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Meg"s Reading Room

Meg"s Reading Room

Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share personal and comforting conversations with writers and bookish friends as we reflect on our reading lives. We share the stories we're loving, but also the stories we're living. I hope this time together can be a soft place to land in the middle of your week. Welcome in!

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Ep 43: Your Life is a Story with Annie B. Jones...

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2025/04/23

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by writer, bookstore owner, and podcaster (From the Front Porch Podcast), Annie B. Jones to discuss her debut, Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put.Mentioned in this episode:Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying PutThe Bookshelf, Thomasville GAFrom the Front Porch Podcast~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Annie B. Jones on

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Ep 42: Writing Empathy and Emotion with Sydney Dunlap...

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2025/04/18

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by bestselling middle grade author, Sydney Dunlap to discuss her newest book, RACING THE CLOUDS.Mentioned in this episode:Racing The CloudsIt Happened on SaturdayGood DifferentThe Rule of ThreeTurtles of the Midnight Moon~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Syndey Dunlap on Instagram @sydneydunlapwriteshttps://sydneydunlap.com/~~Music

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34:47

Ep 41: Why Voice Matters with Viola Shipman (THE PAGE...

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2025/04/16

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by USA Today bestselling author, Viola Shipman (Wade Rouse) to discuss his newest book, THE PAGE TURNER.Mentioned in this episode:The Page TurnerBeach House RulesIt's a Love StoryLet's Call Her Barbie~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Viola Shipman on Instagram @viola_shipmanhttps://violashipman.com/~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 40: For the Love of Libraries with Alex

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2025/04/11

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by my husband and personal librarian, Alex.Mentioned in this episode:IMLSExecutive Order Targeting IMLS FAQ IMLS Grant Database AbundanceEmmaPride and PrejudiceDeath Stranding~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 39: Rebuilding a Life You Love with Jessica N....

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2025/04/09

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by bestselling author and award-winning content creator, Jessica N. Turner (@jessicanturner)Mentioned in this episode:I Thought It Would Be Better Than ThisOnsite WorkshopsAnne of Green GablesThe Berry Pickers~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Jessica on Instagram @jessicanturnerhttps://jessicanturner.com/~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 38: Stories and Shadows with Alison Robinson...

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2025/04/04

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Alison (@alisonrobinsonwrites)Mentioned in this episode:ShadowlessThe Golden Compass~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Alison on Instagram @alisonrobinsonwrites~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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32:46

Ep 37: Secret Gardens in Our Minds with Jen

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2025/04/02

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Jen (@nestled_in_novels)Mentioned in this episode:Secret GardenThe Frozen RiverMrs Quinn's Rise to FameThe Undercover Book ListThe Green Kingdom~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Jen on Instagram @nestled_in_novels~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 36: Time for Rest and Timeless Romance with Kaitlyn

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2025/03/28

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Kaitlyn (@kaitlynsbookshelves)Mentioned in this episode:When the Day ComesPride and PrejudiceEmmaJane Austen's Bookshelf~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Kaitlyn on Instagram @kaitlynsbookshelveswww.kaitlynsbookshelves.com~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 35: The Stories We Hold with Allie Millington...

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2025/03/26

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by bestselling middle grade and picture book author, Allie Millington (@allieinink)Mentioned in this episode:Once For YesOlivettiWhen You Find a HopeKate DiCamilloA Series of Unfortunate EventsThe Book Thief~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Allie Millington on Instagram @allieinink~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 34: Living Liturgically with Ashley Tumlin Wallace

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2025/03/21

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Ashley Tumlin Wallace (@ashleytumlinwallace)Mentioned in this episode:Small Things Like TheseAround the YearMeet the AustinsThe Lord of the RingsA Wrinkle in TimeEmpire of the Summer Moon~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Ashley Tumlin Wallace on Instagram @ashleytumlinwallacewww.ashleytumlinwallace.com~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 33: Booked and Cozy with Allie

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2025/03/19

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Allie (@imbookedtonight)Mentioned in this episode:The Good Mother MythNevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow~~NEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroomConnect with Allie on Instagram @imbookedtonight~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 32: So, They Bought a Bookshop with Shawn & Maile...

