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Strong Sense of Place
Strong Sense of Place
Melissa & Dave

One lifetime is too short to visit everywhere and meet everyone. That‘s why we love books with a strong sense of place... more

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Episodes

LoLT: Adorable Cozy Games and Three New Books

In this episode, we get excited about three books: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, The Starlets by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne, and Darkly by... more

22 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
LoLT: Sandwich Designer of the Year and Two New Books

We'd love to hear from you! -- Take our survey at strongsenseofplace.com/survey. In this episode, we get excited about two books:... more

15 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
Seattle: City of Superlatives

Hello! Please take our end-of-the-season survey at http://strongsenseofplace.com/survey! We'd love to hear from you. Seattle is a mashup of water and... more

08 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
LoLT: An Absinthe Caper and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Absinthe Forger by Evan Rail and The Notebook: A History of Thinking on... more

01 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
Cemetery: Celebrate Life, Honor the Dead.

Graveyards, cemeteries, ossuaries, and crypts — all places of reverence where the living can pay their respects to those who’ve... more

25 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
LoLT: Accidentally Wes Anderson and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures by Wally & Amanda Koval and Polostan... more

18 Oct 2024 · 14 minutes
Brazil: Sugarloaf, Samba, and Sao Paulo

If you think a trip to Brazil is an invitation to the best party ever, you are correct! Colorful, sizzling,... more

11 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
LoLT: History Extra Halloween Podcasts and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel and Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham. Then Mel... more

04 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
Saudi Arabia: Old Ways and New Directions (?)

Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, a sea of sand (95% of the country is desert)... more

26 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
LoLT: World’s Best Art Detective and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison and The Wildes by Louis Bayard. Then Dave shares... more

20 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
Detective Agency: Discrete Inquiries, Mysteries Solved

Fictional detectives are some of the most beloved characters in print and on-screen. It’s easy to relate to someone with... more

13 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
LoLT: Delightful Walking Tours and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Bookseller of Venice by Giovanni Montanaro (translator: Edward Williams) and _ Creation Lake_ by... more

06 Sep 2024 · 15 minutes
Panama: Jump Back, What’s That Sound?

The Central American country of Panama is like a stretched-out letter S, lying on its side to soak up the... more

30 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
LoLT: Morgan Richter Recommends Batman and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Divide: A Novel by Morgan Richter and Mina’s Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa, Stephen B.... more

23 Aug 2024 · 15 minutes
Norway: Vikings, Bears, Boats, and Bergen

Yes, Norway has cities that are well worth a visit — Hallo, Oslo! Hei, Bergen! God morgen, Tromsø! — but... more

16 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
LoLT: Postcard Pen Pals and Two New Books

We’re on our summer holiday so we’re replaying this popular episode of The Library of Lost Time. We’re back next... more

09 Aug 2024 · 7 minutes
Paris: It’s Always a Good Idea

We’re on summer holiday! In honor of the Olympics taking place in Paris right now, please enjoy this replay of... more

02 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
LoLT: The Lost Tomb of Genghis Khan and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran and Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi.... more

26 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
Mongolia: Under the Eternal Blue Sky

If we say ‘Mongolia,’ and you imagine an eagle hunter on horseback silhouetted against an endless blue sky and vast... more

19 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
LoLT: The ‘Pack One Bag’ Podcast and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: A Season for That by Steve Hoffman and The God of the Woods by Liz... more

12 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
Outer Space: We Are All Made of Stars

As you read these words and listen to our podcast, we’re all riding on a ball about 8000 miles (13,000... more

05 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
LoLT: Three Great Stories About India and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: A Super Upsetting Cookbook about Sandwiches by Tyler Kord and Good Material by Dolly Alderton.... more

28 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
India: The Continent Masquerading as a Country

India seems committed to being over-the-top in the best way possible. It’s colorful, noisy, crowded, vast, deeply historic, spiritual, vibrantly... more

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
LoLT: Immersive Storytelling with the Chaos League and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart and Hip-Hop is History by Quest Love. Then Mel delves... more

14 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
New York City: NO! SLEEP! TILL BROOKLYN!

Is New York City the world capital of… everything? It’s sure putting up a good effort. We could talk about how... more

07 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
LoLT: A Neat Trick For Managing Your Library and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Then... more

31 May 2024 · 9 minutes
France: Mostly Here for the Butter

According to people in the know, there are two Frances: Paris and the rest of the (alluring, picturesque) country. In... more

24 May 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Our Top 10 Books from the First Five Seasons of Strong Sense of Place

Since we launched Strong Sense of Place in 2020, we’ve produced five seasons — 56 episodes — of the show.... more

17 May 2024 · 32 minutes
The 2024 ‘Ask Us Anything’ Episode: In Which We Answer Audience Questions

We recently invited our audience to ask us anything, and we got excellent questions in return. The queries ran the... more

10 May 2024 · 35 minutes
SSoP Podcast Season 6: Announcing 12 Fascinating Destinations

Season 6 of the Strong Sense of Place podcast starts 24 May! We’ve put together an itinerary of 12 thrilling destinations... more

03 May 2024 · 8 minutes
LoLT: The Magic of Music Discovery and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea... more

26 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
LoLT: Amy Tector’s Poetry Habit and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Honor the Dead by Amy Tector and Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne. Then, our... more

19 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
LoLT: The Currywurst Story & Two New Books (replay)

