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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Apr 17, 2008 9:45:13 GMT -5
If it's out in English in the UK, try the Amazon.uk web site (link at the bottom of the main US page). I have ordered several times from that site (usually travel books and maps for Europe that aren't readily available here) and it works pretty seamlessly (even links to whatever stored shipping and credit card info the US site has for you).
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muffya
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Post by muffya on Apr 17, 2008 12:04:38 GMT -5
My recent reads haven't been focused particularly on France, but Europe in general. I've finished World without End by Ken Follett that takes place mostly in Medieval England and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova that goes all over Europe. I loved the Follett book. Its looong, but I enjoyed Pillars of the Earth so much that I had to read this one. We went to NY to visit my sister in law who is very ill, so I had lots of time to read while she rested.
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Post by Happygoin on Apr 17, 2008 13:39:49 GMT -5
muffy, a few weeks ago I started World Without End, and was enjoying it. One-Of-Those-Things happened and took my attention away from reading long enough that I had to return the book to the library. You reminded me, now that I can get back to my reading, to get it again and finish it this time. Thanks!
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Post by kenandpaul on Apr 24, 2008 9:30:38 GMT -5
As I prepare for my grade 6 class that I will be teaching next year I have just come upon The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ---it is written for 11 to adults and has a super message. We will be using it for our critical literature classes. I think it is something everyone should read....
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Apr 24, 2008 10:25:43 GMT -5
I have bought, but have not yet read, Adam Gopnik's "The King in the Window" (young readers' book, set in Paris). I'm not sure what age group it's aimed for but I like his writing so much I thought I'd give it a go.
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Post by Shoesy on Apr 24, 2008 10:31:04 GMT -5
Kenandpaul - Out of curiosity, I googled your book and read the plot summary. It seems like an excellent choice for your class, and I'm sure it will leave quite an impression on every one of your pupils.
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grndma
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Post by grndma on Apr 24, 2008 15:07:22 GMT -5
I'm still reading "almost French" by Sarah Turnbull. I don't want to finish it because I will miss her so much when I do, so I'm putting off the last chapter.
I've got"talk to the snail" next.
Becky I liked Adam Gopniks "Paris to the Moon", but got a bit bogged down in the middle.
Does anyone know a good historical fiction type book about Marie Antoinette. Something easy to read?
Denise
Love from England
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Post by suzanne on Apr 25, 2008 12:50:57 GMT -5
Denise, I am happy you are reading "Almost French" since your apartment rental is in the neighborhood she writes about. I swear I recognized some of her characters on the street. LOL
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Post by prs on Apr 25, 2008 20:27:45 GMT -5
I am reading, The Beautiful Fall - Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent and Glorious Excess in 1970's Paris by Alicia Drake. I am only about 80 pages into the book and thoroughly enjoying this wonderful account of some very talented and interesting individuals during an explosive period of creativity and muuuuch excess!.  One of those books I am really trying to read slowly and savor every page! Paul |
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Post by Jody on Apr 26, 2008 16:21:37 GMT -5
My reading does not always cover France, I'm addicted to mysteries. However I'm in the midst of Talk to the Snails. I'm getting a real kick out of it. It is not as serious or as informative as 60 million Frenchmen can't be wrong but it has given me a few real belly laughs!
The chapters are labelled as Commandments. I'm at commandment number 5 ..Thou Shalt Speak French". Only even the French can't speak French!!!
My favorite so far
J'aimerais juste un baiser...I just want a kiss
J'aimerais juste baiser...I just want to get laid
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Post by geordy on Apr 27, 2008 8:49:57 GMT -5
What a difference an "un" makes!  |
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Post by grndma on Apr 28, 2008 2:21:10 GMT -5
 :)Demarais I'm also reading talk to the snail, and enjoying it, so funny! ;D I especially laughed at the section about British being obsessed with "targets". As I work in the National heath Service I think he sums it up perfectly. I'm looking for a historical novel about Marie Antoinette, easy read. Any suggestions please. Thanks Denise
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Post by cybee on Apr 28, 2008 20:46:24 GMT -5
I saw this little book at the store and picked it up due to its title (!!!) being "A Town Like Paris. Falling in Love in the City of Light" by Bryce Corbett and it is a very fun (and funny!) read about the author ( an Australian) when he was around 28 years old and how he lucks into a job in Paris (!!!) and..um....has fun and adventure in Paris! (He rents an apartment in the Mariais and well, I am not that far into it, but I have had quite a few chuckles already).
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Post by Megan on Apr 28, 2008 23:16:55 GMT -5
I am reading Paris - a Bioraphy of a city . Its a bit heavy going so I am dipping into it amongst other books. It traces Paris from its beginnings through to now - I have learnt some interesting facts and I am sure I will learn more if I can perservere !
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Post by geordy on Apr 29, 2008 7:06:59 GMT -5
Grndma I read a fairly recent bio of Marie Antoinette by I believe Antonia Fraser which was quite good. Plus another book I believe titled "Versailles" sort of an "in the head" of MA telling of her story.
"believe" because I lent both to a friend after her last trip to Paris and they have not been returned yet..probably 2 years ago! She did mention them recently...but no longer works where I do so who knows when I'll see them again!
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Post by Truffaut on Apr 29, 2008 7:11:16 GMT -5
J'aimerais juste baiser...I just want to get laid Demarais, How delicate you are. It does have a little more risqué connotation than that! |
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Post by Jody on Apr 29, 2008 7:35:25 GMT -5
Not me! Stephen Clark, and I don't think I'll ask for the more risque version!
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Post by Jody on Apr 29, 2008 7:38:00 GMT -5
Just received Hungry for Paris, Alexander Lobrano. It's a guide to 10 best bistros and restaurants in Paris, at least in his opinion. It's fun reading though as each entry is preceded with a small anecdote and description of the place.
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Post by Happygoin on Apr 29, 2008 7:52:58 GMT -5
demarais, I ordered that on Amazon a few days ago...it should be coming any day. I can't wait. I love this thread...I get loads of great ideas from it.
Prs, I'm going to look for The Beautiful Fall. It sounds great. Keep 'em coming, folks!
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Post by ouiparis on Apr 29, 2008 15:50:59 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I recognize some of you from TA. Seems so much nicer over here. I just saw the HBO series John Adams, which was absolutely amazing, and something we never thought we'd enjoy watching. I just picked up David McCullough's book of the same name, which the mini-series is based on. But as far as Paris reading is concerned, I've always got at least one guidebook in my car that I read during lunchtime. A bientot!
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One of those books I am really trying to read slowly and savor every page!
:)Demarais I'm also reading talk to the snail, and enjoying it, so funny! ;D I especially laughed at the section about British being obsessed with "targets". As I work in the National heath Service I think he sums it up perfectly.
Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha