Episode 85: A Love Letter to Venice | Into the Lion's Mouth by Nancy McConnell

<p>On this week’s dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our guest is <a href= "http://www.nancymcconnell.com/details">Nancy McConnell,</a> the author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/2982/9781953491244">Into the Lion’s Mouth</a>. It’s a middle grade historical fiction novel set in 1498 Venice. This is her debut novel but she has several other manuscripts in the works, including a graphic novel in collaboration with her daughter, Rebecca. She’s also a mother and an educator. We have a great conversation about her reading and writing life and swap some wonderful recommendations for both children and adult books. </p> <p> Visit <a href= "http://www.nancymcconnell.com">www.nancymcconnell.com</a> or connect with Nancy on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/nancyemcc66/">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/nancywritesforkids/">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancyemcc">Twitter.</a> If you're looking for seasonal book recommendations or middle grade reads, she's a great person to ask! You can purchase Into the Lion's Mouth on <a href="https://amzn.to/3pE3BHe">Amazon</a>, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/2982/9781953491244">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href= "https://www.immortalworks.press/product-page/into-the-lion-s-mouth"> Immortal Works</a>. (And of course your local indie bookstore can order it!)</p> <p><a href= "https://bookshop.org/lists/a-love-letter-to-venice-into-the-lion-s-mouth-by-nancy-mcconnell-episode-85"> Books from today's episode are on the Library Laura storefront on bookshop.org</a></p> <p>Follow the Library Laura Podcast on <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/librarylaurapodcast">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/librarylaurapodcast">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/librarylaurapod">Twitter</a>, and on the <a href= "https://www.librarylaurapodcast.com/2021/12/episode-85-love-letter-to-venice-into.html"> Podcast Blog. </a></p>