Paris in Turmoil #parisinjuly2026
Parisian writer Eric Hazan shares his memories of Paris interwoven with historical research and beautifully observed urban detail.
The Archipelago of Another Life Readalong, Part 4
Here’s a little life tip for you. If you ever feel that the time is starting to drag and you’d like your life to be busier, try signing up for a blogging event. As soon as the dates roll around,…
The Archipelago of Another Life Readalong, Part 2
I’m reading The Archipelago of Another Life by Andreï Makine in the company of Emma at Words and Peace and Carol at Cas d’Intérêt. The novel is set in the bewitching wilderness of the Siberian “taiga”, a huge expanse of…
“Beside the Sea” by Véronique Olmi
A mother takes her two young sons on a trip to the seaside. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? There’s even a bucket and spade on the cover. You can almost feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, hear the…