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Today’s the day! A Year in a French Life is Here--in full color!

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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.

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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

A NOTE TO READERS

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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 KristiOngoing 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.

Ways to contribute:
1.Zelle®, The best way to donate and there are no transaction fees. Zelle to [email protected]

2.Paypal or credit card
Or purchase my book for a friend and so help them discover this free weekly journal.
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Comments

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Joan Alderdice

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

Ellen A

Félicitations! I also bought the Kindle edition just now. Very excited for you!

Nina Tasi

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

Eilee

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

Chris Allin

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!

Beth Fiacco

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 ♥

Christine Chrovian

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!

Kristin Espinasse

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 💛

Karen Brown

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!!

Karen in Northport, NY

✔️. Delivered tomorrow!

Kristin Espinasse


Thank you, Karen!

Tom Dobmeyer

I am impressed by your new book. It arrived last Saturday. Well done!

Tom

Kristin Espinasse


Than you, Tom! Happy to have your feedback.

Bonnie L

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.

Kristin Espinasse


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.

Bonnie L

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 !

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