The Book Trunk

Paris in July

  • The Left Bank

    Bonjour mes amis! It’s Paris in July again,  thanks to Tamara at Thyme for Tea, who has been running her annual glorification of all things French for seven years, and I’m always amazed at how many different books, films, foods and… Continue reading

  • A Doomed Love Affair

    I’ve never read any Elizabeth Bowen before, and I didn’t quite know what to expect from The House in Paris, with its themes of love, sex, betrayal, growing up and the search for identity. To be honest, after reading it… Continue reading

  • The Wine of Solitude

    The Wine of Solitude, published in 1935,translated into English by Sandra Smith in 2011, The Wine of Solitude is a sad sort of book, and although it ends on a note of hope that feeling of sadness remains, because we… Continue reading

  • French Connections

    Paris! The Eiffel Tower is an instantly recognisable image of the city, and this photo (which I took a few years back) conjures up memories of happy holidays. OK people, I’m still in French mode for Paris in July, so let’s start… Continue reading

  • Revolution and Markets in Paris

    I love Paris, but it’s a while since I’ve been there and, sadly, I’m unlikely to make it this year either, so I’m making do with a ‘virtual’ trip to the city, thanks to Paris in July, a month-long celebration… Continue reading