28: For the Girls, for the Moms, and the Emotionally Unstable
In this episode, Meagan shares book recommendations perfectfor Mother’s Day—but with a twist. From heartwarming stories about motherhood, sisterhood, and healing to dark, twisty thrillers that explore the shadowy side of maternal love, there’s something here for every kind of reader. Whether you’re in the mood to cry happy tears or clutch your blanket in suspense, you’ll find your next great read right here.Here are the books talked about in today's episode:1. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes2. The Women by Kristin Hannah3. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 4. The Most Fun We Ever Had by Clare Lombardo5. Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro6. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall7. The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin8. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett9. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans10. Go as a River by Shelley Read11. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus12. The Switch by Beth O’Leary13. Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto14. Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes15. Blake Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson16. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano17. Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra18. The Push by Ashley Audrain19. All The Other Mother’s Hate Me by Sarah Harman20. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller21. The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
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27: Chat with Clare Leslie Hall
In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country—a haunting and beautifully written debut. We dive deep into the book’s themes, characters, and the inspiration behind Clare’s evocative storytelling. Spoiler alert! We do get into key plot points and twists, so if you haven’t read the book yet, you might want to finish it first before listening. Clare also shares her writing process, thoughts on writing complex female protagonists, and what she’s working on next. Thanks for listening!Books Clare recommended:Moon Tiger by Penelope LivelyThe Death of Us by Abigail DeanIG: @clarelesliehall
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26: April Reads
April! You were so good to me. I spent so many wonderful minutes outside on my walks listening to new stories with incredible characters. My stand out favorite was by far The Correspondent. Please, you must do the audio. The full cast narration was spectacular. I’m so excited for you to read my other 5 star favorites! Thanks for listening!Loved🎧 The Corespondent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Bright Years ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Beach House Rules ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️LikedToo Old for This ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Any Trope But You ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Missing Half ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Fun for the Whole Family ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Home of the American Circus ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Perfect Divorce ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Heartwood ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫The Friendship Fling ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫MehForget Me Not ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Great Big Beautiful Life ⭐️⭐️⭐️Say You’ll Remember Me ⭐️⭐️
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25: We Used to Live Here Discussion
SPOILERS!! I think we can all agree as a group here that We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer is an extremely unsetting psychological horror story that left us with more questions than answers! Enjoy this hodge podge discussion where I try and navigate the questions, comments, and discussion about all the unreliable aspects of this story. Happy listening! Also: announced our June and July book club picks!
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24: Chat with Virginia Evans
Debut author Virginia Evans joins me today to talk about her stunning first novel, The Correspondent — a story of resilience, grief, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. We dive into her inspiration, her writing process, and the emotional heart of the story. Plus, a rapid-fire "this or that" round you won't want to miss!If you love deep conversations, unforgettable characters, and a behind-the-scenes peek into a debut author's journey, this episode is for you. Tune in now!Website: https://www.virginiaevansauthor.com/IG: @virginia.l.evans
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