Meagan's Book Club Podcast

The month flew by and I am so happy with all the books I read in March! This is the first time I'm saying this but I think I can recommend all the books I read, except one (Wait for Me...meh)! Check the list below and thank you for listening!

Favorites
🎧 When the Cranes Fly South ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Whidbey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧 We All Want Impossible Things ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Lady Tremaine  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧 Strangers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Liked
🎧 Darling Daffodils Farm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Star-Crossed Summer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Walk of Fame ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brighter Than Before ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The History Between ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Business Trip ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Just Okay
🎧 The Secret Lives of Murderers Wives ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧 How to Write a Love Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Saoirse ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Hired Man ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meh
🎧 Wait for Me ⭐️⭐️💫

In this episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wariner to talk about her unforgettable memoir, The Sound of Gravel. This powerful story traces Ruth’s childhood growing up in a polygamist Mormon doomsday community—and the courage it took to leave everything she knew behind at just fifteen.
What made this conversation especially meaningful was getting to hear where life has taken Ruth since the book’s release in 2016. From a renewed wave of readers discovering her story—especially through the audiobook—to reflecting on everything she’s built for herself since leaving her past behind, Ruth shares with such honesty and grace.
She is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply inspiring, and this conversation is a reminder of both the resilience of the human spirit and the power of telling your story. Thanks for listening!

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