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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 - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (E199)
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Today is our latest BFF Book Club. This month, we’re joined by by Annie Harnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts. Annie is the award-winning author of two additional novels, Rabbit Cake and Unlikely Animals.
Episode Highlights:
- The inspiration behind The Road to Tender Hearts and how Annie transformed personal anxiety into sharp, heartfelt fiction.
- Her writing process of “going for the joke first” and then layering in what she calls the “emo copy” to bring emotional depth.
- Why humor is her entry point into heavier themes.
- How her experience as a former bookseller shaped her storytelling and reading life.
- Annie’s book flight featuring four of her all-time favorite books.
Connect with Annie:
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Karmen Somers episode featuring The Road to Tender Hearts (E168)
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
- Save the Cat by Blake Snyder
- Emily Henry’s book
- Margo’s Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe
- Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- Anxious People by Fredrik Bakman
Book Flight
- Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
- The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
- Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
- John Irving’s books
✨ 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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