Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors.
With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching.
This Week’s Episode
Today we explore compelling historical fiction and the power of the written word with young author Addison Armstrong. We discuss her captivating novel “The War Librarian,” a tale spanning two eras and highlighting themes of WWI, censorship, perseverance, and breaking boundaries. Armstrong shares her writing journey – from college dreams to published author – and the meticulous research behind her stories. Discover the inspiration fueling her passion for historical fiction and her insights into the challenges and triumphs of a writer’s life. If you love history, strong female characters, and the transformative power of books, this episode is for you!
Buy “The War Librarian” by Addison Armstrong on Amazon
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About Blaine Desantis:
Blaine is an avid lifetime reader, a retired attorney, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in senior education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves fiction, nonfiction, histories, mysteries and almost all genres of books.
