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Assassin's Blade, Under Story + Starting An Established Author (S9E12) Oct 19, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss their current reads, a deep dive about how to choose where to start with a new to you author, as well as some fun tangents about little free libraries, phone blocking strategies, and read alouds that bite us in the tail.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading

1:10 - Bookish Moments of the Week

1:33 - Little Free Library

9:19 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

14:41 - Current Reads

14:49 - An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780743219556

21:49 - Take Me With You by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593851494

26:44 - The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731091

36:28 - Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316267755

41:45 - Intercepts by TJ Payne (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217090662

47:33 - Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218

52:15 - Deep Dive: Choosing A Starting Place for an Established Author

1:04:00 - Portsmouth Book Nook

1:05:01 - Before We Go

1:05:16 - Sign up for our Patreon HERE so you can access the Currently Reading Discord

1:06:58 - Opal App

1:08:01 - Bloom

1:08:39 - Wrap-Up

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season!
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

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Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Books That Defined Us Through The Decades (S9E11) Oct 12, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee choose books that encapsulate each decade of their lives as readers and discuss their importance. Meredith also highlights a bookish friend, and Kaytee brings a listener press before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading

1:23 — Bookish Moments of the Week

7:46 — Current Reads

7:55 — The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668075098

14:30 — After the Eclipse by Sarah Perry (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781328511911

19:05 — Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Hwang Bo-Reum (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639737796

24:00 — From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780689711817

32:30 — Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250431295

37:50 — Biological War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217046034

44:01 — Deep Dive: Favorite Book for Each Decade of Your Life

46:20 — Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (Meredith 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781451635621

47:40 — Matilda by Roald Dahl (Kaytee 0-10) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780142410370

48:55 — Forever… by Judy Blume (Meredith 11-20) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781481414432

50:30 — The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan (Kaytee 11-20) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780143119081

52:30 — Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson (Meredith 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553560244

53:45 — The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Kaytee 21-30) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385490818

55:00 — Still Life by Louise Penny (Meredith 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780312541538

56:15 — All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee 31-40) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781538720165

58:30 — Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff (Meredith 41-50) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781594634482

1:01:23 — Before We Go

1:04:57 — Wrap-Up

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season!
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

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The Hosts and Regulars:

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Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Bossing Some TBRs + Streamlining Bookish Problems (S9E10) Oct 05, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith discuss some bookish conundrums and how they'd like them fixed, their current reads, a deep dive bossing some bookish friends' TBRs, and they bring some extra bookish goodness before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 - Welcome to Currently Reading

2:21 - Bookish Moments of the Week

9:15 - Current Reads

9:36 - The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine M. Whitehead (Meredith) https://a.co/d/0hyqWvW2 (amazon link)

14:39 - The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593955826

18:54 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639736058

27:39 - All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781464227523

31:11 - A Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780983748427

36:56 - His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593359549

42:04 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR

From Lori:

4,3,2,1 by Paul Auster https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250618801

Wellness by Nathan Hill https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593469835

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250858702

The Brothers K by David James Duncan https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553378498

Boy's Life by Robert McCammon https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781416577782 44:47 - CR Season 1, Episode 24 https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/show-notes/24

From Sarah:

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593545218

Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250401212

God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063020269

Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668023969

The Dinner by Herman Koch https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385346856

52:58 - Before We Go

55:56 - Wrap-Up

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL is, of course, brought to us by the beloved anchor store The Novel Neighbor who for years has given us the best spooky stacks for the season!
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

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Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Read Alouds, Re-Reading and More w/Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival (S9E9) Sep 28, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee is joined by Sarah Mackenzie, host and founder of Read Aloud Revival. They discuss their current reads, dive deep into Sarah's reading journey, and bring some bookish goodness before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading

4:12 — Bookish Moments of the Week

9:27 — Current Reads

10:00 — Becoming Ginger Rogers by Patrice Tanaka (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781936661039

13:39 — Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063384811

17:21 — The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781957492032

20:12 — Transcendent by Laverne Cox (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668097755

24:02 — How to Write a Must Read by A.J. Harper (Sarah) https://a.co/d/0fd31GXk (amazon link)

27:22 — Five by Ilona Bannister (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217088027

32:28 — Deep Dive: Sarah Mackenzie's Reading Life

48:53 — Before We Go

53:49 — Wrap-Up

You can find Sarah @readaloudrevival on Instagram or readaloudrevival.com

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/

Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com

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Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast

The Hosts and Regulars:

Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz

Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Accepting The Changes Of Your Reading Life S9E8) Sep 21, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith start by bringing their current reads, deep dive into the ways in which they accepted the changes in their reading lives, highlight a bookish friend, and Meredith brings a sleeper hit of a book before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 — Welcome to Currently Reading

1:22 — Bookish Moments of the Week

7:10 — Current Reads

7:22 — Nowhere by Alison Gunn (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668046661

13:00 — The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063308435

19:03 — Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217091676

24:42 — Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old And Wise by Katherine Rundell (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217230747

28:49 — My Husband by Maud Ventura (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063274839

