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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
BFF Book Club - The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County with Claire Swinarski (E146)
This episode marks the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, author conversations, and book-loving community. If you enjoy deep-dives into unforgettable stories and chatting with the minds behind them, you’re in the right place!
This month, we’re discussing The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski, an Edgar Award-nominated author of multiple books for both kids and adults. Claire lives in small-town Wisconsin with her husband and three children, where she splits her time between writing and bread dough wrangling.
Episode Highlights:
- How motherhood teaches us to value time and not waste it
- The importance of loving your neighbor and embracing community
- Real-life “funeral ladies” and the comforting food traditions of the Midwest
- Why Claire reads—and how reading enriches her craft
- Her book flight includes the three books that influenced the writing of The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County.
Whether you’ve read the book or just love great conversations about life, literature, and the magic that happens when they meet, this episode is for you.
📚 Next BFF Book Club Meeting: June 1st at 11:30 AM PST
We’ll be joined by Julia Kelly, author of The Dressmakers of London—a heartfelt novel about estranged sisters, a WWII-era dress shop, and the healing power of love, letters, and legacy. 👉 Register Here.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen
- The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Book Flight
- The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradahl
- Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
- Cloud Cuckoo Landby Anthony Doerr
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