Join LaDonna and Jolene this week as they learn about orphans in post-World War II Germany. Keeper of Lost Children explores the challenge of mixed-race babies in the 1940s and 50s, telling the complicated and emotional stories of three people whose lives were defined by it. Our hosts are - for the most part - on the same page on this one. Don't miss it!

Did you ever consider visiting the Panama Canal? This week, LaDonna and Jolene discuss this rich novel of historical fiction set in the early 20th century. The creation of this Wonder of the Modern World serves as the backdrop for this story, and our hosts are here for it! You won't want to miss the discussion, and you won't want to miss the book!

Join LaDonna and Jolene this week as they discuss their first mystery thriller novel on the podcast! John Grisham's latest bestseller is the topic of conversation today, and while they come to a similar rating, they have very different opinions about the characters in the book. What do you think? Let us know anytime, here at Podbean, or drop us a note at Justplanebooks@gmail.com! We want to hear from you!

Imagine if Cinderella's evil stepmother wasn't so evil after all! This week, LaDonna and Jolene discuss the entertainment quality and themes in Rachel Hochhauser's debut novel Lady Tremaine, which tells the iconic fairy tale from a different and creative perspective. You will want to join the ladies in the airplane to find out how they feel about this fresh take on a very old story!

LaDonna and Jolene are mostly on the same page this week as they discuss the merits and challenges of this celebrated Sci-Fi novel by Andy Weir. They explore the themes represented in the book and highlight the performance by narrator Ray Porter. If you are on the fence about picking up this book, this week's episode might just settle things for you! You won't want to miss today's flight!

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!