Season 6, Episode 11: Bookish Fussiness + Diving Into The Covenant of Water
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:
Bookish Moments: books from beloved authors and the perfect buddy reading scenario
Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately
Deep Dive: a deeper look into The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives
Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site)
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1:18 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
1:36 - Bookish Moments of the Week
2:06 - @Roxannathereader on Instagram
2:26 - No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
2:38 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
2:39 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister
5:51 - Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker
6:27 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
7:56 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
8:53 - Penguins Classic version of Jane Eyre
10:32 - Current Reads
11:09 - Before He Finds Her by Michael Kardos (Meredith)
12:28 - @booktalketc on Instagram
12:29 - Book Talk, etc. Podcast
13:43 - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
14:54 - Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
16:24 - The Almost Widow by Gail Anderson-Dargatz (Roxanna)
21:51 - Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Meredith)
25:42 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister (Roxanna)
26:52 - Downton Shabby by Hopwood DePree
26:54 - The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews
28:52 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
28:53 - Search by Michelle Huneven
30:11 - The Exchange by John Grisham (Meredith)
30:35 - The Firm by John Grisham
34:44 - Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes
34:50 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
36:53 - The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
36:57 - A Time to Kill by John Grisham
37:00 - The Brethren by John Grisham
37:53 - Deep Dive: A Discussion on The Covenant of Water
38:01 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Roxanna)
42:23 - The Gilmore Guide to Books
43:51 - A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
48:51 - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
49:59 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
52:41 - Meet Us At The Fountain
52:56 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
53:11 - I wish more book reviewers and podcasters would explain why Tom Lake may be a book for you or not for you. (Roxanna)
53:41 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
56:12 - These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
56:32 - Sarah’s Bookshelves Live
58:23 - I wish if you like documentaries you would watch Hello Bookstore. (Meredith)
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