TUESDAY INTROS AND TEASERS FOR PARIS IN JULY : I'LL NEVER BE FRENCH by Mark Greenside 28.7.15

I'm late for Tuesday Intros and Teaser Tuesdays because I hadn't even begun this book when I would have been writing this post ordinarily.  But the book is so laugh out loud funny and it's the final Tuesday of July - which is also the final Tuesday of #ParisinJuly - so what choice do I have? It's either be late or miss out on sharing this delight with fellow readers and Paris in July partyers.
And I don't want to miss out on either! So, here's the opening paragraph from Mark Greenside's, I'LL NEVER BE FRENCH (no matter what I do) Published by Free Press [Simon Schuster] 2008 ~*~
* [First Paragraph First Chapter for Tuesday Intros hosted by Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea]
* ~*~ Getting There "It begins with a girl.  It always begins with a girl, and even though we don't make it through the summer ---- through even half the summer ---- she gets me there and changes my life.  It doesn't matter what happened or why, it's one of the best gifts I've ever been given. It happened like this." ~ ~*~ And the Teaser ? "I tiptoe down the stairs and turn the key I left in the lock.  Nothing,  I turn the key the other way, clockwise, thinking maybe the French do it backward, like calling the second floor the first.  More nothing.. There's no way to open the door.  I'm stuck. ... I sit on the windowsill, spin around with my legs facing out, and jump---almost landing on a woman walking by.  She has a baguette in one hand and a dog's leash in the other.. The woman doesn't say anything, she doesn't even blanch---
as if this is the way French people leave their houses every day..." * [More Tuesday Teasers at A Daily Rhythm hosted by Jenn.] ~*~ Inside Cover Synopsis ~ "Tired of Provence in books, cuisine, and tablecloths? Exhausted from your armchair travels to Paris? Despairing of ever finding a place that speaks to you beyond reason? You are ripe for a journey to Brittany, where author Mark Greenside reluctantly travels, eats of the crêpes, and finds a second life.  ...dragged by his girlfriend to a tiny village in Brittany at the westernmost edge of France, in Finistere, "the end of the world", his life begins to change.
In a playful, headlong style, and with enormous affection for the Bretons, Greenside tells how he makes a life for himself in a country where he doesn't speak the language or know how things are done.  Against his personal inclinations and better judgments, he places his trust in the villagers he encounters.. and is consistently won over and surprised as he manages and survives day-to-day trials; from opening a bank account and buying a house to removing a beehive from the chimney--
learning the cultural ropes, living with neighbours, and making new friends...
It is a memoir about fitting in, not standing out; being part of something larger, not being separate from it; following, not leading.  It explores the joys and adventures of living a double life." ~*~ Hoping you've enjoyed the intro and scenario.
A brief headsup on some minor language exclamations for those who might want to know
ahead of reading. Many more TTs and Intros to be found at the blogs linked where you're welcome to add your own each week. May your month end reading be a pleasure and August bring more sunshine than rain! I'm gathering Jane Austen related books for #AusteninAugust reading. Have a great reading week... * ~*~

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HIGH SUMMER READATHON BEGINS: JULY 20 - 26. 2015

~ Two hours til #HSReadathon gets underway! Midnight CDT as July 20th begins... through July 26th Find all the guidelines for participating here - signups remain Open. Any particular books you're wanting to move from TBR to Completed? I'm intending on completing a few more #ParisinJuly reads including ~

~ Gorgeous photo travelling through ALL of France with this insightful guide! plus, Continuing with David Lebovitz's humorous memoir as he moves to and begins life in Paris streaming via hoopla , Tantor audio offers free pdf of the Recipes too! ~

~ and beyond these,  I have any number of tempting reads although in a very busy week of this month.
Leaving me wondering what exactly I will complete! Find my UPDATES HERE Thanks to Michelle for hosting annually. I hope to find you tweeting your reads via #HSReadathon so we all stay connected. ~ HapPy High Summer Reading! ~*~

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SONGS ON SUNDAYS : PSALM 23 19.7.15

Welcome to a French themed  #SONGSonSUNDAYS  during Paris in July.

~ Today's selection is the familiar 23rd Psalm en francais  ~*~

Psaumes 23Nouvelle Edition de Genève

Le divin Berger

23 Cantique de David.

L’Eternel est mon berger: je ne manquerai de rien.

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Il me fait reposer dans de verts pâturages,

Il me dirige près des eaux paisibles.

