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A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place: Great Travel Writers Talk about Their Craft, Lives, and Inspiration | Michael Shapiro
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In A Sense of Place, journalist/travel writer Michael Shapiro goes on a pilgrimage to visit the world's great travel writers on their home turf to get their views on their careers, the writer's craft, and most importantly, why they chose to live where they do and what that place means to them. The book chronicles a young writers conversations with his heroes, writers he's read for years who inspired him both to pack his bags to travel and to pick up a pen and write. Michael skillfully coaxes a collective portrait through his interviews, allowing the authors to speak intimately about the writer's life, and how place influences their work and perceptions. In each chapter Michael sets the scene by describing the writer's surroundings, placing the reader squarely in the locale, whether it be Simon Winchester's Massachusetts, Redmond O'Hanlon's London, or Frances Mayes's Tuscany. He then lets the writer speak about life and the world, and through quiet probing draws out fascinating commentary from these remarkable people. For Michael its a dream come true, to meet his mentors; for readers, it's an engaging window onto the twin landscapes of great travel writers and the world in which they live.
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Amiable
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I‘ve recently become hooked on this podcast. In each episode, the hosts discuss one destination and what makes it different than every other place on Earth. Then they share recommendations for great books — novels, nonfiction, graphic novels, short stories, and more — that take you there on the page. Armchair travel at its best! Definitely recommended if you are into podcasts.

Lindy This sounds great. I‘m really missing travel this year, so books are my escape. I‘ve just downloaded the Paris episode. 😁 4y
Susanita I love this podcast! 4y
Amiable @Lindy Did you listen to the Paris episode? What do you think? I really enjoy the format —a bit of history, a guessing game and book recommendations all in one! 🙂 4y
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Amiable @Susanita Me, too! I‘m almost caught up on the back episodes and I‘m going to be bummed to have to wait 2 weeks for new ones. 😕 4y
Lindy @Amiable Yes, I did listen and I like the format too. Thanks for posting about this podcast. 😊 4y
Amiable @Lindy Yay! I'm glad you liked it. :) 4y
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My zen guest/library room. Sharing secret with you - I don't like guests staying overnight (ssshhhh)😉
#augustphotochallenge #augustofpages #favplacetorelax

MrBook I don't blame you. Nice spot 😊👍🏻. 8y
GinaAnderson Turns out I only like overnight guests in theory. 8y
Simona @MrBook Thanks for not blaming me 🤗 8y
Simona @GinaAnderson Me too...but I'm always friendly to my guests😇. 8y
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