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Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm making space for rest in my reading life. I hope our time together can bring you a few moments of peace, too. Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom ~~ Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, book friends! On today's very special episode, I'm sitting down for a cozy conversation with my favorite author of all time -- Kate DiCamillo! I'm so excited and honored to share her voice and stories with you today. Kate DiCamillo is the author of many books for young readers. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal (Flora & Ulysses in 2014 and The Tale of Despereaux in 2004); the Newbery Honor (Because of Winn-Dixie, 2001), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, 2006), and the Theodor Geisel Medal and honor (Bink and Gollie, co-author Alison McGhee, 2011; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, 2007). She is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Emerita, appointed by the Library of Congress. Mentioned in this episode: Love and MercyMercy WatsonVLCAD DeficiencyMoby DickChris Van DusenAnn PatchettThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (20th Anniversary)Raymie NightingaleCharlotte's WebBlack BeautyKelly YangStoryKind PodcastLife, & Death, & GiantsEp 90 Ron Rindo (Life, & Death, & Giants)Who is Government? (audiobook)Great ExpectationsOn WritingThe Wizard of Loneliness The Paris ReviewThe True Story of Edith Leapyear, Child Outlaw: As Told by Herself Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with StoryKind Podcast on Instagram @storykindpod Thank you Tracy Miracle & Egypt Street PR!

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by English professor and podcaster, Stephanie to discuss her reading life and her beautiful podcast ESCAPE INTO PERIOD PIECES. Mentioned in this episode: Escape into Period PiecesThe Other Bennet SisterAmerican Girl seriesLittle House on the PrairieRenee GraefThe Magic Attic ClubThe Baby-Sitters Club / Little SisterDisney GirlsThe Secret GardenMadelineAnastasiaThe Secret GardenA Little PrincessBritBox / The Other Bennet SisterPBS / All Creatures Great and SmallThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. LionEcho / audiobookAggie Morton, Mystery QueenThe Way HomeSamantha: The Next ChapterThe SpectacularEp 125: Valerie Tripp / Celebrating 40 Years of American GirlThe Making of American Girl Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Stephanie on Instagram @escape.into.period.pieces

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by author and mom of three, Meg Anderson to discuss her gorgeous debut novel, THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS. Mentioned in this episode: The Memory of Borrowed BooksMadeline MartinFive Mornings at the Bookshop Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Meg on Instagram @meganderson.writes

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by best-selling author, Sarah Damoff to discuss her gorgeous new novel, THE BURNING SIDE. Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 59 Sarah Damoff (The Bright Years)The Burning SideThe Bright YearsEverything Was Beautiful and Nothing HurtLandAshley Poston Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Sarah on Instagram @sarahdamoff

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by best-selling children's book author, Megan Wagner Lloyd to discuss DAISY DAVENPORT SAVES THE DAY and her experience working with American Girl for the 2027 GIRL OF THE YEAR! Mentioned in this episode: Daisy Davenport Saves the DayDaisy DavenportAllergicSuper PancakeHavenEp 125: Valerie TrippWhere Only Storms GrowEp 77: Alyssa ColmanThe Pumpkin Princess and the Forever NightThe Pumpkin Princess and the Buried CastleBlood in the WaterThe Blue CastleAnne of Green Gables Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom / @megscollectingcorner Connect with Megan on Instagram @meganwagnerlloyd

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Shifa Saltagi Safadi to discuss her powerful new middle grade novel-in-verse, SISTERS ALONE. Shifa is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books. Mentioned in this episode: Sisters AloneKareem BetweenLittle WomenNancy Drew A Series of Unfortunate EventsPride and PrejudiceTwilightWild Dark ShoreAll That Chandi KnewA Year Without HomeWild ReverenceA Bittersweet SpellEmpireDungeon Crawler CarlReady Player OneWarcross Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Shifa on Instagram @shifasaltagisafadi

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Mindy Nichols Wendell to discuss her newest middle grade novel, CALIFORNIA OR DUST. Mentioned in this episode: California or DustLight and AirEp. 16 Mindy Nichols Wendell (Light and Air)Out of the DustChildren of the Dust BowlA Circle of QuietBirdyThe Winter of the DollhouseWhistlerA Place to Hang the MoonOther Words for HomeThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseRAR Premium Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Mindy on Instagram @mnwendell

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning copywriter, author, and mom, Elizabeth Wellington Rollins to discuss her beautiful debut novel, THE THREE GRACES OF PEARL STREET. Mentioned in this episode: The Three Graces of Pearl StreetLittle House on the PrairieAmerican Girl seriesThe Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterRebeccaI Capture the CastleJane AustenLong Bright RiverLittle WomenHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (audiobook)The Second Chance CinemaMy FriendsPineapple StreetThe Shampoo EffectDolly All the TimeMaisie DobbsDavid SedarisTown Mouse, Country MouseRichard ScarryAmelia BedeliaStrega Nona Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethwellingtonrollins

