A very happy Bastille Day to you, or as the French would say, bonne fête nationale! Whether you’re obsessed with all things French or you’ve just seen Les Miserables too many times, July 14 is the day to revel in the sights, sounds and tastes of bleu-blanc-rouge. We’re thinking croissant and jam, champagne* and brie,Continue reading
This week is the unofficial start of the vacation season. Summer days are meant for exploring — whether through travel, reading, or both. And we’ve got the perfect collection of e-books for those of you who have already hit the road and those of you who are still in the planning (or just dreaming) stages.Continue reading
Armchair Travel Spring is here, and there’s no better time to dream about escaping to far off destinations. Paris, Venice, Buenos Aires, Hawaii—the world is your oyster, and these seven armchair travel titles are ready to be cracked open and savored. From April 9 to April 22, you can purchase any of them for only $1.99. SoContinue reading
Tayari Jones, author of Silver Sparrow The Love Wife by Gish Jen: This novel takes us to the heart of the most complicated–and a complicating–American family. It broke my heart and then put it back together again. Last Seen by Jacqueline Jones Lamon: Sometimes poetry can take us somewhere that fiction just can’t. These poemsContinue reading
To celebrate the publication day of Penelope Rowlands’ fabulous Paris Was Ours, we’re giving away three copies. Just leave a comment here or on our Facebook page to enter. The anthology features essays by David Sedaris, Stacy Schiff, Judith Thurman, Joe Queenan, Lily Tuck, Diane Johnson, and more. An essential volume for any Francophile orContinue reading