Meg's Reading Room

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Beth Anne (@bookworm_baggins). Beth Anne is a mother of 5, book lover, bookstagrammer, and the new COO/ Marketing Director of Owl's Nest Publishers.

In our conversation, we discuss Beth Anne's love for reading and publishing the hidden gems, how she's balancing her many roles, and why she loves a good mystery. It was so fun to get to know Beth Anne and learn more about the publishing world. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Hardy Boys
• The Hobbit
• Middle Grade Matters Podcast / Kate DiCamillo
• The Hotel Balzaar
• We Solve Murders
• Thursday Murder Club
• Anthony Horowitz
• Louise Penny
• The Sherlock Society
• Les Miserables
• Robyn Field / Peony Watercolor's Wish for Sun and Moon
• Candle Wick Trimmer

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Beth Anne on Instagram @bookworm_baggins

Follow Owl's Nest Publishers

Subscribe to the Owl's Nest Podcast

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Jen (@jensreadinglife). Jen is a mom, voracious reader, and lover of all things cozy. In our conversation, we discuss why Jen decided to create a Booktube channel, why she loves books with staying power, and why reading what you love really matters. Jen's delightful reading life influences and inspires my own in countless ways. I can't wait for you to meet her.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kate Howe
• Gina Stanyer
• Miranda Mills
• Agatha Christie
• Persephone Books
• Dean Street Press Furrowed Middlebrow
• Charlotte's Web
• Ralph S. Mouse
• The One and Only Ivan
• One School One Book
• Treasure Island
• Harry Potter
• Vanity Fair
• DE Stevenson

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Jen on Instagram @jensreadinglife

Follow Jen's Reading Life on YouTube

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Robyn Field. Robyn is a mom to two little boys (and 1 on the way!) and middle grade author living in Georgia. Robyn's debut middle grade novel, PEONY WATERCOLOR'S WISH FOR SUN AND MOON was published by Owl's Nest Publishers in August 2024. In our conversation, we discuss Robyn's new book and how we are both doing our best to find magic in the margins and the mess.

I loved spending time with Robyn. She is so kind and relatable and I know our conversation will resonate with so many of you.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Peony Watercolor's Wish for Sun and Moon
• Owl's Nest Publishing
• Laura Ingalls Wilder
• A Place to Hang the Moon
• The Giver
• The Legend of Greyhallow
• Ella Enchanted
• Little Women
• The Lord of the Rings
• The Hobbit
• Cultivate What Matters planner

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Robyn on Instagram @robynfieldwriting

Order Peony Watercolor's Wish for Sun and Moon

www.robynfieldauthor.com

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Erin. Erin is the Online Sales Manager at The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA. She is also a mother of 4 young children and an avid reader. In our conversation, we discuss our love of audiobooks and how being a bookseller and a busy mother affects Erin's personal reading life. Knowing Erin is a gift to my reading life and my whole life. I know you will love what she has to share.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Bookshelf
• From the Front Porch
• Shelf Subscriptions
• Libby App
• LibroFM
• Boats on the Bay
• Scrambled Eggs
• Margo's Got Money Troubles
• I Cheerfully Refuse
• The Undercurrent
• The President's Lawyer
• Tell Me Everything
• Golden Bachelorette

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Erin on Instagram @erinpfielding

Follow The Bookshelf on Instagram @bookshelftville

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Annie. Annie is a mother, teacher, runner, and lifelong reader. In our conversation, we discuss how to live and read within your own life season. If you're in the thick of parenting young children like I am, Annie's experience and encouragement will be especially comforting.

Mentioned in this episode:

• What Should I Read Next? (Episode 391)
• Anne Bogel
• From the Front Porch
• The Wild Robot
• West with Giraffes
• Silent Book Club

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Annie on Instagram @anniemccloskey422

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by Beth from Small Home Comforts. Beth is a mother, homemaker, homebody, and owner of Small Home Comforts. In our conversation, Beth and I discuss her reading life, the importance of comfort and hospitality, and all about Beth's delightful new bookish offering -- Small Home Comforts Book Box.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Small Home Comforts
• SHC Book Box
• Miranda Mills
• Jen's Reading Life
• Sally Clarkson
• Betsy-Tacy
• Understood Betsy
• Little Women
• Georgette Heyer
• D.E.A.R. Day

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

Connect with Beth on Instagram @smallhomecomforts

Connect with Beth on Facebook @smallhomecomforts

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

I couldn't let Mary Oliver's birthday go by without a special episode to honor her. I hope these few moments together can bring some extra peace to your week.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Mary Oliver
• A Path With Heart, Jack Kornfield
• The Summer Day, Mary Oliver

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I am joined by my Librarian Husband as he asks me questions about my reading life. You'll hear why I started the podcast, how my reading journey began, how it's going now, and even a bookish hot-take! ;)

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Baby-Sitters Club
• Sweet Valley High / Sweet Valley Twins
• The Bookshelf
• Shelf Subscriptions
• From the Front Porch Patreon
• From the Front Porch Podcast
• Libby App
• Read with Jenna
• The StoryGraph
• Ina Garten / Be Ready When Luck Happens
• Kelly Bishop / The Third Gilmore Girl
• Barnes and Noble

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read THE VERY QUIET CRICKET by Eric Carle.

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Music credit: Lesfm

Welcome to my Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here with me.

In today's episode, I'll be sharing how I'm making room for the season ahead and finding delight - on and off the page.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Libby App
• Shauna Niequist / On Delight and Why It Matters
• The Bookshelf / Shelf Subscriptions
• Maria, Michelle Moran
• Julie Andrews & Maria Von Trapp Yodel
• Julie Andrews & Maria Von Trapp sing Edelweiss
• The Days I Loved You Most, Amy Neff
• The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Amy Tan

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier