Megan's Bookish Life

Megan's Bookish Life was honored to interview author, Fartumo Kusow, who wrote Winter of My Spring, a book that brings to light the point of view of kidnapped girls in Somalian instead of always seeing the "after." As a reader, I really enjoyed seeing a perspective that isn't in my daily life and we chatted all about that. Purchase Winter of My Spring by Fartumo Kusow on AMAZON*, TARGET (use those discounts!) or find it at Bookshop.org that benefits the Chicago indie bookstore, Three Avenues BookshopHere is a PangoBooks link+ that is selling Winter of My Spring; get it while it's still on sale! AFFILIATE NOTICE:+When you see a plus sign (+) next to a link, it's an affiliate link (OMG at me getting to partner with PangoBooks!)*When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you.Fartumo's Links:Website: FartumoKusow.comInstagram: @FartumoKusowMy Mother: The Person and the Patient podcastMegan's LinksNEW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠MegansBookishLifePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Novel Brews Co.]You may have heard about ⁠Novel Brews⁠' Heated Rivalry drop (and how they sold out of so many things SO FAST!) but this shop has literally a ton of fun items to purchase. I don't get any commission from this so I'm going to tell you my current faves that are my actual current faves:*⁠This SASSY AS HECK ⁠snail wearing sunglasses and reading a book sticker (I've ordered multiple LOL)* ⁠⁠Bookstagram Notebook Planner ⁠⁠(it's on sale and almost sold out, FYI!)*⁠⁠Summer Romance Kindle Case ⁠I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on speculative fiction author, Ashley Peters!We had a good time chatting about book research, expanding our food palate, and her post-it note outlining. In Statis by Ashley Peters is OUT NOW! Get it on Amazon* or directly from Ashley's bookstore on her website!NEW BOOK PURCHASING OUTLET:-When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you.Ashley's Links:Instagram: @Ashley_Peters_AuthorWebsite: AshleyPetersAuthor.comNewsletter SIGN UPMegan's LinksNEW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠MegansBookishLifePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Novel Brews Co.]You may have heard about Novel Brews' Heated Rivalry drop (and how they sold out of so many things SO FAST!) but this shop has literally a ton of fun items to purchase. I don't get any commission from this so I'm going to tell you my current faves that are my actual current faves:*This SASSY AS HECK snail wearing sunglasses and reading a book sticker (I've ordered multiple LOL)* ⁠Bookstagram Notebook Planner ⁠(it's on sale and almost sold out, FYI!)*⁠Summer Romance Kindle Case I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.comBRAND NEW SHOP: [The Bookish Crocheter]I can't get over how incredible the products are that The Bookish Crocheter makes. I'm not just saying that; I am an actual repeat buyer. You want an annotating pouch with sparkles sewn in? TBC has it. A crochet bookmark that uses recycled pop tabs that you lay in between the book pages? TBC has it. A book sleeve that looks like literal dragon scales? Yeah, TBC has it. The best part? ⁠⁠The Bookish Crochete⁠⁠r is giving 10% off a full priced item! Use the code MEGAN10 at checkout!

I had such a fun time having romance author Lisa Suzanne on the podcast!We chatted about how Lisa's 30th book was her actual first sports romance, whether or not she's interested in writing any hockey books in the future, and whether Portillo's was a huge restaurant back when she lived by Chicago as it is now ( a very important question.) Also, who wants to start a TV show league with me, too?Snap Decision by Lisa Suzanne is OUT NOW! Buy it on Amazon* (it's also on KU!)NEW BOOK PURCHASING OUTLET:-When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you.Lisa's LinksWebsite: AuthorLisaSuzanne.comInstagram: @AuthorLisaSuzanneFollow her on FacebookMegan's LinksNew ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠MegansBookishLifePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need:[Novel Brews Co.]You may have heard about Novel Brews' Heated Rivalry drop (and now they sold out of so many things SO FAST!) but this shop has literally so many things to purchase. I don't get any commission from this so I'm going to tell you my current faves that are literally my current faves:* Bookstagram Notebook Planner (it's on sale and almost sold out, FYI!)* Hot Girls Drink Iced Coffee keychain*Summer Romance Kindle Case I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.comBRAND NEW SHOP: [The Bookish Crocheter]I can't get over how incredible the products are that The Bookish Crocheter makes. I'm not just saying that; I am an actual repeat buyer. You want an annotating pouch with sparkles sewn in? TBC has it. A crochet bookmark that uses recycled pop tabs that you lay in between the book pages? TBC has it. A book sleeve that looks like literal dragon scales? Yeah, TBC has it. The best part? ⁠The Bookish Crochete⁠r is giving 10% off a full priced item! Use the code MEGAN10 at checkout!

Megan's Bookish Life had the honor of a lifetime to have the biggest icon on the podcast...ME!I finally did a solo episode for the first time since 2022 and it's all about my history of being in the podcast space. The lore of Megan's Bookish Life, if you will. ** This episode is completely UNEDITED. Expect some off topic entertainment from the self titled "witty chaos queen."**This is the first ever solo episode where I also recorded it on video! You can find it on my YouTube channel HEREMegan's LinksNew ⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it's completely revamped and updated!)Bookish Discounts You Totally Need:BRAND NEW SHOP: [The Bookish Crocheter]I can't get over how incredible the products are that The Bookish Crocheter makes. I'm not just saying that; I am an actual repeat buyer. You want an annotating pouch with sparkles sewn in? TBC has it. A crochet bookmark that uses recycled pop tabs that you lay in between the book pages? TBC has it. A book sleeve that looks like literal dragon scales? Yeah, TBC has it. The best part? The Bookish Crocheter is giving 10% off a full priced item! Use the code MEGAN10 at checkout!

