The Ritual of Reading – Book Reviews for Inspired Living – the Mindful Life of a Parisian Reader

The Medici fountain in the Jardin de Luxembourg in Paris

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The Luxembourg Gardens in Literature

A Book Walk with Elvire de Brissac There’s something about Paris in July—sun-dappled streets, the …

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Alexandra Poppy 13 July 202513 July 2025

A Stroll through Paris: The Luxembourg Gardens in July

As part of this my Book Walk article inspired by Elvire de Brissac’s Le Long …

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Alexandra Poppy 13 July 202512 July 2025

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July Literary Mood Board

Embracing Summer at Home A Season of Waiting and Wandering Summer holidays always seem to …

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Alexandra Poppy 6 July 20256 July 2025

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The Garden Reader’s Quiche

A Summer Tale of Courgette, Feta & Mint As July settles in with its gentle …

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Alexandra Poppy 6 July 20256 July 2025

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On the Role of Reading in Our Modern Life

And a Review of Jojo Moyes’ The Giver of Stars Earlier this summer, I finally …

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Alexandra Poppy 28 June 202514 July 2025

Melon and Goat’s Cheese Gazpacho

with Smoked Trout and Lavender Oil Provence is more than just a place—it’s a mood, …

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Alexandra Poppy 26 June 202529 June 2025

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The Midsummer Night of Reading

Let the Summer Ritual Begin Dear Diary, The first crickets have begun their serenade. For …

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Alexandra Poppy 21 June 202514 July 2025

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The Signature Green Salad

This vibrant salad was born from the pages of Elizabeth Gilbert’s captivating novel, The Signature …

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Alexandra Poppy 14 June 202529 June 2025

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Come with me to Paris in June

Literary Garden Walks with Floral Charm June is a month that resides on its own …

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Alexandra Poppy 8 June 20251 July 2025

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A Coastal Reading Ritual Among Fossils and Salt

A poetic reflection on reading Tracy Chevalier’s Remarkable Creatures by the sea, fossils in hand and salt in the air.

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Alexandra Poppy 29 May 20251 July 2025

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