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Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews
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: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews
Inside a Beloved Story: Little Women Retellings, Creativity, & Sisterhood with Katie Bernet (E190)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Katie Bernet. Katie is an author living in Dallas, Texas. She’s an award-winning creative director, a long-standing member of the DFW Writer’s Workshop, and the director of the 2025 DFW Writer’s Conference. The oldest of three sisters, she’s a diehard fan of Little Women. We are here today to discuss her debut novel, Beth is Dead.
Episode Highlights:
- Writing Beth is Dead while living with her sisters, and how those real-life dynamics quietly found their way onto the page.
- A simple but powerful writing exercise that helped her move past resistance: making a love/hate list and choosing to write toward what felt hard.
- What changed for her when she reached the end of revisions and realized she understood Beth March in an entirely new way.
- She talks about which March sister was the most challenging character to write.
- A gentle reminder that creativity isn’t exclusive or earned - it’s something we all carry.
Connect with Katie:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
- Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone by J.K. Rowling (full-cast audio)
- Enchantment by Orson Scott Card
- Girl Dinner by Olivia Blake
- The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson
Book Flight
- Little Women by Louise May Alcott
- So Many Beginnings by Bethany C. Morrow
- Little Monsters by Máire Roche
✨ 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.
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