In this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai and Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange. Then Mel talks about cooking chicken soup from around the world.

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.

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai & Jesse Kirkwood (translator)

Wandering Stars by by Tommy Orange

There, There by by Tommy Orange

The Chicken Soup Manifesto: Recipes From Around the World by Jenn Louis

Jenn Louis’ website

A Journey Around the World, as Told Through Chicken Soup

Four recipes from The Chicken Soup Manifesto

Ye Ocholoni Ina Doro Shorba (Ethiopian peanut soup)

Video: Jenn Louis at Powell’s Books

Transcript of this episode.

The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com

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 - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace

As always, you can find us at:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices