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Let's travel the world one book at a time. Literary Escapes, book inspired travel, travel inspired reading.
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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
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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
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
I had the pleasure of interviewing author Teri Wilson for this episode.
We talk about how long she's been an author and how she got into it, how she got her foot into Hallmark Movies, what books have come out recently, and what's coming out next!
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Books mentioned in this episode
CLICK HERE to Learn More about any of the books mentioned
Links from this episode
Teri Wilson website: https://teriwilson.net/
Teri Wilson Instagram: @teriwilsonauthor
Literary Escape Book Club: join my free book club here
Literary Escape Society: learn more about my exclusive membership group here
A Book Lover's Adventures blog: abookloversadventures.com
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Today I have another Reader Escape for you on the podcast. A reader has requested book recommendations for a literary escape to a destination of their choice.
Destination: Alaska
Genres: Historical fiction, mystery, realistic fiction (really anything but horror)
Books Mentioned in this Episode
Historical Fiction
The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey
Mystery
The Woman Who Married a Bear by John Straley
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts
Realistic Fiction
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Romance
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morganthaler
If you'd like more information on any of these books, JUST CLICK HERE
Links From This Episode
Literary Escape Book Club - join the free community
Literary Escape Membership Society - check out this private community
A Book Lover's Adventures blog
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Join me for a literary escape to Paris!
Books that will take you there for all types of readers.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Lost in Paris by Elizabeth Thompson
Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
The Queen of Paris by Pamela Binnings Ewen
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel
An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris
Deja Dead by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
The Perfume Collector by Kathryn Tessaro
** you can check out all of these book here **
Links from this episode:
Blog post: 11 Books Set in Paris You'll Love
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Here is a short part of my interview with NY Times Bestselling author Madeline Martin. We talk about her book The Last Bookshop in London. The full interview was in my Literary Escapes Society, a membership book club.
Books Mentioned in this Episode
Check out all books from the Podcast here: CLICK HERE
Links from this Episode
Author links:
Website: https://madelinemartin.com/
Instagram: @madelinemartin
Literary Escape Society - learn more here
My blog: A Book Lover's Adventures
My free book community: Literary Escape Book Club
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Today we have book recommendations from one of my favorite Bookstagrammers, Olivias.Bookish.World.
Come see what literary escapes she has in store for us and what books she recommends.
Books mentioned in this episode
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson series) by Patricia Briggs
The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby
What if You & Me by Roni Loren
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Links from this episode
Olivia on Instagram - @olivias.bookish.world
Olivia on Twitter - @OliviasBookish