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Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy Readers
Your reading time is precious. Let’s find a book worthy of it! Bookish Flights is a book recommendation podcast helping busy readers discover their next great read through author interviews and thoughtfully paired book recommendations.
Every Wednesday, we share three thoughtfully paired books connected by theme, genre or topic. Think of it as a wine flight of books! Along the way, we get to know the authors behind the stories, discover new favorites and celebrate our shared love of reading…
Episodes
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Rhythm of a Creative Life: Music, Motherhood, & Stories from the Midwest with Amanda Wen (E192)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Wen. Amanda Wen’s novels have released to both reader and critical acclaim. Her second novel, The…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersA Prolific Writing Life: Craft, Consistency, and Track of Courage with Susan May Warren (E191)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Susan May Warren. Susan is the USA bestselling, Awardwinning novelist with nearly 2 million books sold…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersInside a Beloved Story: Little Women Retellings, Creativity, & Sisterhood with Katie Bernet (E190)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Katie Bernet. Katie is an author living in Dallas, Texas. She’s an award-winning creative director, a…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersJumping Between Genres: Making Reading Work in a Busy Life with Sami Young (E189)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sami Young - a mom, wife, PE teacher, and avid reader who is perpetually caught between just one more…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Niche Between: Teaching, Writing Lower YA, & a Debut Novel with Connie Richardson (E188)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Connie Richardson. Connie is the debut author of Rapid City Summer. She teaches middle school English…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersPutting Yourself Back on the List: Midlife, Motherhood, & Reclaiming Your Purpose with Shari Biery (E187)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Shari Biery, NBC-HWC. Shari is a leading credentialed Purpose and Well-Being coach for midlife women…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersVictorian Whimsy & Wonder: Angela Bell on Imagination, Faith, and Quirky Characters (E186)
Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Angela Bell. Angela is a 21st century lady with 19th century sensibilities who resides in Texas with her charming…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWriting California’s Past: Ginny Kubitz Moyer on WWII, San Francisco and The Nutcracker (E185)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ginny Kubitz Moyer. Ginny is a California native with a lifelong passion for local history. A graduate…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy Readers“Tangles” & the Hidden History of Hanford Nuclear Site with Kay Smith-Blum (E184)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kay Smith-Blum. Kay is a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersProof That Your TBR Might Actually Help You Live Longer (E183)
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Kara explores the fascinating research behind how daily reading may support a longer, healthier life. She breaks down…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersFinding Home in Fiction: Arlon Jay Staggs on Magical Realism & Southern Storytelling (E182)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Arlon Jay Staggs. Arlon is a native of Florence, Alabama, and a Southern storyteller with deep roots, a…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersLibraries, Representation, & Life on the Move: Chatting with Author Sarah Monzon (E180)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Monzon. Sarah is the winner of the Holt Medallion and Selah Award. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersComplex Relationships & The Art of the Short Story with Marina Rubin (E180)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Marina Rubin, author of Knockout Beauty and Other Afflictions. Born in Vinnitsa, Ukraine, Marina…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBringing the Bible to Life Through Story: Tessa Afshar on The Royal Artisan and Writing Biblical Fiction (E179)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Tessa Afshar. Tessa’s award-winning novels have been on Publishers Weekly and CBA bestseller lists and…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersGrace, Love, and Second Chances: Chatting Christian Romance with Kelly Jo Wilson (E178)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Jo Wilson, Kelly lives in the woods of Pennsylvania with her husband, two boys, and sweet…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBFF Book Club - The Bitter End Birding Society with Amanda Cox (E177)
Send us Fan Mail This episode brings you the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, meaningful author conversations, and…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersStrong Women in Harsh Climates with Denise Smith Cline (E176)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Denise Smith Cline. Denise grew up in a textile town in Upstate South Carolina before the world got so…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersMotherhood, Military Life, and the Oregon Trail: A Chat with Kaci Curtis (E175)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kaci Curtis. Kaci is a military spouse and mom of two. She just spent two years living on the island of…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersHow to Feel Your Feelings (and Teach Your Kids to Do the Same) with Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga (E174)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we have not just one incredible guest—but two! I’m joined by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga, co-authors of Parents…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersExploring Fathers, Sons, and the Lowcountry: Author Scott Gould on Peace Like a River (E173)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m joined by Scott Gould, award-winning author of the new novel Peace Like a River. Scott has published five additional…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBFF Book Club - What the Silent Say with Emerson Ford (E172)
