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5 Facts About Ernest Hemingway In Paris 0
- BOOKS & GEOGRAPHY
- September 18, 2020
Ernest Hemingway, the author of The Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bells Tolls, among many others, was part of the Lost Generation of American writers from World War I to 1929. Ernest Hemingway also spent time in Paris. “If you are lucky enough to have lived in
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Owning Multiple Editions | Shelf-Control Problems 0
- BOOK LISTS, SHELF-CONTROL
- April 6, 2020
Owning print and eBook versions of the same book does not mean one should dispose of any editions. Ever. Find the book featured in this video: Pilgrimage to Paris by Jayne R. Boisvert. There are many more bookshelf problems only book lovers understand including planning your dream home library and trying not to choose from your
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Celebrate Black History Month With Acclaimed Writers At Le Tournon In Paris 0
- ARTICLES, ESSAYS, POETRY, STORIES
- February 15, 2019
During Black History Month each February, several renowned figures and events come to mind: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, of course; also Harriet Tubman’s work as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad; and Jackie Robinson’s debut into major league baseball. Along with many others. But another historical footnote that is part
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Celebrating the Centennial of Shakespeare and Company 0
- ARTICLES, ESSAYS, POETRY, STORIES, BOOKSELLER SPOTLIGHT
- January 15, 2019
Given dwindling sales at independent bookstores, we should remember some legendary greats still going strong: City Lights in San Francisco, both Strand and Scribner’s in Manhattan, and Powell’s in Portland, Oregon, to name but a few. Another legendary “American” bookshop can be found, interestingly enough, not between our shores but at 37, rue de la
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Review: Pilgrimage To Paris: Travel Guide Highlights Budget Options And Notable Americans Who Lived In The City Of Light 0
- BOOK REVIEWS
- November 15, 2018
Author Jayne Boisvert came to the table with a bag full of tips and tricks on how to make the most out of being a tourist on a limited reserve in the city of Paris. In an easy-to-read guide, I found it creative the way a distinction was made between playing the role of a
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Read An Excerpt From Pilgrimage To Paris 0
- EXCERPTS
- November 6, 2018
An easy-to-use guide devoted to Paris, Pilgrimage to Paris: The Cheapo Snob’s Guide to the City and the Americans Who Lived There by Jayne R. Boisvert includes travel tips, main attractions, free (and nearly free) things to do, shopping, museums, churches, cafes, and restaurants. The book also provides short biographies and addresses associated with famous
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