This is Megan's Bookish Life last lifestyle episode EVER but I was in great company: author Kristin Ardis joined me!Kristin and I had a blast talking about what the word "whimsy" means to us, how me playing my very old Nintendo DS is my favorite way to get cozy, and how trees are a happy part of nature for Kristin. Also, what makes a good coffee shop is chatted about in depth.**Support Kristin's Kickstarter for book 2 of her series, Ash and Light! It's set to launch late spring but could possibly go live in summer instead, so SAVE THIS LINKNEW BOOK PURCHASING OUTLET:-When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you.Kristin's LinksInstagram: @KristinArdisBooksWebsite: KristinArdisBooks.comBuy her book, Smoke and Light*Megan's LinksNew ⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠Website: MegansBookishLifePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠Bookish Discounts You Totally Need:BRAND NEW SHOP: [The Bookish Crocheter]I can't get over how incredible the products are that The Bookish Crocheter makes. I'm not just saying that; I am an actual repeat buyer. You want an annotating pouch with sparkles sewn in? TBC has it. A crochet bookmark that uses recycled pop tabs that you lay in between the book pages? TBC has it. A book sleeve that looks like literal dragon scales? Yeah, TBC has it. The best part? ⁠The Bookish Crochete⁠r is giving 10% off a full priced item! Use the code MEGAN10 at checkout!

Megan's Bookish Life was excited to have on author, Kristin Bair, on the podcast!Kristin and I chatted about hometowns (hi Pennsylvania!), how her classes that she teaches helps find students' writing voice, and if her book about perimenopause, Clementine Crane Prefers Not To, has gotten relatable feedback from other women.NEW BOOK PURCHASING OUTLET:-When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I do get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you!Clementine Crane Prefers Not To is OUT NOW*Kristin's Links:Instagram: @KBairOkeeffeWebsite: KristinBairOkeeffe.com Easy link to find her books Megan's LinksNew ⁠Facebook page⁠ for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCITING PODCAST NEWS!Season 5 of Megan's Bookish Life is releasing on April 4th and you heard it here first! There will be a big giveaway, a really cool episode, and lots of celebrating (because we need more celebration in our lives.)Make sure you follow ⁠Megan's Bookish Life on Instagram ⁠for all the fun!

Megan's Bookish Life had the complete pleasure of having author Joel Rustin on the podcast!Joel and I chatted about movies (that we've talked about together before but I needed to know more of this thoughts,) how his debut book, Hits Different, came to be, and how he sees it as exciting rather than feeling the pressure about having a MM romance out in the world when queer books are finally being seen. NEW BOOK PURCHASING OUTLET:-When you see an asterisk (*) next to a book, that means I do get a portion of sales from Amazon. It does not take a cut from the author and doesn't it make it more expensive for you!Buy Joel's Book, Hits Different* OUT NOW on Kindle and Kindle UnlimitedJoel's LinksWebsite: JoelRustin.comThreads: @JoelRustinInstagram: @JoelRustinMegan's LinksNew Facebook page for MBLInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCITING PODCAST NEWS!Season 5 of Megan's Bookish Life is releasing on April 25th and you heard it here first! There will be a big giveaway, a really cool episode, and lots of celebrating (because we need more celebration in our lives.)Make sure you follow Megan's Bookish Life on Instagram for all the fun!

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on influencer, professional fangirl, and now author, Haley-Grace McCormick!Haley-Grace and I chatted about what parts of herself she wrote into her debut book, The Enemy of Time, we both shared about our memory boxes and journals, and I give a lot of "side notes" because Haley-Grace had me going off topic in the best way!-GUESS WHAT?! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see and asterisk * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Purchase The Enemy of Time* by Haley-Grace McCormickHaley-Grace's LinksInstagram: @HaleyGraceMccormickTikTok: @HaleyGraceMccormickYouTube: @HaleyGraceMccormickWebsite: HaleyGrace.comMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifeBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Novel Brews Co.]I have been way too hot these days (I know there is a cold front- I can't help it!) and ⁠⁠Novel Brews ⁠⁠is the best because they offer short sleeved shirts! This new ⁠⁠Romance Readers Secret Society ⁠⁠ shirt is so dang cute and they have a ⁠⁠sweater version⁠⁠ for all you chilly people out there (I wish I was chilly...)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com[The Bookmarkery]Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with ⁠⁠⁠The Bookmarkery ⁠⁠⁠ and the ART of it all.The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. AND GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you!Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan's Bookish Life was absolutely honored to have Pia Mia on the podcast!Pia and I chatted about the how the new 2016 trend is bringing back her music, what she wants to do as bucket list item, and in which ways her debut book, Sand, Sequins, and Silicone ties into her life (and in which ways it doesn't!)-GUESS WHAT?! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see and asterisk * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Purchase Sand, Sequins, & Silicone*Purchase the 2nd book in the series, Diamonds, Deception & Destiny*Megan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePia's LinksInstagram: @PiaMiaInstagram for the The Starlight SeriesTikTok: @PiaMiaBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Novel Brews Co.]I have been way too hot these days (I know there is a cold front- I can't help it!) and ⁠Novel Brews ⁠is the best because they offer short sleeved shirts! This new ⁠Romance Readers Secret Society ⁠ shirt is so dang cute and they have a ⁠sweater version⁠ for all you chilly people out there (I wish I was chilly...)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com[The Bookmarkery]Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with ⁠⁠The Bookmarkery ⁠⁠ and the ART of it all.The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. AND GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you!Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by the coolest sister duo, Ea and Meg from The Tidy Home!In this episode, we chatted about how they started their company, The Tidy Home, items that changed the organization game for them ( I, personally, can't stop thinking about museum glue), and how their new book, Tidying Up, was written to reach and help more people!Shop Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home:Bookshop.org (Supports the indie bookstore, Three Avenues Bookshop in Chicago!)Amazon (Also available on Kindle!)Target (Put that RedCard to use!)Have you read the book and want to shop by chapter (like I mentioned in the episode?) CLICK HEREEa & Meg's LinksInstagram: @TheTidyHomeNashvilleWebsite: TheTidyHomeNashville.comAmazon Storefront: The Tidy Home FavoritesMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLife

