{"podcast":{"title":"Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations & Author Interviews","slug":"bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760","podcast_index_feed_id":5865760,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2389241.rss","website_url":"https://www.bookishflights.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/24jh5a799frg7fgbh8en7bqtl6r7?.jpg","author":"Kara Infante","episode_count":229,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T16:18:17.605825+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760"},"episode":{"title":"Why Stories Matter at Every Age: The Gift of a Reading Life with Kate DiCamillo (E226)","slug":"why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226","published_at":"2026-07-08T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760/why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760","url":"https://op3.dev/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2389241/episodes/19402750-why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226.mp3","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/www.buzzsprout.com/2389241/episodes/19402750-why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by beloved children's author Kate DiCamillo for a conversation about something much bigger than writing. We explore what it means to be a reader, why stories shape us long after childhood, and how a love of books can become one of the greatest gifts we pass from one generation to the next. Kate's stories, including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and Flora & Ulysses, have beco...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by beloved children's author Kate DiCamillo for a conversation about something much bigger than…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2878,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760/episodes/why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bookish-flights-books-author-interviews-must-read-recommendations-5865760/why-stories-matter-at-every-age-the-gift-of-a-reading-life-with-kate-dicamillo-e226.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}