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2025/03/14

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Shawn and Maile (Silva) Smucker. Shawn and Maile are readers, writers, parents of 6 kids, and the owners of Nooks in Lancaster, PA. You can read more about their story here.In our conversation, we discuss their journey to buying the bookstore, the books they are most drawn to, and how they are making room for rest and reading during this very full season of life.Mentioned in this episode:So, We Bought a

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Ep 31: Sharing Stories and Hope with Kim Fay (KATE &...

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2025/03/12

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Kim Fay (@kimkfay).Kim Fay is the author of the forthcoming Kate & Frida, the instant National Bestseller Love & Saffron, and The Map of Lost Memories, an Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel. She has also written a food memoir, Communion: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam. She created and served as the series editor for the innovative To Asia With Love guidebooks, and was a Hotel and Travel

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Ep 30: Writing Harmony and Hope with Nicole M. Hewitt...

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2025/03/07

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Nicole M. Hewitt (@nicolefictionaddiction). Nicole is the debut author of The Song of Orphan's Garden, a middle grade fantasy written in verse.In our conversation, we discuss Nicole's new book, her writing process, and where she is finding hope in this season.Mentioned in this episode:The Song of Orphan's GardenMegan E. FreemanThe Selfish GiantThe Ghosts of Bitterfly BayAccidental DemonsAs You

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Ep 29: The Joy of Reading Middle Grade with Afoma Umesi

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2025/03/05

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.On today's episode, I am joined by Afoma Umesi (@whatafomareads). Afoma is the founder and editor of Reading Middle Grade where she curates book lists and write book reviews for kids of all ages.In our conversation, we discuss what Afoma looks for in a good book, how she selects titles for Reading Middle Grade, and where she is finding creativity and joy in this season.Mentioned in this episode:NetGalleyEdelweissMary Anne Saves The DaySweet

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Ep 28: Having a Soft Place to Land

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2025/02/28

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.Today is Rare Disease Day. On this person episode, I am sharing more about how rare disease affects our family and how it has shaped me as a reader.Mentioned in this episode:VLCAD Deficiency The BookshelfShelf SubscriptionsShannan Martin - CounterweightsEp 26: A Rare Reading Life with FaithNEW! Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom~~Music credit: Clavin Clavier

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Ep 27: Bloom Where You Are Planted with Lydia Sohn...

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2025/02/26

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.In today's episode, I am joined by Lydia Sohn (@lydia_sohn). Lydia is a minister, mother of three young children, and author of Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving.In our conversation, we discuss Lydia's new book and what it means to stay and find beauty right where we're planted.Mentioned in this episode:Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of LeavingGirl Meets GodBig MagicThe Artist's Way DakotaOne

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Ep 26: A Rare Reading Life with Faith

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2025/02/19

In today's episode, I am joined by Faith (@faithreadsfic). Faith is a mother of three, homemaker, and lifelong reader. Faith is also the parent and advocate of a child with Rett syndrome.In our conversation, we discuss Faith's reading life, what it's like to parent children with rare disorders, and why having community is so important.Mentioned in this episode:Magic Tree HouseJunie B. JonesHank the CowdogLittle House on the PrairieAnd Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and LongerThe

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Ep 25: Writing Resilience and Hope with Megan E....

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2025/02/12

In today's episode, I am joined by Megan E. Freeman (@megan_e_freeman_writer). Megan is the author of the NYT Bestseller, ALONE and today she joins me to discuss her new companion novel, AWAY.When an imminent threat alert causes a midnight evacuation in Colorado, four kids relocated to the same shelter become unlikely friends. After they stumble onto evidence casting doubt on the legitimacy of the evacuation, they begin an investigation that causes them to question everything and everyone around

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BONUS: Mommy's Reading Room (LITTLE BLUE TRUCK'S...

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2025/02/05

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read Little Blue Truck's Valentine by Alice Schertle (illustrated by Jill McElmurry) Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!NEW!: Join Meg's Reading Room on Patreon!Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

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