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annik

POSTED: Sat, 04/18/2009 - 3:33pm

What books are you all reading at the moment?

Share what's on your bedside table....

Ava

POSTED: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 6:19am This week I'm rereading two Marjorie Hillis books; 'Orchids On Your Budget' & 'Live Alone And Like It'. I'm also dipping into 'What French Women Know' by Debra Ollivier. I love the Marjorie Hillis books as they're so easy to dip in and out of and hold a surprisingly good array of tips considering they were best sellers in 1936 & 1937! They are common sense tips that have stood the test of time and work as well today as they did when they were first published.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:09am Good Day I will see if my Library carries those books.I am way behind in my reading.OXO

Marilyn

POSTED: Wed, 01/18/2012 - 2:52pm French Impressions by Betty Lou Phillips. A beautiful table-top book I received Christmas 2010, always there for a quick look through and read.

yogamomma

POSTED: Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:07pm What Would Audrey Do by Pamela Keogh As suggested by Coco! And I am LOVING it! I just finished Audrey Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit (for the second time!). Erin

Elizabeth G

POSTED: Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:09pm Bonjour, Happiness! by Jamie Cat Callan.... this has probably been mentioned here before, but it was an inexpensive impulse download for my new Kindle (thank you to my sons for this gift!). I haven't read anything else by this author, but I find her "voice" very likeable and her anecdotes and advice resonate with me. Highly recommend! I like reading anything that makes me feel really, really good about being in my 50's, and she most certainly does.

jas	POSTED: Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:58am sounds good Jamie Cat Callan also wrote French women Don't Sleep Alone, it was a good book too.

AngelaR

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 1:51pm The School of Fear A series of macarbe books in the vein of Edward Gorey. Very imaginative and quite hysterical!

malkan

POSTED: Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:33am A GUIDE TO ELEGANCE For Every Woman Who Wants To Be Well Dressed The original "What NOT to Wear" from French style guru Madame Genevieve Antoine Dariaux. A classic style bible for timeless chic, elegance and poise with wisdom on everything from accessories to zippers and all things fashion related including pearls of wisdom and advice on other crucial areas of life from shopping with girlfriends (don't) to marriage.

Marilyn

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:46am I have this It is a little dated but the basic principles are very good.

malkan

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:51pm Madame Dariaux I agree it is a little dated but basic principles very good. The alphabetized format she writes in make the book so easy to pick up and browse, then refer to again another time. What do you think of her other book -- "THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE Timeless Advice on How to Manage....?

Marilyn

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:47pm Oh boy I haven't read that one, I'l have to search for it. Mind you it's a bit late to manage OH now!!!

malkan

POSTED: Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:59am Warhorse, the "children's" book Warhorse, a children's book, to prepare to best understand Warhorse at Lincoln Center, NYC last night! Incroyable!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Fri, 01/06/2012 - 4:14pm Malkan I am going to see it on Jan.28th.Can't wait.oxo

Vintage1944

POSTED: Fri, 01/06/2012 - 4:14pm Malkan I am going to see it on Jan.28th.Can't wait.oxo

Marilyn

POSTED: Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:41pm 28th Jan I will think of you while I'm at the wedding. Hope you enjoy it.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Wed, 01/11/2012 - 4:40pm Thinking of you And your DD on that very special day.OXO

malkan

POSTED: Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:23am Warhorse Jan 28 is just 2 weeks from today! Formidable! I hope you will enjoy every minute!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Wed, 01/11/2012 - 4:40pm Merci I do believe I will.OXO

coco1960

POSTED: Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:38am The Paris Book and Music List...Part Two Paris flea Market by Herbert Ypma French Kitty-Kitty Goes To Paris by Mighty Fine Some Like It Haute by Julie K.L. Dam And now for the music: Live In Paris by Diana Krall I Love Paris-Fashion Chill Out Lounge Collection Jazz In Paris-Paris One Night Stand by Earl Hines Paris : LaBelle Epoque by Yo Yo Ma Fleur de Paris by 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Paris by Malcolm McLean Putumayo Presents" Paris....sidenote the music company Putumayo produces a lot of world music from different countries with different themes..highly recommend. C'est L'amour:Romantic French Classics Enjoy the lists I had so much fun exploring this! xo Mj

malkan

POSTED: Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:55am Merci beaucoup MJ! MJ, Thank you for gathering and sharing all this!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Fri, 12/16/2011 - 2:14pm WOW!! What a comprehensive list.Thanks for your hard work.May I add to the music?Oscar Peterson "The Paris Concert"OXO

coco1960

POSTED: Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:31am The Paris Book List..My Christmas Card to all of You ! Part One Paris Style by Christiane Reiter Living In Style by Reto Guntli Barefoot In Paris by Ina Garten Paris Baby by Kirsten Lobe Garten Paris Chic and Trendy by Adrienne Ribes-Tiphaine Chic Shopping Paris by Rebecca Perry Magniant Lessons From Madame Chic by Jennifer Scott Chic In Paris by Susan Tabak Things I wish My Mother Had Told Me by Lucra van der Post I Love Your Style by Amund Brooks Chic and Slim Toujours by Anne Barone Practical Princess by Elika Gibbs Project Paris by Lisa Barham City Fashion Paris by Christine Bierhals

jas

POSTED: Sun, 11/06/2011 - 12:13pm house husband I loved this book and recommend it...House Husband by ad hudler. I'm not a mother, yet I could totally relate to this book. It is fiction, but very real. The "to do" lists, the nurturing, the isolation, the love, the wondering what it is all about, and then the peace, the clarity...the love. Great book

Viva la Diva

POSTED: Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:50pm I need to read this! Thanks, I need to read this! Thanks, Jas

coco1960

POSTED: Sat, 11/05/2011 - 9:46am Shameless by Pamela Madsen This is a different type of book. It's not Eat,Pray,Love but it's not porn either. It's a true story of a woman who is happily married but feels she is missing something in her life. she's not looking to have an affair but is searching. She tries what is called sensual massages. It's about her journey to save her marriage and find fulfillment for herself. Ladies I really recommend it...she deals with body image and the struggle we all have. It does explore different perspectives on sex but it is not a porn book. I found it at my library. xo MJ

jas	POSTED: Sat, 11/05/2011 - 2:05pm thanks coco I just ordered this book coco because of your description. Thanks, Jas

coco1960

POSTED: Sun, 11/06/2011 - 7:58am Jas I hope you enjoy the book and let me know what you think !

jas	POSTED: Sun, 11/06/2011 - 12:12pm I will, coco I'll do it. It may be mid dec till I really get to it. That is when I am done my season, and can fill up fully on me. Thanks for the suggestion. Jas

coco1960

POSTED: Thu, 10/27/2011 - 6:31am A Year In The Merde and Bonjour Dear Sisters! A funny book by Stephen Clarke. A British man living in Paris! Similar to A Year In Provence but very funny! And hello to my dear sisters..it has been a crazy 8 weeks but I do pop in just lacking time to send you notes.... xo xo MJ

Vintage1944

POSTED: Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:42am Hello MJ Just picked up A Year in the Merde from the Library.Looking forward to reading it.Hope you are well.OXO

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