The Book Sail
By Avenue 89 Co
The Book SailMar 05, 2020
Reading Outside of my Comfort Zone
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.
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.
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
Book of the Month: July 2021
Book of the Month: June 2021
To purchase June's Book of the Month: amzn.to/3wLKU4X
To learn more about the author: www.karaswanson.com
To follow Dara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
S4, E15: Choose Your Own Adventure w/ Tosca Lee (SEASON FINALE)
Book of the Month: May 2021
S4, E14: Defining Fantasy with Kara Swanson
To connect with Kara:
Website: www.karaswanson.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/karaswansonauthor/
To connect with Dara:
Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
S4, E13: Print vs Ebook vs Audiobook
For more info on Dara's editing services: www.ave89co.com/theinkwelledit
To follow Dara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
S4, E12: Staying Connected w/Joanna Davidson Politano
To connect with Joanna:
Website: jdpstories.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joannadavidsonpolitano
Twitter: twitter.com/politano_joanna?lang=en
To connect with Dara:
Website: www.ave89co.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/
BONUS: Book of the Month: April 2021
S4, E11: Why Christians Should Read Fiction
S4, E10: Book Consumerism
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
S4, E8: Book To Movie Adaptations (Part 2)
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
S4, E7: Review: Lit! The Christian's Guide to Reading Books
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
S4, E5: Literature and the African-American
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Dara on Instagram : @astoldbydara
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Welcome to The Book Sail
S4, E4: Books By Black Authors (Fiction)
Blog Post: www.ave89co.com/blog-1/christianblackauthorsfiction
Books mentioned:
Shades of Style Series by Marilynn Griffith (https://amzn.to/3trEkj4)
The Promises of God Series by Kim Cash Tate (https://amzn.to/3aw3ULl)
The Summer of Me by Angela Benson (https://amzn.to/3pSjB6c)
The Coin Slot Chronicles by Rashad Jennings (https://amzn.to/3rhxzP8)
For more info:
Dara's Instagram: @astoldbydara
Dara's e=mail: dara@ave89co.com
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
Avenue 89 Editorial Services: www.ave89co.com/services-1
To purchase Dara's latest book: amzn.to/39Jea3v
S4, E3: Writing "Moon Talks"
In this episode, Dara goes into detail about writing her latest ebook "Moon Talks" and does a reading of one of the reflections.
To purchase "Moon Talks": https://www.ave89co.com/moon-talks
Avenue 89 Editorial Services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1
Avenue 89 Resources: https://www.ave89co.com/resources
Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
S4, E2: Goals for 2021
To order "Moon Talks": www.ave89co.com/moon-talks
Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara
Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
S4, E1: 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
Dara on Instagram: @astoldbydara
Avenue 89 on Instagram: ave89co.com
2021 Reading List: www.ave89co.com/blog-1/2021readinglist
Moon Talks pre-order: www.ave89co.com/moon-talks
S3, E13 (Season Finale): "The Christmas Swap" with Melody Carlson
IN this season finale episode, Melody Carlson, author of the TrueColors Series, Diary of a Teenage Girl series, and many Christmas fiction novels, talks to Dara about her inspiration behind her Christian teen fiction series and what inspired her to write "The Christmas Swap". Also, find out which Hallmark movie Melody had a hand in.
Melody Carlson's website: https://www.melodycarlson.com/index.shtml
Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine
S3, E12: Review: "Torch Red: Color Me Torn" by Melody Carlson
In this episode, Dara went live on Instagram as she gave her review for the third book in the childhood reread series of TrueColors.
Editing Services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine
S3, E11: Review: "I Am Restored" by Lecrae
In this episode, Dara talks about Lecrae's book "I Am Restored". While the Ink Dries is powered by the Avenue 89 Podcast Network.
Dara's Instagram: @dara_eightynine
Avenue 89's Instagram: @ave89co
Avenue 89's website: https://www.ave89co.com
S3, E10: Off-Script with Kaley Rhea
To buy: Lecrae's "I Am Resotred": bit.ly/3krtKmR
To buy Jerry B. Jenkins' "Dead Sea Rising": bit.ly/2JN7uqC
To buy "Off-Script and Over-Caffeinated: amzn.to/32zffqV
Avenue 89's website: www.ave89co.com
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine
S3, E9: Everyone Is a Writer
Yes, that includes you. In this episode, Dara goes into detail about her writing journey and encourages all to start writing.
Dara's Instagram: @dara_eightynine
Editing Services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
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S3, E8: Review: "Off-Script and Over-Caffeinated"
To purchase "Off-Script and Over Caffienated": amzn.to/2Tuwu7M
Avenue 89's website: www.ave89co.com
Avenue 89 on Instagram: @ave89co
Dara on Instagram: @dara_eightynine
S3, E7: You Are Worthy with Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi
In this episode, Dara talks with Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi, author of the devotional coloring book Worthy! about how her devotional came to be and much more.
Toyin's website: https://www.toyinfadeyibi.com
Purchase Worthy! Devotional: https://www.toyinfadeyibi.com/product-page/worthy-devotional
Avenue 89 website: https://www.ave89co.com
S3, E6: The Pleasure of Reading
What do you read that brings you pleasure? Do you read for pleasure? Dara explores these questions and more.
Dara's Instagram: @dara_eightynine
Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com
Avenue 89 Instagram: @ave89co
Resources: https://www.ave89co.com/resources
S3, E5: Revisiting the Past
Dara's Instagram: @dara_eightynine
Avenue 89 website: www.ave89co.com
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S3, E4: Fall/Winter Reading List 2020
What better way to enter the last quarter of the year than with a reading list? In this episode. Dara details eight books that will be sure to keep your feet and your heart warm throughout these colder months.
Avenue 89: www.ave89co.com | @ave89co on instagram
Dara: @dara_eightynine
Fall/Winter Reading List:
- "I am Restored" by Lecrae Moore
- "Tuck" by Stephen Lawhead
- "The Five Times I Met Myself" by James Rubart
- "Christmas in Winter Hill" by Melody Carlson
- "Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish" by Bethany Turner
- "Off Script and Over Caffeinated" by Kaley Rhea and Rhonda Rhea
- "The Christmas Swap" by Melody Carlson
- "A Rumored Fortune" by Joanna Davidson Politano
S3, E3: Being Uniquely You with Bethany Turner
For more information about Bethany: seebethanywrite.com
For more information about Avenue 89: www.ave89co.com
S3, E2: Book to Movie Adaptations
S3, E1: The Importance of Literature
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Instagram: @ave89co
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