Meagan's Book Club Podcast

In this episode, I’m talking all about love books — the cute ones, the devastating ones, and the ones where love gets a little… dangerous. From laugh-out-loud romcoms to rip-your-heart-out romances to thrillers fueled by obsession and secrets, I’m breaking down three types of love stories and sharing the books I can’t stop recommending. Whether you want to swoon, sob, or side-eye every character, there’s a love book here for you. Thanks for listening!

Thriller Romance:
Verity by Colleen Hoover
The One by John Marrs
The Last Mrs Parrish by Liv Constantine
Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
The Unraveling by Vi Keeland
Rip Your Heart Out:
Someday, Maybe by Oyni Nwabineli
The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
Romcoms:
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
Every Beautiful Mile by Ashley Manley
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
The Love of my Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Barrie Kreinik—an award-winning audiobook narrator whose voice you’ve likely heard in some of your favorite listens. Barrie has narrated titles for Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, Harper, Podium, Blackstone, Brilliance, Audible, Tantor, and more, and her mastery of accents and dialects (especially across the British Isles) is nothing short of remarkable.
Our conversation was absolutely fascinating. Barrie walks me through her path into voice training, how she approaches character work, what goes into building authentic dialects, and the artistry behind making an audiobook truly come alive. She’s generous, insightful, and endlessly talented—and I learned so much from her.
If you’re curious about the magic behind audiobooks or you simply love hearing from people who are exceptional at what they do, you won’t want to miss this episode.

What Barrie Recommends:
-Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
-Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon
-Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea

Audio Drama written and performed by Barrie!
-The Queen of 14th Street

Series Books Barrie has Narrated:
-Because I Could Not Stop for Death- An Emily Dickinson Mystery series by Amanda Flowers
-A Rose Gallagher Mystery book series by Erin Lindsey

I’m trying something new this year and making this a monthly segment — a little check-in where I share what I’ve been loving, enjoying, and doing lately. Think books, shows, and the small things that are making this month feel like this month. The line up this month is:
What I'm Loving
What I'm Watching
What I'm Reading
What I'm Cooking
What I'm Doing More Of
What I'm Buying
What I'm Looking Forward to
Happy Listening!

I’m so excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney to the podcast! With eight books under her belt and a brand-new release, My Husband’s Wife, Alice opens up about her writing process, how she stays grounded when writing dark scenes, and the magic behind the audiobook versions of her novels. We also talk about His and Hers being adapted into a TV series, what that journey has been like, and what she’s working on next. Alice is charming, funny, and incredibly down to earth, making this such a fun and insightful conversation.

Her website and tour dates: https://www.alicefeeney.com/
IG: @alicewriterland

Book lovers, this one’s for you! I’m back with my recurring book chat segment alongside my Bookstagram friend Hannah (@booksandbitesroc), and we’re breaking down the Q1 books you need on your radar. From titles we’ve already devoured to the releases we’re counting down to, this episode is packed with honest reactions, excitement, and plenty of reader-to-reader recommendations. It’s a long, cozy conversation—perfect for walks, commutes, or curling up with your favorite drink.

January:
The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave, Skylark by Paula McLain, Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven, The Briars bySarah Crouch, Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey, Scavengers by Kathleen Boland, Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston, Woman Down by Colleen Hoover, A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James, My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, The Room in the Attic by T.M. Logan, The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead, Dead in the Water by John Marrs, All the Little Houses by May Cobb, The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Garcia, Sunk in Love by Heather McBreen
February:
Blade by Wendy Walker, This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page, One and Only by Maurene Goo, It's Not Her by Mary Kubica, What Tomorrow Will Be by Julianne MacLean, This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman, Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, The Jills by Karen Parkman, When I Kill You by BA Paris, Murder at 30,000 Feet by Susan Walter, Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams, The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall, And Now, Back To You by BK Borison
March
Wait For Me by Amy Jo Burns, A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman, No Matter What by Cara Bastone, Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard, This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum, Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano, How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh, Once and Again by Rebecca Serle, Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson, Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh, Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict, The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez