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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home.
“Personal, warm, and lovely . . . a charming read. The book feels like a warm conversation with your most thoughtful, curious friend.”—Garden & Gun
LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • VERANDA BOOK CLUB PICK
“Where you are is who you are.”
Though Frances Mayes is known for her travels, she has always sought a sense of home wherever she goes. In this poetic testament to the power of place in our lives, Mayes reflects on the idea of home, from the earliest imprint of four walls to the startling discoveries of feeling the strange ease of homes abroad, friends’ homes, and even momentary homes that spark desires for other lives. From her travels across Italy to the American South, France, and Mexico, Mayes examines the connective tissue among them through the homes she’s inhabited.
A Place in the World explores Mayes’s passion for and obsession with houses and the objects that inhabit them—books, rich food, gardens, beloved friends, and transportive art. The indelible marks that each refuge has left on her and how each home influenced the next serve as the foundations of the book’s chapters.
Written in Mayes’s signature intimate style, A Place in the World captures the adventure of moving on while seeking comfort in the cornerstone closest to all of us—home.
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Looking for a book that will transport you to faraway places and make you appreciate the comforts of home? Look no further than "A Place in the World: Finding the Meaning of Home" by Frances Mayes. This New York Times bestseller is a lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories that will leave you longing for adventure while cherishing the warmth of your own abode.
Mayes, the queen of wanderlust, has always sought a sense of home no matter where she travels. In this captivating book, she takes you on a journey through her experiences, from feeling the strange ease of homes abroad to finding solace in friends' homes and even momentary residences that ignite desires for different lives.
From Italy to the American South, France to Mexico, Mayes delves into the connective tissue between these places through the lens of the homes she's lived in. "A Place in the World" explores her passion for houses and the objects that fill them – books, delectable food, enchanting gardens, beloved friends, and captivating art. Each refuge has left an indelible mark on Mayes, influencing the next and forming the foundation for each chapter in this remarkable book.
Written in Mayes's signature intimate style, "A Place in the World" captures the adventure of moving on while seeking solace in the cornerstone closest to all of us – home. This charming read will make you feel like you're having a warm conversation with your most thoughtful and curious friend. Don't miss out on this Garden & Gun-approved book – get your copy now and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
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