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
Today we have the pleasure of hosting award-winning author Will Thomas. We dive deep into his latest book, Heart of the Nile, part of his captivating detective series set in the Victorian era. Will shares his unique writing process, his insights on the historical context of his series, and his future plans for his characters, Barker and Llewelyn.
In the second half, I share my personal take on the current restaurant industry, discussing its resilience in the face of the pandemic and why I prefer home-cooked meals. Join us for a fascinating blend of literature, history and food talk. Don’t miss out!
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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.
