Meagan's Book Club Podcast

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October's What I’m Loving is here! This month I’m sharing what I’m watching, reading, cooking, doing more of, buying, and—of course—what I'm reading.

I'm talking about what we've been up to in October and what we have left for the rest of the month, what has been on my tv lately - spoiler, it's a lot of sports, the book to screen adaptation I don't plan on watching anytime soon, playing Mahjong with new friends, and of course the books I'm currently reading. I end the episode with a super personal update about what's going on in our ex-mormon journey.

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I can’t believe we’re already talking about Q4 books! I’m joined by my friend Hannah from @booksandbitesroc to chat through the books we’re most excited about for the rest of the year. Our list may be a little shorter than in past episodes, but there are still plenty of books to talk about!

We’re also sharing our top five favorite reads of the year so far, so there are quite a few books to add to your TBR.

You’ll find all of the books we mention listed below!

And don’t worry, we’ll be back in mid-December to talk all things Q1 2027. Keep an eye out for that episode!

Hannah's Favs

Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson

An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

Five by Ilona Bannister 

Meagan's Favs

The One by John Marrs

The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Ware

When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen

We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Still Life by Sarah Winman

October Books

• Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger
• Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson
• Peck and Peck by Bonnie Garmus
• Look What the Cat Dragged In by Jason Rekulak
• Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane
• The Betrayal of Cora Wexford by Bethany Joy Lenz
• The Brightness by Chad Harbach

November Books

• Birth of a Witch by Nora Roberts
• Murmuration by TJ Klune
• All the Little Secrets by May Cobb

December Books

• The Lost Ones by Mia Sheridan
• The Bridge by Colm Toibin
• Rabbit Rabbit by Jennifer E Smith

Holiday Books

• Do You See What I See? by Peter Swanson
• Counting Down to You by Emily Stone
• Mistletoe All the Way by Lauren Blakely
• Cozy Little Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne
• It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter
• Home for the Homicides by Elle Cosimano and Hannah Morrissey
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Meltdown by Sheila Roberts
• A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez

I've never interviewed two authors at once and this was one of the most fun I've ever had! We had an absolute blast chatting all about the inspiration behind Home for the Homicides and the start of a new holiday murder mystery series! Hannah and Elle were so down to earth and complimentary towards each other and the collaborative effort it was to bring this book to readers! The book is out October 13! To catch the full interview on video, click here!

I had an absolute BLAST chatting with bestselling authors Hannah Morrissey and Elle Cosimano about their new Christmas murder mystery rom-com, Home for the Homicides, out October 13!

This book is for anyone who loves a good Hallmark Christmas movie but maybe wants to turn up the volume a little. Think small-town Christmas charm, a murder to solve, two detectives with a complicated history, and just enough romance and spice to keep things interesting.

And the audiobook?! SO well done. If you’re an audiobook listener, definitely add this one to your list! Fun fact, the narrators Patti Murin and Colin Donnell are married IRL! They're so adorable.

Hannah and Elle were just as much fun to talk to as their book was to read, and we got into everything from writing together to creating the perfect Christmas mystery and, of course, a little Christmas this-or-that.

Books they recommend:

Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier

The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch

Websites:

https://ellecosimano.com/

https://www.hannahmorrissey.com/

IG:

@ellecosimano

@hannahmorrisseywriter

You love these episodes with my thriller expert book friend Dennis @scaredstraightreads! He is the expert in the genre and we share our favorites and books were excited about. To catch the full interview on video, click here!

The thriller expert is back for another episode to chat about upcoming books that we're excited about! I have loved having Dennis @scaredstraightreads on the podcast and his expertise in this genre is always astounding to me. He reads a ton and knows his books! He's a great follow and is recommending books left and right so if the thriller/mystery/horror genre is your thing, go check out his instagram!

Dennis Recommends

• Wildwood by Ashley Woo

• Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier
• The Crying Killer by Jess Lourey

Meagan Recommends

• The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian
• The Unknown by Riley Sager
• Heather by Caitlin Mullen

The No's

• The Women of the House by Kate Mooney

• Promise Me Never by Liv Constantine

Books We're Excited About

• All the Little Secrets by May Cobb
• When They Find Me by Carter Wilson
• Home for the Homicides by Elle Cosimano and Hannah Morrissey
• Do You See What I See by Peter Swanson

I don't know about but you September came and went in a blink of an eye!~ How is it October already? It was such a fun episode to record because I love reflecting on the books I was able to read and the ones I can recommend to you. My TBR for the rest of the year is kind of up in the air so if there is a book that I MUST READ by the end of 2026, please let me know!

My Sept Books (least favorite to most favorite!)

• Only One Island ⭐️⭐️💫
• Based on a Love Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Longtime Listener ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 Cozy Little Christmas ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 Bad Words ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Grim Tidings ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
• 🎧 The Witch of Cambridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
• 🎧 A Time of Witches ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 A Year of Marvelous Ways ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 Home for the Homicides ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 Good People ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
• 🎧 Hollow Bones ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• 🎧 Still Life ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was such an insightful conversation! Bestselling author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins brings us into the inspiration behind her new novel The Three Graces of Pearl Street. To catch the full interview on video, click here!

I had the BEST conversation with debut author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins about her beautiful new book, The Three Graces of Pearl Street. Set in New York City, this multigenerational story follows three women, all named Grace, and explores family dynamics, the comfort of food, and the complicated ways we love the people who know us best.

Liz and I also talked about her journey to becoming a published author, the highs and lows of the publishing process, why family was such an important story for her to tell, and how being a lifelong reader helped shape her path to publication.

This was such a fun conversation about books, family, publishing, and the long road to becoming an author. I think you'll love getting to know Liz and the story behind The Three Graces of Pearl Street.

Website: https://www.elizabethwellingtonrollins.com

IG: @elizabethwellingtonrollins

Books Liz Recommends:

1. Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

2. Sea Wife by Amity Gaige

3. Wildwood by Ashley Woo