Journalist, former organic farmer, and bestselling author Julie Carrick Dalton joins Bookish Flights to discuss The Forest Becomes Her, the connection between people and the land they call home, and why fiction can reveal some of life's biggest truths.

A heartfelt conversation with beloved author Kate DiCamillo on the gift of a reading life, the magic of reading aloud, and why stories continue to shape us at every age.

Award-winning author Martha Engber joins Bookish Flights to discuss her Mary Donahue Chronicles, the lessons journalism taught her about curiosity and observation, and why fiction can help us better understand ourselves and others. We also explore small press books, trigger warnings, reading for joy, and the stories that help us navigate the hard parts of being human.

Joanna Davidson Politano joins Bookish Flights to discuss The Life She Forgot, the first book in a new series set around a house built into the cliffs of Cornwall. We talk about love stories versus romances, traveling through fiction, writing mysteries with unexpected twists, and what it truly means to love someone well.

What happens when you combine the glamour of old Hollywood with the mystery of a Gothic novel?

This week, New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester joins me to discuss The Chateau on Sunset, a feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre set within the legendary Chateau Marmont. We explore the hotel's fascinating history, the inspiration behind the novel, and the themes of ambition, identity, and self-discovery that appear throughout Natasha's work.

Author Virginia Pye joins us to discuss Marriage and Other Monuments, writing “historical fiction of the recent past,” finding joy inside difficult stories, and the surprising ways setting can shape a novel. Plus, she shares a book flight featuring three recent reads she’s loved.

Michelle Maryk joins Bookish Flights to discuss The Found Object Society, her atmospheric speculative fiction debut exploring grief, curiosity, and the stories we carry with us. In this episode, we talk about her journey back to writing, her love of horror and speculative fiction, and what she hopes readers take away from her work.

I’m chatting with Chawna Schroeder about her latest novel, Perplexity, and the kind of stories she loves to tell. We dive into fantasy, faith, and what makes found family such a meaningful theme for readers. Plus, she shares a book flight full of unforgettable character casts.