Meg's Reading Room

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Ep 140: Elizabeth Wellington Rollins (THE THREE GRACES OF PEARL STREET)

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by award-winning copywriter, author, and mom, Elizabeth Wellington Rollins to discuss her beautiful debut novel, THE THREE GRAC

Sep 2
55 min

Ep 139: Ben Reeves (EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT)

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by NYT Bestselling author, Ben Reeves to discuss his gorgeous debut novel, EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT. Mentione

Aug 26
36 min

Ep 138: Stacey Lindsay (BEING 40)

Welcome in! On today's special 40th birthday episode, I'm joined by journalist and author, Stacey Lindsay to discuss her book, BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embr

Aug 12
49 min

Ep 137: Jess Sporaa / Dog-Eared Books

Welcome in! On today's episode, I'm joined by Jess Sporaa (@bibliophage.jess). Jess is a self-proclaimed midlife mom of four and bookseller at the cozy Dog-Eared Books in

Jul 29
48 min

Ep 136: 2026 Mid-Year Check In with Amy and Jeannie

Welcome in, friends. On this week's episode, I'm joined by Amy (@livingwellread) and Jeannie (@reidallday) to discuss our reading lives and favorite books so far this yea

Jul 15
1 h 05 min

Ep 135: Ethan Joella (THE TOP OF THE WORLD)

Welcome in! One of my favorite authors and book friends, Ethan Joella returns to my reading room to discuss his newest novel, THE TOP OF THE WORLD. Mentioned in this epi

Jul 1
48 min

Ep 134: Meg Medina (GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS)

It's a true "Meg's" Reading Room today! In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author, Meg Medina to discuss her middle grade fanta

Jun 24
1 h 06 min

Ep 133: Wendy Lu (CASTING APRIL)

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by children's book author and award-winning disability journalist, Wendy Lu to discuss her debut middle grade novel, C

Jun 17
52 min

Ep 132: Renovating My Reading Life

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm renovating my reading life and making more room in this busy season. Mentioned in this episode: Annie Shelf

Jun 10
21 min

Ep 131: Paige Classey (ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER)

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by author and school librarian, Paige Classey to discuss her debut middle grade novel in verse, ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDL

Jun 3
42 min

BONUS: Mommy's Reading Room (HOME FOR A BUNNY)

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown. ~~ Music credit

May 27
3 min

Ep 130: Reading Through a Rut with Alex

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by my husband and favorite public librarian, Alex to discuss his favorite books of the year (so far!) and how he's rea

May 27
33 min

Ep 129: Margi Preus (THE SHREW DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS)

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by children's book author and Newbery Honor winner, Margi Preus to discuss her newest middle grade novel (and mystery

May 20
34 min

BONUS: Breathing Room (Take a Moment)

Let's take a moment to breathe together this Maycember. Support Meg's Reading Room buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast I always hope our time together can be a sof

May 13
8 min

Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by some of my favorite mothers to honor and celebrate the experience of motherhood through their beautiful poetry. M

May 8
20 min

Ep 127: Holly / bookcooklook

Welcome in, book friends! On today's episode, I'm joined by photographer, at-home cook, and devoted reader, Holly from @bookcooklook. Mentioned in this episode: Cutting

Apr 29
35 min

Ep 126: Carol Ann Tack / Top Shelf Podcast

Happy National Library Week, book friends! On today's episode, I'm joined by librarian and Top Shelf podcast host, Carol Ann Tack. Mentioned in this episode: Top Shelf

Apr 22
46 min

Ep 125: Valerie Tripp / Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl

Welcome in, book friends! For my 125th episode, I’m SO EXCITED to share my conversation with one of my heroes in literature and life, Valerie Tripp! Valere is a prolifi

Apr 15
1 h 28 min

Ep 124: Grace P. Pouch (SAVORING CHILDHOOD: PRACTICAL WISDOM FOR SLOWING DOWN)

On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Grace P. Pouch to discuss her beautiful new book, SAVORING CHILDHOOD: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down. Mentioned in this epis

Apr 10
50 min

Ep 123: Bonnie Blaylock (THE WATER WOMEN)

On today's episode, I'm joined by author, Bonnie Blaylock to discuss her newest historical fiction novel, THE WATER WOMEN. Mentioned in this episode: The Water WomenBee

Apr 8
30 min

What listeners say

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Meg’s Reading Room is like a cup of warm tea on a cool, rainy day. It brings me joy, comfort, and hope thanks to the wisdom behind its guest speakers and the compassion behind its host, Meg Cranshaw.

Bibliophile614 · Sep 2025

Spending time with Meg and her lovely guests brings peace to my week. Her voice is gentle, her conversations are thoughtful, and I always leave the episodes feeling more inspired.

Rosemary T. · Jul 2025

Meg’s Reading Room is such a delightful midweek retreat! Meg’s soothing voice and thoughtful questions make her the most gracious host. She features kind, bookish guests who keep me adding to my TBR.

Dr Courtney · Jul 2025

Meg’s Reading Room is one of my favorite corners of the Internet—a place for kind, thoughtful book talk between readers, writers and folks who are living great stories. Meg is a sweet and openhearted host, and her guests are a delight. I love tuning in for a great conversation and a deep exhale. ❤️

Katiengibson · Jun 2025

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