With summer coming to a close, I wanted to review a book that I think perfectly captures the essence of the summer season.  To purchase "Bookshop by the Sea": https://amzn.to/3ChQGOt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

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Review: Bookshop by the Sea

Welcome to season 5! For this episode, Dara talks with owner and founder of Enclave Publishing, Steve Laube, about what science-fiction and fctansy look like form the Christian perspective. Have a bag handy because he drops a lot of gems.  For more of Enclave Publishing:  Website: https://www.enclavepublishing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enclavepublishing/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enclave.publishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnclaveBooks Shop the Word: https://www.shoptheword.com To connect  with Dara:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ Studio 89 podcasts: The 89th Record: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord Dear Hallmark: https://anchor.fm/dearhallmark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S5, E1: The Creativity of Sci-Fi and Fantasy with Steve Laube

Adventure. Fantasy. Romance. Science-Fiction. You get it all with July’s book of the month. Here’s a link to purchase: The 49th Mystic (Beyond the Circle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800729781/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3JFVE4QYRCBPAVS3CVRX --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

Book of the Month: July 2021

The book of the month for June is sure to set you on a summer adventure you will never forget. To purchase June's Book of the Month: https://amzn.to/3wLKU4X To learn more about the author: https://www.karaswanson.com To follow Dara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

Book of the Month: June 2021

Foro the season finale of season four, Dara had the opportunity to talk with New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee about diversity in Christian fiction, the importance of reading fiction, and what inspired her duopoly of The Progeny and Firstborn (trust, you're going to want to hear what her inspiration was). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E15: Choose Your Own Adventure w/ Tosca Lee (SEASON FINALE)

Listen to what the book of the month is for May 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

Book of the Month: May 2021

In this episode, Dara talks with YA fantasy author Kara Swanson about her life, writing, and inspiration for wanting to retell Eeter Pan.  To connect with Kara: Website: https://www.karaswanson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaswansonauthor/ To connect with Dara: Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E14: Defining Fantasy with Kara Swanson

Where do you stand on this age-old debate? Dara goes through the pros and cons of each format and reveals which one is her favorite and which one she dislikes.  For more info on Dara's editing services: https://www.ave89co.com/theinkwelledit To follow Dara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E13: Print vs Ebook vs Audiobook

On this episode of The Book Sail, Joanna Davidson Politano joins Dara for a conversation about the hardest novel she ever wrote, her inspiration for "A Rumored Fortune", and so much more.  To connect with Joanna: Website: https://jdpstories.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannadavidsonpolitano Twitter: https://twitter.com/politano_joanna?lang=en To connect with Dara: Website: www.ave89co.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E12: Staying Connected w/Joanna Davidson Politano

The book of the month for April 2021 is “Hood” by Stephen R. Lawhead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

BONUS: Book of the Month: April 2021

In this episode, Dara speaks on the importance of fiction in our literary diet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E11: Why Christians Should Read Fiction

Dara adds her two cents to the “Book consumerism” discussion that’s been floating around on YouTube. What is book consumerism? Is their legitimacy to it? Find out this and more in this week’s episode of The Book Sail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E10: Book Consumerism

In this episode, Dara talks with bookstagramer BrenyandBooks about her favorite authors, genres, books, and so much more.  For more inför on Breny: Breny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenyandbooks/ My bookish Den: https://www.instagram.com/mybookishden/?hl=en Blog: https://brenyandbooks.home.blog Dara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/?hl=en Avenue 89 website: https://www.ave89co.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E9: Reading with BrenyandBooks!

In this episode, we focus on three specific titles in which Dara has seen the movie first and then read the book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

S4, E8: Book To Movie Adaptations (Part 2)

The book of the month for March 2021 is "A Rumored Fortune". Here's the link to the blog post for more information: https://www.ave89co.com/blog-1/bookofthemonthmarch2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

BONUS: Book of the Month: March 2021

Welcome to the literary abode of Avenue 89 Co. You’ll get to see our Writer’s Workshop that gives you tips and behind-the-scenes updates on creating our literary works, our Reading Room that gives you reviews on all of the good reads that are out in the Christian market, and our Publishing Parlour that gives you an insider’s look into what it takes to publish a book. So kick back and enjoy your favorite beverage as each week we step into a different room while we wait for the Ink to dry.

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