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- 3 days ago1h 12m
164: Firefly Friendships with Shannon
Sometimes you meet someone and the friendship just…clicks!In this episode, I’m chatting with my new friend Shannon, who I met at my very first reading retreat earlier this year. We quickly discovered the term “firefly friendship,” and realized it perfectly described the feeling of meeting someone new and instantly knowing there’s a connection worth holding onto.Shannon and I talk about her reading life, the books she’s loved over the years, starting her own Bookstagram account, how books have shaped her friendships and life, and all the little things that make being a reader so much fun. It’s a conversation about books, friendship, finding your people, and the unexpected connections that can come from simply showing up somewhere with a stack of books. Give her a follow! @regularmomreadsBooks Shannon Recommends:1. Anything from Sarah Adams but more specifically, When in Rome and Practice Makes Perfect2. Night by Elie Wiesel3. He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt4. A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by MK Oliver5. Dolly all the Time by Annabel MonaghanShannon's Currently Reading1. Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty2. The Shippers by Katherine CenterBooks She's Excited About1. Grim Tidings by BK Borison2. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter3. Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
- 5 days ago35 min
163: Chat with Kristan Higgins
I had such a fantastic conversation with NYT bestselling author Kristan Higgins about her newest novel, The Me I Used to Be! We talked all about the complicated, messy, and beautiful nature of female friendships, what it means to pivot and reinvent yourself later in life, and how our ideas of who we thought we’d become don’t always match the lives we actually create.Kristan also took me behind the scenes of her incredible author journey, how the publishing and writing landscape has changed throughout her career, and what it’s been like to evolve as a writer along the way. And, of course, we talked about what readers can expect next!This was such a thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation about friendship, change, creativity, and giving yourself permission to become someone new. I think so many readers—especially those navigating their own “what now?” season—are going to love this one.Website: https://www.kristanhiggins.comIG: @kristan.higginsNew to Kristan Higgins? Start with her book "Now That You Mention It"
- 1 weeks ago17 min
162: The Book Club Is Coming Back
After taking most of 2026 off from our virtual monthly book clubs, I’m so excited to finally share that Meagan’s Book Club is coming back! In this episode, I’m giving you a little behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve been dreaming up, why I decided it was time to bring book club back, and what you can expect from this next chapter. If you’ve been missing our bookish conversations, I think you’re going to love what’s coming. Consider this your official little sneak peek… more details are coming very soon!
- 1 weeks ago27 min
161: Chat with Anna Johnston
This week, I’m chatting with Australian author Anna Johnston about her newest book, When Lemons Give You Life!Anna’s debut novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, became an international bestseller—and Netflix has even opted for the movie rights! We talk about Anna’s journey to becoming an author, why she’s passionate about writing stories centered around older characters, and how her own grandfather loosely inspired Frederick Fife.We also dive into When Lemons Give You Life, what inspires Anna’s storytelling, and the magic of creating characters who feel so incredibly real.This was such a fun conversation, and if you’re looking for a book (or two!) that is heartwarming, funny, beautifully written, and guaranteed to make you feel all the feelings, you absolutely need Anna Johnston on your TBR.Website: https://www.annajohnstonauthor.com/IG: @annajohnstonauthorBooks Anna mentioned:Don't Buy What I'm Selling by Lu ChekowskyImogen in Waiting by Lindsay Bartels
- 2 weeks ago39 min
160: August Books
August was a very solid reading month! I read 15 books, and while the majority landed in that very respectable 3–4 star range, I did have two standout favorites that really rose above the rest. I’m sharing all of my thoughts, the books I’d recommend, the ones that were just okay, and which ones didn’t quite work for me.Plus, I’m talking about the September Book of the Month picks that were announced this week—and, spoiler alert… I have opinions. 😂 We’ll get into which picks caught my attention, which ones didn’t, and what I think about the lineup overall.As always, I’ve listed all 15 books below so you can see what I read and add anything that catches your eye to your TBR!Happy reading! 🎧 Promise Me Never ⭐️⭐️🎧 Best Offer Wins ⭐️⭐️⭐️The Holiday Honeymoon Switch ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Love Felt Like This ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Just a Highland Fling ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Falling for Peachtree Bluff ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫As Luck Would Have It ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 The Pirate Queen ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Lost and Found ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Unknown ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Difference Between ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Three Graces of Pearl Street ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Amateur ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 The Me I Used to Be ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
- 2 weeks ago39 min
159: Chat with Laura Marie Meyers
If you grew up in the ’90s, this episode is going to feel like a trip down memory lane! I had the BEST time chatting with the author Laura Marie Meyers of The MASH Up, a delightfully Millennial-coded rom-com that had us reminiscing about everything from ’90s pop culture to the things that shaped us growing up.We talk about the inspiration behind The MASH Up, creating characters who feel incredibly relatable, and all the little nostalgic details that make this book so much fun. Plus, we play a little “This or That” and get to know the author beyond the book!Website: https://www.lauramariemeyers.com/IG: @lauramariemeyers
- 3 weeks ago33 min
158: What I'm Loving
August’s What I’m Loving is here! This month I’m sharing what I’m watching, reading, cooking, doing more of, buying, and—of course—what I'm reading. I’m talking about my excitement for Practical Magic 2 and the new season of Ted Lasso, what I’m currently reading (The Pirate Queen and The Witch of Cambridge), making more homemade meals, embracing a little fall shopping, and the other little things making life feel extra good right now.You won't want to miss the announcement at the end of the episode! Eeeeek! Can't wait! Sheet Pan Recipe: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/greek-sheet-pan-chicken/
- 3 weeks ago43 min
157: Chat with Ilona Bannister
This week, I’m joined by bestselling author Ilona Bannister, author of the psychological thriller Five, which became a sensation after its release in May. Ilona and I talk about the winding, often difficult journey to becoming a traditionally published author—including navigating the challenges of publishing during COVID and the unwavering support from her husband that helped her keep going.We also dive into Five and what makes its characters so compelling. At the heart of the story is the way we judge people without ever really knowing what’s happening beneath the surface, and Ilona shares how she built characters who are complicated, flawed, challenging, and not always easy to like. And honestly, those are often the characters that make for the best stories.It was such a joy getting to know Ilona and hear the story behind her success. She’s already working on her next book, and after this conversation, I absolutely cannot wait to see what she comes up with next!Website: www.ilonabannisterwrites.comIG: @ilona.bannisterBooks Recommended by Ilona:Honey by Imani ThompsonWhat Boys Learn by Andromeda Romano-Lax
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