Paris in July is back.
Readerbuzz and
Thyme-for-tea are co-hosting this year's event. It comes with three wonderful images from which we can choose. For this introduction I choose the Bigger Sunset. If you are not familiar with the concept, please visit their websites, here is a summary.
"The aim of the month is to celebrate our French experiences through reading, watching, listening, observing, cooking and eating all things French!
There will be no rules or targets in terms of how much you need to do or complete in order to be a part of this experience – just blog about anything French and you can join in! Some ideas might include;
reading a French themed book – fiction or non-fiction,
watching a French movie,
listening to French music,
cooking French food,
experiencing French, art, architecture and travel
tasting French wine, or testing French cocktails
celebrating le quatorze juillet or Bastille Day
Whatever it is that you love about France share it with us all!"
I have saved a few books for this event.
- Återträffen (La jeune fille et la nuit) by Guillaume Musso
- Hemingway, The Paris Years by Michael Reynolds
- And finally I can read The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. I loved her books The Guest List and The Hunting Party but wanted to wait with this one for the July challenge.
I might add a book by Tana French The Witch Elm. Not that she is French or has anything to do with French (as far as I know), but at least her surname is French.
I will look for a French movie, tv-series or music to listen to as well. Maybe I can even prepare a French dinner. Let's see what the month will bring.
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I think I'll do at least a couple of books or art and possibly a TV series or show set in France. There are a few I like. I might share my madeleine recipe again if I've never done it for PIJ!
ReplyDeleteSounds great Jeanie. It is so nice to see what people are up to, and what Paris means to them.
DeleteThe Hemingway book looks interesting. I've also included a spotify Paris playlist on my sign up post if you'd like to follow :-)
ReplyDeleteBrona, it does. I have had it for several years, and even think I planned to read it during another Paris year. Maybe this year.
DeleteI also just signed up. Such a great idea.
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Bon Marianne. We will be able to share our love for Paris.
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DeleteI'm happy you will join in this year!
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb, I am happy to be there. Will also look forward to all your Paris knowledge and I am sure I will be inspired.
DeleteI'm really looking forward to what you will share with us this year. I havent finalised my own plans yet, but I recall watching the movie Paris Appartment, and think there's likely to be a few movies in my review this year - and I do love a french cook up or dinner. good ideas!
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DeleteThank you Tamara. I did not know Paris Apartment had been filmed. Will have to look for it once I have read the book. I will adjust my plans as I go along, that is also the fun thing about it. Inspiration for others adds to it.
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