First off, this cover is ABSOLUTLEY STUNNING! I love the era of the 60’s and women were ready to discover a world outside the typical norm at that time. Although some wanted love, it was not always the traditional marriage and kids after school. Some wanted to explore the world and make their way.

Pan Am gave some the opportunity to fly with them and offer a whole new world to many.

We have Judy Goodman and Beverly Caldwell who have their own reasons to making it though training to be the best and land the job of lifetime. Judy is fleeing a marriage and wanting a new life. She is leaving a small town in Pennsylvania. Beverly wants to pave her way and leave behind the expectations of New York society.

These two build a unique and solid bond as the build a friendship and help each other with their dreams.

With romance, intrigue, danger, friendship, heartache, travel and so much more. This novel is such a joy to read that I read in one sitting. Come Fly with Me is one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs, and this plays a part in the story.

Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours, author Di Maio and Netgalley for gifted copies.

Beverly and Judy were flight attendants when air travel was coming into its own and looks for a hostess was very important.
They found themselves on the same journey but for different reasons but that didnt stop them for becoming friends.
The story is about their individual struggles but how a friendship can help overcome so many challenges.

I cant rate this book highly enough.

“Come Fly With Me” is a historical fiction book by Camille Di Maio. This book follows two women - Beverly (a woman who grew up wealthy in NYC) and Judy (a woman in an abusive relationship) - as they go through training to become Pan Am stewardesses in the 1960s. Both women do become stewardesses (boy does that term bring back memories!) and then the story follows them as they fly around the world, work on relationships, and find new relationships in their lives. I liked the writing style of this book, as it was a fast and fun read. I liked the research Ms. Di Maio did - it’s obvious that she not only did her research but also listened to those who had flown “the in Golden Age of Travel” as she interviewed them. Do read her Author’s Note - it was quite informative. My one minor complaint is that while there was a lot of mention of “strong independent women,” both women fall in love and seem more complete with men in their lives (sigh). I get it but I would’ve liked a little bit more independent time in this book - but I understand why Ms. Di Maio chose the plot points she did. For me, this book brought back memories of when flying was fun - when travel was more exotic and not as commonplace. At its heart, this book is a book about female friendships, and how sometimes friends really are those who we need to depend upon for our own happiness. A strong 4.5 stars.

I was excited to read this and learn more about the PanAm culture - and it did not disappoint! It was a quick read that was both entertaining and educational. There are not many books that focus on this subject and the characters made it lovable. It not only presented a side of the industry that many of us do not know about, but also about society and women’s lives at the time.

Back in the 1960s, there was a raunchy but fun book called Coffee, Tea or Me about the adventures of 2 airline stewardesses. This book has the same basic premise but with many serious overtones. Not based on raunchiness but more about friendships and the real life of flight attendants, who are no longer called stewardesses.

Extensive research was done by the author by interviewing former stewardesses. The 1960s were considered the Golden Age of travel. The requirements were strict, both for the appearances and behaviour of employees. I knew about some of it, some was new to me. The details about the industry are quite factual but the author acknowledges that she had to bend a few facts to fit into the storyline cohesively.

I love the title, based on a Frank Sinatra song that was popular in the 1960s. Come Fly With Me. One of the featured stewardesses was enticed by this song to choose this career path.

The 2 main characters, Judy and Beverly came from totally different backgrounds but forged a wonderful relationship. They both grew from their choices.

There was an unexpected turn at the end of the book. It was hinted at throughout but, it still was a surprise. Again, it was based on a real life incident.

Enjoyable story. Wonderful cover, so reminiscent!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

“Come Fly With Me” by Camille Di Maio is a captivating read that effortlessly blends adventure and emotion. Di Mario’s vivid prose transports readers to enchanting locales, and her characters are beautifully developed, each with their own compelling journeys. The themes of freedom and self-discovery resonate throughout the narrative, making it not just a story about travel, but a deep exploration of personal growth. This book is a delightful escape that leaves you inspired to embark on your own adventures. Highly recommended!

I absolutely loved this story.
In the 1960's being an airline stewardess was a glamorous, wonderful job that lots of young girls would want to pursue.
The rules and guidelines were tough and you had to be exactly right physically to even get a shot at an interview for this training.
It did offer friendship, hard work, travel and good times if you made it
Was it worth it?
This story is told by two young girls who are very different, yet both with secrets, challenges and a love for life as they both pursue their dreams together.
I loved the writing, the wonderful details from places toured and most especially the sisterhood that these young women shared.
"Sometimes family is who you choose, not just who you share blood with."

Thank you to @ NetGalley and to @Lake Union Publishing for yet another beautiful ARC by Camille Di Maio and allowing me to provide my own review.

It's clear the author was thorough in her research into the lives of Pan Am stewardesses in the early sixties. I just feel she could have put more work into a more enthralling plot. I also struggled with the conflicting presentation of strong independent women and having both characters tie themselves to men.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love a historical fiction book and anything about the 60s count me in- the golden age right this is the story of Judy and Beverly 2 women who want to become Pan Am flight attendants- but for entirely different reasons- its their story how they meet at what us pretty much basic training and takes us through their journey and their leves- i read this book in one night- I probably will now fall down a Pam Am rabbit hole- this one was so good!