Megan's Bookish Life was absolutely honored to have on Payton from the makeup influencer account, Paytons.Makeup! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 364K on Instagram, Payton is an all around icon (says me and also everyone who meets her.) In her first ever podcast episode, she chats about how she started doing her own makeup in high school, how her Instagram account shows a more personal side of her that TikTok doesn't usually see, and she spills about if her cosmetics brand will be making a comeback (OMG!)** FUN GIVEAWAY! At the end of December, Megan's Bookish Life will be having a giveaway called Payton's Picks. It will be a little goodie box of Payton's current favorite things, so follow me on Instagram for news of when to enter!Payton's LinksInstagram: @Paytons.MakeupTikTok: @Payons.MakeupMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠Discount Codes You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]It's timeeeeee! (Please say that in the tune of Mariah Carey.) Mood Reader Candles brought back their ⁠Holiday Collection ⁠ and I wonder if the⁠ Holiday Romance ⁠candle is the manifesting type...I'm not asking for a friend, I'm asking for me.Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout at ⁠MoodReaderCandles.com!

Megan's Bookish Life had the author, Stephanie J. Scott / Stephanie Jayne, come on the podcast!We chatted about how she comes up with her cute book titles, how her holiday collection bundle is able to reach different types of readers, and how it's a challenge to fit a whole story into a novella. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Purchase Stephanie Jayne's trad published book, I've Got My Mind Set on Brew*Holidays in Crystal Cove collection is out now! BUY IT HEREPreorder the Fur-Ever After books HEREStephanie's LinksInstagram: @StephanieJayneBooksWebsite: StephanieJScott.comFacebook: StephanieScottAuthorMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifeDiscount Codes You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]It's holiday timeeeeee! Mood Reader Candles brought back their ⁠⁠⁠Holiday Collection ⁠⁠⁠ and I wonder if the⁠⁠⁠ Holiday Romance ⁠⁠⁠candle is the manifesting type...I'm not asking for a friend, I'm asking for me.Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off full priced candles! Type in MBL15 at checkout at ⁠⁠MoodReaderCandles.com!⁠

Megan's Bookish Life was joined on the podcast by author Elizabeth Hunter!Elizabeth and I chatted about how she celebrates her release days, the way she knows what a new series will entail before she writes book one, and how I may have changed my answer to the question "if you could be one or the other, would you be a vampire or werewolf?" -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy the first book in Elizabeth's Elemental Mysteries, A Hidden Fire*Buy Elizabeth's latest release, Broken Veil*Elizabeth's LinksInstagram: @EhunterwritesWebsite: ElizabethHunter.comSign up for Elizabeth's NEWSLETTERMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠@MegansBookishLife

Megan's Bookish Life had a great time chatting with multi-genre author, McKenzie Burns!We talked about how McKenzie had some of her writing published in a magazine when she was in high school, how I, Megan, am a huge fan of authors writing different genres, and what is McKenzie's favorite time of year is to eat soup!+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the other day, a Chicago indie called Volumes Bookcafe, had to close after a decade because a Barnes and Noble opened down the block from them recently. I asked Chicago based Three Avenues Bookshop if I could link their Bookshop.org in my show notes when applicable. So when you see a + next to a link, you're supporting indie bookstores :)Buy Starstruck+Buy The Season of Many SoupsMcKenzie's Links:Instagram: @Author_MckenzieBurnsAuthor websiteTikTok: @Author_MckenzieBurnsSubscribe to her newsletterMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]It's holiday timeeeeee! Mood Reader Candles brought back their ⁠Holiday Collection ⁠ and I wonder if the⁠ Holiday Romance ⁠candle is the manifesting type...I'm not asking for a friend, I'm asking for me.Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout at ⁠MoodReaderCandles.com!⁠

