Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
By Kara Infante
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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.
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Grace, Love, and Second Chances: Chatting Christian Romantic Suspense with Kelly Jo Wilson (E178)
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - The Bitter End Birding Society with Amanda Cox (E177)
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Strong Women in Harsh Climates with Denise Smith Cline (E176)
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Motherhood, Military Life, and the Oregon Trail: A Chat with Kaci Curtis (E175)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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How to Feel Your Feelings (and Teach Your Kids to Do the Same) with Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga (E174)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Exploring Fathers, Sons, and the Lowcountry: Author Scott Gould on Peace Like a River (E173)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - What the Silent Say with Emerson Ford (E172)
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Why Adults Love Younger YA (12+): Exploring The Concealed with Author S.K. Horton (E171)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Not Broken Beyond Repair: Kate Angelo on Relationships and Face-to-Face Conversations (E170)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Julie Berry on Why We Need Myth and Building Lifelong Readers (E169)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Owning an Indie Bookstore | How Karmen Somers Builds Community at Court Street Books (E168)
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Crafting Cozy Mysteries with Humor and Heart: An Egg-citing Episode with Carmela Dutra (E167)
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Regency Balls, Modern Life & Whimsical Romance with Mollie Rushmeyer (E166)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Between Heaven and Earth: Le Ly Hayslip on Vietnam, War, Healing and Hope (E165)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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From Courtroom to Crime Fiction: A Conversation with Aime Austin (E164)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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From the Archives: Historical Fiction and Hidden Women in History with Janet Skeslien Charles (E163)
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Humor, Story, and the Magic of Middle Grade with Gordon Korman (E162)
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Grace, Community and Quirky Characters with Katie Powner (E161)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Becoming Vintage: Jacqui Lents, on The Daphne Project, Transformation and Telling Real Stories (E160)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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A Legacy of Resilience: A Journey Through Domestic Violence and Loss with Mariah Dawn (E159)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Creating Space for Writers: Karen Nelson on The Sunken Town (E158)
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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What Lies Beneath: Cults, Family Ties and Psychological Thrillers with Clémence Michallon (E157)
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Love, Redemption and the Past: KyLee Woodley on Writing Historical Romance (E156)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Mom Handbook: From Daughter to Mother — Writing and Reconciliation with Lisa Vailencour (E155)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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On Faith, Fiction and Generational Wisdom: Writing Stories That Live Out the Word with Sara Brunsvold (E154)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Crafting Sweet Escapes and Swoony Fiction with Courtney Walsh (E153)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Dressmakers of London with Julia Kelly (E152)
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Coming Home: Forgiveness, Community, and the Heart of Prodigal with Phyllis Gobbell (E151)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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The Miles We Run: Navigating Infertility, Surrogacy and Resilience with Alison Beder Solway (E150!)
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May 28, 2025 |
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Writing an Epistolary Novel and Books Representing Physical Disabilities with Caitlin Miller (E149)
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May 21, 2025 |
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1920s Historical Fiction and the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Like in Books with Jennifer S. Brown (E148)
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May 14, 2025 |
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Telling Her Story: Honoring a Life Through Memoir with Sandra Schnakenburg (E147)
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May 07, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County with Claire Swinarski (E146)
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May 02, 2025 |
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Where Fantasy Meets the American West: Writing and Editing for Young Readers with Lindsay Flanagan (E145)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Science of Reading with Dr. Irene Daria (E144)
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Art of Surrender and Storytelling with Joanna Davidson Politano (E143)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Voices of the Wilderness: A Conversation with Rosanne Parry (E142)
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Sun Safety & Escaping Through Books with Leah Koskinen (E141)
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Writing the Books You Want to Read: Stephanie Storm on Urban Fantasy, Publishing, and Pushing Boundaries (E140)
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - What Happened to the McCrays? with Tracey Lange (E139)
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Saltwater and Upmarket Suspense Fiction to Take You Places with Katy Hays (E138)
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Words That Move Us: Poetry, Language, and Literature with Patricia Lezama (E137)
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Books That Rocked Her World: The Original Romance Novels for Sasha Peyton Smith (E136)
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Love, Loss and the Power of Grace in Storytelling with Melody Carlson (E135)
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller (E134)
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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From Lawyer to Novelist: James Arnett’s Path to Historical Fiction (E133)
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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A Literary Feast: Sweet Foodie Rom-Coms & Flash Fiction with Jordan Millsaps (E132)
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Fake Dating & Full-Cast Audiobooks: Creating Know Your Newlywed with Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum (E131)
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Leading with Purpose: Military Medicine, Mental Health and Shaping Future Leaders with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey (E130)
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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BFF Book Club - Champagne Widows with Rebecca Rosenberg (E129)
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Exploring Dark Urban Fantasy with Author Elle Kaelee (E128)
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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The Influence of Childhood Reading and Writing with Author Tyler Snure (E127)
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Ace, Marvel, Spy: Serving Up Untold Stories with Author Jenni L. Walsh (E126)
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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How to Recover and Protect Your Instagram Account After Being Hacked (E125.5)
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Teetering TBR Piles & a Historical French Fiction Book Flight with Author Debra Borchert (E125)
