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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 - What the Silent Say with Emerson Ford (E172)
This episode brings you the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, meaningful author conversations, and book-loving community. If you enjoy diving deep into unforgettable stories and connecting with the minds behind them, you’re in the right place!
This month, we’re discussing What the Silent Say with its author, Emerson Ford. Emerson is a multi-award-winning writer dedicated to resurrecting the stories of unsung heroes. She teaches creative writing and literature at both the high school and university level, happily putting her English degrees to work. At home, she treasures conversations with her husband and four teenagers and hiking mountain trails with her labradoodle, Miso.
Episode Highlights:
- How Emerson researched her book alongside her father to uncover the stories of her great-uncle and grandfather.
- What it was like to craft What the Silent Say with family history at its heart.
- Her book flight includes some of her favorite reads.
- The joy of immersive reading, listening to the audiobook while reading the text.
📚 Next Meet the Author Event
🗓️ October 26th | 🕓 2 pm PST / 4 pm CST / 5 pm EST
We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Cox, author of The Bitter End Birding Society, to our next BFF Book Club gathering!
This immersive, faith-based novel explores belonging, reconciliation, and new beginnings. With its themes of friendship and community, it makes the perfect book club pick.
Come for the conversation, stay for the community—and don’t forget to bring your questions for Amanda! 👉 Register Here.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The Silent Canary by Angela Bricker
Book Flight
- These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy Turner
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy
✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.
Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap
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