La Parisienne parfaite: who is she – really?
Helena takes a closer look into the complex and contradictory thought processes of the ever chic Parisienne parfaite.
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08, 2021
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07, 2021
Book review: The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal
The Heart is not for the timid reader; but it is a beautiful reminder of life’s transience.
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11, 2020
Acts of Kindness – Book Exchange Project
So appropriate! "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are." by American aphorist (and professor of French) Mason Coole.
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10, 2020
Literary translators: do they get the recognition they deserve?
Literary translators work behind the scenes, painstakingly sifting through the right words to be able to capture the voice of an author and make it just as meaningful in another language. But do they get the recognition they deserve?
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05, 2019
(not quite) Mastering the Art of French Living by Mark Greenside: book review
Mark Greenside's 'Mastering the Art of French Living' is even funnier than the first. It's a charming and insightful exploration of la belle France.
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03, 2019
The Paris Photo by Jane S Gabin: book review
A must-read Parisian story of love, loss and family intrigue set in the months after liberation and modern-day Paris.
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02, 2019
Hervé Le Tellier – All Happy Families: a memoir – book review
Le Tellier’s autobiographical book is a dark one. A must-read memoir.
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11, 2018
The French Village Diaries: top Francophile book reviews – French Leave
Jacqui Brown reviews her top picks when it comes to books about France. This week, she shares her review of 'French Leave' by Liz Ryan.
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11, 2018
The French Village Diaries: meet the author – interview Liz Ryan
Jacqui Brown is chatting with Liz Ryan, author of 'French Leave', from her fun French interview feature.
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09, 2018
The French Village Diaries: top Francophile book reviews – The Forgotten Summer
Jacqui shares her review of 'The Forgotten Summer' by Carol Drinkwater.
