#Paris in July: So you don’t get lost in the Neighborhood by Patrick Modiano (2014)

"What a peculiar path I've had to take in order to reach you." One of the best parts of blogging is getting recommendations from friends. Thus, when my friend, Eden (check out his wonderful blog @ http://www.edenthompson.ca/blog ) praised Modiano's book , I knew I had to read it. Author Jean Daragane is a recluse … Continue reading #Paris in July: So you don’t get lost in the Neighborhood by Patrick Modiano (2014)

#Paris in July: The Occupation Trilogy by Patrick Modiano (1968-72)

This July as we celebrate all things French, here's a description of another July in Paris: July is the fireworks season. A whole world, on the brink of extinction, was sending up one last flurry of sparks beneath the foliage and the paper lanterns. People jostled each other, they spoke in loud voices, laughed, pinched … Continue reading #Paris in July: The Occupation Trilogy by Patrick Modiano (1968-72)