When I was in London a couple of months ago, I couldn’t resist popping into Foyles on Charing Cross Road to while away some time browsing their books. Along with Selfridges, Foyles is a place that I could quite happily set up home in. Whenever I watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly…
Tag: Literature
Bookworms’ Corner: Books that Built Me talk with Emma Beddington
Last night, I went to the Café Royal in London with my cousin to listen to a talk by the author and blogger Emma Beddington. Emma lives in Brussels at the moment, and she writes a really popular (and hilarious!) blog about life in Belgium. You can read it here at Belgian Waffling. She was…
Bookworms’ Corner: Au Revoir Là-Haut review
Pierre Lemaitre: Au Revoir Là-Haut What is it: First published in 2013, the book Au Revoir Là-Haut won the Prix Goncourt, one of France’s most famous literary prizes, in the same year. It has now been translated into English under the title The Great Swindle, which refers to the plans made by its protagonists as…
A very French affliction
Ever since venturing off to northwest France to work as an English language assistant for my gap year, I have wanted to be French. From their raucous and convivial family celebrations (with at least five courses!) to their beautifully rolled r, I’ve grown to love everything about our Gallic neighbours. Here’s a little insight into…
French Affliction 