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There was a total eclipse last night with a blood moon. I couldn‘t see it from where I am but found this gorgeous picture on the internet. The Eiffel Tower is a bit more picturesque than where I am anyway 😆.

la terre, la lune et
le soleil en harmonie —
la lune de sang. 🌖

earth, moon and
sun in harmony —
the blood moon.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #frenchhaiku #bloodmoon #paris #eiffeltower

My 7th Percival Everett book. I inhaled it almost as fast as the cranberry orange scone. Every one of his books is so different—I‘m in awe of his creativity and range. This one is a story in three parts that eventually converge by the end. Loved it.

Cait chaperones Jamie and Alice Arrol to Paris in 1886 so Jamie can apprentice with Émile Nouguier and Gustave Eiffel while they build the tower. Alice is hoping to find a husband, perhaps Mr. Nouguier.

I liked this one enough to keep reading, but it definitely wasn't a book I couldn't put down.

As far away from Paris I could possibly be! From the wilds of Alaska, to the start of this book: NYC to Paris 🌟

Reading this because a friend JUST rec‘d it and Libby had it available. So far, extremely readable for a plane ✈️ ride home.

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When in Paris you‘ve got to go ❤️???❤️ iconic tote bags are (d0 my husband thought I was mad but still got one anyway ??❤️??

And here it is 🥰🥰the most famous bookshop in Paris next to the beautiful notre dame where we were lucky enough to catch the beautiful midday mass yesterday and the ringing of the bells 🔔 it‘s iconic , nazis closed it in 1941 and as all facists do the banning and burning of books 📚 reopened in 1951 and today it‘s run by the daughter of the man he re opened it after ww2 and championed literacy and supporters writers ✍️ in Paris 🇫🇷❤️

The Socialite is the first book I have read by J"nell Ciesielski. I won't be the last. This is a historical fiction set in France during WWII.

Kate Whitford is the oldest daughter of Sir Walter Whitfield. She always follows the rules and does what a Lady should do.

Eleanor is Kate's younger sister. She is the total opposite. She has runoff to Paris and is staying with a German soldier. Kate goes off to get her back.

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A beautiful read in anticipation of our upcoming trip to Paris. Easy to read little snapshots of Paris in the 1920‘s. From lunches with Gertrude Stein to dinners at little bistros along the Seine, it‘s an easy read for anyone who loves Hemingway or the city of Paris.