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In a Good Place

How the Spaces Where We Live, Work, and Play Help Us Thrive

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By Leidy Klotz, PhD

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On Sale
Apr 28, 2026
Page Count
304 pages
Publisher
Little Brown Spark
ISBN-13
9780316567367

Price

$30.00

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$40.00 CAD

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  1. Hardcover $30.00 $40.00 CAD
  2. ebook $15.99 $20.99 CAD

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So many books address how to live a good life. This one is about where.

 Weaving together lessons ranging from ancient monuments to modern office layouts, from the neighborhood streets where we learned to ride a bike to the college dorm where we forged lifelong bonds, Leidy Klotz illuminates how small shifts in our physical environment can transform our habits, our relationships, and even who we are.

Readers learn why we perform better on our “home turf” vs in neutral territory, why we thrive in some work environments but not others, why our love of home improvement is an impulse rooted in our evolutionary past, and more.  When we understand how our surroundings can either support or thwart our psychological needs, we can create spaces that foster genuine belonging, spark exploration and learning, and connect us – including to our past and to the legacy we leave behind.

​At a time when so much of our life is spent in the virtual world, In a Good Place is an invitation to reengage with the physical one. Whether you’re picking a venue for your next birthday party, renovating your kitchen, or deciding which neighborhood to move to, Klotz provides the scientific grounding and practical wisdom for getting the most out of your spaces, and yourself. 
 

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Leidy Klotz, PhD

About the Author

Leidy Klotz is a professor at the University of Virginia whose research bridges the gap between engineering, design and the behavioral sciences. Klotz has written for outlets such as The Washington Post, Fast Company, Scientific American, and Harvard Business Review; published his work in top journals like Nature and Science; and has been featured on Hidden Brain, Freakonomics, Mindscape and The Atlantic's How to Build a Happy Life. Named one of 40-under-40 professors who inspire (NerdScholar), Klotz has advised for the Departments of Energy and Homeland Security, the National Institutes of Health, the World Bank, ideas42, and more.

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