Meagan's Book Club Podcast

There are some weekends that feel a little bit magical, and this was absolutely one of them. ✨
Thirteen women, a beautiful weekend in Middleburg, Virginia, plenty of books, wine, good food, and so much laughter. From a wine tasting and book swap at Greenhill Winery to lounging by the pool at Salamander Resort, a book tasting at Middleburg Books, and ending the weekend with dinner and a Q&A with bestselling author Audrey Ingram, every moment felt special.
But more than anything, I left this weekend thinking about female friendship. How quickly you can connect with people when you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone. How much joy there is in gathering around something you love. And how important it is to make space for new friendships, new experiences, and a little bit of magic.
I’m recapping the whole weekend on the podcast today, and I hope it inspires you to say yes to something that might feel a little outside your comfort zone. You never know who you might meet.
For more info on the retreat, check out: https://luxuryreadingretreats.com/

Book Swap Books:
The Elements by John Boyne 
The Change by Kristin Miller
Beyond the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash 
Send Down the Rain by Charles Martin
Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner 
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser 
The irresistible urge to fall for your enemy by Brigette Knightly 
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (I took home)
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton (I brought)
Country People by Daniel Mason 

My Books from the Book Tasting:
The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann
Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
Bring the House Down by Charlotte Runcie
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark

This week on Meagan’s Book Club Podcast, I’m joined by author Devon Daniels to chat about her delightful new romance, Star-Crossed Summer. Inspired by the legendary off-screen chemistry (and drama) of The Notebook stars Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, the novel follows two former co-stars whose decade-old heartbreak gets a second chance when they're unexpectedly reunited.
Devon and I discuss the inspiration behind the story, her writing process, and the perfectionism that often shows up behind the scenes of creating a book. As always, Devon is warm, funny, and refreshingly down-to-earth, making this conversation feel like catching up with an old friend. Whether you're a fan of second-chance romances, Hollywood settings, or stories packed with chemistry and heart, you won't want to miss this episode.

Devon's Books:
Meet Me in the Middle
The Rom Con
Star-Crossed Summer

After taking a much-needed break in July, I'm back behind the microphone! In this catch-up episode, I'm sharing all the highlights from the past month, including my unforgettable girls' trip, the celebrations that made turning 40 feel so special, and a few reflections on this new decade of life.
I'll also wrap up the episode with my July reading recap, sharing everything I read, my favorite books of the month, and which ones are worth adding to your TBR. Whether you're here for the life updates or the book recommendations, I'm so happy to be back and catching up with you.

This week on Meagan's Book Club Podcast, I'm joined by author Molly Fader to discuss her wonderful new novel, Lady X. Though Molly was a new-to-me author, she is far from new to writing, with more than 50 books published and a devoted readership built through her years as a romance author.
We talk about her transition into women's fiction, the inspiration behind Lady X, and the themes of female rage and friendships. Molly's research for her novel made this novel such a compelling read. This was such a fun and thoughtful conversation, and after reading Lady X, I can't wait to dive into more of Molly's backlist.
Website: www.mollyfader.com
IG: @mollyfaderauthor
Molly's book recommendations: Quicksilver by Callie Hart and Into the Blue by Emma Brodie

In this week's episode, I'm sharing all 17 books I read in June—and it was definitely a mixed bag. While I found a few enjoyable reads, only two earned my full recommendation, so I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't, and which books are actually worth adding to your TBR.
I'm also sharing a quick podcast update before signing off for a July break. Thank you for listening, supporting the show, and spending your reading life with me. I'll be back soon with more bookish conversations and recommendations!

June Books
🎧 Whistler ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧 Lady X ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Make Nice ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Book Witch ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Shampoo Effect ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Rainy Day Bookshop ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Happier Here With You ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧 Heart of Glass ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Counting Down to You ⭐️⭐️💫
A Deal with the Devil ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Calamity Club ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Hot Girl Murder Club ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Devil You Know ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Someone Else’s Husband ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Seven Year Slip ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Devil Gets His Due ⭐️⭐️⭐️