Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews

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How to Get Booked on Podcasts: What I've Seen After 250+ Interviews (E247)

Send us Fan Mail Want to be a guest on more podcasts? After more than 250 interviews on Bookish Flights, I've seen what makes a podcast guest stand out and what can

Oct 16
16 min

Finding Hope, Overcoming Rejection, and Dramatic, Emotional Romances with Deborah Clack (E246)

Send us Fan Mail Today on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by contemporary romance author Deborah Clack to talk about her journey from high school history teacher to pub

Oct 14
42 min

BFF Book Club - Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh (E245)

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and make room for something new? Courtney Walsh joins the BFF Book Club to talk about her novel Bri

Oct 9
38 min

Cold War Spies, Historical Fiction & Classic British Mysteries with Katherine Reay (E244)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by national bestselling and award-winning author Katherine Reay to talk about her latest novel, The Under

Oct 7
37 min

Writing for Kids, Loving Your Readers & the Magic of a Good Book with Annie Barrows (E243)

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m joined by bestselling author Annie Barrows to talk about her journey from editor to author, why she loves writing for children, and her Stell

Sep 30
38 min

How to Build Deeper Friendships & Meaningful Connection with Alex Alexander (E242)

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode features Alex Alexander, author of Are We Friends Yet: How to Deepen Your Relationships and Create the Community You Need and host of th

Sep 25
38 min

Zibby Owens on Between Chapters, Reinvention & What 2,300 Author Interviews Taught Her (E241)

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by Zibby Owens—bestselling author, host of Totally Booked with Zibby, and founder of Zibby Media—to talk about her new memoir, Bet

Sep 23
28 min

Finding Humor, Fighting Loneliness & Unlikely Friendships with Gordon Jack (E240)

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode features Gordon Jack, author of Poppy Montgomery Gets Even. After 30 years as a high school librarian and writing two young adult novels

Sep 16
54 min

Romantasy, Hybrid Publishing & the Influence of Readers with Penn Cole (E239)

Send us Fan Mail New York Times bestselling author Penn Cole joins me to celebrate Burn of the Everflame, the fourth book in her Kindred’s Curse Saga. We talk about her

Sep 9
52 min

Truth, Crime & Fiction: Hank Phillippi Ryan on Journalism, Family Secrets & Writing Thrillers (E238)

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Hank Phillipi Ryan, the USA Today bestselling author of seventeen thrillers, including the Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning All This Co

Sep 4
37 min

From the NFL to Crime Fiction: Andre Hardy on Tear the City Down (E237)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Andre Hardy, a former NFL player turned writer and author of the debut crime novel Tear the City Down. Set in San

Sep 2
41 min

BFF Book Club - Spies, Lies & Alibis with Natalie Walters (E236)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s BFF Book Club episode, I’m chatting with romantic suspense author Natalie Walters about our August pick, Spies, Lies, and Alibis. Natalie tak

Aug 28
34 min

Motherhood, Sobriety & Writing Complex Women in Book Club Fiction w/ Jessica Guerrieri (E235)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jessica Guerrieri, an award-winning novelist and essayist whose literary fiction explores the complexities of mot

Aug 26
48 min

Alli Dyer on Night Songs, Family Legacy & the Magic of Audiobooks (E234)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alli Dyer. Alli was born in Tennessee and raised in the mountains of Virginia. Alli is the author of Strange Folk

Aug 19
35 min

How Art Keeps History Alive: Thao Thai on The Seekers of Deer Creek (E233)

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode features Thao Thai, bestselling author of Banyan Moon. She joins us to discuss her latest novel, The Seekers of Deer Creek, a capti

Aug 12
31 min

Rhys Bowen on The Castle in the Glen, Dual Timelines & Writing Historical Mysteries (E232)

Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen to discuss her latest novel, The Castle in the Glen. We ex

Aug 7
32 min

Writing Hope, Humor, and Older Characters: Anna Johnston on When Lemons Give You Life (E231)

Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, internationally bestselling author Anna Johnston of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife and she returns to discuss her he

Aug 5
28 min

Neurodivergent Parenting: Faith, Grace, and Practical Strategies with Ginny Kochis (E230)

Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Ginny Kochis, author of Quirky Catholic Kids. Ginny shares what inspired her to write a practical guide

Jul 29
45 min

What Actually Makes Someone a Reader? It's Simpler Than You Think (E229)

Send us Fan Mail As a physical therapist, I spent years helping people build habits that would improve their lives long after they left the clinic. Those experiences tau

Jul 27
12 min

Books and Wine: The Novel Pairing with Erin Kirschenmann (E228)

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by Erin Kirschenmann—lifelong reader, wine educator, and founder of Novel Pairings, an online book and wine membership that brings

Jul 22
42 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Kara has such great taste in books, and the ability to garner interviews with the most interesting authors. I lived being on her show, but as a reader, I love all the great book recs even more. So many per episode!

Willa Dodson · May 2026

Bookish Flights is such a creative and genuinely refreshing podcast. The whole concept of sharing “book flights” —three related book recommendations, kind of like a drink flight —is so unique and fun, and it makes every episode feel thoughtful and engaging! As a guest, I had such a great experience, and it was clear how much care goes into each conversation. The host brings such a warm, welcoming energy, and as a military spouse herself, she has created something really special. I’d highly recommend Bookish Flights to any reader looking for great recommendations and a podcast that feels both clever and personal. —Ashlee Sullivan

SulliGang Leader · Apr 2026

Kara is truly so special—that perfect combination of warmth and intelligence that makes the reader instantly engaged! Such a wonderful podcast, packed with so much information

Win Buster💣 · Mar 2026

I recently had a blast being a guest on Bookish Flights to discuss my book, Saving Vincent, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. Kara is an incredible host—she was so well-prepared and genuinely leaned into our conversation with such a keen interest. It’s rare to find an interviewer who makes the process feel so easy and connected; the conversation was so comfortable that the time absolutely flew by. If you’re a book lover or a fellow author, you will love the energy and depth Kara brings to the show. Truly a terrific experience from start to finish!

Joandance · Mar 2026

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