Blog tour : The Madonna of the Mountains by Elise Valmorbida

I was invited by Faber & Faber to take part in the blog tour for the release of Elise Valmorbida’s newest novel, The Madonna of the Mountains! And am I glad I said yes, because not only does the book look absolutely gorgeous with its vintage-inspired cover designed in collaboration with Liberty, but it also a great, great novel. It’s just been released so I only have one thing to say: go to your nearest bookshop and treat. yo. self.

Paris English Bookshops

English Books And Where To Find Them: The Paris Edition

When I first started reading books in English, I was fourteen and looking forward to reading the great monuments of English literature…okay, I’m lying, I just wanted to read Twilight. That aside, my little hometown in Brittany wasn’t particularly the best place to find English books and I quickly bought all of those I could find, whether they were good or not. Of course, there was always the option of ordering online, but it’s just not the same as browsing in a bookshop and actually being able to see and touch the books.

Then I turned 18 and moved to my dream city, Paris. And fortunately for me — or unfortunately for my wallet — the French capital is full of lovely English bookshops. Fast-forward four years later, and I’ve become quite (if I may say so) the English bookshop connoisseur. Whether you’re living in Paris or just visiting, I’ve compiled a list for you of all the places where you can find English books — so keep on reading!