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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A Love Letter to the Love Game
Books, Tennis and Roland Garros It’s that time of year again—Roland Garros is back, and with it comes the unmistakable rhythm of clay underfoot, the hush before a serve, the drama of a five-set match under the Parisian sun, and…
The Reader’s Decalogue
10 Soul-Soothing Rules for Restorative Reading
6 Life-Changing Books for Tough Times: A Guide to Emotional Healing
Reading Through the Storm
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 I would have probably ignored without a…
On commitments in Reading
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 and rare. It’s not that I’m afraid of commitment, I…
My Favourite Parisian Bookshops
For Romantic Readers and Creative Souls A bookshop will forever be a paradise for readers. It holds the promise of thousands of imaginary lives that are not only on display but can be taken home as new jewels in your…
A Creative Spring Ritual
How Re-Reading Big Magic and Artist Dates Reignite Inspiration When I decided to dedicate this week’s post to creativity, it never crossed my mind that I would have so many doubts and reservations when putting pen to paper. So I’m…
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.
Are You Missing Spring ?
How to Beat Late February Gloom with Books, Flowers & Inspiration