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Patrick D. Joyce's avatar

This was almost my favorite LoLT episode ever! I adored the story of your manic, epic, continent-spanning quest for the Holy Croissant. It truly brightened my day.

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

Ah, that's so nice! Thank you — I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you get to Paris to try a Moon Croissant some time :-)

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Patrick D. Joyce's avatar

When I go I will check ahead of time to make sure it hasn’t moved to Madrid or somewhere!

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

Those wily croissant bakers! Gotta keep an eye on 'em.

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Christine L.'s avatar

I was late for a Zoom meeting today b/c I stood outside my house away from the computer, listening to discover if you found a worthy croissant in Paris. And was so satisfied when on your last day you bit into the almond croissant that exploded all over you. Neighbours probably wondered why I stood there laughing and clapping my hands. Great story! Thanks so much for sharing

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

Oh! I love this. Sorry my croissant odyssey made you late for a meeting, but I'm kinda happy it did ;-)

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S. Uckun's avatar

I think I held my breath for the whole penguin video. Never seen anything like it. I'm now subscribed to National Geographic's videos. Thank you.

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

Right? So suspenseful... and then really cute.

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Julie's avatar

Thank you for the link to the Elinor Lipman interview. Melissa, did you see she's working on a sequel to The Inn at Lake Divine? So exciting!

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

I *did* see that, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I gasped out loud. That is very exciting news! (Thank you for knowing I would be happy about that.)

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Rebecca Merrell's avatar

We just visited the little blue penguins at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla last week and they were so adorable!

Is that David Tenant in a smashing suit? OMG

Loved your podcast with Anne Bogle!

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

How fun! Penguins are so silly and cute in their little tuxedos and their waddle.

YES, that's my bestie DT.

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Mary's avatar

I watched the Penguins - amazing. And the talk about Croissants was hard because I do love them too.

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Melissa Joulwan's avatar

Mmmmm... buttery croissants.

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Jessica Grosman's avatar

I just listened to your WSIRN episode and loved it! As a Maine person, I have some books to add to your list of Maine books: “The Road to Dalton” and “Where the Forest Meets the River” both by Shannon Bowring. These as AMAZING books with a very strong sense of place! I’d also recommend “The Cliffs” and “Maine” both by J. Courtney Sullivan.

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