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by NYT Bestselling author, Ben Reeves to discuss his gorgeous debut novel, EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT. Mentioned in this episode: Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing HurtThe OverstoryIf Nobody Speaks of Ordinary ThingsGrief Is the Thing with FeathersSylvia PlathMary Oliver Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Ben on Instagram @authorbenreeves

Welcome in! On today's special 40th birthday episode, I'm joined by journalist and author, Stacey Lindsay to discuss her book, BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embracing Who We Are. BEING 40 is the perfect companion and guide for any woman entering or embracing her forties. I'm so grateful for the wisdom and warmth that Stacey shares -- on and off the page. I know you will be happy to spend time with her, too. Mentioned in this episode: Being 40Steph JaggerThe Calamity ClubI've Been ThinkingI Am MariaThe 25th HourWild CourageMarriage at SeaAtmosphereThe New Rules of Women's HealthThe Goldfinch Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Stacey on Instagram @staceylindsay

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Jess Sporaa (@bibliophage.jess). Jess is a self-proclaimed midlife mom of four and bookseller at the cozy Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. In our conversation, Jess shares how spending her days in a bookstore has changed her reading life and how she's discovering her personal style off the page. Mentioned in this episode: Dog-Eared BooksShatter MeFur-Ocious ReadersThe Sweet SpotHeartLandThe Secret Bookstore Sleuth SocietyCatch the DevilProject Hail MaryLegends & LattesLonesome DoveChunky Classics Book ClubIt's Hard to Be an AnimalThe Road to Tender HeartsRemarkably Bright Creatures Poets SquareThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Good Joy, Bad JoyCreepy KidSipsworthA Pair of AcesChristina LaurenWe the WomenDomino Style Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Jess on Instagram @bibliophage.jess Connect with Dog-Eared Books on Instagram @dogearedbooksames

Welcome in, friends. On this week's episode, I'm joined by Amy (@livingwellread) and Jeannie (@reidallday) to discuss our reading lives and favorite books so far this year. Jeannie: The Burning SideA House to Call HomeThe House of Hidden Letters Amy: Writers & LoversLady TremaineA Tale of Two Cities Meg: GlaciersDolly All the TimeThe Top of the World Shared favorite: Whistler Also mentioned in this episode: Beth is DeadThe ReservationBirdyHeart the LoverFrom the Front Porch Podcast Ep 576: What Would the March Sisters Read?Read Aloud Revival PodcastRoots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four SeasonsFarmhouseThe Little HouseLet's Go Home: The Wonderful Things About a HouseKinThis is Not About UsYesteryearNora Goes Off ScriptJohn Mayer / You Can Depend on MeAll the Colors of the DarkWhat Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian ResilienceGreat ExpectationsEast of EdenBleak HouseConquer a Classic / The BookshelfThese Precious DaysTom LakeThis is a Story of a Happy MarriageAnn Patchett on Poured OverThe BorrowersThe PenderwicksThe Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield: A NovelThe Murder of Mr. WickhamSanditonThe Complete Stories: Flannery O'ConnorThe Other Bennet SisterThe Other Bennet Sister / BritBoxCalifornia or DustLight and Air Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Amy on Instagram @livingwellread Connect with Jeannie on Instagram @reidallday

Welcome in! One of my favorite authors and book friends, Ethan Joella returns to my reading room to discuss his newest novel, THE TOP OF THE WORLD. Mentioned in this episode: The Top of the WorldThe Ferryman's WifeHeart the LoverThe Things We Never SayThe ReservationI'll Come to YouWhistlerHome of the American CircusIt's a Wonderful Life Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Ethan on Instagram @joellawriting

It's a true "Meg's" Reading Room today! In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author, Meg Medina to discuss her middle grade fantasy novel, GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS -- releasing in paperback on July 7th by Candlewick Press! Meg is a Newbery Medalist, served as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature, and has written beloved books for kids of all ages. In our conversation, Meg shares about GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS and how this story stayed and grew with her over time. We also discuss Meg's writing life in this season, the books she's excited about, why she loves celebrating new authors, and how we can create more ease in our reading lives -- especially in the summer. Meg is a champion of writers, a cheerleader of readers, and celebrates stories in a way that is so inspiring to me. I'm so honored to be able to share her warmth and wisdom with you today. Welcome in! Mentioned in this episode: Graciela in the Abyss (Paperback)Evelyn Del Rey is Moving AwayWhalefallBalbusso TwinsLighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy HeroinesA Boy Called BatQueso, Just in TimeThe Lion's RunThe New Girl Roxie in ColorLandGabby Torres Gets a Billion FollowersIt's All of Nothing, Vale Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you. Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom Connect with Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooks Sign up for Meg's newsletter: Sobremesa ~~ Music credit: Clavin Clavier