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
Ever heard of Paul Runyan, the unassuming golf prodigy nicknamed “Little Poison”? Join author John Dechant as he unveils the secrets behind Runyan’s extraordinary short game and lasting impact on the sport.
In this captivating interview, Dechant delves into Runyan’s unconventional journey from humble beginnings as an Arkansas farm boy to his triumphs against golf’s greatest legends. Learn how Runyan harnessed science, diet, and fitness to remain competitive across multiple generations, becoming an unsung hero who defied expectations and transformed the face of golf forever. Don’t miss this enthralling tale of a hidden icon and his enduring influence on the sport we love.
Plus, my review of Nancy Burkhalter‘s intriguing historical fiction novel, The Education of Delhomme, set amid the tumultuous French Revolution.
Timestamps:
The Education of Delhomme Book Review – 0:00
John Dechant Interview – 03:30
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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.