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have environmental scientist and author, Shannon Jade, on the podcast!We chat about how Shannon was able to be apart of a Rebel Girls book, how much Megan loved A Song for the Earth (even though she is still spiraling about the trash vortex in the ocean after learning about it in this book), and what message Shannon wanted readers to hopefully take away from her lyrical prose book.+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the other day, a Chicago indie called Volumes Bookcafe, had to close after a decade because a Barnes and Noble opened down the block from them recently. I asked Chicago based Three Avenues Bookshop if I could link their Bookshop.org in my show notes when applicable. So when you see a + next to a link, you're supporting indie bookstores :)Buy A Song For the Earth:On AmazonWebsite page for other places to buy outside of the USBookshop.org + (It's under $13!)Shannon's LinksWebsite: ShannonJadeAuthor.comInstagram: @ShannonJadeAuthorMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]It's holiday timeeeeee! Mood Reader Candles brought back their Holiday Collection and I wonder if the Holiday Romance candle is the manifesting type...I'm not asking for a friend, I'm asking for me.Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout at MoodReaderCandles.com!

I had such a fun time with author and literary event planner, Chiamaka Okike, who joined me on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast!We chatted about the beginning of how she started putting on her own book events (the tea is hot but the outcome is even better), the ode she wrote to London via her book Seeri, and how her personal essays show her vulnerable side. Buy Chiamaka's book, Seeri, on AMAZONRead Chiamaka's essay I gush about in the episode, Fuschia Pink and Midnight LaceChiamaka's Links:Instagram: @ChiamakaOkikeWebsite: ChiamakaOkike.comMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠newsletter⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]HEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need ⁠Mood Reader Candles⁠ newest LIMITED EDITION release, ⁠The Life of a Book Girl⁠! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM! Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout ![Novel Brews Co.]Oh my GOSH, ⁠⁠Novel Brews ⁠⁠latest drop is Twilight and I think I squealed out loud?! Please, I need someone to get matching book sleeves with me of the ⁠⁠Twilight Men⁠⁠!! I also need this ⁠⁠Twilight kindle insert,⁠⁠ which is another opportunity to twin with me ;)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life had the pleasure to have on fellow podcaster and author, Kristen Balhs!Kristen and I chatted about how her first live recording went at Ink and Indie, how writing news packages in college lead her to enjoy writing fiction, and the way she went on a journey while writing her characters in her debut cozy mystery book.+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means you’re supporting Romance-Landia!Buy A Flair for Trouble+Buy A Flair for Trouble on AmazonKristen's LinksAuthor Instagram: @KristenBahlsWritesPodcast Instagram: @WhereILeftOffPodWhere to Listen Where I Left OffMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: ⁠@MegansBookishLife[Novel Brews Co.]Oh my GOSH, ⁠Novel Brews ⁠latest drop is Twilight and I think I squealed out loud?! Please, I need someone to get matching book sleeves with me of the ⁠Twilight Men⁠!! I also need this ⁠Twilight kindle insert,⁠ which is another opportunity to twin with me ;)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life had the honor of having romance author, C.R. Jane on the podcast!C.R. chatted about her talent for writing fast, how she picks her friends to co-author with, and why she wrote Natalie' s book, Merry Me, as a romcom and not a dark romance.-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Purchase C.R.'s newest holiday book, MERRY ME*C.R.'s LinksInstagram: @CRJaneAuthorWebsite: CRJaneBooks.comMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠Check out MBL's YouTube channel: @MegansBookishLifeBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[The Bookmarkery]Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with ⁠The Bookmarkery ⁠and the ART of it all!The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. AND GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you all!Use BookishLife10for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com[Novel Brews Co.]Oh my GOSH, Novel Brews latest drop is Twilight and I think I squealed out loud?! Please, I need someone to get matching book sleeves with me of the Twilight Men!! I also need this Twilight kindle insert, which is another opportunity to twin with me ;)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Author Olivia J. Bennett, a local author to me, joined me on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast!Olivia and I talked about how she started writing (and how her art connected with that), how she feels about holiday cookie exchanges as a baker herself, and what her guiding question was when she was writing her book, Casually Homicidal. Buy Casually Homicidal SIGNEDBuy on AMAZON and get it on KUOlivia's Links:Instagram: @Olivia.J.CreatesWebsiteEditing ServicesYouTube: @Olivia J. BennettMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠newsletterBookish Discounts You Totally Need[Mood Reader Candles]HEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need ⁠Mood Reader Candles⁠ newest LIMITED EDITION release, ⁠The Life of a Book Girl⁠! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM! Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout ![The Bookmarkery]Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with The Bookmarkery and the ART of it all!The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you all!Use BookishLife10for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

The Megan's Bookish Life guest with the most honest bookish opinions, Alison, is back on the podcast after a year away!In this episode, our resident hate reader tells us what she thinks of Ali Hazelwood making the MMC character in Deep End barefoot all the time, how certain Bookstagram marketing for books needs to be changed, and Megan talks about how Sunrise on the Reaping was upsetting and not fun but still very good (maybe.)HEADS UP: This is an unedited, chatty episode. The explicit button is toggled for this one :)Books talked about in this episode:*Shatter Me (first 3 books)*Deep End*Tourist Season*Sunrise on the ReapingBookish Discount Codes You Totally NeedHEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need ⁠Mood Reader Candles⁠ newest LIMITED EDITION release, ⁠The Life of a Book Girl⁠! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM! Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout !Megan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterAlison's LinksInstagram: @SpreadThosePagesLikeAGoodGirl

Jennifer Chipman joined me on Megan's Bookish Life and we had such a good time!We dived into how Shadow and Bone shaped Jennifer's writing (and how much I love that trilogy), how her covers are so cute that they are memorable, and then we chatted about her newest release, Bewitchingly Hers, and how she loved including past characters in this interconnected standalone. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Jennifer's new book, Bewitchingly Hers*Purchase her debut we chat about in the episode, Academically Yours*Jennifer's Links:Instagram: @JennChipmanAuthorWebsite: JennChipman.comJennifer's links page, including where to read her booksMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally NeedHEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need Mood Reader Candles newest LIMITED EDITION release, The Life of a Book Girl! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM! Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout !

