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by Kara Infante
Discover your next great read with themed book recommendations, author interviews, and books you won't want to miss. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting back into reading, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your next book here. Hosted by Kara Infante, Bookish Flights is a weekly book podcast featuring conversations with authors and storytellers about books, writing, reading, and life. Every episode features a book flight: three book recommendations paired by theme, topic, or genre. Think of it as a wine flight of books! From historical fiction and mysteries to memoirs, romance, fantasy, and classics, there's always something new to add to your reading list. Have you ever wondered: What should I read next? What books do my favorite authors recommend? How can I discover new books and genres? What should my book club read next? You'll hear from bestselling, debut, and independent authors about their books, writing journeys, and the stories that inspire them. Along the way, we'll talk about reading habits, friendship, family, and the connections we make through stories. I started Bookish Flights to explore books and genres outside my usual reading habits. What I've discovered along the way is that books do so much more than entertain us. They introduce us to new perspectives, help us understand one another, and bring people together. I believe books can be both a bridge and a balm for loneliness.
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- 6 days ago31 min
Literary Mysteries with a Supernatural Twist and The Jewel of Corlivo with Kathleen Carr Foster (E249)
Send us Fan Mail Do you love a good literary mystery with a touch of the supernatural? This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Kathleen Carr Foster, author of The Jewel of Corlivo, for a conversation about storytelling, historical research, and her journey to becoming a published novelist. Kathleen shares what went into creating the world of her debut novel, what she's learned about herself through writing, and why sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started. Episode Highl...
- 1 weeks ago52 min
Growing Up Before Screens: Free Range Girl & the Power of Reading Aloud with Meghan Cox Gurdon (E248)
Send us Fan Mail What was childhood like before screens, constant supervision, and endless distractions? In this episode of Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Meghan Cox Gurdon, longtime Wall Street Journal book critic and author of Free Range Girl, a memoir about her unconventional childhood in rural Maine during the 1970s. We talk about the process of writing a memoir, the freedom of growing up in a different era, and what we can learn from looking back at our own stories. We also discuss her p...
- 2 weeks ago16 min
How to Get Booked on Podcasts: What I've Seen After 250+ Interviews (E247)
Send us Fan Mail Want to be a guest on more podcasts? After more than 250 interviews on Bookish Flights, I've seen what makes a podcast guest stand out and what can make a pitch fall flat. In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of podcast hosting to share a few things I wish more potential guests knew. From getting a host's attention to making the most of your interview once it airs, there are some things you might not have considered! Whether you're an author hoping to reach ...
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Finding Hope, Overcoming Rejection, and Dramatic, Emotional Romances with Deborah Clack (E246)
Send us Fan Mail Today on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by contemporary romance author Deborah Clack to talk about her journey from high school history teacher to published novelist. Deborah shares how she always viewed the world through the lens of storytelling, the steep learning curve of becoming an author, and the rejection she faced along the way. We also talk about making time for ourselves as moms, finding hope in difficult seasons, and her Shelter & Sky series, including her newest ...
- 3 weeks ago38 min
BFF Book Club - Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh (E245)
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and make room for something new? Courtney Walsh joins the BFF Book Club to talk about her novel Brighter Than Before and the courage it takes to get out of your own way, build meaningful connections, and remember just how strong you really are. Episode Highlights: Getting outside your comfort zone (even when you’d really rather stay home!)Finding friendship and community as an adult and making friends when you’re constan...
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Cold War Spies, Historical Fiction & Classic British Mysteries with Katherine Reay (E244)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by national bestselling and award-winning author Katherine Reay to talk about her latest novel, The Undercover Bookshop. We chat about life on a Montana ranch, writing spy novels, the fascinating true history behind her fiction, and why sometimes the facts are far more unbelievable than anything she could make up. Katherine also brings us a Book Flight of Classic British Mysteries. Episode Highlights: Life on a Montana ranch a...
- Sep 30, 202638 min
Writing for Kids, Loving Your Readers & the Magic of a Good Book with Annie Barrows (E243)
Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m joined by bestselling author Annie Barrows to talk about her journey from editor to author, why she loves writing for children, and her Stella & Marigold series, including the newest book, Past and Presents. We also talk about the joy of getting lost in a story, writing with the reader in mind, and, of course, I couldn’t let Annie go without asking about one of my favorites, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Episode Highlights: Annie’s journ...
- Sep 25, 202638 min
How to Build Deeper Friendships & Meaningful Connection with Alex Alexander (E242)
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode features Alex Alexander, author of Are We Friends Yet: How to Deepen Your Relationships and Create the Community You Need and host of the Friendship IRL podcast. Alex and I talk about writing her first book, what surprised her about the process, and her experience navigating self-publishing versus traditional publishing. We also explore the ideas at the heart of her work: how reframing the way we think about friendship can make connection feel much more a...
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Discover your next great read with themed book recommendations, author interviews, and books you won't want to miss. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting back into reading, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your next book here. Hosted by Kara Infante, Bookish Flights is a weekly book podcast featuring conversations with authors and storytellers about books, writing, reading, and life. Every episode features a book flight: three book recommendations paired by theme, topic, or genre. Think of it as a wine flight of books! From historical fiction and mysteries to memoirs, romance, fantasy, and classics, there's always something new to add to your reading list. Have you ever wondered: What should I read next? What books do my favorite authors recommend? How can I discover new books and genres? What should my book club read next? You'll hear from bestselling, debut, and independent authors about their books, writing journeys, and the stories that inspire them. Along the way, we'll talk about reading habits, friendship, family, and the connections we make through stories. I started Bookish Flights to explore books and genres outside my usual reading habits. What I've discovered along the way is that books do so much more than entertain us. They introduce us to new perspectives, help us understand one another, and bring people together. I believe books can be both a bridge and a balm for loneliness.
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