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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.
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- What are the best fiction and non-fiction books to read?
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- 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?
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Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
The Niche Between: Teaching, Writing Lower YA, & a Debut Novel with Connie Richardson (E188)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Connie Richardson. Connie is the debut author of Rapid City Summer. She teaches middle school English and Language Arts in the Chicago suburbs. She has published articles, short stories, and blog posts for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Scribbler. Additionally, Connie is a former graduate and current mentor in author Mary Adkin’s MFA-alternate program, The Book Incubator. When she is not teaching or writing, she enjoys fly-fishing out west, running, coaching cross-country and track & field, and cooking for her family and friends.
This episode with Connie is so much fun, and her energy and passion for reading shine through the entire conversation. We talk about big life moments, the joy of finally seeing a debut novel out in the world, and what it means to fall in love with stories that open doors to new experiences.
Episode Highlights:
- Writing for the space between middle grade and YA, which Connie calls lower YA.
- Her work as an ELA teacher and her school’s participation in a One Book, One School program that brings authors directly to students
- How Rapid City Summer is set in South Dakota and centers around the niche topic of fly fishing
- Why Connie loves writing and reading niche topics that readers may never experience firsthand
- A book flight featuring middle grade and YA novels that readers of all ages can connect to
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie
- Slider by Peter Hautman
- Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
- Alone by Megan Freeman
- Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
- It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
Book Flight
- The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
- The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
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