Comments on: Book Review: Paris, Paris by David Downie (2005) http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/ The Art of Living Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:21:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: My Inner French Girl http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-388 My Inner French Girl Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-388 Dear Randal, yeah, you might have to crack that whip sometime. I've found that most librarians love getting new ideas for their acquisitions. I imagine that, as their mission is to serve the reading community, they're anxious to learn more about what members of that community actually want.<br/><br/>Salut,<br/>Marjorie Dear Randal, yeah, you might have to crack that whip sometime. I’ve found that most librarians love getting new ideas for their acquisitions. I imagine that, as their mission is to serve the reading community, they’re anxious to learn more about what members of that community actually want.

Salut,
Marjorie

]]> By: Randal Graves http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Randal Graves Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:26:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-382 I do, but it's not as if we have a huge French program, unfortunately. I'm sure I could ILL it without any difficulty. I just have to start using my vast influence on the book selectors in the future. ;-) I do, but it’s not as if we have a huge French program, unfortunately. I’m sure I could ILL it without any difficulty. I just have to start using my vast influence on the book selectors in the future. ;-)

]]> By: My Inner French Girl http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-380 My Inner French Girl Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:19:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-380 Randal, seriously? Don't you work at a university? Oh well. Maybe you could ILL it. This might be one you'll enjoy. I gather you like history, and of course you love France. This might be a good choice for you. <br/><br/>Salut,<br/>Marjorie Randal, seriously? Don’t you work at a university? Oh well. Maybe you could ILL it. This might be one you’ll enjoy. I gather you like history, and of course you love France. This might be a good choice for you.

Salut,
Marjorie

]]> By: Randal Graves http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Randal Graves Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-373 Great review of yet another book we don't carry. I think I need to find another place to work. ;-) Great review of yet another book we don’t carry. I think I need to find another place to work. ;-)

]]> By: My Inner French Girl http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-370 My Inner French Girl Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:09:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-370 Bonsoir, <b>LBR</b>! You're so very kind! I love doing these reviews and am happy to provide them free of charge. ;-) I derive a great deal of benefit from them myself as I get to hone my writing skills while also encourage me to discover new (or otherwise unusual) books that I can introduce to you. <br/><br/><i>Chere</i> Betty, if you love French architecture, I think you'll appreciate this book. Especially since you already <i>are</i> in France, you'll probably get more out of it than someone who's never been there will. If you do read it, please do share your thoughts! I'd love to hear them.<br/><br/>Colleen, <i>bonsoir</i> and <i>merci</i> for your compliment! I love history as well, even more so now that I'm older and can appreciate its ever-present influence in our lives. <br/><br/><i>Paris to the Moon</i> was one of the first books as I read as a budding Francophile. It may have been the one to tip me over the edge. ;-) I remember feeling so disappointed when I heard that Gopnik and his family had decided to return to America for good. I was so hoping that he would live there forever and write more books about it!<br/><br/>Salut,<br/>Marjorie Bonsoir, LBR! You’re so very kind! I love doing these reviews and am happy to provide them free of charge. ;-) I derive a great deal of benefit from them myself as I get to hone my writing skills while also encourage me to discover new (or otherwise unusual) books that I can introduce to you.

Chere Betty, if you love French architecture, I think you’ll appreciate this book. Especially since you already are in France, you’ll probably get more out of it than someone who’s never been there will. If you do read it, please do share your thoughts! I’d love to hear them.

Colleen, bonsoir and merci for your compliment! I love history as well, even more so now that I’m older and can appreciate its ever-present influence in our lives.

Paris to the Moon was one of the first books as I read as a budding Francophile. It may have been the one to tip me over the edge. ;-) I remember feeling so disappointed when I heard that Gopnik and his family had decided to return to America for good. I was so hoping that he would live there forever and write more books about it!

Salut,
Marjorie

]]> By: Colleen http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Colleen Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:28:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-369 Impressive Marjorie! I love history. Though I've seen all the "usual suspects" I do long for a different viewpoint and knowledge. Yes, Paris to the Moon was incredible. I think I've read it 3 times. Impressive Marjorie! I love history. Though I’ve seen all the “usual suspects” I do long for a different viewpoint and knowledge. Yes, Paris to the Moon was incredible. I think I’ve read it 3 times.

]]> By: Betty C. http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Betty C. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-367 I loved Paris to the Moon, but the hidden history of buildings is starting to intrigue me more and more. So many books to put on my list! Thanks for giving us the ideas for what to read next. I loved Paris to the Moon, but the hidden history of buildings is starting to intrigue me more and more. So many books to put on my list! Thanks for giving us the ideas for what to read next.

]]> By: La Belette Rouge http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/2007/12/19/book-review-paris-paris-by-david-downie-2005/comment-page-1/#comment-366 La Belette Rouge Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.myinnerfrenchgirl.com/?p=86#comment-366 As I read your book review, I was in a state of dual awareness. I was enjoying your critique of this lopsided book and silently thanking you for saving me a few bucks ( this is definitely going on my inter-library loan list)---and at the same time I was thinking that your great reviews belong in a magazine. Victoria or Travel and Leisure. I am thrilled to have your reviews delivered to my email box for free---but your reviews are worth paying for. And, know that you are an Escada bag wearing gal---you should have mounds of cash to fill your "Christmas" bag with. Just one happy readers opinion. ;-) As I read your book review, I was in a state of dual awareness. I was enjoying your critique of this lopsided book and silently thanking you for saving me a few bucks ( this is definitely going on my inter-library loan list)—and at the same time I was thinking that your great reviews belong in a magazine. Victoria or Travel and Leisure. I am thrilled to have your reviews delivered to my email box for free—but your reviews are worth paying for. And, know that you are an Escada bag wearing gal—you should have mounds of cash to fill your “Christmas” bag with. Just one happy readers opinion. ;-)

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