Season 6, Episode 11: Bookish Fussiness + Diving Into The Covenant of Water

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing:

Bookish Moments: books from beloved authors and the perfect buddy reading scenario

Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately

Deep Dive: a deeper look into The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives

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

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1:18 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

1:36 - Bookish Moments of the Week

2:06 - @Roxannathereader on Instagram

2:26 - No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister

2:38 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

2:39 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister

5:51 - Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker

6:27 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

7:56 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

8:53 - Penguins Classic version of Jane Eyre

10:32 - Current Reads

11:09 - Before He Finds Her by Michael Kardos (Meredith)

12:28 - @booktalketc on Instagram

12:29 - Book Talk, etc. Podcast

13:43 - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

14:54 - Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

16:24 - The Almost Widow by Gail Anderson-Dargatz (Roxanna)

21:51 - Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Meredith)

25:42 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister (Roxanna)

26:52 - Downton Shabby by Hopwood DePree

26:54 - The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews

28:52 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

28:53 - Search by Michelle Huneven

30:11 - The Exchange by John Grisham (Meredith)

30:35 - The Firm by John Grisham

34:44 - Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes

34:50 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes

36:53 - The Pelican Brief by John Grisham

36:57 - A Time to Kill by John Grisham

37:00 - The Brethren by John Grisham

37:53 - Deep Dive: A Discussion on The Covenant of Water

38:01 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Roxanna)

42:23 - The Gilmore Guide to Books

43:51 - A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

48:51 - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

49:59 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

52:41 - Meet Us At The Fountain

52:56 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

53:11 - I wish more book reviewers and podcasters would explain why Tom Lake may be a book for you or not for you. (Roxanna)

53:41 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

56:12 - These Precious Days by Ann Patchett

56:32 - Sarah’s Bookshelves Live

58:23 - I wish if you like documentaries you would watch Hello Bookstore. (Meredith)

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