Meagan's Book Club Podcast

This final episode of the year feels especially meaningful. I’m reflecting on a year of reading that brought comfort, challenge, and so many moments of connection. These books met me in different seasons of the year, and looking back on them now feels like revisiting who I was while reading them. I’ve included the full list in the show notes so you can easily explore each title and reflect on your own year of reading, too.As I wrap up the final episode of the year, I want to take a moment to say thank you for supporting me and this podcast. Every listen, every kind message, every recommendation you’ve shared has meant more than I can put into words. This year of the podcast wouldn’t have been what it was without you.My Top 25 of 2025🎧 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans🎧 Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall🎧 Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell🎧 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy🎧 The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano 🎧 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir🎧 Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson🎧 The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony🎧 The Bright Years by Sarah DamoffForever and Back by Ashley Manley Every Beautiful Mile by Ashley Manley🎧 The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Harnett🎧 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri🎧 How to Read a Book by Monica Wood🎧 The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin HarmelThe Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion SERIES🎧 These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLeanIt’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan🎧 Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey🎧 Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman🎧 The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick🎧 Buckeye by Patrick Ryan🎧 Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven🎧 Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid🎧 The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Hot takes incoming. This episode is all about my least favorite books of 2025—the overhyped, the underwhelming, and the ones I truly wish I’d DNF’d sooner. If you love honest book talk and a little spice, this one’s for you. Thanks for listening! Here are the Least Favs of 2025:🎧 The Crash ⭐️🎧 Her One Regret ⭐️🎧 PS I Hate You ⭐️⭐️The Love Haters ⭐️⭐️🎧 Count My Lies ⭐️⭐️Promise Me Sunshine ⭐️⭐️🎧 Swept Away ⭐️⭐️Say You’ll Remember Me ⭐️⭐️🎧 Betting On You ⭐️⭐️🎧 My Lovely Wife ⭐️⭐️A Beautiful Family ⭐️⭐️Don’t Open Your Eyes ⭐️⭐️Remain ⭐️⭐️🎧 Not Quite Dead Yet ⭐️⭐️And Then There Was You ⭐️⭐️🎧 Please Don’t Lie ⭐️⭐️Once and Again ⭐️⭐️🎧The Three Lives of Cate Kay ⭐️⭐️🎧 Gone Before Goodbye ⭐️⭐️🎧 What Kind of Paradise ⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Annie Bot ⭐️⭐️💫🎧 The Compound ⭐️⭐️💫The Reservation ⭐️⭐️💫Don’t Let Him In ⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Kill Your Darlings ⭐️⭐️💫

In this final book club episode of the year, we dive into How to Read a Book by Monica Wood—a tender, layered novel about second chances, chosen family, and the stories that shape us. We unpack the themes, characters, and the moments that linger long after the last page.We also take a moment to look back on our entire 2025 reading year and the 10 books we tackled together. From emotional highs to unexpected favorites, it’s a warm recap of everything this community has explored.And because this marks the end of an era, I close with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of book club over the years. Your insights, messages, and enthusiasm have made this space something truly special. I’m so grateful we got to read together. Make sure to follow along for our new January challenge: A New-to-You Author Start the year with someone you’ve never read before

This week, I’m joined by acclaimed audiobook narrator Karissa Vacker, whose voice has brought to life some of today’s most gripping and emotional stories. We talk about the craft of narration, how she builds character through voice, and what really happens behind the mic. Whether you’re an audiobook lover or just curious about the art of storytelling, this is such a fun and fascinating conversation. Thanks for listening!A few books narrated by Karissa: Good Spirits by BK Borison, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, When in Rome by Sarah Adams, PS I hate You by Lauren Connolly, Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly, The New Year's Party by Jenna Satterthwaite, Fun at Parties by Jamie Harrow

November came and went in a flash! I had two trips back to back and didn’t get the amount of reading I was hoping for, but even with a busy schedule, I was still able to read some books that were on my list. Highs? Being caught up on Emma M Lion. Lows? Reading Reese Witherspoon’s book and hating it every second. How was your November? Any standouts?Loved▪️🎧 Every Beautiful Mile ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reread to do the new audio!) ▪️🎧 The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion #8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫▪️More Than Enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Liked▪️🎧 Love and Saffron ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️▪️ Handle With Care ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Just okay▪️🎧 An Academic Affair ⭐️⭐️⭐️▪️🎧 A Merry Little Lie ⭐️⭐️⭐️The Flops▪️The Reservation ⭐️⭐️💫▪️🎧 Gone Before Goodbye ⭐️⭐️▪️🎧 Her One Regret ⭐️DNF▪️Some Kind of Famous▪️Overdue▪️The Wilderness▪️The Mating Game▪️The Sunshine Man▪️Charlie Quinn Lets Go