Send us Fan Mail This episode brings you the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, meaningful author conversations, and…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWhy Adults Love Younger YA (12+): Exploring The Concealed with Author S.K. Horton (E171)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with SK Horton, a physician by day and book lover by night. She lives in sunny Arizona with her husband and…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersNot Broken Beyond Repair: Kate Angelo on Relationships and Face-to-Face Conversations (E170)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kate Angelo, an autodidactic polymath with a remarkable story. As a child, Kate was a bookworm, dog…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersJulie Berry on Why We Need Myth and Building Lifelong Readers (E169)
Send us Fan Mail Julie Berry is the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning storyteller. Julie’s works span across genres and age groups, from the…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersOwning an Indie Bookstore | How Karmen Somers Builds Community at Court Street Books (E168)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Karmen Somers, owner of the indie bookstore Court Street Books in Florence, Alabama. If you’ve ever…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersCrafting Cozy Mysteries with Humor and Heart: An Egg-citing Episode with Carmela Dutra (E167)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Carmela Dutra, a Bay Area author who cherishes her family, rainy days, and making others laugh. After…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersRegency Balls, Modern Life & Whimsical Romance with Mollie Rushmeyer (E166)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Mollie Rushmeyer, author of whimsical romance full of heart, humor, and a love for all things British…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBetween Heaven and Earth: Le Ly Hayslip on Vietnam, War, Healing and Hope (E165)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m honored to chat with Le Ly Hayslip, internationally known Vietnamese-American author, philanthropist, peace activist…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersFrom Courtroom to Crime Fiction: A Conversation with Aime Austin (E164)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Aime Austin. Aime was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Smith College and Cornell Law…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersFrom the Archives: Historical Fiction and Hidden Women in History with Janet Skeslien Charles (E163)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Janet Skelsien Charles. Janet is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersHumor, Story, and the Magic of Middle Grade with Gordon Korman (E162)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Gordon Korman, a true legend in the middle grade world. With over 100 books under his belt (106…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersGrace, Community and Quirky Characters with Katie Powner (E161)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Katie Powner, whose brand-new novel When the Road Comes Around just released…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBecoming Vintage: Jacqui Lents, on The Daphne Project, Transformation and Telling Real Stories (E160)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacqui Lents. Jacqui was born and raised in her beloved Michigan, where her life has meandered more…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersA Legacy of Resilience: A Journey Through Domestic Violence and Loss with Mariah Dawn (E159)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Mariah Dawn. Mariah is the author of Dragon in You. Mariah is an author, EMT and mom living in sunny…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersCreating Space for Writers: Karen Nelson on The Sunken Town (E158)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Karen Nelson. Karen is the author of The Sunken Town and the co-founder of the nonprofit Writing by…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWhat Lies Beneath: Cults, Family Ties and Psychological Thrillers with Clémence Michallon (E157)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Clémence Michallon. Clémence is an author and a journalist. Her debut thriller The Quiet Tenant was…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersLove, Redemption and the Past: KyLee Woodley on Writing Historical Romance (E156)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with KyLee Woodley. KyLee teaches preschool at a lab school in Texas where she lives with her husband of 18…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Mom Handbook: From Daughter to Mother — Writing and Reconciliation with Lisa Vailencour (E155)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa Vailencour, founder of The Handbook Club and a seasoned brand & communications strategist with over 20…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersOn Faith, Fiction and Generational Wisdom: Writing Stories That Live Out the Word with Sara Brunsvold (E154)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara Brunvsold. Sara is Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and The…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersCrafting Sweet Escapes and Swoony Fiction with Courtney Walsh (E153)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Courtney Walsh, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of heartwarming, low-spice…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Dressmakers of London with Julia Kelly (E152)
