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Meg's Reading Room

Meg's Reading Room
Motherhood
Children's Literature
Poetry
Books
Mary Oliver
Reading
Jane Austen
Reading Life
Little Women
Christmas
Writing
Friendship
American Girl
Family Dynamics
Community
Storytelling
Historical Fiction
Little Blue Truck's Valentine
Audiobooks
Llama Llama Red Pajama

Welcome to Meg's Reading Room! I'm so glad you're here. On this podcast, I share personal and comforting conversations with writers and bookish friends as we reflect on our reading lives. We share the stories we're loving, but also the stories we're living. I hope this time together can be a soft place to land in the middle of your week. Welcome in!

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Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm renovating my reading life and making more room in this busy season.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Annie Shelf Subscription (The Bookshelf)

Libro.fm

• Libby App

• Breathing Room (Take a ... more

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by author and school librarian, Paige Classey to discuss her debut middle grade novel in verse, ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer

• Ha... more

On this bonus episode of Meg's Reading Room, Mommy Meg and a very special guest read Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown.

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Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by my husband and favorite public librarian, Alex to discuss his favorite books of the year (so far!) and how he's reading through burnout.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Heart of Darkness

• Vigil

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Recent Guests

Paige Classey
Author of Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer; middle school librarian
Books for Young Readers (publisher) / Independent author
Episode: Ep 131: Reading Like There's No Tomorrow with Paige Classey (ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER)
Margi Preus
Author of The Shrew Detective series
Episode: Ep 129: Small Creature, Big Dreams with Margi Preus (THE SHREW DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS)
Elysse Wagner
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Jennifer Shoop
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Karen McMillan
Self-proclaimed poet mum from the UK
Mother Truths (alias mother truths)
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Katie Lowe
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Nicole Zwolinski
Author/poet reading from forthcoming book
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Kaylin Weir
Poet and therapist in training
Kaylin Writes
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests
Alison Mei-Li
Author of A History of Holding, Poems on Motherhood
Episode: Ep 128: Your Motherhood is Poetry with Special Guests

Host

Meg Cranshaw
Host of Meg's Reading Room; maintains a warm, thoughtful interview style focused on books and reading life.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Soft and smart

    Meg’s Reading Room is like sitting down to a cup of tea or coffee with a dear friend who makes you laugh, think deeply, and encourages you all at the same time. After listening to an episode , you will walk away refreshed and inspired to read more. This podcast is one of my favorites.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BirdAngel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Healing

    What an excellent podcast. Just what I needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TripleAmommy511
    United States2 months ago
  • Soft place to land.

    Meg is such a kind soul and asks such thoughtful questions. I love that her podcast goes deeper than the typical author interviews you hear elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRex Jones
    United States2 months ago
  • Calming and knowledgeable

    I love Meg and her reads and podcasts so much! Her voice is just the calmest thing there is in my chaotic world. She is so very knowledgeable and has the best books and authors on her show. I love all the behind the scenes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susy Lamb
    United States3 months ago
  • So needed in these times!

    Meg and her podcast guests are always a welcome and calm break in my busy and hectic work day. Thanks, Meg!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CozyBookCurmudgeon
    United States3 months ago

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Audience notes the show feels like a warm, cozy retreat for readers.
Listeners describe the host as soothing and thoughtful, a comforting presence for deep book conversations.
Fans praise the guest variety and the gentle interview approach that invites honesty and vulnerability.

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#234
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Apple Podcasts
#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp
Q: How did you approach voice and authenticity for the different historical settings?
Valerie discusses adapting voice to each era through research, advisers, and listening to communities from those periods. She highlights the difference between the narration and the characters' speech, ensuring the language, manners, and relationships reflect the period while still resonating with today's readers.
Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp
Q: What was the process like for shaping the first three characters and their arcs?
She describes drafting succinct descriptions for Molly, Samantha, and Kirsten, then collaborating with Pleasant and advisors to refine each arc. The process involved planning, collaboration with writers like Janet Shaw and Susan Adler, and iterative feedback from editors and product developers to ensure the books and dolls complemented each other across generations.
Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp
Q: Can you talk about you and your life in this season?
Valerie explains that this season is about reflection, listening to readers, and drawing inspiration from both the historical material and the people around her, including her family. She emphasizes how the work has been a lifelong conversation with the audience and with the characters she helped create.
Ep 124: Slowing Down What We Can with Grace P. Pouch (SAVORING CHILDHOOD: PRACTICAL WISDOM FOR SLOWING DOWN)
Q: Can you share the inspiration behind this book and how it came to be?
Grace explains that the book grew from her experiences as a mom and former educator, highlighting a shift in childhood experiences over generations and pursuing a practical framework—five ways of slowing down—that addresses more than just speed, including pacing, environments, and rituals.
Ep 123: Writing a Tapestry of Place and Time with Bonnie Blaylock (THE WATER WOMEN)
Q: What was the process like for creating each individual story and weaving generations together?
She describes layering generations, researching historical contexts, and letting setting and sensory details breathe life into each character's arc.

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Meg's Reading Room offers warm, intimate conversations with writers, poets, librarians, and other bookish creatives. Across episodes, the show centers on reading life, motherhood, craft, publishing, and the everyday stories that surround books, often weaving in personal resilience and community. The host's gentle, thoughtful style and the inclusive roster of guests create a comforting space for book lovers seeking meaningful takes on literature, life, and culture. A notable strength is the show's diverse guest mix—ranging from debut authors and established writers to librarians and photographers—delivering both literary depth and human connection for a broad audience of readers, writers, and educators who value thoughtful conversation over ... more

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2. Margi Preus
3. Elysse Wagner
4. Jennifer Shoop
5. Karen McMillan
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7. Nicole Zwolinski
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