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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Do you ever read books that inspire travel? My guest today has three fabulous book recommendations based on books that she's read that inspired her to travel.
So, pack your bags and get ready to read!
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
In episode 22 of the Literary Escapes Podcast, we talk with author Vicki Delany, also writing as Eva Gates, about her cozy mystery novels.
If you're a fan of cozy mysteries, you'll want to tune in!
CLICK HERE to check out the Show Notes for this episode
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Are you ready to get away to Australia? In today's episode, my guest, Alina, is looking for a literary escape to Australia. So, I've got a fabulous list of books set in Australia just for her (and you)!
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
While I know that we typically think of heading to the beach as a summer thing. And beach reads - again, typically thought of as a summer thing.
But, we are visiting the Outer Banks this Fall in the Literary Escape Society. Both our Book of the Month and our Companion Book are set on the coast of North Carolina.
So, if you are ready to head to the Outer Banks this Fall, you'll want to check out this list of books to read.
Books mentioned in this episode
1. Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: Women's Fiction
2. Outer Banks by Anne Rivers Siddons
Genre:
3. The Outer Banks House by Diann Ducharme
Genre: Historical Mystery
4. Beachcomber by Karen Robards
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
5. By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates
Genre: Cozy Mystery
6. Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
7. The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate
Genre: Christian Fiction
8. The Liars Child by Carla Buckley
Genre: Psychological Fiction
You can LEARN MORE about any of these books HERE
Links from this episode
Instagram @literaryescapespodcast
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Are you ready for spooky books and a Halloween vacation?! In this episode, we are talking about spooky books and the creepy destinations that you can visit.
So, whether you're a fan of Stephen King or just like visiting creepy places near you, you'll want to take a listen to this episode!
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Check out my lovely chat with author Debbie Rix. Author of 6 historical fiction novels mostly set in Italy.
Find out:
- What her first book was and how it came about
- How she gets inspiration for her novels
- Where her books are set
- What's coming up next
- and more
Thanks so much for listening to my podcast today! If you'd like to support me, I'd love for you to buy me a cup of coffee <3
Books mentioned in this episode
The Girl with the Emerald Eyes
CLICK HERE to learn more about any of these books
Links from this episode
Instagram - @literaryescapespodcast
Debbie Rix
Website: debbierix.com
Instagram: @debbierix
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Join me today as I chat with author Olivia Lara. I had the honor of reading The Meeting Point as part of a blog tour and loved it so much I wanted to chat with the author...so here we are!
In this episode I ask:
- How and when she became an author
- How she becomes inspired for her stories
- How does she make her settings feel so real
- What's coming next
Take a listen and see what her answers are!
Books from this episode
Links from this episode
A Book Lover's Adventures blog
Olivia Lara
website: https://www.olivialara-author.com/
Instagram: @olivialara.writes
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Reader Escape
Want an escape to Scotland? Maybe a Literary Escape to Scotland? Check out these Books Set in Scotland that I recommended as a Reader Escape for Jennifer.
Want your own Reader Escape? I’d love to have you on the podcast. Just fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch.
Books mentioned in this episode
Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraiser - Historical Fiction
Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell - Memoir
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith - Contemporary Fiction
Bonus books:
CLICK HERE to Learn More about any of these books
Links from this episode
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Ready to escape to the City of Love - Venice, Italy?!
Well, of course you are, who isn't!
Today's episode provides books to take you on a Literary Escape to Venice.
Books From Today's Episode
1. A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena de Blasi
2, The Glassblower of Murano by Mariana Fiorato
3. The Aspern Papers by Henry James
4. Don't Look Now by Daphne du Maurier
5. A Year at Hotel Gondola by Nicky Pelligrino
6. Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
7. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
8. A Stopover in Venice by Kathryn Walker
Links From Today's Episode
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Today I'm joined by Bookstagrammer @KarenDeeandABC
Karen is recommending 3 of her favorite literary escapes for us today.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1. Menace/Grievous duet by JM Darhower
Destination: Queens, NY
Genre: dark mafia romance
2. All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
Destination: London suburb
Genre: Literary Fiction
3. Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
Destination: Richmond, VA
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
CLICK HERE to learn more about any of these books
Links from this Episode:
Connect with Karen
Instagram: @karendeeandabc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karendeeromance
Literary Escape Book Club: join my free book club here
Literary Escape Society: learn more about the LES here
A Book Lover's Adventures blog: abookloversadventures.com