Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
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: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
How to Make 2025 Your Best Reading Year Yet | Tips, Goals and a Challenge (E123)
In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing actionable tips, personal goals, and an exciting new reading challenge to help you make 2025 your best reading year yet. Whether you’re aiming to read more, discover new authors, or simply have your best reading year yet, this episode is packed with inspiration for all readers.
Episode Highlights:
- Why reading matters.
- Set reading intentions:
- What genres or topics are you curious to learn more about?
- Is there an author’s backlist you were hoping to explore?
- Do you want to read to relax? To learn? To challenge yourself?
- Practical strategies for building a consistent reading habit.
- How audiobooks can transform your reading life.
- The value of joining a reading community like the BFF Book Club. 😉
- Tracking your progress.
- Details about the 2025 Bookish Flights Reading Challenges for adults and kids.
Join the 2025 Reading Challenge:
This year, we’ve created a fun and flexible challenge to inspire your reading journey.
- Adults: Complete 12 prompts for 12 books.
- Kids: Complete 8 prompts with a fun coloring progress tracker!
Resources Mentioned:
- The BFF Book Club – Join here.
- Episode 116: Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?
- StoryGraph and Goodreads
- Bookish Flights’ book flight database with fiction, non-fiction, and children’s book recommendations.
Get Involved:
- What’s your reading goal for 2025? Share your plans with me on social media
- Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more bookish inspiration and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!
Thank you for tuning in to Bookish Flights! Let’s make 2025 your best reading year yet!
Ready for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can’t make it live? Don’t worry—we’ll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE.
Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!