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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
The Art of Surrender and Storytelling with Joanna Davidson Politano (E143)
Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of 8 novels. She loves tales that capture the color, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone’s story. She lives with her husband and children in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan. Her latest novel, The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House, was released yesterday.
Key Highlights:
- Joanna’s experience as a writer, homeschool mom, and leader of a church writing group
- Co-writing her latest novel with her husband—his engineering skills, her storytelling flair
- The power of surrender in creativity and how it shapes her writing journey
- Her surprising approach to writing endings before beginnings
- Fitting reading into a full life and nurturing a love of books at home
- Encouraging young writers and fostering creativity in her community
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Books and authors mentioned:
- Mo Willems books
- Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene
- The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano
- Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano
- Mary Higgins Clark books
- John Grisham books
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
- Vienna Prelude by Bodie and Brock Thoene
- The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts
- Kristy Cambron books
- All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes
Book Flight
- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
- Roald Dahl books
Episode Sponsor
This episode was sponsored by Bethany House with a Suspense Book Flight, head over to their website and get a generous 30% off, as well as free shipping.
- The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz
- Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin
- The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano
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