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BFF Book Club - The Life She Forgot with Joanna Davidson Politano (E222)
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This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Joanna Davidson Politano to discuss her latest novel, The Life She Forgot. Known for her atmospheric historical fiction and layered mysteries, Joanna shares the inspiration behind the novel, the first in a new series set around a house built into the cliffs of Cornwall. We talk about her love of creating immersive settings and why she believes there's a difference between a romance and a true love story.
We also talk about writing while raising young children, the twists and turns of crafting a mystery, and how books allow us to travel the world without ever leaving home.
Episode Highlights:
- Why Joanna believes "it is fun to travel through fiction"
- The difference between a romance and a love story
- What it means to truly love someone well
- How she builds twists and surprises into her novels
- Becoming a "naptime novelist" while raising young children
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Kristy Cambron books
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Flight
- The Splendor Falls by Susanna Kearsley
- This Promise Remains by Darcy Schock
- The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jaime Jo Wright
The BFF Book Club is becoming a family affair! ❤️ This our FREE virtual book club, where we read together each month and have live author chats.
Each Family Book Flight pairs our BFF Book Club pick with:
- One chapter book for growing readers
- One picture book for our littlest readers
- A few family conversation starters + a simple activity
Three books. One common theme.
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