Season 8, Episode 6: Octogenarians in the Spotlight + Diving into Reading Deeply
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: being told what to read by our past selves + insomnia reading on my kindle Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to read deeply The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:30 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:01 - by...
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Season 8, Episode 5: The 4th C: Relaxing Your Chestal Region + Boss My TBR
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: overflowing bookshelves + a fun way to count your finished reads Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing some more TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 2:29 - Ad For Ourselves 6:45 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week...
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Season 8, Episode 4: Bookish Bling + Using AI to Improve Your Reading Life
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: introducing book club friends to niche romance + romance-related jewelry Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: using AI as your bookish sidekick to improve your reading life The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 01:31 - Our Bookish...
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Season 8, Episode 3: Let There Be Light + Avoiding Book Amnesia
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookstore romance day + let there be a reading light Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: advice on avoiding bookish amnesia The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 01:55 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 04:56 - (CR...
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Season 8, Episode 2: Reader Roulette + Our Assigned Summer Reading
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: devoting unexpected extra time on morning reading + journaling and embracing chaotic reading with reader roulette Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we circle back to the summer reads we assigned to each other The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)...
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Season 8, Episode 1: Deciding Once + What We Did On Our Summer Break
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading with a partner and making lazy genius decisions about your reading life Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are reviewing our summer break The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 1:53 - Ad For Ourselves 3:11 - by G.M. Fairy...
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Season 7, Episode 50: Best of Season 7
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are finishing up season seven with a look back and a look forward! Season Seven In Review: interesting stats, regrets, and exciting upcoming content! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 1:24 - Season Seven, In Review The most downloaded episodes of the season 1:58 - - Our Top Reads of 2024 2:09 - - Mary and Roxanna's Top Reads of 2024 3:24 - - Reading Routines + The Journey Of Currently Reading (Our...
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Season 7, Episode 49: The Listener Press!
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 1:54 - Your Listener Presses 2:02 - by Lisa McInerney (pressed by Katie) 3:42 - by Inga Simpson (pressed by Carlye) 5:24 - by Jacqueline Harpman 6:07 - by Michelle von Eschen and Jonathan Butcher (pressed by Kat) 9:10 - by M. J....
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Season 7, Episode 48: Our 2025 Group Show!
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by show regulars Roxanna and Mary and they are discussing: Unique or Shared!: We give you a statement that may make us either unique or shared, and discuss! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 2:52 - Unique Or Shared 3:22 - I am the worst library user ever. (Roxanna) 5:21 - by Jessica Townsend 12:37 - I love a buzzy book moment. (Mary) 14:23 - by Taylor Jenkins Reid 14:46 - by Rebecca Yarros 14:47...
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Season 7, Episode 47: Reading Life Temp Check + Pressing Books Into Each Other's Hands
Currently Reading
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: readerly badges and DNFing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we check in on our reading lives and press book into the other’s hands The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 2:19 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 8:02 -...
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1:54 - Your Listener Presses
2:02 - The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney (pressed by Katie)
3:42 - The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson (pressed by Carlye)
5:24 - I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
6:07 - Motel Styx by Michelle von Eschen and Jonathan Butcher (pressed by Kat)
9:10 - Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M. J. Wassmer (pressed by @Reading.With.Kristen)
11:42 - North Woods by Daniel Mason (pressed by Samantha)
14:43 - Another by Paul Tremblay [releases July 22, 2025] (pressed by Johanna)
17:06 - Farthing by Jo Walton (pressed by Melinda)
19:22 - Sky’s End by Marc J. Gregson (pressed by Lindsay)
21:19 - Katherine by Anya Seton (pressed by Maudeen)
23:02 - Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta [Amazon link] (pressed by Kelsey)
25:28 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
25:30 - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
26:01 - Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell (pressed by Stephanie)
28:30 - A Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare (pressed by Erin)
29:57 - In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden
30:19 - The Murderer’s Ape by Jakob Wegelius (pressed by Lilja)
33:05 - Splendid Little Schemes by Robin Strong (pressed by Hannah)
34:27 - The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward
35:34 - Clean by Alia Trabucco Zerán (pressed by Ana)
36:31 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
37:11 - Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro
37:30 - Camelot & Vine by Petrea Burchard (pressed by Sherri)
40:50 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
41:16 - Sky Daddy by Kate Folk (pressed by Tiernan)
43:08 - Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls
44:03 - Names for the Dawn by C.L. Beaumont [Amazon link] (pressed by Gretchen)
45:22 - Withered Hill by David Barnett (pressed by Claire)
46:39 - Slewfoot by Brom
48:08 - The Stone Carvers by Jane Urquhart (pressed by Matt)
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