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The Currently Reading Podcast

The Currently Reading Podcast

By: Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
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Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre. They will help you figure out what to read next, and their signature "Reader Know Thyself" approach goes deeper, helping you understand your own reading taste so your TBR finally works for you. Light on the chit-chat, heavy on the book talk. Ad-free, and proudly supporting independent bookstores always. New episodes every Monday. Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers."© Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 400 Episodes Of Currently Reading: Lessons We've Learned (S9E5)

    400 Episodes Of Currently Reading: Lessons We've Learned (S9E5)
    Aug 31 2026
    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz 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 #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. 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
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • New and Upcoming Releases With Kelly Holmes (S9E4)

    New and Upcoming Releases With Kelly Holmes (S9E4)
    Aug 24 2026
    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz 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 #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. 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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Trust Issues With Our Reading + Book Budgets (S9E3)

    Trust Issues With Our Reading + Book Budgets (S9E3)
    Aug 17 2026
    Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz 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 #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. 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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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