A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle (1991, Paperback, Reprint)

While shopping on ebay, under country french, looking for a french bed. I came across the book, A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle (1991). The price was right and I've always wanted to read it. The book came quickly and in great shape. It is on my bookshelf in my french decored office. enid

Peter Mayle allows us to vicariously experience living with the French in the Provence region of France. He shares his funny and touching experiences with affection and humor as he paints word portraits of the people of the region. I read this as my husband and I were preparing to move to France, and it gave me both courage and an attitude of adventure. I recommend this book as good entertainment, and slightly educational as well.

a friend gave me an extra copy of Toujours Provence, and i was hooked on mayle since.he writes simply and with great warm humor that leaves me feeling like i know his characters. i bid on a lot of five books for a ridiculously low price, and even with shipping the whole thing cost under $12.00. what's not to like?
i have often ordered books from ebay, usually with the "buy it now" feature. all purchases- many books, a patio umbrella, jewelery, music cd's,videos- have arrived on time, been well-wrapped, are in "as described" condition(often pristine. again, what's not to like?

Absolutely delightful book. Mr Mayle has a unique writing style as he describes his new home and neighbors in Provence. I bought it as I have read some of his other books...all excellent.

A year in provence is an amazing book all about discovering the small-town traditions and customs of living in provence. This book is not to be read on an empty stomach!! The detailed menu of each meal is enough to make a person crave for a sandwich au fromage. Every character is so vivid and has their own way of approaching a problem, like how to move a large marble table 40 ft. I have studied french for over 7 years and i was starting to get bored with everything. Then i read my mom's old copy of this book one summer and i was revived. I wanted to go every resturant that mayle wrote about and try my luck hunting for truffles or go searching for the house that mayle lived in. I highly recommend this book for the starving reading that wants a book that really sticks to the bones. Bon appetit!

I never received the books in this order, though I did receive a letter saying they were on the way.