What We’re Reading, PLUS Win a Trip to Paris!
February 22, 2011 at 1:36 pm , by Catherine LeFebvre
I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for historical fiction. I tore through Philippa Gregory’s Tudor series like it was a bunch of comic books, I was right there next to Mamah loving Frank, and a joke from Memoirs of a Geisha still comes up in regular conversation with my sister. I’m embarrassed that my tastes aren’t more academic—I’ve got a history degree and a hefty thesis about feminism during the French Revolution sitting on my shelf—but when it comes to a good love story set in a time I don’t know much about, I just can’t help myself.
Right now I’m reading The Paris Wife, Paula McLain’s new novel about Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley. After a whirlwind courtship, the pair set sail for Paris and fall in with the likes of Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. It’s a wonderful look into the world of Paris in the 20′s, and the fast-living, ardent and driven Lost Generation.
Reading the book makes you want to be in France. That’s why we’re excited to be giving you a chance to win a round trip vacation to Paris! The grand prize is a week long trip for two to Paris including airfare, hotel and transportation to and from the airport, and a copy of the book The Paris Wife. Ten runners-up will win a copy of book.
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84 Responses to “What We’re Reading, PLUS Win a Trip to Paris!”
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Written on February 23, 2011 at 9:15 pm, by Carol Grubbs
I am finishing up ART and MADNESS by Anne Roiphe (and loving it). I saw this post on Facebook by
Random House, Inc. I like reading this type of literature because I wonder why women fall for these type of men (and why did I).
Written on February 24, 2011 at 4:06 pm, by Tish Taylor
Isaw this post on facebook. Just love to read and especially this type of book.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 1:25 pm, by sharon
I love to read and would love to experience the sights of Paris.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm, by kat birtch
Love to visit with my hubby who already has been as a teenager
Written on February 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm, by Florence Bellamy
It’s always been my dream to visit Paris!
Written on February 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm, by Marcy F.
This sounds like it would be a wonderful read….what a great opportunity too-to visit Paris!!!
Written on February 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm, by George Sullivan
I would love a week in Paris,my wife and I could rekindle our romance in the city of lights.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 2:19 pm, by Olivia Sullivan
I would love to read “The Paris Wife” while sitting in the shadow of the Eifel tower while sipping a coffee and sampling French pastries.
We also would have plenty of time to soak in the Parisian culture,and Paris sightseeing.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm, by barb sokolowski
i luv paris
Written on February 25, 2011 at 2:26 pm, by rich sokolowski
me 2
Written on February 25, 2011 at 3:21 pm, by Debbie Viscosi
After spending 4 years studying French, I told myself that I would go to Paris. Life intervened and I have yet to fulfill that dream. To have the luxury of experiencing France with “The Paris Wife” would be fantastic.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 3:32 pm, by Susan
I have been telling everyone about The Paris Wife. I absolutely loved the book!
Written on February 25, 2011 at 3:44 pm, by Cathy
I love reading and wouldlve to experience Paris!
Written on February 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm, by pauline myrick
I see a new book club selection for our “Bookies”……….Paris in the Spring….ah, Paris anytime!
Written on February 25, 2011 at 5:47 pm, by James McKeever
Paris
Written on February 25, 2011 at 5:47 pm, by Patricia McKeever
Me too.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 8:50 pm, by Valerie Simons
Would love to experience Paris with my sweetie.
Written on February 25, 2011 at 11:46 pm, by Penny
Oh Paris!! How romantic. We would love to go:)
Written on February 26, 2011 at 8:05 am, by Bonnie Schiffer
I want to see that glass pyramid at the Louvre.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 9:46 am, by Karen Wilson
That’s on my bucket list!
Written on February 26, 2011 at 9:51 am, by laurie blum
I adore Psris in the springtime and would LOVE to win a copy of “The Paris Wife”! I just finished “Amarylis in Blueberry” by Meldrum.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 10:11 am, by greenwoodbob
The Louvre
Written on February 26, 2011 at 11:00 am, by Suzanne Wilson
I love Paris! Best time of my life living in apartment & shopping the street markets like a real Parisian. If it’s on your list, don’t wait – GO!
Written on February 26, 2011 at 1:21 pm, by patricia krout
I love Paris !
Written on February 26, 2011 at 2:03 pm, by Valerie Gager
I am reading Galileo’s Daughter. I have never been to Paris and would love the opportunity to visit.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 2:16 pm, by Christine Yvonne Groce
Thank you!
Written on February 26, 2011 at 3:25 pm, by Paula Plunk
Paris sounds wonderful! We have never been there.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 4:11 pm, by Deborah Osterman
Would love to go to Paris. I took French in school and always dreamed of going there.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 4:36 pm, by Kimberly Geissinger
Ohhhhh La La…….:)
Written on February 26, 2011 at 5:07 pm, by Charles Dengler
awesome trip!
Written on February 26, 2011 at 7:19 pm, by Karen Dorcey
sounds like a good read.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 8:28 pm, by Amy Wuthrich
would love to see paris with my daughter.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 8:47 pm, by Christine Slaney
Seeing Paris has been a lifelong dream.
