Just Plane Books Podcast

This week on Just Plane Books, LaDonna and Jolene discuss the latest novel by "Snow Falling on Cedars" author, David Guterson.   Join them as they work through a complex story set on two continents in two different timelines.  Would you allow your child to be raised by Buddhist Lamas who claim he is reincarnated?  Evelyn, the intriguing main character of this novel, must decide!  

Things heat up in the hangar as LaDonna and Jolene disagree about the merits of this week's book selection.  Allen Levi would be surprised to learn that his debut novel Theo of Golden sparked such a debate in the airplane.  You won't want to miss this episode and discover who is a fan, and who is not impressed by this book.  (Spoiler alert!  LaDonna and Jolene emerge as friends!)

LaDonna and Jolene don't exactly see eye to eye on this week's episode as they dig into this dark novel by Wally Lamb.  Join them as they discuss themes of loss, guilt, forgiveness and healing amid the difficult backdrop of the American prison system.  If tough, emotional stories are your thing, this might be the book for you.  Take a listen and find out!  

LaDonna and Jolene have differing opinions about this one!  You'll want to listen in as they discuss this 1960s-era novel about the members of a suburban book club as they analyze the controversial and groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan.  Is this your kind of book?  Listen in and decide for yourself!

LaDonna and Jolene join a zookeeper and a dustbowl boy as they transport two giraffes from hurricane-ravaged New York Harbor to the San Diego Zoo.  You will want to come along as your hosts discuss the touching themes and "old-timey" language of this delightful story set in 1938.  If you like good historical fiction or you are looking for your next book club selection, this week's episode is just for you! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the discussion!

LaDonna and Jolene explore a new genre today!  Climb aboard the Cessna to hear what they have to say about the Historical Mystery Novel Homecoming.  They will discuss dual timelines, suspense and surprise endings.  You won't want to miss this flight!

LaDonna and Jolene join you once again from the Cessna, to discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, a 2018 novel by Robert Dugoni.  Don't miss the conversation as they sift through themes of friendship, faith, bullies and taking power too far.  If you like a good underdog story, this is the episode for you!

Don't miss out on this week's episode, as LaDonna and Jolene discuss having regrets, changing the past and other themes included in the Midnight Library by Matt Haig.  Once again, the ladies take you on a journey, this time to talk about what you might do differently if you had the chance. 

In this week's episode, LaDonna and Jolene discuss the relationship between love and grief, and whether or not they would take part in a hypothetical and controversial treatment to alleviate the pain of loss. Hop on board to listen in on the conversation as they review the 2025 bestselling novel "The Poppy Fields" by Nikki Erlick. 

Join LaDonna and Jolene as they embark on another journey!  This week in Episode 2 they will explore the story of Sybil Van Antwerp, the main character and letter writer in "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.  You won't want to miss this conversation as they discuss the merits of the book, the book's narration, and writing letters to famous people!