Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations

Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations

Kara Infante

Episodes 204
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S4E202 Faith, History, and Forgiveness: Inside Historical Christian Romance with Tracie Peterson (E202)

Mar 06, 2026 30m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Tracie Peterson, often called the Queen of Historical Christian Fiction. An ECPA, CBA, and USA Today bestselling author of more than 110 books, Tracie…

S4E201 That’s What Friends Are For: Aging, Authenticity, & Found Family with Wade Rouse (E201)

Mar 04, 2026 42m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I sit down with USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and internationally bestselling author Wade Rouse. Many readers know Wade by his pen name, Viola Shipman, his…

S4E200 An Invitation to Slow Down: The Sacred Work of Showing Up in Everyday Conversations with Matt Mattson (E200)

Feb 25, 2026 1h 9m

Send a textI’m chatting with Matt Mattson, a writer, speaker, social mystic, & spiritual leader dedicated to cultivating sacred human connection. Matt is the founder of BETWEEN, an innovative and…

S4E199 BFF Book Club - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (E199)

Feb 20, 2026 46m

Send a textToday 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…

S4E198 Remembering Sicily: War, Family, and Forgotten Italian American History with Lindsay Marie Morris (E198)

Feb 18, 2026 48m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Lindsay Marie Morris, a novelist and journalist based in Los Angeles whose work is deeply rooted in her Sicilian-American heritage. Lindsay’s debut…

S4E197 Building Something That Is Ours: Creativity, Community, and Military Life with Ashlee Sullivan (E197)

Feb 11, 2026 48m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Ashlee Sullivan. Ashlee, CEO and founder of woman + warrior®️THE first OFFICIAL APPAREL BRAND line of it’s kind, made for the military family!…

S4E196 Writing Courageous Women into History: Saving Vincent, A Novel of Jo van Gogh (E196)

Feb 06, 2026 35m

Send a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Joan Fernandez. Joan is a brings to light brilliant women’s courageous deeds in history. She is a former senior marketing executive general partner…

S4E195 Scary, Funny Books and Finding Light in Hard Seasons with Theory Knight (E195)

Feb 04, 2026 36m

Send a textIn 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…

S4E194 Writing the Stories We Carry: Leadership, Legacy, and a Lifetime of Dad-isms with Susan L. Combs (E194)

Jan 28, 2026 33m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Susan L. Combs. Susan is the President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. She started the company…

S4E193 The Not-So-Secret Writing Life: Second Careers & Secret Societies with Karen Winn (E193)

Jan 21, 2026 26m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Karen Winn. Karen is the author of two novels: The Society (Dutton, 2026), and Our Little World (Dutton, 2022). She earned her MFA from Fairleigh…

S4E192 The Rhythm of a Creative Life: Music, Motherhood, & Stories from the Midwest with Amanda Wen (E192)

Jan 14, 2026 42m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Wen. Amanda Wen’s novels have released to both reader and critical acclaim. Her second novel, The Songs That Could Have Been, won both the…

S4E191 A Prolific Writing Life: Craft, Consistency, and Track of Courage with Susan May Warren (E191)

Jan 09, 2026 42m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Susan May Warren. Susan is the USA bestselling, Awardwinning novelist with nearly 2 million books sold. She’s lived all over the world (including…

S4E190 Inside a Beloved Story: Little Women Retellings, Creativity, & Sisterhood with Katie Bernet (E190)

Jan 07, 2026 27m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Katie Bernet. Katie is an author living in Dallas, Texas. She’s an award-winning creative director, a long-standing member of the DFW Writer’s…

S4E189 Jumping Between Genres: Making Reading Work in a Busy Life with Sami Young (E189)

Dec 29, 2025 43m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sami Young - a mom, wife, PE teacher, and avid reader who is perpetually caught between just one more chapter and not knowing what to read next. She’s…

S4E188 The Niche Between: Teaching, Writing Lower YA, & a Debut Novel with Connie Richardson (E188)

Dec 22, 2025 43m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Connie Richardson. Connie is the debut author of Rapid City Summer. She teaches middle school English and Language Arts in the Chicago suburbs. She…

S4E187 Putting Yourself Back on the List: Midlife, Motherhood, & Reclaiming Your Purpose with Shari Biery (E187)

Dec 17, 2025 53m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Shari Biery, NBC-HWC. Shari is a leading credentialed Purpose and Well-Being coach for midlife women empowering them to reclaim their identities and…

S4E186 Victorian Whimsy & Wonder: Angela Bell on Imagination, Faith, and Quirky Characters (E186)

Dec 12, 2025 37m

Send a textToday, I’m chatting with Angela Bell. Angela is a 21st century lady with 19th century sensibilities who resides in Texas with her charming pup, Mr. Bingley Crosby. She describes her…

S4E185 Writing California’s Past: Ginny Kubitz Moyer on WWII, San Francisco and The Nutcracker (E185)

Dec 10, 2025 41m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ginny Kubitz Moyer. Ginny is a California native with a lifelong passion for local history. A graduate of Pomona College and Stanford University, she…

S4E184 “Tangles” & the Hidden History of Hanford Nuclear Site with Kay Smith-Blum (E184)

Dec 03, 2025 45m

Send a textIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kay Smith-Blum. Kay is a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days debunking the tropes of the mid-20th-century history.…

S4E183 Proof That Your TBR Might Actually Help You Live Longer (E183)

Dec 01, 2025 8m

Send a textIn this solo episode, Kara explores the fascinating research behind how daily reading may support a longer, healthier life. She breaks down the landmark Yale study showing that people who…

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Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations has published 204 episodes since November 2022, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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