Written on February 26, 2011 at 10:48 pm, by Tracy Doulas
Would love to go to Paris
Written on February 26, 2011 at 11:06 pm, by Michael Erickson
Paris is ok
Written on February 27, 2011 at 12:28 am, by Michael Irelan
My wife and I have never had a honeymoon. After 30 yrs. of marriage this would be a wonderful much needed romantic honeymoon.
Written on February 27, 2011 at 2:04 am, by cindy meader
I love Paris
Written on February 27, 2011 at 10:55 am, by Diane Soja
AHHHHHHHHH, April in Paris.
Written on February 27, 2011 at 11:14 am, by Sandie Aliprantis
I want to go back to Paris.
Written on February 27, 2011 at 11:33 am, by nicole a
never been, would love to
Written on February 27, 2011 at 12:55 pm, by donna wiederhold
what a dream
Written on February 27, 2011 at 1:48 pm, by Denise Bentley
Are you there vodka, it’s me Chelsea?
Great fun, a trip to Paris would be more fun!
Written on February 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm, by Judy Kopittke
Love the bok..love.love..love the City. I have been seven times and could go another round round..
Written on February 27, 2011 at 4:32 pm, by Sandra Barber
Spring in Paris … a dream come true.
Written on February 27, 2011 at 11:16 pm, by Renee Ursprung
I went to Paris once with a girlfriend. I would love to go back and be very much in the moment the entire time I am there.
Written on February 28, 2011 at 11:16 am, by Maria E Romero
I like to go to Paris, but first I like to read that amazing book!
Written on February 28, 2011 at 11:39 am, by Catherine
Thanks for all the comments, everyone. To enter the contest though, you have to go here:
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Written on February 28, 2011 at 6:54 pm, by patricia Rosenberg
an experience of a lifetime
Written on March 2, 2011 at 2:50 pm, by Eliza
Reading a lot of Christian suspense–DiAnne Mills right now. I would love to take my daughter, a young mom, on a break to Paris to see the museums. She’s a photographer and could use a break from reality.
Written on March 2, 2011 at 5:19 pm, by kim johnston
A honeymoon at last! Been waiting 25 years…
Written on March 4, 2011 at 9:45 am, by amanda stark
An american in Paris what a grand trip it would be
Written on March 4, 2011 at 2:21 pm, by Richard H Snell
I’ve never been to Europe. Going would be wonderful!
Written on March 4, 2011 at 3:59 pm, by sanford k webb
I love Europe, especially in the spring!!!
Written on March 5, 2011 at 8:11 pm, by sandra durr
Would love to travel to Paris!
Written on March 6, 2011 at 8:10 pm, by Mary Barnes
Paris! Oui!
Written on March 7, 2011 at 11:19 am, by Trudy Church
J’adore Paris.
Written on March 8, 2011 at 7:45 am, by Cheryl Russell
I love Paris.
Written on March 10, 2011 at 10:49 am, by rosemary
Let’s go…………
Written on March 16, 2011 at 6:38 am, by pat anderson
paris in the spring lovely
Written on March 16, 2011 at 2:06 pm, by Kurt Barbuscio
Paris.
Written on March 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm, by RICHARD SPIVEY
THE RISE AND FALL OF WHEREWITHALL
Written on March 16, 2011 at 10:20 pm, by julie mcwha
just started reading this, fantastic
Written on March 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm, by melody cordes
I just love very thing about PARIS. best place to go would love to go again
Written on March 19, 2011 at 2:17 pm, by JOSE LUIS PAGAN
I NEVER BE IN PARIS BUT I DREAM TO BE THERE SOME TIME.
Written on March 19, 2011 at 6:20 pm, by Susan Crawford
This book is hard to put down
Written on March 20, 2011 at 2:22 pm, by Jim Scott
love it
Written on March 21, 2011 at 4:40 am, by Bernard Bogdanowicz
Would like to show a friend with diminishing sight some ‘Parisien’ delights.
Written on March 21, 2011 at 10:47 am, by Jeffrey Podsobinski
hated paris in 1979 mabey it changed for the better now.
Written on March 21, 2011 at 12:14 pm, by Kathryn Mackey
I have been to France but never Paris would love to go. Bonjour
Written on March 21, 2011 at 2:55 pm, by annmarie wood
Great prize
Written on March 21, 2011 at 6:48 pm, by Maureen Kinney
With my one year of French in high school 30+ years ago, I’m all set to go to Paris! I know the alphabet, I can count to at least 29, and now a handful of words and can remember a few christmas carols in French. Would love the opportunity to experience Paris!
Written on March 21, 2011 at 9:37 pm, by Jane Sandona
I am recently retired (early) from a large urban school district.My many years were spent with disenfranchised teenagers in alternative education. Challenging does not begin to cover those years. I am ready for some see the world time.
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I’ve been reading a few self-help books lately but am anxious to get back into a REAL book. I’ve always loved autobiographies.
Written on March 22, 2011 at 11:05 pm, by Cathy Swindell
I would love to go to Paris.
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