Today we’re heading to the coast of Maine… at least in our imagination. I’m chatting with Amanda Dykes, author of the adult fiction novel, Whose Waves These Are, in a summer episode that celebrates seaside tales.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- how the books we read as children can impact us for life
- the unique way that books transport us
- how books can serve as “functional souvenirs” (the best kind!)
I also answer a listener question about organizing personal vs family books, and how I decide if a book should become part of our permanent collection. (The book I mention in this part is Outside Your Window by Nicola Davies and Mark Hearld.)
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favorite seaside picture books
Listener Guide
Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast:
| 2:38 | Organizing your book collection |
| 5:09 | When to buy a book |
| 9:24 | Writing village lit |
| 10:47 | A blustery lobster fisherman |
| 13:40 | Visiting Maine |
| 15:01 | ‘Forming a sense of place’ |
| 17:33 | Maine books |
| 19:53 | ‘Voice, tone, whimsy, magic’ |
| 22:24 | Seaside books |
| 25:29 | Functional souvenirs |
| 27:11 | How books connect us to a place |
| 30:33 | The Lighthouse Family books |
| 31:26 | Let the Kids Speak |
Seaside books worth reading:
Get the printable list:
favorite seaside picture books
Links from this episode:
- Get the RAR emails – go to rarbooklist.com
- Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
- Visit Amanda’s website
Quote to remember:
“Where can you find such high density voice, tone, whimsy, magic, just the absolute heartbeat of a place… other than children’s books?” – Amanda Dykes
You’ll also enjoy:
- How to Take Your Kids Around the World through Picture Books
- Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books
- S.D. Smith Live
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favorite seaside picture books
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