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Book Club Fiction | Realistic Motherhood with Author Hadley Leggett (E124)
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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How to Make 2025 Your Best Reading Year Yet | Tips, Goals and a Challenge (E123)
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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The Art of Intentional Living: Cultivating Resilience and Personal Growth with Desiree Petrich (E122)
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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From Vision to Impact —Memoirs of Quiet Empowerment with Author Kate Kennedy (E121)
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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BFF Book Club - Faking Christmas with Cindy Steel (E120)
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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The Ultimate YA Good vs. Evil Book Flight with Author E.H. Underhill (E119)
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Making Magic Through Art: Illustration and Groundbreaking Picture Books with Laura Muncie (E118)
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Swashbuckling Adventures and Sailing the World with Author Liz Shipton (E117)
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Are Audiobooks Really Reading? The History, Science and Accessibility of Audiobooks (E116)
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Editing, Publishing and Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump with Nicole Frail (E115)
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Journey of a Storyteller: Writing, Travel, and Inspiration with Author Robin Jones Gunn (E114)
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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BFF Book Club - How the Penguins Saved Veronica with Hazel Prior (E113)
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Crafting the Timeless Series and Clean Historical Romances with Author Gabrielle Meyer (E112)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Exploring the People Behind the Stories of History with Author Sharon Virts (E111)
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Exploring the Heart of Jerusalem with Nicole Jansezian (E110)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Adventures in the Library: Tips for a Stress-Free Visit with Kids (Bonus - E109)
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence with Esther Avant (E108)
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Manifest Your Dream Life Book Flight with Author Jennifer Blanchard (E107)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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BFF Book Club - Darkness Calls the Tiger with Janyre Tromp (E106)
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Travel, Adventure and Writing and an Ayn Rand Book Flight with Author Niyati Goel (E105)
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Coming of Old Age Book Flight with Author Kit Tosello (E104)
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Morally Gray Women in Fantasy with Author K.W. Foster (E103)
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Middle Grade Novels of Courage and Creativity with Author Jaime Formato (E102)
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Soap Operas, Family Sagas & the Immigrant Experience with Alina Adams (E101)
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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A Very Bookish Flights Celebration: Reflecting on the Past 100 Episodes (E100)
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Gaming, Faith and Creativity: A Conversation with Author Hannah Mae (E99)
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Mixing Magic with Tough Topics: A Journey through Words and War with Author Eli Gardner (E98)
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Scandalous Women with Gill Paul (E97)
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96)
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95)
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93)
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92)
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90)
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88)
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87)
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85)
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May 29, 2024 |
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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Author Katherine Snow Smith (E84)
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May 22, 2024 |
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Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83)
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May 15, 2024 |
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We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82)
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May 10, 2024 |
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New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81)
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May 08, 2024 |
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Life Lessons and Historical Autobiographies with Author Trunnis Goggins II (E80)
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May 01, 2024 |
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Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Language, Culture and Authors of Việt Nam with (E79)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Myth, Fantasy and Truth in Storytelling with Jared Michaud (E78)
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Jaime Jo Wright on Mood Reading, Momento Mori and Gothic Novels (E77)
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Graphic Novels from the Kids with Morgan Kappes (E76)
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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The Power and Impact of Books with Author J.D. McCabe (E75)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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A Vibrant Book Flight of Color with Author Erin Bartels (E74)
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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The Serendipity of Books: A Book Flight Inspired by her Writing Community with Author Huda Al-Marashi (E73)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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An Early YA Book Flight from the Kids with Hazel Terpstra (E72)
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Books That Inspired Her Writing Path with Author Kristie Addair Guard (E71)
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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A Book Flight of Fun with Sandhya Gokal (E70)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Matt Coyle on Character is King (E69)
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Books That Have Impacted You - Story Share | Part B
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Book Flight | Magic to Make You Think Differently with Author Meg Seitz (E67)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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A Mississippi Sisterhood of Writers with Author Gerry Wilson (E66)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Kristin Hannah and The Women: On Writing, Motherhood and Friendships (E65)
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Finding Acceptance and Belonging through Books with Author Ainsley Billings (E64)
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Funny and Adventurous Books from the Kids (E63)
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Epic Fantasies with Author Bryan Mitchell (E62)
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Author Sara Brunsvold and Intergenerational Family Novels (E61)
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Having the Courage to Ask Hard Questions with Author Lori Ann Wood (E60)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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A Book Flight to Make You Feel Good with Author Cori Wamsley (E59)
