Meagan's Book Club Podcast

I’m trying something new this year and making this a monthly segment — a little check-in where I share what I’ve been loving, enjoying, and doing lately. Think books, shows, and the small things that are making this month feel like this month. The line up this month is:
What I'm Loving
What I'm Watching
What I'm Reading
What I'm Cooking
What I'm Doing More Of
What I'm Buying
What I'm Looking Forward to
Happy Listening!

I’m so excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney to the podcast! With eight books under her belt and a brand-new release, My Husband’s Wife, Alice opens up about her writing process, how she stays grounded when writing dark scenes, and the magic behind the audiobook versions of her novels. We also talk about His and Hers being adapted into a TV series, what that journey has been like, and what she’s working on next. Alice is charming, funny, and incredibly down to earth, making this such a fun and insightful conversation.

Her website and tour dates: https://www.alicefeeney.com/
IG: @alicewriterland

Book lovers, this one’s for you! I’m back with my recurring book chat segment alongside my Bookstagram friend Hannah (@booksandbitesroc), and we’re breaking down the Q1 books you need on your radar. From titles we’ve already devoured to the releases we’re counting down to, this episode is packed with honest reactions, excitement, and plenty of reader-to-reader recommendations. It’s a long, cozy conversation—perfect for walks, commutes, or curling up with your favorite drink.

January:
The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave, Skylark by Paula McLain, Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven, The Briars bySarah Crouch, Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey, Scavengers by Kathleen Boland, Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston, Woman Down by Colleen Hoover, A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James, My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, The Room in the Attic by T.M. Logan, The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead, Dead in the Water by John Marrs, All the Little Houses by May Cobb, The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Garcia, Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen
February:
Blade by Wendy Walker, This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page, One and Only by Maurene Goo, It's Not Her by Mary Kubica, What Tomorrow Will Be by Julianne MacLean, This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman, Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, The Jills by Karen Parkman, When I Kill You by BA Paris, Murder at 30,000 Feet by Susan Walter, Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams, The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall, And Now, Back To You by BK Borison
March
Wait For Me by Amy Jo Burns, A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard, This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum, Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano, How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh, Once and Again by Rebecca Serle, Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson, Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh, Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict, The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

This week I’m joined by longtime content creator Kate Bryan, the force behind Small Things. I’ve been following Kate since her early hair-tutorial days, and it was such a joy to finally sit down with someone who has been educating, inspiring, and entertaining her audience since 2011.
We talk about how she’s kept content fun and fresh for over a decade, her journey into reading more since 2020, and the books that have shaped her reading life. Of course, we couldn’t resist swapping recommendations—both in the beauty world and in the book world. Kate also shares her biggest hits and misses of the year.
It was such an easy, energizing conversation, and I can’t wait for you to listen. We had the best chat! You can find Kate on Instagram @k8_smallthings and her website: www.thesmallthingsblog.com

Kate's Recommendations:
Conditioner- Pureology Hydrate 
Brushing hair before showers 
Wide tooth comb to brush hair after the shower
Spend the money on the base layer for your skin ie concealer, foundation

Books Recs
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter 
One True Loves by TJR
Carrie Soto is Back by TJR
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

 Book Misses
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

This episode is basically a cozy, tell-all chat. I asked you for questions and you delivered—life stuff, bookish favorites, church, relationships, all of it. I’m sharing honestly about where I’m at right now, things I hope to focus on as I approach 40, and what’s on my heart as we head into a new year. Thanks for listening!