Meagan's Book Club Podcast

Q2 is here! It is always a pleasure to sit down with my friend Hannah @booksandbitesroc and discuss all the upcoming books for the next few months. Note- there are A LOT. This is a heavy publishing time of year and there are many books that we didn't even chat about! Check them all below and add/preorder for your summer reading TBR! Thanks for listening!

April
Love by the Book by Jessica George, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer, My Dear You by Rachel Khong, Dog Person by Camille Pagan, American Fantasy by Emma Straub, The Name Game by Beth O'Leary, The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke, Start at the End by Emma Grey, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, Handle With Care by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, The Insomniacs by Allison Winn Scotch, Stranger Things Have Happened by Kasie West, Go Gentle by Maria Semple, The History Between by Ashley Manley, Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth, The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer, The Island Club by Nicola Harrison, Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q Sutanto, How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin, Dark Is When the Devil Comes by Daisy Pearce

May
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister, Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey, Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel, The May House by Jillian Cantor, The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline, The Anniversary by Alex Finlay, First and Forever by Lynn Painter, Dangerously Ours by Krista & Becca Ritchie, The Shippers by Katherine Center, The Players Club by Rachel Mills, The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff, A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel Linden, Take Me with You by Steven Rowley, The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh, Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan, The Summer Share by Jenn McKinlay, Love on the Shelf by Sheila Roberts, The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

June
Whistler by Ann Patchett, Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore, Land by Maggie O'Farrelll, The Chateau on Sunset by Natasha Lester, The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh, Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews, Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh, Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See, Off the Record by Sara Goodman Confino, The Great Outdoors by Kayla Olson, Someone Else's Husband by Kimberly McCreight, Arrivals and Departures by Amanda Eyre Ward, The Missed Connection by Tia Williams, Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood, The Last Time We Saw Her by Jaclyn Goldis, A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men by Danny McBride, When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams, Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman, It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell, The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson, Keep Them Close by David Ellis, The Top of the World by Ethan Joella, The Wash-Ashores by Hannah McKinnon

On this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Marie Benedict to talk about her sweeping new novel, Daughter of Egypt. Marie shares her deep love of history and her passion for uncovering the hidden stories of remarkable women whose contributions have long been overlooked. We dive into the fascinating research behind the book, including the Egyptology expert she collaborated with while bringing this story to life. We also talk about the novel’s compelling dual timeline, the real historical inspiration behind the story, and how the talented audiobook narrators helped make these women and their journeys feel so vivid and alive. It’s a rich and fascinating conversation about storytelling, history, and the power of giving forgotten women their rightful place in the spotlight. Thanks for listening!

*Stay around for the audiobook sample after our chat!

For tour info, check out Marie's website below!
Website: https://authormariebenedict.com/
IG: @authormariebenedict

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to truly step away and sink into rest, this episode is for you. I’m taking you behind the scenes of my weekend in Middleburg, VA that felt equal parts grounding and magical—a reading retreat designed to help us slow down, reconnect, and simply be. So grateful for Mackenzie and @luxuryreadingretreats and creating this magical weekend for all of us.
From the time we spent at Middleburg Books to the wine tasting at Greenhill Winery....every curated moment was unforgettable.
If you’ve been craving rest, inspiration, or even just a reminder to carve out time for yourself, I hope this episode feels like a deep exhale—and maybe even the nudge you didn’t know you needed.

Retreat Details:https://luxuryreadingretreats.com/

My Book Stack from Middleburg Books:
The Postcard by Anne Berset
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
Strangers by Belle Burden
Grape Juice by Eliza Dumais
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten

In this episode, I’m joined by debut author Linda Wilgus to talk about her beautiful new novel, The Sea Child. We chat about the inspiration behind the story, including her personal connection to the dramatic coastline of Cornwall and how that landscape helped shape the novel’s rich, atmospheric setting. Linda shares how adventure and romance weave through the story, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process—from carefully planning this first book to developing books two and three that are already in the works.
If you enjoy immersive settings, heartfelt storytelling, and hearing how a debut novel comes to life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Website: https://www.lindawilgus.com/
IG: @lindajwilgus

Back with another fun "What I'm Loving" episode to share with you all the things I've been thinking about lately. The biggest thing on my mind is my reading retreat this weekend with @luxuryreadingretreats ! I am the luckiest girl to be included in this group of women to have time to relax, recharge, and connect. The line up of categories for the episode is below. Thanks for listening!
1. What I'm Loving
2. What I'm Watching
3. What I'm Reading
4. What I'm Cooking
5. What I'm Doing More Of
6. What I'm Buying
7. What I'm Looking Forward To