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SSoP Podcast Episode 64 — Detective Agency: Discrete Inquiries, Mysteries Solved
SSoP Podcast Episode 64 — Detective Agency: Discrete Inquiries, Mysteries Solved
From the beginnings of real-life detection in 18th-century France to the hard-boiled capers of 20th-century noir and thoroughly modern lady detectives, we delve into the delightful mysteries of literary detection.
Ancient Egypt, New Nespoon Art, Cursed Objects, Freaky Fall Reads & More: Endnotes 13 September
Ancient Egypt, New Nespoon Art, Cursed Objects, Freaky Fall Reads & More: Endnotes 13 September
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got an ancient notebook, London's library of pressed flowers, the original tarot card art, Italy's new mountain hotel, and more.
Poland, Best Graphic Novels, Istanbul Pastry, New Horror Fiction & More: Endnotes 06 September
Poland, Best Graphic Novels, Istanbul Pastry, New Horror Fiction & More: Endnotes 06 September
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Britain's best literary forests, train travel diaries, vintage cassettes, Prague's best Czech food, Moleskine magic, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 63 — Panama: Jump Back, What's That Sound?
SSoP Podcast Episode 63 — Panama: Jump Back, What's That Sound?
If you all you know about Panama is that it's home to the Canal, get a load of this: There's a welcoming, bustling Capital, silky sand beaches, and a volcano you can climb — plus, sloths, turtles, jaguars, and more.
Heidelberg, Reading Spots, Famous Staircases, Best 2024 Books, Verona & More: Endnotes 30 August
Heidelberg, Reading Spots, Famous Staircases, Best 2024 Books, Verona & More: Endnotes 30 August
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the new animal-centric book cover trend, a new book podcast, inside Jason Reynolds' library, a fab new Bali hotel, and more.
Omega Park, Foodie Novels, Voynich Manuscript, Hot Dogs, Book Bars & More: Endnotes 23 August
Omega Park, Foodie Novels, Voynich Manuscript, Hot Dogs, Book Bars & More: Endnotes 23 August
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got thriller-fantasy mashups, 39 literary adaptations coming in fall, Shakespearean insults, the real Hundred Acre Wood, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 62 — Norway: Vikings, Bears, Boats, and Bergen
SSoP Podcast Episode 62 — Norway: Vikings, Bears, Boats, and Bergen
A few tips for visiting Norway: Beware the trolls! Try the brown cheese! Travel by boat as often as you can. Inhale fresh air as deeply as possible. Consider the Arctic Circle. And channel your inner Viking warrior.
Campfire Tales, Literary Bars, New UNESCO Sites, Memorizing Poems & More: Endnotes 16 August
Campfire Tales, Literary Bars, New UNESCO Sites, Memorizing Poems & More: Endnotes 16 August
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a ride on the Simplon-Orient-Express, a new graphic novel by Emma Hunsinger, Prague restaurant recs, literary recipes, and more.
Venice, Joys of Re-Reading, Overrated Classics, Oldest Planetarium & More: Endnotes 26 July
Venice, Joys of Re-Reading, Overrated Classics, Oldest Planetarium & More: Endnotes 26 July
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a fungi 'Alice in Wonderland,' a cute cabinet of curiosities, a German town made of diamonds, pretty literary maps, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 61 — Mongolia: Under the Eternal Blue Sky
SSoP Podcast Episode 61 — Mongolia: Under the Eternal Blue Sky
Who knew we were going to fall so hard for Mongolia? A country of rugged beauty where horses outnumber people and everyone is welcome in a nomad's home. We're even excited to try salty tea and mutton at every meal.
Lake Bled, Plane Reading, Paris Olympics, Etymology of 'The Hobbit' & More: Endnotes 19 July
Lake Bled, Plane Reading, Paris Olympics, Etymology of 'The Hobbit' & More: Endnotes 19 July
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a choose-your-own-adventure game, first look at 'Interior Chinatown,' Little Debbie Park, surviving without a cell, and more.
Greenland, International Thrillers, Airport Food, Vacation Stories & More: Endnotes 12 July
Greenland, International Thrillers, Airport Food, Vacation Stories & More: Endnotes 12 July
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Erika Swyler's new novel, Agatha Christie's best short stories, awesome host(ess) gifts, London's new Barbie exhibit, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 60 — Outer Space: We Are All Made of Stars
SSoP Podcast Episode 60 — Outer Space: We Are All Made of Stars
Buckle up for an adventure into outer space with ancient astronomers, Tycho Brahe, and Edwin Hubble (and his cat Copernicus), and more — then blow up your TBR with the great books that took us to space on the page.
Curaçao, Slow Reads, New Cookbooks, Overnight Trains, Bookshelf Skirt & More: Endnotes 05 July
Curaçao, Slow Reads, New Cookbooks, Overnight Trains, Bookshelf Skirt & More: Endnotes 05 July
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got hotels with epic animal encounters, why to read books you don't understand, China through train windows, library love, and more.
Time Travel to the Bazaar of Hyderabad with a Poem by the 'Nightingale of India'
Time Travel to the Bazaar of Hyderabad with a Poem by the 'Nightingale of India'
Let's build a time machine to visit the bustling bazaar of Hyderabad, circa 1912, with the beloved Indian poet Sarojini Naidu. Can't you just hear the jingling of silver bangles and smell the cardamom in the air?
Caesar Salad, Summer Reading Bingo, Street Markets, Librarian Names & More: Endnotes 28 June
Caesar Salad, Summer Reading Bingo, Street Markets, Librarian Names & More: Endnotes 28 June
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the Brontë's piano, an excerpt from the book 'Service,' fonts as fashion, sexy summer sandwiches, new crime fiction, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 59 — India: The Continent Masquerading as a Country
SSoP Podcast Episode 59 — India: The Continent Masquerading as a Country
May we propose a fantastic day in India? Start your day with yoga and meditation, take a tour of a Bollywood studio, eat a best-in-the-world curry, visit tigers in a nature preserve, then stroll the beach at sunset.
Midsummer, Librarian Advice, Bosch Parade, Classic Mysteries, Firebrand & More: Endnotes 21 June
Midsummer, Librarian Advice, Bosch Parade, Classic Mysteries, Firebrand & More: Endnotes 21 June
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a beach reading report, LARPing in Philly, Book Girl Summer, mid-century Paris café culture, Austen + imperialism, and more.
Oregon Coast, Mary Bennett, Email Sign-Offs, Cairo Dining, Book-O-Mat & More: Endnotes 14 June
Oregon Coast, Mary Bennett, Email Sign-Offs, Cairo Dining, Book-O-Mat & More: Endnotes 14 June
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a rugged Scottish island for sale, 30 things good readers do, niche museums, five Italy podcasts, Emma read-along, and more.
SSoP Podcast Episode 58 — New York City: NO! SLEEP! TILL BROOKLYN!
SSoP Podcast Episode 58 — New York City: NO! SLEEP! TILL BROOKLYN!
There's a reason there are 160 songs (and counting) written about New York City. As ol' Frankie Sinatra said, the Bronx is up, the Battery's down — make it there, make it anywhere. It's up to you, New York, New York.
Baobab Trees, The Shire, Narwhals, Best Bookmarks, Coraline Musical & More: Endnotes 07 June
Baobab Trees, The Shire, Narwhals, Best Bookmarks, Coraline Musical & More: Endnotes 07 June
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got fandom throughout time, great magical realism reads, the story of the Ferris Wheel, Kafkaesque, walking in Florence, and more.
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