Send us Fan Mail This episode marks the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club. This month, we’re discussing The Dressmakers of London with the author, Julia…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersComing Home: Forgiveness, Community, and the Heart of Prodigal with Phyllis Gobbell (E151)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m joined by author Phyllis Gobbell, who brings a rich blend of literary insight and Southern storytelling charm. A…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Miles We Run: Navigating Infertility, Surrogacy and Resilience with Alison Beder Solway (E150!)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alison Beder Solway. Alison lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family and starts every day with a…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWriting an Epistolary Novel and Books Representing Physical Disabilities with Caitlin Miller (E149)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Caitlin Miller, represented by The Steve Laube Agency. Caitlin has been writing stories for nearly a…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy Readers1920s Historical Fiction and the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Like in Books with Jennifer S. Brown (E148)
Send us Fan Mail Jennifer’s S. Brown's debut novel, Modern Girls, was a USA Today bestseller, a Massachusetts Book Award “Must Read,” and a 2016 Goodreads…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersTelling Her Story: Honoring a Life Through Memoir with Sandra Schnakenburg (E147)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sandra Schnakenburg. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBFF Book Club - The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County with Claire Swinarski (E146)
Send us Fan Mail This episode marks the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, author conversations, and book-loving…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWhere Fantasy Meets the American West: Writing and Editing for Young Readers with Lindsay Flanagan (E145)
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Lindsay Flanagan. Lindsay writes fantasy adventures that empower girls to embrace their unique traits and weave their own…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Science of Reading with Dr. Irene Daria (E144)
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and passionate literacy advocate who has helped hundreds of children learn to…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersThe Art of Surrender and Storytelling with Joanna Davidson Politano (E143)
Send us Fan Mail Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of 8 novels. She loves tales that capture the color, exquisite details in ordinary lives…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersVoices of the Wilderness: A Conversation with Rosanne Parry (E142)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Rosanne Parry, the bestselling author of A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale in the Wild, A Horse Named Sky…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersSun Safety & Escaping Through Books with Leah Koskinen (E141)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Leah Koskinen, a mom of two whose life changed six years ago when she was diagnosed with stage III…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWriting the Books You Want to Read: Stephanie Storm on Urban Fantasy, Publishing, and Pushing Boundaries (E140)
Send us Fan Mail There is an unspoken rule of being an author: "if you can't find the book you want to read, write it." That's exactly what Stephanie Storm…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBFF Book Club - What Happened to the McCrays? with Tracey Lange (E139)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This episode is the latest meeting of the BFF Book Club! If you love books, author…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersSaltwater and Upmarket Suspense Fiction to Take You Places with Katy Hays (E138)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Katy Hays. Katy is a Californian, writer and cake aficionado. She lives in the shadow of the Sierra…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersWords That Move Us: Poetry, Language, and Literature with Patricia Lezama (E137)
Send us Fan Mail Today, I am chatting with Patricia Lezama, a writer and storyteller living in a teacher’s body. Patricia holds a BA in Education and an MA in…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBooks That Rocked Her World: The Original Romance Novels for Sasha Peyton Smith (E136)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I am chatting with Sasha Peyton Smith. Sasha is the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersLove, Loss and the Power of Grace in Storytelling with Melody Carlson (E135)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I sit down with award-winning author Melody Carlson, whose prolific career includes over 250 books with more than 7.5…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersBFF Book Club - Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller (E134)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This episode is the latest installment in the BFF Book Club! If you love books, author…
Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations for Busy ReadersFrom Lawyer to Novelist: James Arnett’s Path to Historical Fiction (E133)
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with James Arnett. James was born and raised in Winnipeg in Canada and graduated in Arts and Law at the…