Season 4, Episode 10: It's Complicated + The Perfect Reading Nook
On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:
Bookish Moments: some wonderful bookish podcast episodes we had to highlight
Current Reads: books that have complicated feelings attached, and ones that you cannot “at us” about
Deep Dive: we are curating the perfect reading space
Book Presses: uncomplicated feelings about books from authors we love
As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!
New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans!
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Patreon Ad for Ourselves:
1:24 - Currently Reading Patreon
Bookish Moment of the Week:
5:01 - Sarah’s Bookshelves Live podcast
5:06 - Sarah’s Interview w/ Kimberly McCreight
5:15 - A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCrieght
6:22 - What Should I Read Next podcast
6:33 - WSIRN Episode 300
Current Reads:
8:41 - Fablehaven by Brandon Mull (Meredith)
14:03 - Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
15:13 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman (Kaytee)
15:45 - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
18:35 - We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julie Heaberlin (Meredith)
21:36 - We Begin at the End by Christ Whitaker
23:00 - Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States by Samantha Allen (Kaytee)
26:51 - Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber (Meredith)
32:06 - The Institute by Stephen King (Kaytee)
Deep Dive - How to Create the Perfect Reading Nook
36:31 - Oversized Chair (honestly, why WOULDN’T I link a great oversized chair??)
37:03 - Gooseneck reading lamp
39:20 - Cozy chair with ottoman for Meredith (don’t @ me about these prices y’all)
40:10 - Meredith’s mug warmer
41:17 - Need a plant next to you like Meredith? Try a Rooted subscription!
42:27 - Book Darts
42:34 - Kaytee’s Zebra Midliner Highlighters
43:45 - ASMR ambiance room fall
Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands:
45:50 - The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Meredith)
48:34 - On Writing by Stephen King (Kaytee)
Bonus Easter Egg:
51:45 - Misery by Stephen King
51:52 - The Shining by Stephen King
52:01 - Pet Sematary by Stephen King
52:12 - Thinner by Stephen King
52:41 - Elevation by Stephen King
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