3 

Il restaure mon âme,

Il me conduit dans les sentiers de la justice,

A cause de son nom.

4 

Quand je marche dans la vallée de l’ombre de la mort,

Je ne crains aucun mal, car tu es avec moi:

Ta houlette et ton bâton me rassurent.

5 

Tu dresses devant moi une table,

En face de mes adversaires;

Tu oins d’huile ma tête,

Et ma coupe déborde.

6 

Oui, le bonheur et la grâce m’accompagneront

Tous les jours de ma vie,

Et j’habiterai dans la maison de l’Eternel

Jusqu’à la fin de mes jours.

Nouvelle Edition de Genève Copyright © 1979 by Société Biblique de Genève ~*~ May it bring the comfort and assurance to you that it has to the many  throughout the centuries. Merci de nous rejoindre! Benedictions... ~*~

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SONGS on SUNDAYS: TOUS MON ESPOIR - Paul Baloche 5.7.15

~ Accueillir des chanson sur le dimanche ! ~ Welcome to Songs on Sundays
for our first Paris in July Sunday ! ~ An opportunity to share a favourite French Canadian musician,
[Paul's father was born in St Boniface, the Frenchquarter of Winnipeg in MB Canada] Paul Baloche, and his beautiful praise en francais. Un merveilleux cantique... ~

The release of GLORIEUX offers an entire album to  enJoy!
~ Today we hear Tout Mon Espoir [My Hope]  It is part of a full playlist of the album on youtube if you' d like to continue the listening. Words and music songbook are available to follow along and as Free download HERE or... just relax and enJoy the beautiful melody as Paul sings. ~

~ Paul's blog page offers audio samples of all songs on GLORIEUX - find them HERE for  much listening plaisir! And - once again, in english - Paul Baloche with Kathryn Scott of Ireland
which you'll see in the various video scenes.  Be Blessed! ~

~ This song available on the album THE SAME LOVE. ~ Feel free to add your #SONGSonSUNDAYS worship music links in comments and we'll be able to join you for this week's music soundtrack.  Thank you for tweeting  and spreading the Joy wherever you do! ~ Toutes sortes de benedictions sur vous aujourd'hui! Every blessing on you today! ~ ~*~

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AUDIOBOOK MONTH | CANADIAN BOOK CHALLENGE | PARIS IN JULY 29.6.15

JUNE IS

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MONTH ! ~ Audiobooks have majored in my weekend featuring not a few rainstorms. I've been enjoying the focus on audiobooks as I've learned over the years to find storytellers that bring books to life. Amanda McKnight is just such an artisan. Jessica Dotta's Price of Privilege series benefits from Amanda's emotive abilities to create atmosphere, uniquely characterize antagonists and protagonists, create settings, and oh, those amazing Brit accents! ~ My treat this weekend was a hoopla streaming of the final in the trilogy, PRICE OF PRIVILEGE.
Edge of the seat kind of drama and intensity! Characters who'd revealed themselves in the earlier novels, now gave their final farewells in multiple ploys and plottings. Such an amazing story of thought and action, Ms Dotta is a masterful writer. Have you checked out the series?  Hoopla is available free via your library card. Can it get easier than that? ~ Well...  maybe having an audio or 2 arrive in my mailbox ?! This week brought a perfectly timed package direct from the audiobook narrator. Appreciation to Tanya Eby for selecting an audio she recommended for this mystery fan - a new to me author and series by Katherine Hall Page set in the English countryside. You already know I'm scrounging for more listening time, right? ~

~ and I had the pleasure of completing Victoria Connelly's multi-layered English family drama, THE ROSE GIRLS narrated with a dramatically characterized cast by Fiona Hardingham. A definite delight I discovered earlier in my mailbox this audiomonth of June! ~

~ Here are the other audios I've enjoyed during JUNE is AUDIOMONTH : The Winter Garden Mystery by Carola Dunn After the War is Over by Jennifer Robson, [Canadian author] The Rose Girls by Victoria Connelly Price of Privilege by Jessica Dotta Boundaries by Drs Townsend and CLoud Great genre variety of mystery, historical WW1 fiction, contemporary, gothic, and nonfic.. Audio month tracking found HERE My book and challenge updates are tracked HERE
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~ Today is the 1st #COLLABOREADS linkup for sharing our JUNE  R.E.A.D.S Reviews for the NYT Bestseller prompt.
Enjoying the impromptu reading this offers.
JULY's book criteria is "A book with someone's NAME in the title" I must like the thrill of the chase!  Sounds another fun selection just ahead... Read my JUNE Review HERE
~*~ Also pleased to have reached and passed the elusive 100 books badge at the 50 Book Pledge I made originally at TheSavvyReader.  Pledge anytime. Great graphics to shelve your tbr, current, and completed reads.

