Literary Travels – The Ritual of Reading

Echoes of Grace: Discovering Novels Inspired by a Paris Pearl Exhibit

Themed reading is one of my not-so-secret pleasures in life. It constructs the perfect frame for escapism and gives me the opportunity to explore subjects …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

On commitments : Sagas and The Cazalet Chronicles

I am a proud Aquarius (has anyone met an Aquarius that isn’t proud of their sign ?) and as such, my commitments are both essential …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Mesopotamian Dreams: Echoes of Babylon and Lapis Blue

Explore the Mesopotamian dreams woven through Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, the ancient echoes of Babylon at the Louvre, and the deep blue of lapis lazuli. A journey through literature, history, and art.

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Lantern Festival: Celebrating Chinese New Year with Books, Museums & a Tasty Stir-Fry Recipe

Hello friends, and happy Lantern Festival ! I’m delighted to be back with a new video, at the end of a festive Chinese fortnight that …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Chinese Delights : Shan Sa & Yijie Zhuang + Shrimp & Bok-Choy Stir-Fry

One of my greatest joys is entering a museum shop. I’ve rarely found one that I dislike, no matter the size of the museum or …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Gao Xingjian, Pearl Buck and the Flow of QiGong

Whenever I thought of the remote possibility of travelling to China, I always felt a strong attraction to the rural part of the country. Maybe …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Happy Chinese New Year : Celebrating the Season with Great Reads

Hello friends, and Happy New Year ! Or should I say Happy Chinese New Year, since our first meeting of 2025 is dedicated to the …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels Non classé

Surprising Provence : contemporary reads and fresh inspiration

Hello friends ! Welcome back to my little corner of Provence. After visiting the classics of French Provençal literature, and the beautiful Lubéron countryside (be …

Book Walks Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Eternal Provence : must read classics and Provençal traditions

Bienvenue en Provence ! Welcome friends, to my travel and reading log of this summer’s escape to the South of France, in what was for …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels Memoirs & Biographies

All aboard ! Travel memoirs to prepare for my next adventure

Hello friends, and welcome to my latest travel from home ritual. It’s almost summer holiday season, and as always, I’m starting to feel impatient. The …

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