Meagan's Book Club Podcast

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a little life update and a lot of excitement for what’s ahead. From finally creating a dedicated office space in my home (complete with a dreamy podcast corner, wraparound bookshelves, and yes…a puzzle nook ) to gearing up for the very first Meagan’s Book Club meetup this month—there’s so much to look forward to.
I’m also chatting through what I’ve been reading lately, the books I’ve already finished this month, and what I’m currently loving (and can’t stop thinking about).
And to close the episode, I reflect on a truly unforgettable moment: the astronauts orbiting the moon and the touching tribute behind the naming of Carroll Crater. It’s a beautiful, emotional story about love, legacy, and the ways we honor the people who shape our lives.
This one is part life update, part book chat, and part reminder of just how meaningful the little (and big) moments can be.

In this episode, I’m joined by international bestselling author Emma Grey to talk about her powerful new novel, Start at the End.

We dive into the emotional premise behind this sliding doors–style story and the deeply personal inspiration that brought it to life. After losing her husband ten years ago, Emma found herself imagining the “what ifs”—the many different ways life could have unfolded if circumstances had been reversed. That reflection became the heart of this unforgettable novel.

Start at the End is a love story, but not the one you’re expecting. It follows Audrey and Fraser as they fall into a once-in-a-lifetime romance, only to have everything changed in an instant. As they grapple with grief, guilt, and the weight of alternate paths, the story asks a haunting question: where would we be if life had gone differently?

This conversation is honest, moving, and full of insight into love, loss, and second chances—and how we begin again when everything changes. Thanks for listening!

Website: https://www.emmagrey.com.au/
IG: @emmagreyauthor

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