Megan's Bookish Life had such a good chat with historical romance author, Sarah M. Eden!We dived into time travel as a romance plot, what she thought of being an extra on her upcoming movie being released, Seeking Persephone, and how she adjusts factual history into her fictional books.Buy Sarah's book, The Tides of Time, HEREPre-order the next book in the Storm Tide Romance series, Echoes of the Sea, HERESarah's Links:Instagram: @Sarah_M_EdenWebsite: Sarahmeden.comSeeking Persephone movie website: SeekingPersephoneMovie.comMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form ⁠HERE⁠Read reader recommendations on ⁠⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠⁠newsletterBookish Discounts You Totally Need[Novel Brews Co.]If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter influence, ⁠Novel Brews Co⁠. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life had a great time interviewing Penelope Black for the podcast! We talked about how Olipop is Penelope's drink of choice while writing (Olipop, sponsor her!!), how she plans the end of her books before she gets deep into writing, and the way she got started behind the scenes with authors before she became one herself.-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Purchase Penelope's first book, Wolf*Buy Penelope's NEWEST release, Shattered PromisePenelope's LinksInstagram: @AuthorPenelopeBlackTikTok: @PenelopeBlackWritesMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[The Bookmarkery]I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebritydrawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com[Novel Brews Co.]If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life had a great time chatting with director, author, and writer, Josh Mendoza. In this episode, we talked about genre-bending, he spilled some behind the scenes info on his 2018 movie, What Still Remains, and what the biggest difference is between screenwriting and writing a book. +Purchase Josh's debut book, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher on Amazon*You can find What Still Remains streaming on Amazon Prime and TubiJosh's Links:Instagram: @MendozaStrikesWebsite: JoshMendoza.comMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need[The Bookmarkery]I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com[Mood Reader Candles]If you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you:⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (my Mood Reader collection grows each month and season and I am truly not ashamed. )Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles at Www.Moodreadercandles.com

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author S.A. Barnes where we talked about which genres were more difficult to write than other ones she's written, if the characters in some books come to her first or if the plot does, and I gush so much about her older YA books, The Ghost and the Goth (because they are worth it!)+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores. This podcast is a big fan of Three Avenues Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Chicago. When you see + next to a link, it means you're supporting Three Avenues!Purchase S.A. Barnes' new book, Cold Eternity, HERE+Purchase Megan's favorite book of S.A. Barnes, Dead Silence, HERE+Purchase a copy on Amazon of The Ghost and the Goth or read it on Kindle Unlimited!Stacey's Links:Instagram: @AuthorStaceyKadeWebsite: StaceyKade.comFacebook: Author Stacey KadeMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need:[Novel Brews Co.]If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’tbe able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!Romance author Lainey Lawson joined me on Instagram Live where we had a fun time chatting about cowboys (real AND fictional ones), how Lainey started off her reading journey with mafia romances, and what to expect from her next book, Up in Smoke. Preorder Up in Smoke, out July 25th, HERELainey's Links:Instagram: @LaineyLawsonRomanceWebsite: LaineyLawsonRomance.comMegan's Links:Instagram:⁠ ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form⁠ HERE⁠Read reader recommendations on⁠ ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠⁠Sign up for MBL's⁠ ⁠newsletter⁠

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by author Meg Hamand where we chatted about why she loves to write historical fiction, keeping people alive through writing, and how her book, Diamonds of Auschwitz came to be. You can buy Diamonds of Auschwitz on Amazon !Meg's Links:Read Meg's Blog Website: MegHamandAuthor.comInstagram: @MegHamandMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally Need:The BookmarkeryI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!Sydney Applegate came on to chat about her signing with an agent, how you can read her duology in any order, and she spills about how she caught the eye of some Dancing with the Stars cast on TikTok. +Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means you're supporting Romance-Landia!Buy Fall of Jericho+Buy Rise of Jericho (book 2)+Sydney's Links:Website: SydneyApplegate.comInstagram: @AuthorSydneyApplegateTake the quiz to find which Fall of Jericho character you are HERE on Buzzfeed!Megan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletter

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by romance author, Chelle Sloan, where we chatted about how Chelle was The Chosen One when it came to an N'Sync concert, her wild times as an obituary writer, and what categories she puts her book tropes in. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Chelle's new book, Roommates Guide to Love*!Chelle's LinksInstagram: Chelle_SloanWebsite: ChelleSloan.comLinks to other Chelle things to check out: XMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERESign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterCoffee and Good ReadsA bookish shop I am obsessed with is ⁠Coffee andGood Reads. ⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift! I have been eyeing some glass cups recently and I’m about to treat myself because we all need a cute drinkware in our lives.The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store at Www.Coffeeandgoodreads.com

