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You all know this is Megan’s 2023 Summer Reading Guide. Wendy’s got absolutely nothing to do it! If you’re looking for something good to read this summer, Megan has a book suggestion for you. From young adult to rom-com and sci-fi to personal memoir – this is a comprehensive summer reading list. Plus, an update on an Approved item, a milk shower, and emails to the teacher. Is it summer yet?
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- B-Tight Lift & Firm Booty Mask (Ulta, $49)
- “Heartstopper” on Netflix
Summer Reading List 2023
All of these books are linked in our Amazon storefront!
- Solitaire by Alice Oseman
- True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
- The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
- The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
- Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn
- In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
- A Heart that Works by Rob Delaney
- The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
- The Happy Place by Emily Henry
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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- Bona Pet System Mircrofiber Sweeping Pad (Target, $20)
- The Inkey Caffeine Eye Cream (Sephora, $10.99)
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Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy your midlife besties! Join us on Patreon every Monday where we’re talking everyday life, pop culture, and more!
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You all know this is Megan’s 2023 Summer Reading Guide. Wendy’s got absolutely nothing to do it! If you’re looking for something good to read this summer, Megan has a book suggestion for you. From young adult to rom-com and sci-fi to personal memoir – this is a comprehensive summer reading list. Plus, an update on an Approved item, a milk shower, and emails to the teacher. Is it summer yet?
* I WANT MEGAN AND WENDY ON PATREON*
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Want brand new episodes all summer long? Sign up for Patreon for just $5/month where you’ll get exclusive podcast episodes including Pop Culture Club and Friday Five. Plus access to the archive!
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Where to Find More Megan and Wendy
- Our website – www.meganandwendy.com
- Follow us on Instagram – @meganandwendy
- On TikTok – @meganandwendy
Mentioned in this Episode
- Target’s Up & Up brand air freshener in fresh linen ($3.49)
- B-Tight Lift & Firm Booty Mask (Ulta, $49)
- “Heartstopper” on Netflix
Summer Reading List 2023
All of these books are linked in our Amazon storefront!
- Solitaire by Alice Oseman
- True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
- The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
- The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
- Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn
- In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
- A Heart that Works by Rob Delaney
- The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
- The Happy Place by Emily Henry
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Megan and Wendy Approved!
- Bona Pet System Mircrofiber Sweeping Pad (Target, $20)
- The Inkey Caffeine Eye Cream (Sephora, $10.99)
We’re Your New Best Friends
Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy your midlife besties! Join us on Patreon every Monday where we’re talking everyday life, pop culture, and more!
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