Books I love as I travel
I was hesitant for a while before writing a post about Japan, mainly because I only spent three days there for a conference in Tokyo. But I have excellent memories Continue Reading →
The highway that goes from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro is fast and well maintained. In a little bit more than two hours, one reaches the hill on top of which sits Continue Reading →
I am coming back from a wonderful trip in Colombia with family and friends. The giant of Colombian literature, the father of magical realism is of course Gabriel Garcia Márquez. Continue Reading →
I am starting a short series about novels describing the experiences of African immigrants in America. I have recently read several books taking this angle and since I am myself Continue Reading →
A whole and very simple life. And almost entirely lived in a valley in the Austrian Alps. That’s Andreas Egger’s story told by Robert Seethaler, Austrian writer and actor in Continue Reading →
Muriel, who lives in Algeria, asked me for some reading tips for young Algerians starting to read in French. I only know the country from for 3-4 days spent in Continue Reading →
Friends asked me about books to read ahead of a trip to India. During the last two years, I read two wonderful novels set in the country. I certainly recommend Continue Reading →
Philippe asked for some reading advice for a trip to Bavaria. This gave me the opportunity to remember several holidays around the Thumsee, near Bad Reichenhall. German novelist Andrea Continue Reading →
Michèle and Arnaud recently made a trip to the « Holy Land », i.e. Israel and Palestine and asked me for reading suggestions. Two best-sellers are still very popular and I let Continue Reading →
I just spent two wonderful weeks in Rio de Janeiro. I had previously reviewed “Crimes of August” by Rubem Fonseca. This week, I will continue with some of the books Continue Reading →