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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The Think Happy Journey Book Flight with Kaitlin Cuevas (E58)
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Southern Fiction with Author Paul Attaway (E57)
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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A Romantasy Book Flight with Sarah Marie Page (E56) Including a Special Anniversary Edition with The Sisters Who Read Bookstagram
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Behind Every Crime is a Family Book Flight with Author Carl Vonderau (E55)
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Animals in Fantasy Book Flight with Books Are Magical Podcast (E54)
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Navigating Life through Reading and Writing with Author Odyssa Abille (E53)
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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A Taylor Jenkins Reid Book Flight (E52)
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Upgrade Your Life Book Flight with Author Kate King (E51)
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Finding Joy in the Storms with Author Christine Thoma (E50)
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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A Creative Non-Fiction Book Flight with Editor Shelly Zev (E49)
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Early Chapter Books from the Kids (E48)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Victory in WWII: The Power of Diversity and Ingenuity - Historical Fiction Book Flight (E47)
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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A Book Flight Representing Neurodivergent Teens with Author Ginny Kochis (E46)
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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The Publication Journey and a Poetry Book Flight with Waterfall Adams (E45)
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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A Memoir Book Flight with Author Judy Haveson (E44)
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Creating Meaning in Your Life through Your Inspired Purpose with Carly Pepin (E43)
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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William Kent Krueger, The River We Remember and Coming of Age Stories (E42)
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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What Drives You and a Military-Based Book Flight with Veteran & Author, Pauly Freeman (E41)
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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The Good Guys Win in this Mystery Series Book Flight with Author Ryan Hale (E40)
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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The Thriller Book Flight You've Been Waiting For (E39)
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Historical Fantasy and the Making of a Heroine with Lewis Jorstad (E38)
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Exploring Life Through Inspirational Non-Fiction with Author Kathy Izard (E37)
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Middle Grade Books and Reading for Connection with Bookologist Stephanie Affinito (E36)
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Historical Novels and Reading Around the World with Author Janet Hurley (E35)
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Civil Rights Era Books Set in the South with Author Charles “Bruce” McIntyre (E34)
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Books for the Budding Entrepreneur with Entrepreneur Stephanie Ritz (E33)
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Historical Fiction Books on Strong Women Communities with Author Janis Robinson Daly (E32)
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Business with Physical Therapist Tanner Welsch (E31)
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Captain Brett Crozier, U.S. Navy (Retired) and Nonfiction Adventure Stories (E30)
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Author Cynthia Newberry Martin on Reading and Belonging (to Something Bigger) (E29)
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Books That Have Been Offscript with Podcaster Bri Daniel (E28)
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May 31, 2023 |
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The Sacred Space Between Us with Entrepreneur Matt Mattson (E27)
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May 24, 2023 |
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Childhood Memoirs From the Baby Boomer Years with Author Gail McGuire (E26)
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May 17, 2023 |
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Chanel Cleeton, Author and Historical Fiction Love Stories (E25)
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May 10, 2023 |
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Taking the Classics Outside with Amy Bushatz (E24)
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May 03, 2023 |
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The Art of Storytelling with Melody Ann, Founder of Author Nation (E23)
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Author Roland Merullo and Books with a Powerful Sense of Place (E22)
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Trusting and Listening to God During the Storms with Author Christine Nekas-Thoma (E21)
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Books That Spark Joy, Part 2 with Author and Podcaster, Jacqui Lents (E20)
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Books That Spark Joy, Part 1 with Author and Podcaster, Jacqui Lents (E19)
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Madeline Martin, Author and the After Book Glow (E18)
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Family Dynamics with a Splash of Romance with Anne Nolan (E17)
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Reconnecting to Your Womanhood Through Birth and Beyond with Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Prudence Todd (E16)
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Healing and Community for Combat Veterans with Jennifer Austring (E15)
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Foodie Books - Books You Can Sink Your Teeth Into with Kim Kolner (E14)
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Not Your Average Grandmas with Host Kara Infante and Special Guest Interviewer, Eric Infante (E13)
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Historical Biographies with Veteran Frank Ballinger (E12)
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Reading Aloud and a YA Book Flight for Girls with Lilianna (E11)
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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History through Stories with Desiree Rios (E10)
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Suspense Mystery Book Flight with Author Samantha Leahy (E9)
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Kristin Hannah Book Flight with Reading Specialist Ashley Terpstra (E8)
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Understanding Human Nature through Fiction with Educator Laura Osborne (E7)
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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YA Book Flight for Boys with Lilianna (E6)
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Life is What You Make of It Book Flight with Business Leader Jana Gregorek (E5)
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Fantasy Book Flight - Stepping into a Whole New World with Ashley Millar (E4)
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Self-Reflective Book Flight: Books That Make You Dig Deep with Amanda Vernon (E3)
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Cozy Mysteries - When a Book Feels Like a Warm Hug with Educator Amanda McArthur (E2)
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Escaping into Romantic Fiction Books with Alex Cohick (E1)
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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The Trailer (E0)
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Nov 21, 2022 |