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have debut author, Noel Stark, on the podcast!Noel and I chatted about how Degrassi was involved in a full circle podcast moment for me, how Noel's scriptwriting career led her to writing her book, and how her signing at The Ripped Bodice is super significant to her. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Love, Camera, Action*Noel's LinksInstagram: @NoelStarkAuthorWebsite: NoelStark.comMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERESign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discounts You Totally Need:The BookmarkeryI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.comNovel Brews Co.If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!)This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan’s Bookish Life had such a fun time with romance author, Nana Malone on this episode. We chatted about book signings, how Nana handles having new story ideas pop up, and how her new book, Gold Coast Dilemma, came to fruition. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Nana’s new book, Gold Coast Dilemma*Nana’s LinksInstagram: @NanaMaloneWriterSupport Nana’s nonprofit, Audio in ColorWebsite: NanaMalone.comGet your own Nana mug for Sassy Mug MondayMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally NeedI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan’s Bookish Life  had the wonderful CC Monroe on the podcast for a second time and this time we chatted all about her traditionally published version of Loving Ben Cooper. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Loving Ben Cooper*CC’s LinksWebsite: AuthorCcMonroe.comPreorder her new book, Brake Me, BabyJoin CC’s Facebook groupMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You Totally NeedI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author Mina Brower where we talked about her debut, A God of Moonlight and Stardust, her strong will when it came to law school, and how my favorite Daughters of Chaos series character will get an HEA (thank goodness.)-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy A God of Moonlight of Stardust*Preorder An Heir of Darkness and Ruin e-book on AMAZONMina's LinksInstagram: @MinaBrowerAuthorWebsite: MinaBrowerBooks.comFind other cool podcasts that Mina has been on HEREMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletter

Megan's Bookish Life had on author Erin (E.A. Whyte) where we chatted magic systems, how to go about trigger warnings, and how Erin's blog helps indie authors so much (including me!)+ Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland.When you see + next to a link, it means it supports Romance-Landia!Buy A Thief Among Liars on Bookshop+E.A.'s LinksInstagram: @EawhyteWebsite: eawhyte.comWriting Advice on Erin's websiteEditing ServicesMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Code:If you’re looking for bookish items that arealso heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) Thisshop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio "skips" but it's a great episode nonetheless!Christine (C.W. Rose) and I had a fun chat about Merfolk lore, how her inspiration for Oceansong came to be, and what's happening with book 2, Midnight Song. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Oceansong HERE*C.W.'s LinksInstagram: @CWRoseAuthorWebsite: cw-rose.comMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Code⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candlebusiness and they JUST released a Y2K collection and I am obsessed with the taglines on the candles ("Get in loser, we're going book shopping".)Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles at Www.Moodreadercandles.com

Megan's Bookish Life was honored to have on YA author Susan Thode where we chatted about how she overcame careers she didn't like to find the career she loves and how her Do I Matter series is meant to show young adults they aren't alone. Buy Susan's first book, Riptide, on Amazon HERE and buy her second book, Undercurrents, on Amazon HERE !Susan's LinksWebsiteInstagram: @DoYouMatter1Megan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount CodesI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebritydrawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Romance author Lulu Moore joined Megan's Bookish Life to chat about how she had a literal dream about her first book, what Lulu loves right now, and how she keeps her ideas in her head instead of writing them down. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get aportion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Lulu's first book, Jasper* (This version is edited unlike her first version ;) ) IYKYKPurchase Lulu's newest book, The Strike Zone, on AmazonLulu's Links:Instagram: @LulumoorebooksWebsite: LuluMooreBooks.comThe best part of Lulu's website (says me): LuluLovesMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterBookish Discount Codes You See to Believe (I swear I'm not being dramatic) (maybe):[Novel Brews Co.]If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com[Coffee and Good Reads]Another bookish shop I am obsessed with is ⁠Coffee and Good Reads. ⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift! The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store at Www.Coffeeandgoodreads.com

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by reader, Helya, who came on the podcast to chat about her favorite (and least favorite) places to read, the books that impacted her as a reader, and how we are both trying our hardest to be audiobook people. +Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance- Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means it supports Romance-Landia!Books mentioned in this episode:Bright Side by Kim Holden +New Happy by Stephanie Harrison + Follow Helya on InstagramHelya's Goodreads AccountMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on ⁠The Bookish Life Blog⁠Sign up for MBL's ⁠newsletterNovel BrewsIf you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’tbe able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.comMood Reader CandlesIf you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you:⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candlebusiness (my Mood Reader collection grows each month and season and I am truly not ashamed. Use the code MBL15 at checkout to get 15% off regularly priced candles at Www.Moodreadercandles.com

