Meagan's Book Club Podcast

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bestselling author Ethan Joella joins me on the podcast to talk about his moving new novel, The Top of the World — a heartfelt story about grief, healing, sibling relationships, and the quiet ways people change each other’s lives.
Ethan is always such a joy to talk to, and this conversation felt especially honest and thoughtful as we discussed the writing process behind this book, his “pantser” approach to storytelling, the edits and revisions that shaped the final novel, and how he’s learned to develop a tough skin while still staying emotionally open enough to write characters with such depth and humanity.
We also dive into the nostalgic setting of the Poconos in the 1970s, the emotional core of Maggie’s search for answers after her brother’s death, and why stories centered on connection and hope continue to resonate so deeply with readers.
If you love emotionally rich fiction and behind-the-scenes author conversations, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Website: https://www.ethanjoellawriter.com/
IG: @joellawriting