This was a good book! I do think it was a little bit too historical for my own liking, but it was still entertaining, and I learned a lot. I like the characters, they were very entertaining throughout the whole book.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

"Come Fly With Me" by Camille Di Maio is a beautifully crafted story that intertwines love, loss, and the allure of flight in a captivating historical setting. The characters are richly developed, each navigating their dreams and heartaches with authenticity and depth. Di Maio’s vivid prose transports readers to a bygone era, filled with passion and resilience. While the plot has its predictable moments, the emotional resonance and evocative themes make it a memorable read.

This worked well as a Pan Am story and enjoyed the historical element to this. The plot worked well overall and had that element that I was hoping for and enjoyed the feel of this. The character had that feel that I was looking for and glad they worked in this story. Camille Di Maio was able to weave a strong story and had the reader invested.

જ⁀➴ 2.5/5 ❄️

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let’s preface this by saying I study tourism in college, I love aviation & get the subject in class. Decently written & well researched! I love the history route taken in the context of past aviation history. I was so excited to read this at first.

the book starts with two female protagonists, judy (who wants to escape her abusive husband) & beverly (upper east side manhattan rich girl ) who both wanna work as stewardesses (cabin crew) for prestigious airline carrier pan american in the sixties

it was so funny to see the same airport (iata) codes I have to study in class in a book, genuinely know the pain they went through to study all of them for my upcoming finals.

I tried to enjoy this read even though it could be boring at most times. About 10 chapters in i felt like the plot was barely progressing and I genuinely had no idea where the story was going? Was it a romance? I found it to be over explaining at certain points.

While the excessive research about aviation in the sixties this must’ve taken to write a book like this was impressive. It was overshadowing the plot at points and giving too much information making it hard to focus on what was really happening.

It was hard for me to connect with the characters which ended up with ultimately me giving this book a 2.5/5 stars, the research was impressive but the plot was rather boring and not really enjoyable for me after like 10 chapters. I had such high hopes for this book, unfortunately they weren’t reached and I was left rather disappointed.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc, in exchange for an honest review

5 stars out of 5.

Wow, I absolutely loved this story. It is definitely one of my favorite reads of 2024, I did not want it to end. The book does an excellent job transporting us back to the 1960's, to the Jet Age when aviation was glamourous. I was immediately drawn into this book and did not want to put it down. I loved both Beverly and Judy and thought their characters did a great job showing us the places and lives of a Pan Am stewardess. Those who love airline historical fictions will love this book. I highly recommend reading it.

In Come Fly With Me, we meet Judy, who is in an abusive relationship. She applies to Pan Am as a way out and gets the job. She meets Beverly at training who is escaping her own life of a New York socialite. She wants out of her fathers shadow and wants a life for herself. The 2 form an instant bond and become quick friends. They end up flying across the globe and fulfill their dreams. The novels takes us on their many trips/adventures and we get a front row seat to it all.

Thank you Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Come Fly With Me tells the story of two aspiring Pan Am stewardesses in the 1960s, who are running from their past for different reasons. Judy is trying to escape an abusive husband and Beverly is rebelling against what is expected of her to create her own future.

The book did a great job of transporting the reader back to the past and represented the different destinations Judy and Beverly visited convincingly. It was well-researched and captured the essence of air travel in the 1960s. The strong female friendships were at the heart and soul of the story and forged the way for courage, resilience and facing fears.

Beautiful book. It was like being transferred to another time and not just reading the story but being in the story. I had a lot of fun reading this. I will also say the descriptions of the clothing was amazing I give it 5 stars.

I read this book on October 24, 2024. Come Fly with Me by Camille Di Maio. Was an interesting story about stewardesses working for Pan American the friends they made, the expectations of the company. If you like air line history you will find the story fascinating. It adds glamour and love to the story.

Come Fly with Me by Camille Di Maio captures the allure and adventure of the jet age through the eyes of two women daring to break free from their pasts. Set in 1962, Judy Goodman and Beverly Caldwell find themselves at a crossroads, each escaping to join Pan American Airlines’ elite team of stewardesses. Judy, fleeing an oppressive marriage, and Beverly, seeking freedom from New York’s high society, discover new possibilities in the sky. As Judy and Beverly travel across continents, they encounter love, danger, and the thrill of independence. This is a beautifully written novel of friendship and resilience that you won’t want to miss!

Two women escaping there past.
A MAINLY gentle storyline set in the 60's full of nostalgia, what's not to like?
A really enjoyable read which i highly recommend.
I devoured this in two sittings.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

The life of a PanAm stewardess has always felt glamorous to me. It was fun seeing behind the curtain and this novel made me want to learn more. Full of adventure, love, friendship and fact this story kept me hooked The cover is beautiful