the library of lost time!

Every week: two new books and an irresistible distraction.

Sure, you have important things to do. But it takes just a 10 minutes or so to learn about two upcoming book releases and something fascinating about the world.

The Library of Lost Time is a weekly podcast where we share two new book releases at the top of our TBR, then celebrate a fun book- or travel-related distraction.

Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to visit your local library and your independent bookstore to lose some time yourself!

Reading Resolutions and Two Great Books — 29 December 2023

In this show, we're excited about two books: a quirky historical novel, Empty Theater by Jac Jemc and bestseller Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Then we discuss great reading resolutions for a bookish 2024.

(Fun) Christmas To-Do List and Two New Books — 22 December 2023

We're excited about two great books: One Woman Show by Christine Coulson and To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. Then Dave recites a delightful poem from British poet Brian Bilston.

Celebrating Crustmas and Two New Books — 15 December 2023

In this episode, we get excited about two books: This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski and The Bathysphere Book by Brad Fox. Then Mel gets daydreamy about the deliciousness of fresh toast.

Tabletop Game Recommendations and Two New Books — 01 December 2023

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. Then Dave recommends three great tabletop games to play with your favorite people.

Proper British Beavers and Two New Books — 17 November 2023

We're excited about two books: The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson and World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy. Then Carrie from The Perks of Being a Book Lover celebrates beavers' return to the Thames.

Wes Anderson Shorts and Two New Books — 10 November 2023

We discuss The Future by Naomi Alderman and Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm & Joe Sutphin. Then Amy from The Perks of Being a Book Lover recommends new Roald Dahl adaptations.

Slow Travel Videos and Two New Books — 03 November 2023

We're excited about two books: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez and The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris. Then Dave talks about the soothing appeal of slow travel videos.

What is Gothic? and Two New Books — 27 October 2023

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.'

Best Public Libraries and Two New Books — 20 October 2023

We're excited about two books: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook by José Andrés and I Love Russia by Elena Kostyuchenko. Then Dave shares his great enthusiasm for the Best Public Library of the Year.

Cookbooks with a Strong Sense of Place and Two New Books — 13 October 2023

We're excited about two new books: The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey and Collision of Power by Martin Baron. Then Anne Bogel from What Should I Read Next? shares a delicious reading habit.

The Food & Fashion Exhibit and Two New Books — 06 October 2023

In this show, we're excited about two books: A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand and Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett. Then Mel talks about the delicious show Food & Fashion at the Museum at FIT.

Playing with Connections and Two New Books — 29 September 2023

In this show, we're excited about two books — Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig and The Secret Hours by Mick Herron. Then Craig from Overdue Podcast shares why he loves the game Connections.

The Hermanus Whale Festival and Two New Books — 22 September 2023

In this show, we get excited about two books — Pockets by Hannah Carlson and Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Then Dave tells us all about the best way to see whales in South Africa.

'The Wheel of Time' and Two New Books — 15 September 2023

In this show, we're excited about two books — Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and The Tao of the Backup Catcher by Tim Brown and Erik Kratz. Then Andrew, from the Overdue Podcast, recommends The Wheel of Time.

Award-Nominated Nonfiction and Two New Books — 08 September 2023

In this ep, we're excited about two books — the cookbook Portico by Leah Koenig and The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Then Dave shares highlights from the nominees for a renowned nonfiction prize.