So a little book review before I forget - I read Henrietta Taylors Lavender and Linen. This is, at least, her second book about life as an Australian in France... how could I not read this? In her first book, which is called 'Verve Taylor' or 'Escaping' she describes the painful experience of losing her husband to cancer and deciding to move from the gorgeous northern suburbs of Sydney, to a small village in Provence. I loved that book then so could resist this one. It's about how she's established a successful B&B business in Provence and raising her 2 children in a foreign country. She's very funny at times with the decisions she's made, from dogs, house purchases and lovers... But essentially it's a fantasy - well for me anyway - to be able to find a new life in a new country with the romance of France, the french language and the ideals of living in Europe. It's a great 'escapist' read...... strongly encourage getting lost in Provence with Henrietta.
As for holiday reading I've got a sad confession - my Madam Bovary book didn't arive before I left on holidays - so I've packed an older version to start reading with the read-a-long. I've also packed Murakami's 'Dance Dance Dance', and Stphen Downes "Paris on a Plate: a gastronomic Diary'.
I'll blog more when/if I find internet somewhere....
7 comments:
Oooh, you should save Lavender and Linen for next year's Paris in July! Actually, no, scratch that! How can any of us hold back on our love for all things Parisian?! :)
Too bad on no getting the new Madame Bovary in time :(
Have a wonderful holiday! The Wwoof scheme sounds interesting--not much like that around here.
You are most noble.
Oh My Gosh, Tamara, your life sounds so exciting! Have a wonderful time!
Wow -- you are certainly whetting my whistle with this one! Can't think of anything I'd love more than to go to see Cadel (or any major league) race! And your other activities sound terrific!
I'll have to look into that book -- as I've become more than a bit of a Francophile in the past couple of years, I can't wait to follow this fantasy! Mine, too!
My verification word is "orang" -- so from me and my "orang" cat, have a great holiday!
My Madame Bovary hasn't arrived, either, but I think Dance Dance Dance was a worthy choice to take! ;)
Hello! I was directed to your beautiful blog by "Coffee and a Book Chick" and I'm so glad I listened to her :) I really love your posts-especially everything mentioning France! I can't wait to get back there myself. This book looks really great!
Have a wonderful time on all your adventures this month! It must be something about this month - I am definitely feeling liking taking a break right now too - will have to wait until December unfortunately! I am still waiting for my Madame Bovary too...
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