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Consent by Vanessa Springora

4 years ago

In Consent, Vanessa Springora delivers a heartbreaking, startling account of her adolescent relationship with one of France's former literary stars,…

Memoirs of the Writing Life – Readings for Writers

4 years ago

Lately, I've been drawn to personal narratives--particularly memoirs of the writing life. I keep coming back to books that are…

Walking in the Footsteps of Van Gogh in Auvers sur Oise

5 years ago

In May of 2020, two weeks after the first lockdown ended in France, we took a day trip by car…

Literary Quotes on Calmness

5 years ago

It’s crazy out there right now, what with the stock market sliding and coronavirus fears spreading and so much uncertainty…

It’s not that kind of story: on moving to Paris from California

6 years ago

If you’ve spent any time reading memoirs about France, you might have noticed that these books tend to fall into…

5 Books to Read Before You Visit France

7 years ago

A Reading List for Tourists and Expats Here are a few of my favorite books about French language, culture, and…

A Danish reading from The Marriage Pact

7 years ago

Here is Danish actor Julie Carlsen reading from Til Doden Os Skiller at the annual Danish Crime Book Festival in…

The Coldest Book Tour: Visiting a Danish Prison for The Marriage Pact

7 years ago

In March, I visited Denmark to promote the the Danish edition of The Marriage Pact, Til Doden Os Skiller. Upon my arrival…

The Marriage Pact Challenge: Could you follow these marriage rules?

7 years ago

Could you follow these 10 rules for a lasting marriage? These rules are from the bestselling novel THE MARRIAGE PACT? The Marriage Pact…

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