Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews

Bookish Flights is the place to talk books and reading. This podcast focuses on connection, storytelling and the transformative power of books. Each episode invites guests to share the three books that have influenced them, unlocking their wisdom and how it changed their lives. Books are a bridge that connects us, a remedy for loneliness, and the best conversational currency to be the most interesting person in the room! Rooted in the belief that stories shape who we are, this podcast brings people together through a shared love of literature. Perfect for book lovers, Bookish Flights inspires listeners to discover the books that can shape their own lives. You will love this show If you have ever asked: What are the best fiction and non-fiction books to read? Which books should I add to my reading list? How can I find more time to read? What are the best books for exploring new genres? What books are perfect for my kids? What is the publishing journey like for authors? What books do my favorite authors love to read? Discover book recommendations across a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, romantasy, rom-coms, mysteries, thrillers and personal development. Check out the website www.bookishflights.com to see book club picks and the wide range of book flights.

Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 236 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 84. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #234

  Alli Dyer on Night Songs, Family Legacy & the Magic of Audiobooks (E234)

  Aug 19, 202635 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alli Dyer. Alli was born in Tennessee and raised in the mountains of Virginia. Alli is the author of Strange Folk and her latest novel, Night Songs . For the last decade, she worked in the entertainment and book publishing, bringing a unique perspective to the stories she tells. We dive into Night Songs and the inspiration behind its story of family legacy, music, and discovering where we come from. Alli shares how growing up in the mountains of Virginia shaped her writing and why sensory details are so important when bringing a setting to life. We also talk about the stories that expand our understanding of the world and the special place audiobooks hold in Alli’s reading and writing life. Episode Highlights: The childhood fantasy of discovering there is something special hidden in your family history How place, memory, and sensory details find their way into fiction Writing about family legacy and the stories we inherit Alli’s love of audiobooks and how listening influences her storytelling The books that have expanded her understanding of the world Her book flight includes audiobooks that have influenced her writing and storytelling Connect with Alli: Website Instagram Facebook Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode: The Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn & George Vescey The Real Americans by Rachel Kuong Heart Food album - Judee Sill Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Witches by Roald Dahl The Children by Melissa Albert Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Book Flight Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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  Episode #232

  How Art Keeps History Alive: Thao Thai on The Seekers of Deer Creek (E233)

  Aug 12, 202631 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail Today's episode features Thao Thai, bestselling author of Banyan Moon . She joins us to discuss her latest novel, The Seekers of Deer Creek , a captivating story of two estranged sisters whose search for a lost painting uncovers long-buried family secrets stretching across generations and continents. In our conversation, we explore the many ways art preserves history and memory, the fascinating world of art conservation, and what it truly means to be an artist. Thao shares how her travels inspired the settings in the novel, why creativity is essential even in the busiest seasons of life, and how motherhood has shaped her writing. We also discuss the joy of reading physical books, the importance of making space for creativity, and why everyone has an inner artist waiting to be discovered. Episode Highlights The inspiration behind The Seekers of Deer Creek Why art is one of history's greatest storytellers The unseen work of preserving paintings and cultural artifacts Vietnamese identity and artistic legacy Balancing motherhood and a creative career The value of reading physical books Why everyone should embrace their inner artist Thao's book flight includes books about art and artists Connect with Thao: Instagram Website Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley Sula by Toni Morrison Clutch by Emily Nemens Book Flight Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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  Episode #232

  Rhys Bowen on The Castle in the Glen, Dual Timelines & Writing Historical Mysteries (E232)

  Aug 7, 202633 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen to discuss her latest novel, The Castle in the Glen . We explore the inspiration behind the story, why the Isle of Skye was the perfect setting, and how Rhys layers mysteries "like peeling away the layers of an onion." Rhys also shares why she always travels to every location she writes about, how switching between her beloved mystery series and standalone novels keeps her creatively energized, and why returning to longtime characters feels like attending a high school reunion with old friends. Rhys’ book flight includes dual-timeline novels. Episode Highlights: The inspiration behind The Castle in the Glen and writing a novel in another author's voice Why the Isle of Skye became the perfect setting How traveling to each setting shapes her storytelling The differences between writing standalone novels and a long-running series Why revisiting recurring characters feels like reconnecting with old friends Why she believes she'll always have more stories than she can write Connect with Rhys: Website Facebook Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode: Tony Hillerman books Agatha Christie books The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Chateau on Sunset by Natasha Lester Book Flight The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley The Restoration Garden by Sara Blaydes Homecoming by Kate Morton ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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  Episode #231

  Writing Hope, Humor, and Older Characters: Anna Johnston on When Lemons Give You Life (E231)

  Aug 5, 202628 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, internationally bestselling author Anna Johnston of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife and she returns to discuss her heartfelt new novel, When Lemons Give You Life . Inspired by her years working in aged care, Anna shares why she loves writing older characters who remind us that every stage of life still has purpose, dignity, and the capacity for joy. Episode Highlights: The inspiration behind When Lemons Give You Life and why she calls it "an antidote to despair" Writing Lisa's character from her own experience of receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis The misconceptions surrounding ADHD in women and why she hopes readers feel seen Researching the unique challenges older LGBTQ+ adults can face in aged care Why cooking can become its own love language and a powerful way to care for others How stories help us build empathy and compassion—especially for older generations Anna's book flight features 3 memoirs Connect with Anna: Instagram Facebook Website Books and authors mentioned in the episode: Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North / The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce My Friends by Fredrik Backman Book Flight Don’t Buy What I’m Selling by Lu Chekowsky Imogen in Waiting by Lindsay Bartels The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku This episode is sponsored by Baker Book House , they brought a sweet, summer contemporary book flight. Enjoy 30% off and free shipping on any books ordered directly through their website. Bookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon In a Word, Yes by Kit Tosello Almost by Design by Jenny Erlingsson ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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  Episode #229

  Neurodivergent Parenting: Faith, Grace, and Practical Strategies with Ginny Kochis (E230)

  Jul 29, 202645 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Ginny Kochis, author of Quirky Catholic Kids . Ginny shares what inspired her to write a practical guide for parents raising neurodivergent children through the lens of faith, while reminding us that many of these lessons apply to parenting children of all ages. We discuss what neurodivergence really means, why emotional regulation begins with us as parents, and how learning to respond instead of react can transform our homes. Ginny also offers practical next steps for families who suspect their child may be experiencing developmental or learning differences, including resources available through schools, Child Find, and neuropsychological evaluations. Above all, this conversation is an encouraging reminder to celebrate the unique children God has entrusted to us rather than comparing them to someone else's expectations. Episode Highlights: What inspired Ginny to write Quirky Catholic Kids What neurodivergence is—and what it isn't Why emotional regulation can't be taught in the middle of a meltdown Practical ways parents can respond instead of react Learning to embrace your child's unique gifts Finding evaluations and support through schools, Child Find, and neuropsychologists Parenting with faith, grace, and confidence instead of comparison Connect with Ginny: Website Purchase Quirky Catholic Kids Instagram Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode: Episode 46: A Book Flight Representing Neurodivergent Teens with Ginny Kochis Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Scheedy Kurcinka A Million Junes by Emily Henry Annabel Monaghan’s books Ashley Poston books Katherine Center books Book Flight Physica by Hildegaard van Bingen A Call to a Deeper Love: The Family Correspondence of the Parents of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus by Louis and Zelie Martin God Loves the Autistic Mind by Father Matthew Snyder ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

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