Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio 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
Embark on an enthralling journey with this captivating episode as we unravel the complex world of Joanne Leedom-Ackerman’s thrilling novel, Burning Distance. Spanning continents and decades, the book weaves a tale of love and the international arms trade. Discover the fascinating insights and experiences that informed Ackerman’s writing, including her time living in London, interviewing a former minister of Saddam Hussein, and her work with PEN International.
Aspiring writers will also benefit from her wisdom on perseverance, motivation, and navigating the publishing industry. Don’t miss this exploration of love in a tumultuous world and the challenges of staying true to one’s passion amidst political and personal upheaval.
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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.