33:47 — The Teacup Dragon Sanctuary by Jessica Thorne (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781807348793

38:52 — Deep Dive: Accepting the Changes in Our Reading Lives

49:41 — Before We Go

52:50 - The Last by Hannah Jameson https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781501198830

54:52 — Wrap-Up

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❤️ Support Us:

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/

Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com

Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast

The Hosts and Regulars:

Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz

Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Poetry Reading for Beginners: The How And The Why (S9E7) Sep 14, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee deep dive into how to read poetry, why you should, and give some examples of great poetry to dip into. They also bring their current reads, and some bookish goodness before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading

1:37 Bookish Moments of the Week

8:06 Current Reads

8:16 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593311295

12:56 Sourdough by Robin Sloan (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250192752

19:26 Tentacles and Triathlons by Ashley Bennett (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593956991

22:48 Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250284549

28:11 The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316575720

32:42 I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798890033659

37:52 Deep Dive: How to Get Into Reading Poetry (and Why)

53:00 Before We Go

54:05 - No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780306835186

55:29 Wrap-Up

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❤️ Support Us:

Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/

Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com

Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast

The Hosts and Regulars:

Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz

Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Our Reading Schedules + An Exciting Announcement! (S9E6) Sep 07, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are excited to give you a sneak peek into the voice of new patreon content, plus they deep dive on what their weeks look like for their reading lives. As always, a bookish friend is highlighted and Meredith brings a book she DNFs before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading

5:24 Bookish Moments of the Week

14:16 Current Reads

14:32 The Land and Its People by David Sedaris (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780316264839

22:49 See You Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-London (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593980118

27:27 House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781639731756

35:51 Tart by Slutty Chef (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668070246

40:49 138 Main by Gavin Bell (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668092019

44:24 Strange Houses by Uketsu (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063433151

47:44 Deep Dive: A Day in the Reading Life/A Week in the Reading Life

1:01:50 Before We Go

1:07:22 Wrap-Up

#books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads

❤️ Support Us:

Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading

Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL bring us a new indie bookstore - Solid State Books in Washington, DC
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special monthly content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special bi-monthly episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
World Play with Kaytee and Holly - sink into this bi-monthly content that discusses sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between.
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/

Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com

Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast

The Hosts and Regulars:

Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz

Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

400 Episodes Of Currently Reading: Lessons We've Learned (S9E5) Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith returns to discuss her current reads with Kaytee. They also deep dive into some lessons they've learned over 400 episodes of Currently Reading. Finally, Meredith highlights a bookish friend, while Kaytee brings a specific topic she's curious about.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading

2:34 Bookish Moments of the Week

7:39 Current Reads

7:47 Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780812973990

12:39 The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668083710

20:04 Banana Ball by Jesse Cole and Don Yaeger (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593473412

24:39 Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781986418416

31:46 Whistler by Ann Patchett (Meredith and Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063511637

42:09 Deep Dive: Things We've Learned From 400 Episodes

57:46 Before We Go

63:17 Wrap-Up

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX.
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

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Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

New and Upcoming Releases With Kelly Holmes (S9E4) Aug 24, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee brings in Kelly Holmes for a special episode. They talk all things bookish moments, their current reads, and bring a fun deep dive on new and upcoming releases to add to your TBR. They end with the Before You Go segment, where Kelly brings something she is currently curious about.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading

1:25 Bookish Moments of the Week

6:02 Current Reads

6:32 Ribbonwood by Ruby Landers (Kelly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780648640295

10:52 When The World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780147516664

15:30 Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt (Kelly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250364531

21:30 American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781101902806

25:16 The Rewind Files by Claire Willett (Kelly) https://a.co/d/04xkgwSJ (amazon link)

29:28 Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250373359

32:60 Deep Dive: Eager Beavers, New Releases

Check out the New Release Spreadsheet HERE

65:57 Before We Go

69:49 Wrap-Up

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Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX.
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts

Connect With Us:

The Show:

Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/

Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com

Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast

The Hosts and Regulars:

Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz

Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks

Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips

Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader

Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads

Production and Editing:

Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Trust Issues With Our Reading + Book Budgets (S9E3) Aug 17, 2026

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In this episode of Currently Reading, Roxanna joins Kaytee while Meredith is out playing nurse to husband Johnnie. Roxanna and Kaytee discuss their current reads, a readerly deep dive into the authors that give us trust issues, and talk about something a little bookish before they go.

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading

1:45 Bookish Moments of the Week

13:43 Current Reads

13:47 Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal (Roxanna)

18:28 The Names by Florence Knapp (Kaytee)

24:32 Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Roxanna)

29:47 A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar (Kaytee)

39:47 The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen (Roxanna)

45:33 Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby (Kaytee)

48:22 Deep Dive: Reading Trust Issues

1:07:59 Before We Go

1:10:02 - The Art of Indexing Substack article by Priya Parker

1:12:09 Wrap-Up

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❤️ Support Us:

Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading

Bookish Friends Receive:

The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX.
Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business
All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller
From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry
The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts