Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary 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
Candice Fleming, award-winning author and historian, joins us to discuss her latest book “The Enigma Girls,” a compelling narrative about the young women who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi codes during World War II at Bletchley Park. With over 60 books to her name, Fleming brings her expertise in crafting engaging historical narratives for readers of all ages.
Discussed in this Episode:
- The untold story of teenage girls who became codebreakers at Bletchley Park
- The rigorous secrecy surrounding Bletchley Park and its impact on the young women’s lives
- Insights into the Enigma machine and the complex process of breaking German codes
- The challenges of researching and writing about classified wartime operations
- The lasting impact of these young women’s contributions to the Allied victory in WWII
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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.
