In this episode, we get excited about two books: Speak for the Dead by Amy Tector and I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Then Mel shares a story about the Gotham Book Prize that will warm your literature-loving heart. 

LINKS
- Speak for the Dead by Amy Tector
- Amy’s Substack
- The Newburyport Literary Festival
- Bustle interview with Rebbeca Makkai
- Amy Tector’s awesome Substack
- I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
- The Gotham Book Prize
- The 2023 Finalists
- Get a $25 gift card when you buy all 11 finalists
- The story of P&T Knitwear
- Transcript of this episode

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LoLT: The Gotham Book Prize & Two New Books

One lifetime is too short to visit everywhere and meet everyone. That‘s why we love books with a strong sense of place — they let us travel the world in our imagination. In each episode of our Strong Sense of Place podcast, we explore one destination and talk about what makes that place different from everywhere else. Then we recommend five books that took us to that place on the page. Every other week, we share The Library of Lost Time, a mini-pod that features two new books and our Distraction of the Week. We‘re on a trip around the globe, one great read at a time. Please join us!

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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 Dave shares a very cool phone trick for tracking your books.
Links
The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis
Video: Jaclyn Goldis on the Chris Voss Podcast
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Video: Kaliane Bradley’s first TV interview on Good Morning America
Video: How to Convert Image to Text in iPhone & Android
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LoLT: A Neat Trick For Managing Your Library and Two New Books

According to people in the know, there are two Frances: Paris and the rest of the (alluring, picturesque) country. In this episode, we’re celebrating the châteaux, coastlines, cathedrals, cuisine, mountains, and museums that give France its unique je ne sais quoi.
It’s hard to argue with the notion that France offers the best of everything. From scenery and snacks to iconic art, world-changing history, and culture-shaping fashion, it’s practically ground zero for the good things in life. The light is golden. The wine is luscious. The cheese is heavenly, and the scenery is so beautiful, it makes the heart yearn. 
You can take a road trip or a bike ride among the purple rivers of lavender fields in Provence or the gilt-and-green vineyards in Burgundy. Loll in the sun and splash in the sea along the Riviera — or tour a château where nobles ruled and romanced 500 years ago. Wander the streets and cafés that inspired Vincent Van Gogh, then relax under a shade tree with a perfect baguette and the world’s best butter.
In this episode, we take a virtual road trip around France, explore the Bayeux Tapestry, and get curious about an obscure (and deeply romantic) French law. Then we recommend five great books that took us to France on the page.
Clara Reads Proust by Stéphane Carlier, translated by Polly Mackintosh
Joan by Katherine J. Chen
Murder on the Île Sordou by M.L. Longworth
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin, translated by Hildegarde Serle

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France: Mostly Here for the Butter

Since we launched Strong Sense of Place in 2020, we’ve produced five seasons — 56 episodes — of the show. We’ve also shared our affection for books through 101 episodes of The Library of Lost Time podcast — and we’ve introduced you to 500 books we love.
Thanks to you, we’ve had over one million downloads (!) and, the best part of all, we feel like we’re part of a massive book club filled with the best people. Thank you for that!
In this mini-episode, we each looked back through our book recommendations to find our top 10 titles from the first five seasons of the show. Maybe you’ll find your new favorites, too!
Find all the book titles and the corresponding podcast episodes on our blog.
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Our Top 10 Books from the First Five Seasons of Strong Sense of Place

We recently invited our audience to ask us anything, and we got excellent questions in return. The queries ran the gamut from ‘What literary theme park would you design?’ to ‘How do you hope people relate to your show?’ and ‘Are you still thinking about developing tours of bookshops in Europe?’
In this mini-episode, we answer those questions and more — including what we do if we find a great book after a show has aired, what the inside of our podcast recording booth looks like, and whether or not Dave is really 6’5". And, due to popular demand, we deliver an update on our cat Smudge.

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We answered other popular questions in previous editions of ‘Ask Us Anything,’ including how we met, whether or not we really love everything we recommend, previous jobs, and more. 
2020 Ask Us Anything
2021 Ask Us Anything
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The 2024 ‘Ask Us Anything’ Episode: In Which We Answer Audience Questions

Season 6 of the Strong Sense of Place podcast starts 24 May!
We’ve put together an itinerary of 12 thrilling destinations with a journey to every region of the globe. Pack your (virtual) bags for Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and two great cities on opposite coasts of the United States. This time, we’re also heading to space (and two other super-fun themes). Get ready to explore customs, history, scenery, food, art, and more — all you need is your curiosity, an open heart, and a favorite spot to read. 
Click right here to see stunning photos of our Season 6 destinations.

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LoLT: The Gotham Book Prize & Two New Books

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