Paris is indisputably one of the most beautiful, historic and inspirational cities in the world. For this reason, it comes as no surprise that authors and in particular travel journalists and photographers find the subject of Paris so captivating that feel compelled to document it and expose the city through their own experiences and discoveries. …
Paris Dreaming by award winning beauty writer, Katerina Lawrence, is a must read for anyone who considers themselves to be a Francophile. Part memoir and French history lesson, Lawrence will impress the reader not only with her knowledge and passion for all things Paris and her relation to legendary French writer Marcel Proust but with…
For anyone who adored The Sweet Life of Paris, where David Lebovitz recounts his mouth wateringly humorous journey through the city of lights, will without a doubt delight in l’appart. While The Sweet Life reveals the sweet and not so sweet aspects of living in Paris, best selling author and food writer David Lebovitz’ new…
If you fell in love with Janice Macleod and her heartwarming memoir Paris Letters, as I did, you will fall even more in love after reading her latest memoir A Paris Year. Paris Letters and A Paris Year were inspired by Macleod’s real life experience where after years of dissatisfaction working in junk mail advertising…
If I held even the slightest doubt that somewhere in the world I may have a twin who thinks and feels exactly the way I do about all things France and French then William Alexander has lifted my doubts away. Yes dear readers, author William Alexander of Flirting With French, I am quite certain, is…
This delightful compilation of passion and devotion to Coco Chanel by Megan Hess is an illustrated story book for grown ups guaranteed to please those who have an equal admiration of the legendary fashion designer. As a talented fashion illustrator and years of experience in graphic design and art direction for some of the world’s…
Dear readers, in celebration of Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel’s birthday this upcoming Saturday August 19th and in honour of her life and legend I will be reviewing a few of the novels written of her life beginning with Mademoiselle Chanel: A Novel by CW Gortner. Whether you are ignorant of the mysterious and forever coveted fashion…
Dear readers, if you’re planning a fashionable, chic and magnifique shopping trip to Paris and want to make the most of your time and return with the utmost of experiences then Paris In Stlye by Janelle McCulloch is the book to read and take with. Janelle has devoted years working as an Australian and international…
Paris may be one of the most beautiful cities in the world to visit – a city brimming with history, romantic opportunities and cultural wonder, however, there is a whole different aspect to living there as Sarah Turnbull reveals in her honest and endearing memoir Almost French. Her story is not an uncommon one…
If you adore interiors and relish in the idea of redecorating your home in a Chic Parisian style with an urban edge then Chez Moi by Sarah Lavoine is a tip book pour vous. Interior design books are pure indulgence and inspiration as it is, however, an interiors book produced by top and sought after…