In this episode, we get excited about two books: ‘Cold People’ by Tom Rob Smith and ‘Awe: The New Science... more

12 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
LoLT: Inspiring Brontë Stories and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin and Table for Two: Fictions by... more

05 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
LoLT: Immersive Theater and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited two new books: The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft and Why We Remember: The Science of... more

29 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
LoLT: Rambutan Restaurant London and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Morningside by Téa Obreht and James by Percival Everett. Then Mel tells us about... more

22 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
LoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New Books — 05 May 2023

This is a replay of an episode featuring Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then... more

15 Mar 2024 · 9 minutes
LoLT: Stanfords Travel Bookshop and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Piglet by Lottie Hazell and Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair... more

08 Mar 2024 · 10 minutes
LoLT: Mel’s Shakespeare Project and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis and Transient and Strange by Nell Greenfieldboyce. Then... more

01 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
LoLT: Chicken Soup Manifesto and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai and Wandering Stars by Tommy... more

23 Feb 2024 · 12 minutes
LoLT: 2024’s Unmissable Events and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: Strawberry Fields by Patrick D. Joyce and The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. Dave... more

16 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
LoLT: A Valentine’s Day Poem and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson and Fall... more

09 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
LoLT: Judith Viorst & Alexander and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller. Then... more

02 Feb 2024 · 13 minutes
LoLT: Namibia Cam and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett and Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. Then Mel shares... more

26 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
LoLT: Planet Word and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook. Then Dave recommends... more

19 Jan 2024 · 7 minutes
LoLT: New Podcast Recommendations and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.... more

12 Jan 2024 · 15 minutes
LoLT: The British Library Hack and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer and North Woods by Daniel Mason. Then Dave... more

05 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
LoLT: Reading Resolutions and Two Great Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Empty Theater by Jac Jemc and Yellowfaceby R.F. Kuang. Then we discuss great reading... more

29 Dec 2023 · 13 minutes
LoLT: (Fun) Christmas To-Do List and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two great books: One Woman Show by Christine Coulson and To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill... more

22 Dec 2023 · 12 minutes
LoLT: Celebrating Crustmas and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski and The Bathysphere Book by Brad... more

15 Dec 2023 · 16 minutes
LoLT: Best Books of 2022 & New Books

In this episode, we get excited about three books: ‘The Christmas Party’ by Georgette Heyer, ‘The Christmas Murder Game’ by... more

08 Dec 2023 · 8 minutes
LoLT: Tabletop Game Recommendations and Two New Books

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. Then Dave recommends... more

01 Dec 2023 · 12 minutes
A Mini-Episode to Wish You A Cozy and Happy Thanksgiving

We know you don’t all celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but it’s never a bad idea to express gratitude... more

20 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
LoLT: Proper British Beavers and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson and World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy. Then Carrie... more

17 Nov 2023 · 11 minutes
LoLT: Wes Anderson Shorts and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The Future by Naomi Alderman and Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm & Joe... more

10 Nov 2023 · 15 minutes
LoLT: Slow Travel Videos and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez and The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by... more

03 Nov 2023 · 7 minutes
LoLT: What is Gothic? and Two New Books

In this show, we’re excited about two books: The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley and Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Then Mel... more

27 Oct 2023 · 15 minutes
LoLT: Best Public Libraries and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés and I Love... more

20 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
LoLT: Cookbooks with a Strong Sense of Place and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey and Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and... more

13 Oct 2023 · 17 minutes
LoLT: The Food & Fashion Exhibit and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand and Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett. Then... more

06 Oct 2023 · 13 minutes
LoLT: Playing with Connections and Two New Books

In this show, we’re excited about two books — Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig and The Secret Hours by Mick Herron. Then Craig... more

29 Sep 2023 · 11 minutes
LoLT: The Hermanus Whale Festival and Two New Books

In this show, we get excited about two books — Pockets by Hannah Carlson and Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Then Dave... more

22 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
LoLT: ‘The Wheel of Time’ and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and The Tao of the Backup Catcher by Tim Brown... more

15 Sep 2023 · 12 minutes
LoLT: Award-Nominated Nonfiction and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: the cookbook ‘Portico’ by Leah Koenig and ‘The Square of Sevens’... more

08 Sep 2023 · 10 minutes
LoLT: The Great Philly Cheesesteak Debate and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘Where There Was Fire’ by John Manuel Arias and ‘The Heaven... more

01 Sep 2023 · 13 minutes
LoLT: Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘The Continental Affair’ by Christine Mangan and ‘The Quickening’ by Elizabeth... more

25 Aug 2023 · 10 minutes
LoLT: The Long Now Foundation and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘The Bookbinder’ by Pip Williams and ‘Tabula Rasa, Vol 1’... more

11 Aug 2023 · 7 minutes
LoLT: Remembering the Concorde and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two books — ‘Ms. Demeanor’ by Elinor Lipman Moreno-Garcia and ‘Speech Team: A Novel’... more

04 Aug 2023 · 10 minutes
Bonus Episode With Tasha Sounart, Creative Director of Theme Parks at Pixar

If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the best theme parks in the world — Hello, Disney!... more

28 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
LoLT: Phantom Islands and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘Silver Nitrate’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and ‘The Skull: A Tyrolean... more

21 Jul 2023 · 8 minutes
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If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the best theme parks in the world — Hello, Disney! — you’re... more