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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 Mel celebrates the birthday and work of author Judith Viorst.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksBroughtupsy by Christina CookeThe Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. MillerPodcast: Jamaica: Let’s Get Together and Feel All RightVideo: Christina Cooke reads from BroughtupsyChristina Cooke websiteSSoP review: Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca EkwuyasiVideo: Alexander 1990 animated specialNPR: For 50 years, Alexander’s been having terrible, horrible, no good, very bad daysNPR: ‘Nearing 90,’ Judith Viorst Says She’s Never Been HappierVideo: Scholastic interview with Judith ViorstJudith Viorst’s DecadesPodcast: The Other F Word with Judith ViorstTranscript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 her excitement about a webcam in the Namib Desert.LinksEmily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettEmily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather FawcettMartyr! by Kaveh Akbarvideo: Namibia Desert live stream360° view of the desert surrounding the watering hole10 Interesting Namib Desert Facts11 Things to do in the Namib DesertGondwana Namib ParkSecrets of Survival: Life in the Namib DesertNamibia’s Skeleton Coast: A journey through the ‘end of the Earth’video: Namibia’s Wild Skeleton Coastvideo: Where Namib Desert Meets Atlantic OceanThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the delightful Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC.Links The Fury by Alex Michaelides Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook Planet World website video: Welcome to Planet Word video: Introducing Planet Word video: CBS Sunday Morning: A visit to D.C.’s Planet Word This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Then Mel shares the podcasts that have captured her imagination.LinksThe Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum KhanSpooky & Sublime: 43 Gothic Novels with a Strong Sense of PlaceLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeBookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeThe Well podcastDoug Jones on The Well: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3Ethan Peck on The Well: Part 1 and Part 2Star Trek: Strange New WorldsIn Our Time podcast10 episodes recommended by the editor of BBC SoundsCrowdScience podcastMichael Sheen: Margins to Mainstream podcastA Writing ChanceThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares the heartbreaking story of the hack on the British Library.LinksThe Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan SantloferThe Last Mona Lisa_ by Jonathan SantloferJonathan Santlofer’s websiteGabriel Allon series by Daniel SilvaThe Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic SmithPodcast: Museums: A Gathering of Muses, A Clutch of CuratorsThe Seville Communion by Arturo Pérez-RevertePodcast: Spain: Valencia, Velázquez, and VermouthNorth Woods by Daniel MasonBritish Library websiteKnowledge Under AttackRhysida, The New Ransomware Gang Behind British Library Cyber-AttackHow to Lose a LibraryTranscript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Empty Theater by Jac Jemc and Yellowfaceby R.F. Kuang. Then we discuss great reading resolutions for a bookish 2024.LinksEmpty Theater by Jac JemcYellowface by R.F. KuangThe reading resolutions we discussed in our show came from our fantastic (friendly, empathetic, imaginative) supporters on Patreon.Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside.Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blackgoose. Then Dave recites a delightful poem from British poet Brian Bilston.LinksOne Woman Show by Christine CoulsonVideo: Christine Coulson at Hudson River MuseumMetropolitan Stories by Christine CoulsonPodcast: Museums: A Gathering of Muses, A Clutch of CuratorsTo Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill BlackgooseBrian Bilston’s website and TwitterAnd So This is Christmas: 51 Seasonally Adjusted Poems by Brian BilstonYou Took the Last Bus Home by Brian BilstonDays Like These: An alternative guide to the year in 366 poems by Brian BilstonMeet the Author: Brian Bilston (Suffolk Libraries)Brian Bilston: the Poet Laureate of Twitter (The Irish Times)Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get excited about two books: This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski and The Bathysphere Book by Brad Fox. Then Mel gets daydreamy about the deliciousness of fresh toast.LinksWhamageddon 2023Video: Blame it on Christmas by Shea DiamondVideo: It Snowed by Meaghan SmithVideo: Think of Christmas by Anne-MarieThis Is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits by Annie ZaleskiDuran Duran’s Rio by Annie ZaleskiLady Gaga: Applause by Annie ZaleskiPink: Raise Your Glass by Annie ZaleskiThe Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths by Brad FoxVideo: The Final Frontier in a Little BallBeryl Shereshewsky’s YouTube ChanneBeryl Shereshewsky’s and InstagramYouTube Playlist: Beryl Shereshewsky’s Toast SeriesVideo: What People From 5 Countries Are Eating on ChristmasTranscript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get excited about three books: ‘The Christmas Party’ by Georgette Heyer, ‘The Christmas Murder Game’ by Alexandra Benedict, and ‘The Writer’s Journey’ by Travis Elborough. Then Dave shares a fantastic resource for finding the best books of the year. The Christmas Party by Georgette HeyerThe Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra BenedictThe Writer’s Journey: In the Footsteps of the Literary Greats by Travis ElboroughOur History of the 20th Century by Travis ElboroughA Traveller’s Year: 365 Days of Travel Writing in Diaries, Journals, and Letters by Travis ElboroughAtlas of the Unexpected by Travis ElboroughAtlas of Vanishing Places by Travis ElboroughRollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track by Melissa JoulwanThe Largehearted Boy Essential and Interesting ‘Best of 2023’ Book ListsThe Largehearted Boy List of Online ‘Best of 2022’ Book ListsVideo: Gosford Park trailerTranscript of this episodeThe Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. Then Dave recommends three great tabletop games to play with your favorite people.LinksThe Matzah Ball by Jean MeltzerJean Meltzer’s websiteThe Matzo Ball websiteWhat It’s Like to Attend a Jewish Singles Dance on Christmas EveThe Vulnerables by Sigrid NunezSigrid Nunez’s websiteSuspects: Claire Harper Takes the StageVideo: Suspects Review - with Zee GarciaScoutVideo: You Should Be Playing SCOUT!Video: Scout - GameNight! How to Play and PlaythroughReady Set BetVideo: Ready, Set, Bet! Review: The Game Where Everyone is ShoutingVideo: Ready Set Bet Review: An Experience Like No Other! Panic on Wall St & Camel Up Had a baby!Chronicles of CrimeSherlock Holmes: Consulting DetectiveTranscript of this episodeThe Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.comDo you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplaceAs always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices