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I just finished Extremely Pale Rose by Jamie Ivey and am not recommending it. Anybody else read this and think it was odd? Slightly unbelievable and uneventful for nonfiction. And the ending--don't ask. After I finished it I checked the cataloging info on back of the title page and it's fiction, even though it's about three real people and actual winegrowers. Fiction would have had a plot, interesting events along the way, and a satisfying ending. All our tastes are different, so maybe you'd like it.

Coquelicot, I started reading that book and finally put it down about a quarter way through it. I just could not get into it though I gave it a chance as I was hoping it would get better.

Sheila,I too love all books set anywhere in France. Have you read the Stephen Clark books: A Year in the Merde, In the Merde for Love (also called Merde Actually), and a brand new one that I can't wait to read Merde Happens. His books are very funny.

Well, I just have to bookmark this!

'Paris to the Moon' by Adam Gopnik is a good read.

but it is more than 6 months old :)

Oooh, I didn't know Stephen Clark had a new Merde book out! I read his other two and found them hilarious. I'll have to check this one out.

I'm part way though "The Girl with no Shadow" by Joanne Harris. It's the sequel to Chocolat and is set in Montmartre. It's very good so far.

This is certainly not a new book…but perhaps it is so old you may have forgotten it, or never heard of it. Desiree by Annemarie Selinko. A novel of Napoleon’s first love. It was first published in 1953. Marlon Brando starred in the movie version. I just finished reading it and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Also, a second vote for The Lost King of France. Excellent book. After reading that, I made sure that I visited Basilica of St. Denis the next time I was in Paris.

What a great thread! I love reading books set in areas that I'm about to visit... Now I have a few more to add to the list.

I would like to ditto a few already mentioned: Paris to Moon and Suite Francaise.

I didn't love the two Cara Black books that I've read, glad to hear they get better with each one.

Not the last six months, but Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund is about Marie Antoinette. It mentions many locations in Paris and Versailles. Great read!

now home before I go to bed but wanted to add that "The Lost King of France" was the only Historical book I have enjoyed that was not a dull, boring read. It read like a mystery.
Sheila if you google you will find the latest, but not as good as the The Lost King of France.
good night my friend

I just received my copy of the just published We've Always had Paris...And Provence by Patricia and Walter Wells from Amazon! I'm hoping it's an enjoyable read!

and I have to top this again...

We might as well win, by Johan Bruyneel. It's about the Tour de France and being Lance Armstrong's coach.

I'm also currently reading Strangers in Paradise A Memoir of Provence by Paul Christensen.

I just returned from 3 weeks in Provence on Monday and already miss it so....

Just read "We Might As Well Win" and thought it was among the best TdF books I've read. I also enjoyed Tim Moore's book, "French Revolutions" where he rides the 2000 TdF route before the race. He includes interesting historical tales from old tours with his usually witty style.

I just finished this book, about an Aussie who moves to Paris; easy reading, light and absorbing:





http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/d...767928175.html

this is not a new one.....
just a wonderful memoir - paris to the moon by adam gopnik.
i am re-reading it getting ready for my 1st trip to paris in april.

Was at the library last night and just picked up a new book called "The Matchmaker of Perigord". It's a novel by Julia Stuart copyright 2008. Looks funny; can't wait to dig in!

Anyone read it yet?

I am anxious to get a new restaurant guide, Hungry for Paris: The Ultimate Guide to the City's 102 Best Restaurants by Alexander Lobrano. He is European correspondent for Gourmet magazine. I heard him interviewed and I think his choices are definitely great-many of my favorites were mentioned and they aren't all high end. So it should be good.