tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post4483027175304265426..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: Almost French, by Sarah TurnbullNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-49545656263990589962012-07-20T20:22:54.226-04:002012-07-20T20:22:54.226-04:00After having recently returned from Paris I re-rea...After having recently returned from Paris I re-read Sarah's book that initially inspired me to travel to Paris in the first place. What a wonderful city and a very enjoyable book to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-23326444180672779552010-10-21T08:45:46.410-04:002010-10-21T08:45:46.410-04:00Thanks for the recommendation. I'm heading sta...Thanks for the recommendation. I'm heading stateside soon so I'll be able to pick it up! Thanks for the support, too. I'm off to check out this Suzy Gershman...<br /><br />cheers!Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-84879257696303970762010-09-08T22:34:58.721-04:002010-09-08T22:34:58.721-04:00@ Samantha again -- There's also another book ...@ Samantha again -- There's also another book out called C'est La Vie: An American Woman Begins a New Life in Paris, by Suzy Gershman. I haven't read the book but I have it on my wish list, and it looks like she has a website at www.suzygershman.com, but not a fully developed blog -- cute site though, that she has!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-72384355850966611062010-09-08T22:29:30.853-04:002010-09-08T22:29:30.853-04:00@ Samantha Verant -- Thanks for stopping by! I...@ Samantha Verant -- Thanks for stopping by! I've tried to find a blog of Sarah Turnbull's but haven't been able to find one either. It looks like the only contact information is through Random House Publishing, unfortunately! And good luck to you when you publish your memoir -- I'd love to read it! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-23715187361282190282010-09-08T11:27:55.317-04:002010-09-08T11:27:55.317-04:00Hi there. I just stumbled upon your blog b/c I was...Hi there. I just stumbled upon your blog b/c I was looking to see if Sarah had a blog of her own. (I'm in the process of writing my own memoir about life in France, but with a very, very different story line). Anyways, you gave a great, honest, review of the book. Nice job. Now if anybody finds her blog or web site...Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-60771273764176671662010-08-31T13:34:32.642-04:002010-08-31T13:34:32.642-04:00@ Esme -- So sorry in the delay in responding! No...@ Esme -- So sorry in the delay in responding! No, I haven't read A Year in the Merde, but it sort of sounds like I need to pick this one up!! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-44072469597676727032010-08-14T16:01:11.763-04:002010-08-14T16:01:11.763-04:00I read this awhile back and quite enjoyed it-I am ...I read this awhile back and quite enjoyed it-I am reading another book called Mommy Are we French yet-Have you read A Year in the Merde?Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-19188136705307163782010-08-09T22:09:40.863-04:002010-08-09T22:09:40.863-04:00@ Janna -- Many thanks for stopping by!! Please d...@ Janna -- Many thanks for stopping by!! Please do visit again, you are always welcome! :)<br /><br />@ Sarah -- I quite enjoyed this book and found it to be a real pleasure to read -- I'd love to hear your thoughts about it!!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-17674512559442779832010-08-09T16:48:23.886-04:002010-08-09T16:48:23.886-04:00This sounds great! I enjoyed Eat Pray Love and it...This sounds great! I enjoyed Eat Pray Love and it does sound like it's along the same lines. I'm always looking for new books to read!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048957767079277019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-81712308470072914692010-08-09T11:41:47.799-04:002010-08-09T11:41:47.799-04:00Great review. Thanks!