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~ The Canadian Book Challenge beginning annually on Canada's Birthday, July 1st ! A reading challenge I've enjoyed about 5 years so far. Tweet #CanBookChallenge to link your reading.  And watch host John's blog, BookMineSet , for the signup linky on July 1st for 2015. I look forward to finding your books in the linkup!
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Another July Event ? ~

~ Hosted by Tamara in Australia at Thyme-for-Tea {signups OPEN Now} Come join the Celebration of all things French, France , Paris !
~ Then, a wee bit further into the month be watching for your signup opp for ~

~ Set your own pace and level of participation. ~*~

Find more books, challenges and the company of
fellow bibliophiles at ~ * Literacy Musing Mondays * Musing Mondays * Book Nook * 
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HapPy Reading !


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FRIDAY BOOK FINDS: READING CHALLENGE INSPY 26.6.15

~ Keeping in mind the upcoming Reading Challenges with today's Friday Finds - My selections may provide some inspy to join and you may have others to inspire us... ~

~ For the Austen in August Challenge : Sense and Sensibility now .99 til July 6th
A Jane Austen Devotional - 1.99 Annotated Pride and Prejudice - .99
~*~ Canadian Book Challenge begins July 1st.  Annual Event #9 ! ~

~ Anne of the Island celebrating 100th year anniversary this July!
Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island are illustrated kindle versions and, yes, there are more books in the series Each Anne title is .99  ~ Now, off to search out some Paris in July finds... ~

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CELEBRATING PARIS IN JULY: INVITATION TO CREATIVITY 22.6.15

Summer's Here! Time for one of the annual Celebrations ~ PARIS IN JULY  hosted by, Tamara, at Thyme for Tea  ~

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This button represents my luv of the "joie de vivre" spirit of this Annual Celebration! ~ ~ Have you considered a Paris / France focus for this
upcoming month? Signups are open at Thyme for Tea hosted by Tamara in Australia. ~ Tamara's guidelines include:

The aim of the month is to celebrate our French experiences through reading, watching, listening, observing, cooking and eating all things French!  There will be no rules or targets in terms of how much you need to do or complete in order to be a part of this experience – just blog about anything French or Paris,
or Paris-like,
and you can join in!
Some ideas might include;

• reading a French themed book – fiction or non-fiction,
• watching a French movie,
• listening to French music,
• cooking French food,
•  experiencing French, art, architecture and travel 

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"For whatever reason you love Paris in July,
 join in - each week or just once -
we'd love to learn about what Paris in July means to you." - Tamara

My Paris in July basket is bursting ~ here are some of  my intentions... 
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~ I've completed CITY OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT , a mystery by Rhys Bowen.
LISETTE'S LIST is definitely intriguing me, and also reading the WWI novel, TIDES OF HONOUR by Canadian author, Genevieve Graham.  Pictured here the evening we met on her cross Canada Timeless Book Tour with Susannah Kearsley, author of A DESPERATE FORTUNE.  Both novels Paris/France based. ~

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~ There are cooking books as well as memoirs...
 lovely book shops and lovely books!
My first PARIS IN JULY post - Canada Day TeaTime Celebration - posted July 1st! Canada is officially bilingual English/French.
~ Find more on my Paris in July pinterest board
~ Then there are my fav French movies, music, travel ideas, patisseries, and my city's own French Quarter to share during July! ~ I'm looking forward to discovering your French delights ... oui? See you in Tamara's Signups! ~

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Paris in July #6 needs a button  and Tamara invites participants to submit our creations for selection. Anything visual and creative I'm in, so here goes.... ~

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This button represents my luv of the "joie de vivre" spirit of this Annual Celebration!
~ Plus this Paris photo actually taken in July...

~ * Eiffel Tower photo Joe deSousa Creative Commons 2.0 ~ No mistaking the identifying theme location for this July month long feature- Definitely portrays the large and expansive nature of what Paris in July means to me  and with the iconic landmark of le Tour Eiffel!    and...
It wouldn't be Paris in July without the #JoY of reading! at least for this gal

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I look forward to finding you at the PARIS IN JULY celebration!
Bienvenue!



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