french themed - ooh-la-la
BONJOUR!
and welcome to my summer reading of books related to France and things French.
The posts will be a bit scattered and not necessarily everyday.
If you want to join me for some fun frenchy-kind of event drop me a line (vvb32 @yahoo.com).
Schedule of 2011 events:
details and links will be filled in after posted
per usual links are also on the sidebar
June 21:
Midsummer's Eve HOP - french themed
Giveaway: Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach - ends June 24
Announcement: winner for giveaway
June 30:
Darcy Aliens and France
- Mrs Darcy vs Aliens by Jonathan Pinnock
July 2:
- Tour de France
- La Valse d'Amelie played by Dave Thomas
Giveaway: Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman - ends Aug 14
Announcement: winner for giveaway
July 6:
- Poirot and mysteries
- Death at the Chateau Bremont by M.L. Longworth
August 12:
A Delicious Life by Sasha Soren
- French Women for all Seasons by Mireille Guiliano
- The French Gardener by Santa Montefiore
- Random Magic by Sasha Soren
Giveaway: The French Gardener by Santa Montefiore - ends Aug 31
Announcement: winner for giveaway
August 20:
Giveaway: Lucky Charm by Marie Astor -ends Aug 31
Announcement: winner for giveaway
September 14:
Giveaway: Bonne Femme Cookbook by Wini Moranville
Announcement: winner
October:
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec by Jacques Tardi -my review
For now, sit back with a croissant and cafe au lait and listen to this...
Sous Le Ciel De Paris, Under Paris Skies
played by Eddy Jay
* part of Vacation Reads 2011 (or, Books for the Armchair Traveler)
hosted by Ruby Reads and Manga Maniac Cafe
BUT as of August 19, 2011: decided to make this a regular feature on vvb32 reads
* this schedule also houses complete books mentioned for this event.
* image sources for header eiffel tower, brioche, books
