A Life Revolving Around Books

Books are protectors, teachers, and are always there for you when you need to dive into another world. Reader, Writer, and all things happy.

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Happy first day of Autumn! This is my favorite time of year. The leaves turning color, wearing scarves and sweaters, and of course all of the warm drinks.

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Paper Towns is in cinemas today! Here are all the editions we’ve published, just casually hanging out.

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Loved this book so much! It led to my love of John Green's books! I can't wait to go see the movie, I hope it is as good as the book!

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One of the many great saying by Dumbledore. So much wisdom from one person.

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Bastille Day Reading List

July 14th is Bastille Day, so here are 14 books—both fiction and nonfiction—about the rich culture and history of France. From a novel about Coco Chanel to a walking guide of Paris at night, these books will transport you into la vie en rose…

1. The Paris Style Guide by Elodie Rambaud

2. Five Nights in Paris by John Baxter

3. Mademoiselle Chanel by C. W. Gortner

4. Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 by Francine Prose 

5. The Hotel on Place Vendome by Tilar J. Mazzeo

6. Paris at the End of the World by John Baxter

7. The French Kitchen Cookbook by Patricia Wells

8. Joan of Arc by Helen Castor 

9. Village of Secrets by Caroline Moorehead

10. The Festival of Insignificance by Milan Kundera 

11. Waterloo by Bernard Cornwell

12. The Sea Garden by Deborah Lawrenson 

Coming Soon:

13. The Race for Paris by Meg Waite Clayton

14. The Silent Boy by Andrew Taylor 

This list left you wanting more? Here’s a roundup of more Francophile literature.

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Happy Bastille Day everyone! Can't wait to start reading some of these! I love reading books that explore the history of different places especially France!

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Word & Film has put together a remarkably comprehensive illustrated history of everyone’s favorite Baker Street sleuth (including a guide to The Many Hats of Sherlock Holmes). This is just a taste – go check out the rest here!

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The many different faces of Sherlock Holmes throughout time. Sherlock Holmes is one of the best sleuth's around and the stories are always the best to read.