Today is the first “meeting” of the French Chic book club. We are reading Tish Jett’s new book, “Forever Chic: Frenchwomen’s Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance”. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Forever Chic Tish Jett moved to France…
French Friday – Book Club
Forever Chic by Tish Jett The French Chic group I belong to decided it would be fun to do an online book club. As we were discussing which book to read first one of our members humbly mentioned that she had a book coming out. Parfait! Several of us pre-ordered and it began shipping…
Library Book Sale Haul
For me, there is nothing quite like the thrill of bringing home a box or two of books from the annual library book sale. For my book-loving readers who will want to know, here is a list of what I bought: Cookbooks: Celebrations on the Bayou – Invitations to Dine in Cotton Country Style The…
Book recommendations?
This doesn’t happen often but I’m having trouble finding a book that really captures my attention. I have a whole list of books I want to read but I’m not really in the mood for any of them. I think I want something kind of light…maybe a bit humorous…set in the South or a small…
It’s a book
I enjoy my Kindle but there’s something about that simple perfection of a real book.
The Joy of Books
Truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!
There is no frigate like a book…
Ever since I can remember, books have been one of my favorite things. I can escape to a different world within the pages of a book. And while I love my Kindle, I must admit that there really isn’t anything to compare to the look, feel and smell of a real book. We have…
What’s on your nightstand?
I mean, what book(s) are you reading? I’ve recently read two excellent books that I highly recommend. The first is “Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity From a Consumer Culture” by Shannon Hayes and the second is “Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer” by Novella Carpenter. Have you read anything good lately? Right now…
Banned Books Week
The 2010 Banned Books Celebration will be held from September 25 through October . Here’s a cute little video produced for the 2009 Banned Books Week celebration: I don’t think I’ll ever quite understand book banning. I mean, if something offends you, don’t read it. And as far as kids are concerned, encouraging them to…