This was my first time participating in Paris in July and I had a blast. While I thought I may do two posts I found myself immersed in the books, food and music. Check out our host Emma at Words and Peace for info and great suggestions.
I will round up my virtual time spent in France with a post about books.
My introduction to French author Valérie Perrin was through the Women in Translation website. There are so many wonderful resources and lists there to help you sort according to your interest. If it's a particular author or certain countries you are interested in - this site has it. In August they host an event to read women authors via translation. I plan to join in and hoped for another book by Perrin, translated by Hildegard Serle. Alas, I don't think there is a new one out yet.
Previously I have read these by Perrin, reviews are in the links:
Other books I've enjoyed which fit our French theme are as follows. (some reviews in the link)
Memoirs 🍷
The Olive Farm: A memoir of life, love and olive oil in the South of France by Carol Drinkwater
On Rue Tatin by Susan Hermann Loomis (loved this one!)
French Toast by Harriet Welty Rochefort
French Lessons: Adventure with Knife, Fork and Corkscrew by Peter Mayle
Almost French by Sarah Turnbull
Fiction ( besides French author Valérie Perrin) - there were many more on my old book blog but I can't access it anymore. Alas.
The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
The French Girl by Lexie Elliott
The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
Thank you Emma for hosting and sharing so many books, albums and more. It's been a blast;
Sharing with Emma at Words and Peace and Deb at Readerbuzz.
You did good with this challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki, it was fun. You should join next year!
DeleteI just posted a review of Fresh Water for Flowers on my blog today!
ReplyDeleteI have read several of the books that you mentioned. I might take a look at the Women in Translation site and see if I can find something to read in August!
Marg, I will go check it out on your blog. I like Perrin and I hope to find something I'd like to read for WIT month as well.
DeleteSo glad you loved the event!
ReplyDeleteFresh Water for Flowers is super popular in France, but for some reason, I don't feel like reading it at this point. Maybe I'll change my mind later on.
She published Tata in 2024, it's been translated in several languages, but apparently not yet in English!
Emma, it was a blast and it introduced me to books and music new to me. I will look for Tata for sure.
DeleteI feel so happy that you joined in this year, Tina, and I'm glad you had such a good time!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb. I aprreciate your encouragement and you were right, it was fun.
DeleteOne of the greatest delights of blogging for me are the shared events, activities that bring readers together to talk and engage with stories. I need to participate in more of these, I think.
DeleteDeb, you bring us all together with Sunday Salon for sure. I have met so many bloggers through your Sunday post as well as introducing me to Classics xo
DeleteSunday Salon was one of the first groups I linked up with when I first began to blog in 2008. I was happy when Deborah, the originator of the group, gave me permission to carry on with it several years ago. I've learned so much from other bloggers about good books and birdwatching and cooking and many other things!
DeleteOh great job! There are so many books on here that I'd like to read - especially Fresh Water For Flowers. I'm almost finished listening to The Postcard so I kind of accidentally did a Paris/France in July.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, I liked The Postcard. Maybe next year join in, I did it spur of the moment and had a blast.
DeleteYou did great with this challenge! I have Fresh Water for Flowers in my stacks, but I have no idea when I'll get to it. Maybe next year for Paris in July. I also have the audio of Forgotten on Sunday, which I started last week, but ditched for something easier to concentrate on. I read On Rue Tatin in 2007 and loved it! My review is here if you're interested.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Les! Just my opinion but I don't think the Perrin novels would do as well on audio. There is some back and forth with time frames. Especially Fresh Water for Flowers. Oh I liked Rue Tatin very much too. Will check your review.
DeleteLooks like an excellent list of French books! It's neat to get immersed in the country and culture. You did well. I just came across this French list -- I've read a few on this: https://tertulia.com/article/12-books-by-french-contemporary-authors-you-should-read-now?srsltid=AfmBOoplf7IcbK9XYMJMJTUmDUqDQFjCxK-OoEIVcVguPzpiPbNLrb23
ReplyDeleteSusan, it was great learning about other aspects of French culture, music, literature, etc. Thanks for the list on the French coauthirs, will check that out.
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