Because I enjoyed Muriel Barbery's The Elegance of the Hedgehog so much I went in search of her first novel, Gourmet Rhapsody (translated into English in 2009, from French) all over town. I've not been so passionate about an authour for ages. I finally found the book at BooksActually, the definition of "quaint little bookstore"; Its location is at 5 Ann Siang Hill. I've never been to this five year-old book store although many friends have told me that I'd love it. They were so right. I was lost in there for an hour or so. And I'll be back. BooksActually also produce their own line of stationery (under their imprint Birds & Co) and stock vintage gift items so it's a great place to buy a gift for a special fussy someone.Back to the book. It's not brilliant, so not to bother.
Ms Barbery, 40, now lives in Japan, where she is working on her third novel.
Did you take this picture Mr Dg? I am loving it for some odd reasons.
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No, I didn't but it's a display at BooksActually, I think they are 'painted' books... ie the covers were painted over in acrylic paint.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it nonetheless. i like the Straits Times used to line the floor; gives it a singaporean flavour.
i like that she's 40, lives in japan, and on her 3rd novel.
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