Janna
http://www.primoreads...Great review. Thanks!<br /><br />Janna<br />http://www.primoreads.com/Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05557437845667317036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-45281993922228483792010-08-08T19:39:33.470-04:002010-08-08T19:39:33.470-04:00@ Book Whisperer -- I'd be really interested t...@ Book Whisperer -- I'd be really interested to hear what your thoughts were like on this! Let me know when you read it!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-87044165319848706892010-08-06T01:39:23.338-04:002010-08-06T01:39:23.338-04:00I have this book at home, Natalie, and I have been...I have this book at home, Natalie, and I have been meaning to pick it up for ages - I love Paris! I must get on to it soon.The Book Whispererhttp://boofsbookshelf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-73632079018591771022010-08-05T10:17:31.910-04:002010-08-05T10:17:31.910-04:00@ Esme -- Thanks for stopping by! Yes, it was a n...@ Esme -- Thanks for stopping by! Yes, it was a new challenge, and it looks like they'll be hosting it next year, too, so do join in!<br /><br />A theme for India sounds fun!!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-44206147550484892252010-08-05T00:45:32.016-04:002010-08-05T00:45:32.016-04:00This was such a fun read-I did not realize they we...This was such a fun read-I did not realize they were doing a French theme-I had a French theme going the first half of July, now my theme is India.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-42600541900545599382010-08-04T23:33:42.246-04:002010-08-04T23:33:42.246-04:00@ Ravenous Reader -- Ooh, you're going to Pari...@ Ravenous Reader -- Ooh, you're going to Paris!! I am not jealous, I'm not!! :) Okay, maybe a little...!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-41798415834745865262010-08-04T22:54:51.298-04:002010-08-04T22:54:51.298-04:00I must read this one before I go to Paris in Octob...I must read this one before I go to Paris in October!Ravenous Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325906647070110290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-30893418054128265702010-08-04T22:40:38.506-04:002010-08-04T22:40:38.506-04:00@ Avid Reader -- I enjoyed it, it was really such ...@ Avid Reader -- I enjoyed it, it was really such a nice little travelogue of her life trying to entrench in the culture. Every little thing, from how to act at a cocktail party, what to dress in when you're going to the store, the eccentric characters she meets, really just a joy to read!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-85749248368729262112010-08-04T10:29:28.929-04:002010-08-04T10:29:28.929-04:00This has been on my shelf for awhile. I think it s...This has been on my shelf for awhile. I think it sounds like a sweet book and a good substitute for a trip to Paris when you can't afford a real one.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-16327282015000953622010-08-02T15:47:40.967-04:002010-08-02T15:47:40.967-04:00@ Sheila -- Keep your eye out! Maybe I should do ...@ Sheila -- Keep your eye out! Maybe I should do a giveaway for it?<br /><br />@ Book Bird Dog -- I love being an armchair traveler! I wonder where I need to travel next? :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-81128359728972595942010-08-02T15:22:18.569-04:002010-08-02T15:22:18.569-04:00As an armchair traveler, I think I'd like this...As an armchair traveler, I think I'd like this book!Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-61083830255879533692010-08-02T14:14:31.004-04:002010-08-02T14:14:31.004-04:00Almost French looks good! Another one to keep my ...Almost French looks good! Another one to keep my eyes looking for!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-10949767416941285392010-08-02T13:17:51.446-04:002010-08-02T13:17:51.446-04:00@ Brenna -- Thanks for stopping by! I haven't...@ Brenna -- Thanks for stopping by! I haven't read Paris to the Moon, I'm going to have to take a look at that one!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-69430547810279882682010-08-02T12:09:55.342-04:002010-08-02T12:09:55.342-04:00This sounds great! I love memoirs that are set in ...This sounds great! I love memoirs that are set in Paris. My favorite is "Paris to the Moon". I will definitely be checking out this book! Thanks for the review.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-56607118878313908052010-08-01T20:06:18.070-04:002010-08-01T20:06:18.070-04:00@ Bermuda Onion -- It's really a nice read, le...@ Bermuda Onion -- It's really a nice read, let me know what you think!<br /><br />@ Rhapsody in Books -- That one particular scene just threw me for a loop! I had no idea that was what she had actually said!!<br /><br />@ JoAnn -- Ooh, I can't wait for next year's Paris in July!! I've got a whole plan in place for myself!! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-74325541797087696232010-08-01T15:40:35.381-04:002010-08-01T15:40:35.381-04:00This is going on my list for next year's Paris...This is going on my list for next year's Paris in July!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com