookish Moments of the Week 8:07 Current Reads 8:18 In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan (Meredith) 13:30 Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn (Kaytee) 19:11 Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emily Raffa (Meredith) 25:42 Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose (Kaytee) 29:59 Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall (Meredith) 34:49 Kin by Tayari Jones (Kaytee) 39:08 Deep Dive: Tracking the Books You Only Dip Into 47:47 Before We Go 53:05 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S9 · E1
August 3 · 1 hr 3 min
Reading Over Summer Break: A New Season Begins (S9E1)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz We are back for a brand new season of Currently Reading. In this first episode, Kaytee and Meredith discuss their current reads, discuss what they did on their extended summer breaks, and bring a few fun bits before they go. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 4:20 Bookish Moments of the Week 7:54 Current Reads 8:15 Bloom by Robbie Couch (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668093559 13:25 Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781635577020 23:27 Martyr by Kaveh Akbar (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593685778 28:22 Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668075111 32:57 Ravensong by T.J. Klune (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250890368 38:10 The Other by Annie Neugebauer (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798897320240 44:21 Deep Dive: What We Did Over Our Summer Break 57:30 Before We Go 1:01:03 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S8 · E50
July 20 · 42 min
A Look Back at Season 8 (S8E50)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz For the last episode of season 8, Kaytee and Meredith take a look back at the season as a whole. They discuss the season by the numbers, a little business corner, and hand out some awards! Thank you for being the best bookish friends for 8 seasons and counting! We will have one dark week but will be back in our ears and on your screens August 3. Happy Reading! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading 2:25 - Season 8 By the Numbers 4:52 - CR Business Corner 13:01 - Season 8 Awards 34:49 - The Ebbs and Flows of Life 40:21 - Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. July's IPL is brought to you by our new anchor store, Booktenders in Barboursville, West Virginia. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S8 · E49
July 13 · 1 hr 6 min
Consensus or Chaos: Bookish Opinion Edition (S8E49)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz This week we have a very special episode for you. Every year, hosts Kaytee and Meredith bring in all the co-hosts to play a fun bookish game. This year, they are joined by Elizabeth Barnhill, Mary Heim and Roxanna Kasam Kara. The game is called Consensus or Chaos, where each host brings a bookish opinion, and they score and discuss whether they agree or not. Let us know on our socials which opinions you agree or disagree with! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 00:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 01:41 Bookish Opinions 04:37 Audiobook Reading Is Just as Good as Paper Book Reading 12:50 What Do You Need a Bookmark For? 19:52 Murder Mysteries Should Be Murdery, Not Cutesy or Cozy 26:08 Deckled Edges and French Flaps 30:06 Why Does the Author's Name Have to Be Larger Than the Title? 33:08 It's Still a Book Club If It Happens Over Text 36:09 Most Books Don't Need to Be More Than 350 Pages 49:24 I'm Tired of Reading Books Written by Men 58:35 You Should Not Narrate Your Own Audiobook 01:04:22 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. July's IPL is brought to you by our new anchor store, Booktenders in Barboursville, West Virginia. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S8 · E48
July 6 · 56 min
The 2026 Listener Press Episode! (S8E48)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee let listeners take the lead by bringing books they think everyone should read. Every year, the Listener Press episode consistently ranks as one of the favorite episodes of the season. Be prepared to have your TBR explode! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:38 - Listener Presses 1:51 – Red City by Marie Lu (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250885678 5:04 – The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza (Braden) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593474181 8:46 – Strange Pictures by Uketsu (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063433083 11:48 – Bellwether by Connie Willis (Diane) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553562965 16:07 – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri (Sophie) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593128176 19:38 – Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas (Dana) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250871251 22:26 – What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings by John Lorinc (Gail) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781552454527 26:06 – Evening Class by Maeve Binchy (Molly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385341806 30:39 – Eleanor of Avignon by Elizabeth Delozier (Sidra) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593475058 33:37 – Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick (Liza) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781596438026 36:33 – Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (Jessica) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781419735219 39:00 – Atomic Love by Jennie Fields (Rachel) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593085349 41:29 – The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan (Tyler) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553418897 44:55 – The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine Whitehead (Monica) https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Plum-Blossoms-Christine-Whitehead/dp/1537338579 47:43 – That's What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse (Kristin) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781525800054 50:09 – The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (Kelsey) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780062642967 54:34 – Before We Go 56:20 – Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. July's IPL is brought to you by our new anchor store, Booktenders in Barboursville, West Virginia. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
S8 · E47
June 29 · 56 min
Currently Reading Made Me Read It + Utilizing The Library Well (S8E47)
Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are back together to discuss their bookish moments of the week, and then tell you about three current reads each. For this week's episode, our current reads vary from ones we felt bland about, to books that we loved. For our Deep Dive, we answer a listener question about how to utilize the library well. We'll always end with our Before We Go segment, where we shout out a Bookish Friend of the week or talk about a specific small piece of our reading lives that we want to share with you. Today, Meredith shouts out a bookish friend who shared a neat graphic and Kaytee brings something she read about because Meredith read and brought it to the show. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). :00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:22 Bookish Moments of the Week 4:48 Current Reads 4:59 The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217091799 9:22 Country People by Daniel Mason (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217197453 15:44 Sharks Don't Sink by Jasmin Graham (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593685273 19:59 Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree by Nancy Atherton (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780143120216 25:12 The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehman (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217086481 28:47 Bad Kids by Ziying Chen (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781782277620 32:12 Deep Dive: Library Browsing and Bookish Serendipity 48:36 Before We Go 51:35 For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668208809 54:13 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to you by one of our beloved repeat stores, Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

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