Just Plane Books Podcast

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Just Plane Books with LaDonna and Jolene is a casual, weekly book review podcast. The two adventure-driven working moms broadcast from LaDonna's Cessna 172 in a hangar in North Idaho, though the books are not typically aviation related.  The pair discuss, analyze and rate one book each week, state major themes, give recommendations and critique voice actors and narrators.  A perfect place to go when looking for your next great book!

  1. Jun 6

    The Wedding People by Alison Espach

    You won't want to miss this week's episode as LaDonna and Jolene discuss this hilariously entertaining story.  Phoebe Stone finds little to live for as we join her at the Cornwall Inn.  She checks in to find she is the only guest at the hotel who is NOT a guest at the very elaborate, week-long wedding taking place there.  The story leads Phoebe - and the bride - to examine their lives and face some difficult, sometimes beautiful truths.  Your hosts also take on the question of whether a great narrator can influence our opinion of a book! What do you think?

    26 min

  2. May 31

    Sandwich by Catherine Newman

    Do you find yourself in caught between your young adult children and your aging parents?  You might just be a member of the Sandwich Generation...and you might just love this book!  LaDonna and Jolene can certainly relate to author Catherine Newman, and her main character, Rocky, as she navigates the wonderful and emotional world of a woman in her 50s. You won't want to miss this week's discussion as our hosts find ways in which they connect with the powerful themes in this book...and decide if it is in fact a "beach read" or not!

    28 min

  3. May 23

    Angel Down by Daniel Krauss

    Get ready for a tough conversation as LaDonna and Jolene dig into this unusual and celebrated novel set in World War I. While Angel Down, a Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction, is not everyone's cup of tea, it provides plenty of material to talk about.  Join us for the discussion and let us know what YOU think!  Drop us a line at justplanebooks@gmail.com!

    31 min

  4. May 17

    Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

    LaDonna and Jolene bring a few surprises to you this week, as they review Patrick Ryan's multigenerational novel Buckeye.  This book tells the moving story of two midwestern families who are inextricably intertwined after a brief indiscretion.  One of our hosts is brought to tears during the discussion, the other awards the book a perfect five stars! We suggest you pick up this bestselling tome and join the discussion!

    25 min

  5. May 10

    Upward Bound by Woody Brown

    Our hosts have similar thoughts about this new - and somewhat controversial - novel by Woody Brown.  Set in an adult daycare called Upward Bound, this story sparks emotions on every level.  You won't want to miss this episode.  But be warned!  After listening, you will want to visit your local bookstore to grab this one for yourself!

    25 min

  6. May 3

    Twice by Mitch Albom

    Have you ever wanted a Do-Over?  Alfie, the main character in Twice has the power to do exactly that.  This week, LaDonna and Jolene discuss the advantages and heartbreak of using this gift, especially when it comes to love.  Our hosts are both Mitch Albom fans, and after you join this week's discussion, you will likely be too!

    28 min

  7. Apr 26

    Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson

    Join LaDonna and Jolene this week as they learn about orphans in post-World War II Germany.  Keeper of Lost Children explores the challenge of mixed-race babies in the 1940s and 50s, telling the complicated and emotional stories of three people whose lives were defined by it. Our hosts are - for the most part - on the same page on this one.  Don't miss it!

    27 min

  8. Apr 19

    The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

    Did you ever consider visiting the Panama Canal? This week, LaDonna and Jolene discuss this rich novel of historical fiction set in the early 20th century.  The creation of this Wonder of the Modern World serves as the backdrop for this story, and our hosts are here for it!  You won't want to miss the discussion, and you won't want to miss the book!

    25 min
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Just Plane Books with LaDonna and Jolene is a casual, weekly book review podcast. The two adventure-driven working moms broadcast from LaDonna's Cessna 172 in a hangar in North Idaho, though the books are not typically aviation related.  The pair discuss, analyze and rate one book each week, state major themes, give recommendations and critique voice actors and narrators.  A perfect place to go when looking for your next great book!

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    ladonnabeaumont
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