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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
More Than Rescue Animals: Writing, Connection, and Purpose with Holly Gutwillinger (E212)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Holly Gutwillinger, a heartfelt writer born and raised in a small town in northern Ontario. Holly is a proud dog mom to two rescue dogs and one cat, and her love for animals shines through in both her life and her storytelling. We talk about her podcast and debut book, North of Broken and Furever Home, and the creative journey that led her there. Holly shares what it looked like to build a creative life over time, the seasons of trying different paths, and what it finally felt like to land on writing as her true passion.
Episode Highlights:
- The journey of trying different paths before finding writing.
- The inspiration behind her stories and connection to her own animals.
- Writing anthropomorphic characters and asking readers to see the world through a dog’s perspective.
- The mindset shift from “rescuing” her dogs to truly accepting them.
- Why creativity doesn’t have to be rushed and can evolve over time.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Too Good to be Real by Melanie Johnson
- Annie Hartnett’s episode (Ep. 199)
- Animals in Fantasy Book Flight with Books Are Magical Podcast (Ep. 54)
- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Book Flight
- Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
- The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
- Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
✨ 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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