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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!
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Isola by Allegra Goodman
1w ago00:22:53Tap to summarizeImagine being deserted on a remote Canadian island with only primitive provisions. How long might you survive? Join LaDonna and Jolene as they discuss Marguerite de la Rocque and the incredible true story of her two-year banishment under just such circumstances. The tale of her strength is beautifully told in Isola, the latest historical novel by Allegra Goodman. You'll love the story and you'll love the podcast!
Transcribe →Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
2w ago00:25:02Tap to summarizeDo you like a good plot twist? How about two? Join LaDonna and Jolene as they fall in love with the title character of this delightfully touching novel and discuss the merits of the surprising turns in the story. One of your hosts is here for them... the other, not as much. You won't want to miss this book, and you won't want to miss this episode!
Transcribe →Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
3w ago00:20:46Tap to summarizeWould you ever consider raising your family on a remote, untamed, Antarctic - sinking - island? Join LaDonna and Jolene as they discuss the Salt family's harrowing adventures in just such a place. Mysteries are solved as the story unfolds in this dramatic, sometimes difficult novel by Australian author Charlotte McConaghy. Don't miss the discussion!
Transcribe →Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Jun 2800:20:57Tap to summarizeJoin LaDonna and Jolene as they discuss Yesteryear, a 2026 novel by political podcaster Caro Claire Burke. What does this satire say to you about the role of social media and influencers on our society? Tradwife or Girl Boss? Maybe you can help us find clarity. Enjoy the discussion!
Transcribe →Bonus Episode - 10 Books You Should Read!!
Jun 2400:22:15Tap to summarizeJust Plane Books, on a Wednesday? You got it! You will not want to miss this rapid-fire list of books you really should add to your TBR pile! LaDonna and Jolene each suggest 5 books that they found particularly interesting, entertaining, moving or just PLANE well-written. If you need some new ideas, you need this episode!
Transcribe →Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Jun 2100:24:40Tap to summarizeJoin LaDonna and Jolene as they discuss this successful 2022 novel-turned-movie by Shelby Van Pelt. Your hosts are on the same page regarding this delightful book and recommend that you experience this story one way or another! Don't miss this fun episode!
Transcribe →I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Jun 1400:29:18Tap to summarizeLaDonna and Jolene have never seen a book quite so differently as I Who Have Never Known Men. For one, it's a favorite, for the other...quite the opposite. If you like the idea of the Gen Z "Handmaid's Tale"; if you favor Sci-Fi and Speculative Fiction; if you don't have to have all the answers; this book might just be for you! Either way, we are sure this episode will get you thinking! You won't want to miss this week's discussion!
Transcribe →The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Jun 600:26:17Tap to summarizeYou 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?
Transcribe →Sandwich by Catherine Newman
May 3100:28:05Tap to summarizeDo 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!
Transcribe →Angel Down by Daniel Krauss
May 2300:30:47Tap to summarizeGet 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!
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