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE!-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode and there are some bumps in the audio, but it doesn’t take away from the conversation!Mia joined me on IG Live to chat about her books, how she felt when Last Christmas Crush was recommended on the New York Times, and then we ended the episode with her asking ME questions!-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Mia’s NYT-recommended book, Last Christmas Crush*Buy Mia’s brand-new release, One-Night Crush*Mia’s Links:Instagram: @AuthorMiaHeintzelmanWebsite: MiaHeintzelman.comPreorder The DivoretanteMegan's LinksInstagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERERead reader recommendations on The Bookish Life BlogSign up for MBL's newsletterBookish Discount CodesThe BookmarkeryI have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.comCoffee and Good ReadsAnother bookish shop I am obsessed with is ⁠Coffee andGood Reads. ⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift! I have been eyeing some glass cups recently and I’m about to treat myself because we all need a cute drinkware in our lives.The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the wholestore at Www.Coffeeandgoodreads.com

Megan's Bookish Life had the opportunity to interview the founder of Foreword Branding, Adah, for a lifestyle episode!We talked about the first step you need to start a rebrand, how she started her own business (although she says not to follow in her footsteps), and what book changed her professional mindset. Message Adah on Instagram (@ForewordBranding) if you want more information on how to work with her! Here is a LINK on what she offers!Megan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERESign up for podcast newsletter

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by Ilsa Rayne where she told me all about Stephen King's novella, The Mist, why the 2019 version of Little Women did so well, and how the relevance of old books to a modern movie setting can do really well.DISCLAIMER: There are spoilers in the episode of the movie and the book, The Mist by Stephen King. The ending is talked about, too!Stay tuned to see Ilsa on The Bookish Life Blog where I will be asking her some questions about her upcoming debut books!Ilsa Rayne's links:Instagram: @ilsa.rayne.authorThreadsMegan's Links:Instagram: @MegansbookishlifepodcastSign up for my newsletterWebsiteBookish Discount Codes:Novel Brews Co.If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!) She just released a Sabrina Carpenter collection and it's SO CUTE!I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.comThe BookmarkeryI have never seen such beautiful handmadebookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery.The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by debut author duo, Sam Louise and Isabela Mar where we talked about One Direction fanfiction, how they picked the song title chapters, and their now defunct sports podcast (which should definitely make a comeback). Buy Me For You on Amazon HERE Sam and Isa's Links: Likewise on Instagram: @Likewise_Pod Author Instagram: @SameWayBooks Author Website: SameWayBooks.com Likewise Pod on TikTok: @Likewise.pod Megan's Links: Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast Follow Megan's Bookish Life on TIKTOK Website Sign up for my bookish newsletter through SUBSTACK Accessibility transcript for this episode-Novel Brews-If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com -The Bookmarkery-I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has productswith cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com-Coffee and Good Reads-Another bookish shop I am obsessed with is ⁠Coffee andGood Reads.⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift! I have been eyeing some glass cups recently and I’m about to treat myself because we all need a cute drinkware in our lives.The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store at Www.Coffeeandgoodreads.com

Romance author K. Bromberg joined Megan’s Bookish Life and chatted about what has changed in the industry since she began publishing in 2013, her thoughts on trope heavy books, and how readers get a mix of different stories when you read her books.-Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means it supports indie!Kristy’s newest release, Lucky Shot, is out NOW!Buy it on AmazonPurchase Kristy’s first ever book, Driven+K. Bromberg’s links: Instagram: @Kbromberg Website: Www.Kbromberg.comMegan’s Links: Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠ ⁠Website⁠ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HEREBRAND NEW discount codes:The BookmarkeryI had never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore. I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all.Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.comNovel Brews Co.If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (like I said, trust me!) And I have a 15% off code for the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com

Megan's Bookish Life had the massive honor of having on the author of Killing the Bordens, Lizzie Borden and the Unsolved 1892 Murders, C.Cree! It was her first time on a podcast and I couldn't be more honored. C. and Megan had a great time chatting about how the strangest characters in the book were the most real, the Borden case in itself (including the axe evidence at the trial), and how C. came up with the extremely possible ending to whodunit. C. Cree's links:Shop Chicago indie for Killing the Bordens: Bookshop.orgGet it on Kindle UnlimitedC.'s website: CCreeWriter.comC.'s blog about other Lizzie Borden facts and the time period she was in: Lizzie Borden's WorldThe amazing cover designer for Killing the BordensMegan's Links:Instagram: ⁠@MegansBookishLifePodcast⁠⁠Website⁠Want to be a guest in 2025? Fill out a guest form!Bookish discount codes:A bookish shop I am obsessed with is⁠ ⁠Coffee and Good Reads. ⁠⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift (thank you, Coffee and Good Reads!) The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store!

Megan’s Bookish Life was so honored to have Tawny Lara come on the podcast and we chatted all about why she didn’t want to write her book as a pure memoir, what her new year goal is for 2025 (and what she thinks of my small but big goal), and how her sobriety card deck came to fruition! *DISCLAIMER* With the recording platform, Tawny's audio does have some skips at a few points. It does not affect our conversation, though! Tawny’s Links Instagram: @Tawnymlara Buy her book, Dry Humping, wherever books are sold. If you want to shop indie: Bookshop.org  and Powells.com Buy her botanical beverage: Www.DrinkParentheses.com Listen to her podcast, Recovery Rocks: Apple Podcasts and Spotify Check out her writing and PR classes: Course Schedule Here  Megan’s Links: Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast WEBSITE Bookish Shopping Links (that you totally need!) If you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you: ⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (my Mood Reader collection grows each season and I am NOT ASHAMED!) Her newest fantasy collection is HOT (pun intended) and it’s getting everyone even more excited for Onyx Storm. Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles!  Another bookish shop I am obsessed with is ⁠Coffee and Good Reads. ⁠ I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift (thank you, Coffee and Good Reads!)  The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store!

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by authors S. Massery and S.J. Sylvis for an episode of endless laughter where we chatted about their newest book release they co-wrote together, Heart of Thorns, why they chose to start the Shadow Valley U series with a hockey story, and how Sara is great at geography whereas Sammi and Megan need some help. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE- Books you totally need (with links!) Buy the first book in the Shadow Valley U series, Sticks and Stones * Buy the newest Shadow Valley U book, Heart of Thorns, on Amazon Bookish Shopping (with discount codes!) * If you are a candle fan, especially a bookish candle fan, do have I a small business for you! ⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business. The newest Twilight collection is incredible and I am not a Jacob fan (LET THAT BE KNOWN!!!) but the scent, Bella, Where Have You Been Loca, is 10/10. If you want to see me unboxing the collection with behind the scenes content from the CEO of Mood Reader Candles, you can see it on my Bookstagram account HERE. Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles! * Another bookish shop I am obsessed with is Coffee and Good Reads. I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift (thank you, Coffee and Good Reads!) I have been eyeing this glass Pink Heart Cup for a while and honestly, why not treat myself? I deserve it! The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store! Extra Links: Follow S.J. Sylvis on Instagram Follow S. Massery on Instagram Follow Megan on Instagram Megan's Bookish Life Website

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio "skips" but it's a great episode nonetheless! __ Tina and I chat about dark romance and how it gives her a little more leeway with writing, how men should read romance (someone needs to make a romance book guide for them!) and how her Hudson Yard series are not interconnected standalones. *Tina's new novella, Untamed, is out DEC. 5th 2024! You can preorder it HERE -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE- Buy Tina's first 2 books from the Hudson Yards series, Shattered Obsession* and Shattered Hearts* Tina's Links: Instagram: @TinaSpencerAuthor Website: TinaSpencerBooks.com Join her FB Group, Tina's Slashers Megan's Links: Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast Website- with podcast testimonials, free access to all episodes, and a cute About Me section (although I am bias...) If you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you: ⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (my Mood Reader collection grows each season and I am NOT ASHAMED!) She did a collab with another small business I love, Coffee and Goodreads, and the candle smells like fresh coffee!!! (I am adding 3 exclamation points because I love it so much!) Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!

The Megan's Bookish Life resident hate reader, Alison, is back on the podcast with some hot takes including one about a very popular BookTok book and her feelings about it. Also, is Megan now resident hate reader #2? You'll have to listen to find out! DISCLAIMER- This episode is unedited so there may be some audio bumps or Megan stuttering a bit, but it's a fun conversational episode! -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE- Books we discussed in this episode: Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door* by Lucy Score Morbidly Yours* by Ivy Fairbanks Leather and Lark* by Brynne Weaver Hooked* by Emily McIntire __ Follow Alison on Instagram: @SpreadThosePagesLikeAGoodGirl Megan's Links: Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast Website

Megan's Bookish Life was honored to have author Carly Robyn on the podcast (I say this because I mention TOO many times in this episode how much I love Drive Me Crazy; you have been warned.) Carly and I chatted about how Drive to Survive on Netflix inspired her debut book, how her humor in real life transfers so well on the page, and the reason she doesn't write her stories around tropes. Disclaimer: I am in the midst of changing the platform I record on, so episode does has some very slight audio bumps. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE- Carly's newest book, Drive Me Wild*, is OUT NOW Purchase DRIVE ME CRAZY* to see why I am obsessed with this book. Carly's Links: Instagram: @CarlyRobynAuthor Website. CarlyRobynAuthor.com Buy signed books from Carly HERE Megan's Links: Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast Website (with podcast testimonials, free access to all episodes, and a very nice About Me section) (I'm bias, though.) Do you want to be on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in 2025? I'm looking for readers, authors of all kinds and any genres, and lifestyle content! Fill out the form ⁠HERE ⁠! ⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (I literally have stacks of the candles; I am not ashamed.) My favorite will always be Character Crush and I have given it out to so many people as gifts (HINT HINT FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!!!!) Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!

Megan's Bookish Life is so excited to have romance author C.W. Farnsworth on the podcast where she opened my eyes about how she matches her book cover designs to her stories, whether or not the East Coast is a place where apple cider donuts exist just as much as they do in the Midwest, and her thoughts on completing her first series next year. -DISCLAIMER- Around the 25:43 mark, the audio does get a little funky for about 4 seconds. You can still hear what she is saying, but just a heads up! It's not you, it's me! ;) C.W.'s newest release, False God, is OUT NOW. Check it out on KU and Paperback via Amazon C.W.'s (Charlotte) Links: Instagram: @AuthorCwFarnsworth Website: AuthorCwFarnsworth.com Amazon author page Preorder From Now On (the first final book in a C.W. series!) Megan's Links: Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast Website Do you want to be on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in 2025? I'm looking for readers, authors of all kinds and any genres, and lifestyle content! Fill out the form HERE ! If you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you: ⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (my Mood Reader collection grows each season and I am NOT ASHAMED!) She just did a collab with another small business, Furever Booked, and the blue, sweet scented candle is called Hot Ghouls Read, and honestly, I am so obsessed with that. Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!