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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
Scary, Funny Books and Finding Light in Hard Seasons with Theory Knight (E195)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Theory Knight—a sci-fi lover, aspiring pilot, and thoughtful storyteller with a deep love of humor, humanity, and connection. Theory dreams of flying someday, loves Hawaii, and believes in the therapeutic value of road trips. She’s only organized because of technology, is thankful for good vacuum cleaners, and would absolutely rent an apartment inside Canadian Tire if they’d let her.
We’re here today to discuss her new book, Jingle Bells, Sasquatch Smells, and the stories that help reset our nervous systems—especially during hard seasons. Theory’s reading life leans toward what she calls scary, funny books: stories that hold darkness with humor and leave you feeling more grateful for what you have.
Episode Highlights:
- What Canadian Tire is (for those of us who didn’t grow up with it).
- Why being among others during hard times can be incredibly grounding.
- How humor helps us sit with scary or uncomfortable moments.
- Setting boundaries with dark books and knowing your limits.
- The sci-fi stories that shaped Theory’s reading life.
- Writing with intention and bringing only what you truly love into a book.
- Working creatively with a spouse (her husband is her cover designer, go check them out).
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
- The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
- Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Book Flight
- The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
- All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews
- Jingle Bells, Sasquatch Smells by Theory Knight
✨ 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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