In Defense of Good Manners: Why Etiquette is the Secret to Modern Freedom
February Literary Mood Board • The Art of Good Manners, Part I
Category Seasonal Reading
Welcome to the Seasonal Reading section — a curated invitation to read in rhythm with nature. Each selection is designed to mirror the mood, texture, and light of its moment: books that feel like early blossoms in spring, long afternoons in summer, quiet reflection in autumn, and candlelit warmth in winter. This is also where you’ll find my monthly Literary Mood Boards, curated around books and seasonal inspiration that connect us to the energy of nature and invite us to revel in the quiet charm of each season of the year. Think of it as a literary table set with atmosphere — where stories, scents, and sensations come together to enrich your reading ritual.
Fiction as Self-Care: 3 Comforting Books for a Relaxing Winter
Last Tuesday, I turned down an invitation to a gallery opening—the kind of event I usually love—and instead spent the evening with Bertie Wooster and a cup of Earl Grey. No apologies, no guilt, just the quiet satisfaction of knowing…
January Literary Mood Board: Slow Reading & Bookish Self-Care
A Gentle January: Literature, Fireplaces and the Art of Slowing Down When the Christmas ornaments go back into storage and the festive menu has finally been cleared (let’s admit it, we had our fun, but deep down we’re all craving…
Welcome to My Festive Collection
Christmas Books to Read This Season Scandinavian ChristmasTraditions & Inspiration Christmas Tree& Decorating Ideas Creating a Medieval ChristmasAtmosphere & Literature Traditional Christmas Cookies& Holiday Sweets Austrian ChristmasTraditions & Celebrations
It’s a Woman’s Paris: November Literary Mood Board
Let’s Talk About Female Authors November has arrived wrapped in wool and melancholy, and Paris is responding exactly as expected. The legendary Parisian complaints have made their grand entrance—mainly directed at the weather, naturally—and the shops have unleashed their Christmas…
October Literary Mood Board: French Classic Books & Autumn Reading
A Parisian Autumn Through Classic French Literature
September Literary Mood Board: Autumn Books & French Rentrée Littéraire
A Parisian September with New Releases Hello September! I’ve been waiting for you… I’m not even going to pretend I’m sad that summer is over, since I’m more than ready for the cosy season to begin: days are getting noticeably…
August Literary Mood Board
Let’s Dream of Italy Together When Heat Becomes Memory August heat and the sharp sunlight always make me think of Italy — maybe because it was one of the most intense summer heat experiences I have ever had. I remember…
7 Must-Read Books for Garden Lovers and Nature Seekers
A Literary Guide to Cultivating Wonder
Summer in the Garden: A July Literary Mood Board for Book Lovers
Sun-Drenched Pages and Slow Living