Today’s the day! A Year in a French Life is Here--in full color!
Thursday, March 06, 2025
A YEAR IN A FRENCH LIFE – NOW AVAILABLE!
Dear Readers,
The day has arrived! My new book, A Year in a French Life, is officially live on Amazon. After years of sharing stories with you on the blog, I am thrilled to present this collection in book form—one you can hold in your hands, gift to a friend, or take along on your own travels.
📖 Order your copy here: Amazon Link
A Glimpse Inside the Book
Step into a charming French seaside town and experience a year of life, love, and laughter under the Mediterranean sun.
Tucked inside this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll find an intimate, year-long portrait of life in the South of France. Through a series of warm and engaging essays—many originally shared with my devoted readers—I capture the joys and challenges of daily life in a bustling seaside town.
From local marchés to family milestones, language mix-ups to unexpected friendships, this book is filled with humor, resilience, and the beauty of embracing life’s twists and turns in my adopted country. Alongside my husband, Jean-Marc, our grown children, and my spirited mother, Jules, I share a touching portrait of multigenerational family life under the Mediterranean sun.
Perfect for Francophiles, armchair travelers, and lovers of personal stories, A Year in a French Life is a heartwarming invitation to slow down, savor the moment, and find joy in the everyday.
📚 Available now: Get your copy today!
Why Today Matters
This is a crucial moment! Early sales play a key role in helping my book gain visibility on Amazon. Simply put, when many readers purchase the book on the same day, it helps move it from the bottom of the "shelf" to front and center, making it easier for others to discover.
If you’ve been planning to buy a copy, today is the best time to do it!
👉 Order here: A Year in a French Life
A Thoughtful Gift for Any Occasion
Looking for a meaningful gift? A Year in a French Life makes a wonderful present for:
🎁 Mother’s Day – Treat a mom who loves France and good storytelling.
🎂 Birthdays – A unique and inspiring read for a friend or loved one.
📖 Book Clubs – Share the charm of Provence with your reading group.
🌞 Summer Travel Reads – The perfect companion for your next getaway.
If you know someone who enjoys memoirs, travel, or simply escaping into a good book, I’d be honored if you considered gifting them a copy.
Can You Help Spread the Word?
It has been eleven years since my last book, and the publishing world has changed. With social media algorithms and a saturated book market, every bit of word-of-mouth support makes a difference.
Here are a few simple ways to help:
✔ Leave a review on Amazon – Even a short review helps more than you know!
✔ Share this post with friends who love France, travel, or memoirs.
✔ Post a photo of the book on social media and tag me—I’d love to see it!
Merci beaucoup for being part of this journey. I can’t wait for you to read A Year in a French Life!
Amicalement,
Kristi
📖 Get your copy today! Amazon Link
New York Times bestselling author Janet Skeslien Charles recommended my book! Be sure to check out all of Janet's French-themed books including Miss Morgan's Book Brigade--soon to be released....
I would also like to thank Lynn, at Southern Fried French, for writing about A Year in a French Life and helping to kick off ebook sales! Merci, Lynn.
Katherine, at Rue Dauphine Paris graciously offered to mention my book at her gorgeous Instagram. Merci!
Finally, sincere thanks to my lovely readers who have made this book possible 💗💗💗💗💗
A Message from Kristi: Ongoing support from readers like you keeps me writing and publishing this free language journal each week. If you find joy or value in these stories and would like to keep this site going, donating today will help so much. Thank you for being a part of this community and helping me to maintain this site and its newsletter.
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Dear Kristi, I have just bought a Kindle copy of your book. Congratulations on the achievement! As you know, I have been a very keen reader of your posts for many years and love to hear of your life and check out any new French words and phrases. Look forward some day to visiting you in La Ciotat. We are often in Burgundy. Very best wishes for continued success! Joan
Posted by: Joan Alderdice | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 09:52 AM
Félicitations! I also bought the Kindle edition just now. Very excited for you!
Posted by: Ellen A | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Dear Kristi,
I purchased your book shortly after 6 a.m. this morning ! I'm so very proud of you .
I think often of my visit with my mom and sister with you and your family in La Ciotat.
Sending love to you and much, much success with this new book!
Nina
Posted by: Nina Tasi | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 01:23 PM
Dear Kristi,
Congratulations and I went straight to the link in your blog even before reading the entire posting! Wishing you Bonne Chance!
Can't wait to receive my copy!
Blessings,
Eileen
Posted by: Eilee | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 02:10 PM
Dear Kristi,
I was able to purchase your book just after midnight! Looking forward to absorbing myself in your honest and genuine experiences . Your journal has brought France back into my life!
Posted by: Chris Allin | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 04:25 PM
Hi Kristin, I just purchased my paperback! I look forward to reading it this summer, when traveling to Sweden for a family wedding! All the best ♥
Posted by: Beth Fiacco | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 05:27 PM
Yayyyy, congratulations dearest Kristi, I bought my Amazon copy literally two minutes after your post. Can't wait to receive (Saturday)... I've been a blog follower since the beginning. Little kids and Jules in Mexico, so a long time. I've always felt invested in your family and am so happy for you!
Posted by: Christine Chrovian | Thursday, March 06, 2025 at 08:09 PM
Joan, Ellen, Nina, Eileen, Chris, Beth, Christine....Thank you, dearest friends and readers! I feel so lucky to have met many of you who have posted above, and I look forward to the chance to meet even more of you in the future. Who knows what opportunities will arise?
In the meantime, your kindness and support touch me deeply—I am truly blessed to have you here with me. Merci—mille mercis! XOXO 💛
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Friday, March 07, 2025 at 09:56 AM
Dear Kristi -
I have followed/read your blog for years, so I was happy you came out with another book. I ordered my Kindle copy yesterday. Félicitations on the new book!!
Posted by: Karen Brown | Friday, March 07, 2025 at 02:05 PM
✔️. Delivered tomorrow!
Posted by: Karen in Northport, NY | Saturday, March 08, 2025 at 05:01 PM
Thank you, Karen!
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Saturday, March 08, 2025 at 06:12 PM
I am impressed by your new book. It arrived last Saturday. Well done!
Tom
Posted by: Tom Dobmeyer | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 05:53 PM
Than you, Tom! Happy to have your feedback.
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 08:07 PM
For your readers who are not comfortable ordering from Amazon, your book is also available for mail order or pick-up-in-store at Barnes and Noble. I can’t wait for my copy to arrive and join your previous two books on my bookshelf! Félicitations, Kristi.
Posted by: Bonnie L | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Bonnie, Thanks for confirming the book is available on order at Barnes and Noble. And thanks for buying a copy there! As for mail order, do you mean through other bookshops?
I am sending out a certain number of books from France, but it could take weeks or over a month to receive the book.
Posted by: Kristin Espinasse | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Hello again, Kristin! It may be more cost effective for you to order your books, to be sent to friends in the US, via a vendor like B & N or Bookshop.org. I just don’t know what you are paying to ship from France vs what a US vendor would charge to deliver your book. You could check their websites by doing a mock order to compare the costs.
Bookshop.org is a fabulous resource for book lovers as their profits are shared with your local independent bookstore (worldwide). https://bookshop.org/info/about-us
My book arrives Monday…can’t wait! 🥳 Bonne journée !
Posted by: Bonnie L | Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM