Sincerely Reading

Sincerely Reading is a reoccurring feature on the blog. When it’s not one of my book recommendations, it will be a friend’s. This week it’s from Sarah of The Kissing Booth Blog.

Title: “How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style and Bad Habits” by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline De Maigret and Sophie Mas

Summary: From four stunning and accomplished French women — at last — a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisian: how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave themselves.

In short, frisky sections, these Parisian women give you their very original views on style, beauty, culture, attitude and men. The authors–Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sophie Mas — unmarried but attached, with children — have been friends for years. Talented bohemian iconoclasts with careers in the worlds of music, film, fashion and publishing, they are untypically frank and outspoken as they debunk the myths about what it means to be a French woman today. Letting you in on their secrets and flaws, they also make fun of their complicated, often contradictory feelings and behavior. They admit to being snobs, a bit self-centered, unpredictable but not unreliable. Bossy and opinionated, they are also tender and romantic.

You will be taken on a first date, to a party, to some favorite haunts in Paris, to the countryside, and to one of their dinners at home with recipes even you could do — but to be out with them is to be in for some mischief and surprises. They will tell you how to be mysterious and sensual, look natural, make your boyfriend jealous, and how they feel about children, weddings and going to the gym. And they will share their address book in Paris for where to go: At the End of the Night, for A Birthday, for a Smart Date, A Hangover, for Vintage Finds and much more. (via Amazon)

On a Scale of “Don’t Bother” to “Couldn’t Put Down”:  Pretty close to ‘Couldn’t put it down.”

Why? This was a quick and fun book to read, it is writing as a collection of short stories, essays, lists, recipes, and pictures. I felt like I flew through the book picking up pieces of Parisian advice that I can bring into my everyday life. As I was reading this book I felt like I was getting transported to Paris and really wanted to celebrate by hosting a Parisian styled dinner party.

If someone likes ________, they’d like this book: Reading blogs and Vogue.

When would be the best time to read this book? I found myself reading this book during my daily commute, it was easy to pick up and put down because it is written in all short stories.

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