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Aug 4
Ep 536: Classic novels ripe for discussion (and excursions to pair with them)
If you’ve ever felt intimated by old books, or haven’t been sure you’re reading them “correctly”, it is NOT just you. We regularly hear from readers seeking tips and advice on how to read the classics. Earlier this season New Yorker Lizzey McFarlin sent us her guest submission as ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 28
Ep 535: Branching out thanks to a book bingo challenge
Today's guest is a Kentucky neighbor who has both a specific reading project and a dilemma we know is shared by many readers. Emily Holladay is a pastor in Frankfort, Kentucky, where she lives with her family. As a newish mom, Emily is still finding her outside-of-parenthood hobb ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 21
Ep 534: Writing stories of hope, and a timely Odyssey discussion
Today we're sharing a conversation with an author who has been discussed often here on the podcast: William Kent Krueger. We originally held this author talk over in Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, and which we're sharing with you today as we explore Krueger's book This Tender Land. ... Show More
58m 38s
Feb 2023
Season 5, Episode 27: Popcorn Reading + Joys and Challenges of Reading as Our "Job"
52m 40s
Nov 2023
Season 6, Episode 15: Creating Bookish Community + Having Hobbies Outside of Reading
53m 42s
May 2020
Season 2, Episode 40: What To Say When People Tell You "I Don't Have Time to Read"
52m 18s
Jun 2023
Season 5, Episode 46: Reading in Perfect Time + Bookish Travel Agents
48m 12s
May 2023
Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers
53m 43s
Apr 2023
Season 5, Episode 34: Many Generations of Readers + No-Prep Current Reads
1h 6m
Jun 2024
Season 6, Episode 43: Meeting Bookish Friends + Starting New Books
1h 11m
Oct 2025
Season 8, Episode 12: Reading Mishaps + Travels and Book Buying
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: accidental reads and jumbled audiobooks Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the way we buy books while traveling The Founta ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
Season 6, Episode 5: Fall Reading + Books That Follow Formulas
52m 37s
May 2019
How can we get into the habit of reading?
This week we discuss the challenges of developing a reading habit. Taimur shares his struggles with starting books and never finishing them, lamenting the small role of reading in his life. Ali offers some advice on how to read more regularly, and we share some book recommendatio ... Show More
37m 27s
Readers, today's guest shares a common reader struggle: finding the time to read!
Today, Mattie James—a successful business owner and new author, releasing her first book Everyday Magic later this month—joins Anne to talk about her love of reading nonfiction. But as a busy professional, Mattie often finds it hard to make the time to read. She's looking for s ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: a meeting with an app and a personal audiobook win</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><s ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: creating bookish community in a new place and being bossed to read books NOW</p> </li> ... Show More
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1588984846361_3258" class="">Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: seasonal reading vibes and buddy reads during quarantine</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Read ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: reading on certain dates and galley homework</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Curr ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: summer reading guides and plane reading</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Curre ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: the generations after us and before us in our reading lives</p> </li> <li> <p cl ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments:</strong> meeting bookish friends and "salt" books</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Re ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: reading with family and choosing family's reads</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong ... Show More
