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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
Julie Berry on Why We Need Myth and Building Lifelong Readers (E169)
Julie Berry is the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning storyteller. Julie’s works span across genres and age groups, from the NCTE Walden Award–winning Lovely War to the Printz Honor novel The Passion of Dolssa, to middle grade adventures like The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place and the Wishes and Wellingtons trilogy, to heartwarming picture books. Her brand-new YA novel, If Looks Could Kill, just released yesterday—congratulations, Julie! Julie also owns Author’s Note, a charming independent bookstore in Medina, New York, where she fosters community, conversation, and a love of reading.
In this rich conversation, we explore:
- How Julie chose the monster and villain at the heart of her latest novel
- Why mythology, symbols, and metaphors are essential for making sense of the world
- The surprising and powerful benefits of book clubs—especially for middle grade readers
- Why cultivating lifelong readers matters so deeply
- The joys and positive ripple effects Julie has noticed since opening her bookstore
Julie’s insights remind us of the transformative power of stories, the importance of keeping curiosity alive, and the role books play in shaping thoughtful, imaginative communities.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- P.G. Wodehouse books
- Terry Pratchett books
- Dave Barry books
- Erma Bombeck books
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
- Agatha Christie books
- Jane Austen books
- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
- Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Book Flight
- The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal by Marc S. Ferrara
- Heaven's Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal by Jack Kelly
- New York’s Burned-over Distri
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