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Kathy's avatar

Another fantastic newsletter! You had a fun-filled action packed June! Try to stay cool…your weather looks miserable to me! I love you

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

We had a good time! So glad we could celebrate together. Love you ❤️

Caitlin Buhr's avatar

That art by Lisa Vanden Bos is SO COOL! I want one! :)

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

I agree! It was such a wonderful surprise to receive.

Sara Somers's avatar

Sigh! Such beautiful photos of our city by the bay. Sometimes I miss it so much!

I love Jennifer’s writing and I love Jennifer. We are so lucky to know so many excellent authors—you included! ❤️

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

It was so wonderful to spend time there. I visited some great bookstores. I am a fan of Jennifer's writing, too. I enjoyed your essay this month!

Jennifer Steil's avatar

What a delightful surprise to find myself and my work in your newsletter! Thank you! I am so thrilled you loved the books. I look forward to seeing you sometime soon! xoxo

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

My pleasure! I'm sorry to miss the writing session this week. Anca and I will find a time to meet at your cafe in Villejuif.

Anca Metiu's avatar

Loved reading about all the writerly and family events you manage to pack your months with, Janet! I also read one of Jennifer Steil's books, Exile Music, (amazing story of resilience, love in its various forms and meanings, enduring connections, historical tragedies) and now want to read the two you have read. By the way, I thought the title of the artwork you just added to your mantel, Readerville, is brilliant - I'm sure someone will soon use it for their Substack! Stay cool, and enjoy the Nantes workshop!

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Thank you, Anca! I agree about the artwork. So creative. It is right next to Jacques's beautiful tableau. I'm glad that you enjoyed Jennifer's work, too.📘📖❤️🖋

Judith Wexler's avatar

If La Cigale cafe is open, it's a gorgeous 19th century high ceiling place. Also La Passage Pommerye...

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

They both sound amazing!

Stephanie Eubanks's avatar

Wonderful trip, Janet, and great photos! It's easy to see you and Eddie were having a delightful time. Thanks for recommending The Ambassador's Wife, which reminded me that I loved all the book references in The Parisian Chapter. That's how I learned that one of my favorite novels, How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent, was translated into French!