Meagan's Book Club Podcast

On this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Marie Benedict to talk about her sweeping new novel, Daughter of Egypt. Marie shares her deep love of history and her passion for uncovering the hidden stories of remarkable women whose contributions have long been overlooked. We dive into the fascinating research behind the book, including the Egyptology expert she collaborated with while bringing this story to life. We also talk about the novel’s compelling dual timeline, the real historical inspiration behind the story, and how the talented audiobook narrators helped make these women and their journeys feel so vivid and alive. It’s a rich and fascinating conversation about storytelling, history, and the power of giving forgotten women their rightful place in the spotlight. Thanks for listening!

*Stay around for the audiobook sample after our chat!

For tour info, check out Marie's website below!
Website: https://authormariebenedict.com/
IG: @authormariebenedict

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to truly step away and sink into rest, this episode is for you. I’m taking you behind the scenes of my weekend in Middleburg, VA that felt equal parts grounding and magical—a reading retreat designed to help us slow down, reconnect, and simply be. So grateful for Mackenzie and @luxuryreadingretreats and creating this magical weekend for all of us.
From the time we spent at Middleburg Books to the wine tasting at Greenhill Winery....every curated moment was unforgettable.
If you’ve been craving rest, inspiration, or even just a reminder to carve out time for yourself, I hope this episode feels like a deep exhale—and maybe even the nudge you didn’t know you needed.

Retreat Details:https://luxuryreadingretreats.com/

My Book Stack from Middleburg Books:
The Postcard by Anne Berset
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
Strangers by Belle Burden
Grape Juice by Eliza Dumais
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten

In this episode, I’m joined by debut author Linda Wilgus to talk about her beautiful new novel, The Sea Child. We chat about the inspiration behind the story, including her personal connection to the dramatic coastline of Cornwall and how that landscape helped shape the novel’s rich, atmospheric setting. Linda shares how adventure and romance weave through the story, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process—from carefully planning this first book to developing books two and three that are already in the works.
If you enjoy immersive settings, heartfelt storytelling, and hearing how a debut novel comes to life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Website: https://www.lindawilgus.com/
IG: @lindajwilgus

Back with another fun "What I'm Loving" episode to share with you all the things I've been thinking about lately. The biggest thing on my mind is my reading retreat this weekend with @luxuryreadingretreats ! I am the luckiest girl to be included in this group of women to have time to relax, recharge, and connect. The line up of categories for the episode is below. Thanks for listening!
1. What I'm Loving
2. What I'm Watching
3. What I'm Reading
4. What I'm Cooking
5. What I'm Doing More Of
6. What I'm Buying
7. What I'm Looking Forward To

I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation with debut author Tiffany Crum! We sat down to talk about her brand-new novel This Story Might Save Your Life and her road to getting published—every high, every setback, and all the perseverance in between. She shares the heart behind the story, what kept her going when things got tough, and what it finally felt like to see her book out in the world.
This was one of those chats that felt like talking to an old friend—we laughed, we got real about the writing life, and I walked away feeling so inspired. I have a feeling you will too. And trust me, you’re going to want this book on your TBR!