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The Book Sail
Avenue 89 Co
63 episodes
5 days ago
Just as a sail propels a ship forward, so does books for the human being. Here at The Book Sail, Dara will take you on a journey through literature with book reviews, author interviews, and much more.
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Just as a sail propels a ship forward, so does books for the human being. Here at The Book Sail, Dara will take you on a journey through literature with book reviews, author interviews, and much more.
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The Book Sail
Reading Outside of my Comfort Zone
It’s been a minute, and I’ve been in a slump, but the joys of Christmas reading pulled me out and into some other genres that I’m having fun exploring.
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3 years ago
15 minutes 58 seconds

The Book Sail
Current Reads and Reads to Come

There are a lot of great books out there, and I want to talk to you about what some that I'm currently reading and planning to read this year. 

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3 years ago
24 minutes 14 seconds

The Book Sail
A Bookish Catch-Up

I'm back! Let's get back into the boat and sail into some uncharted waters of literature. Let's catch up on how my reading fared for 2021, what I'm currently reading, and my excitement about the Amazon Lord of the Rings series. 

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3 years ago
20 minutes 32 seconds

The Book Sail
Review: Bookshop by the Sea

With summer coming to a close, I wanted to review a book that I think perfectly captures the essence of the summer season. 

To purchase "Bookshop by the Sea": https://amzn.to/3ChQGOt


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4 years ago
25 minutes 35 seconds

The Book Sail
Book of the Month: July 2021
Adventure. Fantasy. Romance. Science-Fiction. You get it all with July’s book of the month. Here’s a link to purchase: The 49th Mystic (Beyond the Circle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800729781/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3JFVE4QYRCBPAVS3CVRX
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4 years ago
2 minutes 58 seconds

The Book Sail
Book of the Month: June 2021
The book of the month for June is sure to set you on a summer adventure you will never forget. To purchase June's Book of the Month: https://amzn.to/3wLKU4X To learn more about the author: https://www.karaswanson.com To follow Dara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
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4 years ago
5 minutes 48 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E15: Choose Your Own Adventure w/ Tosca Lee (SEASON FINALE)
Foro the season finale of season four, Dara had the opportunity to talk with New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee about diversity in Christian fiction, the importance of reading fiction, and what inspired her duopoly of The Progeny and Firstborn (trust, you're going to want to hear what her inspiration was).
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4 years ago
45 minutes 50 seconds

The Book Sail
Book of the Month: May 2021
Listen to what the book of the month is for May 2021
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4 years ago
2 minutes 49 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E14: Defining Fantasy with Kara Swanson
In this episode, Dara talks with YA fantasy author Kara Swanson about her life, writing, and inspiration for wanting to retell Eeter Pan.  To connect with Kara: Website: https://www.karaswanson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaswansonauthor/ To connect with Dara: Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
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4 years ago
53 minutes

The Book Sail
S4, E13: Print vs Ebook vs Audiobook
Where do you stand on this age-old debate? Dara goes through the pros and cons of each format and reveals which one is her favorite and which one she dislikes.  For more info on Dara's editing services: https://www.ave89co.com/theinkwelledit To follow Dara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
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4 years ago
23 minutes 11 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E12: Staying Connected w/Joanna Davidson Politano
On this episode of The Book Sail, Joanna Davidson Politano joins Dara for a conversation about the hardest novel she ever wrote, her inspiration for "A Rumored Fortune", and so much more.  To connect with Joanna: Website: https://jdpstories.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannadavidsonpolitano Twitter: https://twitter.com/politano_joanna?lang=en To connect with Dara: Website: www.ave89co.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
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4 years ago
31 minutes 40 seconds

The Book Sail
BONUS: Book of the Month: April 2021
The book of the month for April 2021 is “Hood” by Stephen R. Lawhead.
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4 years ago
6 minutes 49 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E11: Why Christians Should Read Fiction
In this episode, Dara speaks on the importance of fiction in our literary diet.
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4 years ago
39 minutes 29 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E10: Book Consumerism
Dara adds her two cents to the “Book consumerism” discussion that’s been floating around on YouTube. What is book consumerism? Is their legitimacy to it? Find out this and more in this week’s episode of The Book Sail.
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4 years ago
33 minutes 1 second

The Book Sail
S4, E9: Reading with BrenyandBooks!

In this episode, Dara talks with bookstagramer BrenyandBooks about her favorite authors, genres, books, and so much more. 

For more inför on Breny:

  • Breny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenyandbooks/
  • My bookish Den: https://www.instagram.com/mybookishden/?hl=en
  • Blog: https://brenyandbooks.home.blog


Dara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/?hl=en

Avenue 89 website: https://www.ave89co.com


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4 years ago
39 minutes 15 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E8: Book To Movie Adaptations (Part 2)
In this episode, we focus on three specific titles in which Dara has seen the movie first and then read the book.
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4 years ago
39 minutes 18 seconds

The Book Sail
BONUS: Book of the Month: March 2021

The book of the month for March 2021 is "A Rumored Fortune". Here's the link to the blog post for more information: https://www.ave89co.com/blog-1/bookofthemonthmarch2021


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4 years ago
5 minutes 16 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E7: Review: Lit! The Christian's Guide to Reading Books
Hello friends! In this episode, Dara talks does a review of her first nonfiction read of the new year. How many books have you read so far? Don't forget to leave a voice message and not rate & review! To purchase Lit!: https://amzn.to/3pNrGrL Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co Avenue 89 Website: https://www.ave89co.com
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4 years ago
23 minutes 31 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E6: Books by Black Authors (Nonfiction)

In this episode, Dara talks about nonfiction books she wants to read by Christian, Black authors, 

Blog Post: www.ave89co.com/blog-1/2021/2/17/christian-black-authors

Authors mentioned:

Jackie Hill-Perry: https://amzn.to/37eE11L

Tony Evans: https://amzn.to/3qnoGUi

Esau McCaulley: https://amzn.to/2N1Fkdq

Sho Baraka: https://amzn.to/3dcR9Z4

Priscilla Shirer: https://amzn.to/3b2KOwv

Sarah Jakes-Roberts: https://amzn.to/3jOAaxG

For More Information:

 Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara

Avenue 89: www.ave89co.com / Instagram: @ave89co


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4 years ago
36 minutes 5 seconds

The Book Sail
S4, E5: Literature and the African-American
Welcome to The Book Sail! Don't worry it's the same podcast (with a slight change) just with a new name! In continuation with our celebration of Balck History Month, let's look at what literature has looked like and currently looks like in the African-American community.  For more information: Dara on Instagram : @astoldbydara Avenue 89: www.ave89co.com / Instagram: @ave89co
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4 years ago
34 minutes 44 seconds

The Book Sail
Just as a sail propels a ship forward, so does books for the human being. Here at The Book Sail, Dara will take you on a journey through literature with book reviews, author interviews, and much more.