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 explains what she means when she says the magic word ‘Gothic.’

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The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Our review of Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George
What is Goth?
Gothic Literature: Basics of the Genre & Key Elements
Gothic: An Illustrated History by Roger Luckhurst
YouTube: Tristan and the Classics
Video: Gothic Literature — Teach Yourself Course
Video: 8 Aspects of Gothic Books
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LoLT: What is Gothic? and 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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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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SSoP Podcast Season 6: Announcing 12 Fascinating Destinations

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea and The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson. Then Dave recommends a website to find new-to-you music.
Links


Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea


The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson

Similar Songs Finder website


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LoLT: The Magic of Music Discovery 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 special guest author, Amy Tector, shares how she starts her day with poems. 
Links
Honor the Dead: Dominion Archives Mystery #3 by Amy Tector by Amy Tector
Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne
 Honor the Dead: Dominion Archives Mystery #3 by Amy Tector by Amy Tector
Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne
Amy Tector’s website
Amy Tector on Substack: Méli-Mélo
The Foulest Things: Dominion Archives Mystery #1 by Amy Tector
Speak for the Dead: Dominion Archives Mystery #2 by Amy Tector
The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector
Louise Penny Transported Me Home When I Needed it Most — an essay by Amy Tector
Video: Murder and Mayhem in the Canadian Archive w/ Amy, Mel, and Dave

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LoLT: What is Gothic? and Two New Books

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