The 2026 Listener Press Episode! (S8E48)

2026-07-06

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Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee let listeners take the lead by bringing books they think everyone should read. Every year, the Listener Press episode consistently ranks as one of the favorite episodes of the season. Be prepared to have your TBR explode! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). ...

Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ:

https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz

In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee let listeners take the lead by bringing books they think everyone should read. Every year, the Listener Press episode consistently ranks as one of the favorite episodes of the season. Be prepared to have your TBR explode!

Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).

0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading
1:38 - Listener Presses
1:51 – Red City by Marie Lu (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250885678
5:04 – The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza (Braden) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593474181
8:46 – Strange Pictures by Uketsu (Sarah) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063433083
11:48 – Bellwether by Connie Willis (Diane) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553562965
16:07 – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri (Sophie) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593128176
19:38 – Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas (Dana) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781250871251
22:26 – What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings by John Lorinc (Gail) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781552454527
26:06 – Evening Class by Maeve Binchy (Molly) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780385341806
30:39 – Eleanor of Avignon by Elizabeth Delozier (Sidra) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593475058
33:37 – Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick (Liza) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781596438026
36:33 – Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (Jessica) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781419735219
39:00 – Atomic Love by Jennie Fields (Rachel) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593085349
41:29 – The Sunlight Pilgrims by Jenni Fagan (Tyler) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780553418897
44:55 – The Rage of Plum Blossoms by Christine Whitehead (Monica) https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Plum-Blossoms-Christine-Whitehead/dp/1537338579
47:43 – That's What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse (Kristin) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781525800054
50:09 – The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (Kelsey) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780062642967
54:34 – Before We Go
56:20 – Wrap-Up

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