Books You'd Like To Live In by Librarian Lavender

When Simona asked me to write a guest post for her blog I of course immediately said yes. I love the variety of her posts and her reviews always stand out for me. Not only because of their words, but also due to the fabulous casts Simona manages to find for every single story.

The theme for this guest post is books I’d like to live in. For me that’s quite an easy theme. There are so many books I would love to live in and they all have one thing in common: France. I was just a baby when my parents took me to France for the first time. We went camping in the Provence. We went back to that place almost every year and it became a second home for me. I loved the beautiful mountains, the vineyards, the lavender scent and the delicious food.

When I got older I fell even more in love with the country. I had the chance to visit Paris several times and the city is beautiful and vibrant. I love the cozy little restaurants with their simple, delicious food. The shopping is also absolutely wonderful.

After Paris it was time to visit more of the country. I’ve been to the Dordogne, the Lot, the Aveyron, Normandie, the Alsace, the Opal Coast, the Jura, the Bourgogne, the Auvergne and Bretagne. Every time I visit France I love it a little bit more. I’ve visited various cities and each of them has its own character. When I think of France I think of elegant clothes, delicious recipes, wine and of course the beautiful language.

My favourite drink is Champagne. I’ve been to the area several times. It’s so nice to taste the different brands and vintages. The people there are so proud of their liquid gold and they should be, because it’s amazing. Nothing beats a really good Champagne. For me that’s the most delicious thing there is.

If you love France you will love these books. If you don’t you will fall in love with the country because of them.

The Ingredients of Love:

I love the cozy restaurant in Paris. The main character Aurelie buys a book and discovers that it’s about her. This story is so original and it’s one of my all-time favourite books.

The French for Love and The French for Always:

The beautiful countryside of the Bordeaux has something magical. I loved both of Fiona Valpy’s stories as they describe the village atmosphere and the character of the French so well. I enjoyed reading them so much. 

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My best birthday gift by Librarian Lavender

I’m very excited to write this guest post for my friend Simona. Because our birthdays aren’t far apart and Simona is celebrating the 1^st anniversary of her blog I’ve decided to write about something festive. Books and birthdays.

My birthday is on September 4^th and even though I’m not looking forward to getting older, I love birthdays. I start counting the days at least a month in advance and I always have a list ready with possible presents. A few years ago a good friend of mine told me she always gets a great birthday gift for herself and since then I do that as well, because I love the idea. This year I’ve bought a painting and I’m very pleased with it.

I truly have something to celebrate. My health isn’t very good and last year I hit rock bottom. Nobody could visit me on my special day and I could hardly breathe because of several infections in my lungs. Since a few months I’m taking permanent antibiotics and I’m feeling so much better. That’s the main reason why I want to celebrate big time. It’s really important to me to share this with as many people as possible.

Of course books and birthdays are going very well together. Last year there was a huge amazon sale and I got the biggest surprise I’ve ever received. My parents gave me a big box filled with 32 books and another one with three book sets that contained at least 15 more. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them. I’m still amazed that they did that for me. My husband gave me a stunning piece of jewelry designed just for me. It’s so sweet and pretty. Together they made my quiet birthday great, which was the best gift I ever received!