A handful of films being highly praised by critics, books of sleuthing, books about England and their history with food and a historical fiction book that will keep you intrigued. Clothing for sleeping stylishly, layering effortlessly, dressing well and saving money on your workout wear. Also, steak knives – discover the French brand you can rely on for quality dining. Plus much more.

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Cookbooks for sweet treats and, their antithesis, vegetables too! A new series to take you around the world touring gorgeous, inspirational homes with a playful Scottish host, a new comedy series that is sure to leave you in stitches (the best kind 😉). And we cannot forget the books! Titles focused on art sharing how it elevates our life, as well as how it has depicted food through the centuries, novels to prompt pondering about living, love and home searching, and clothing finds – bien sûr – classic items to ensure you are stylish and comfortable. Still there is so much more.

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A super full This & That to enjoy perusing with books about honoring yourself, as well as stepping over the 50-year marker well and into mid-life with ample knowledge about to make it an awesome second half; also, wisely modeling Mother Nature; along with a mystery to solve in Westminster Abbey, and still more titles. A trove of treasures will go on sale this weekend from a favorite American expat living in Provence, a luxury travel duffel at a great price, a new comedy series, a holiday film that is a bit different than the rest, and a British series I have been most eager to finally arrive for viewing in the states. And there are clothes as well as décor finds too! These and so much more to explore, so let’s get started!

Goodness, is there an abundance of finds this week with fantastic Francophile finds — the return of a French series that takes us to the sunshine, pick up a new book that takes you throughout the country of France through its cheeses which reveal more about la Belle République than may have been previously understood by travelers and learn about French actress and Academy Award winner Isabelle Huppert’s new film and a new cookbook for cooking for one the French way. We didn’t forget about the Anglophiles — a book for anyone who loves popping into a traditional pub and where to find them all over Britain, Prue Leith simplifies things in the kitchen, and another cookbook that was just released shares real-life strategies to feed yourself when you just don’t want to do much, as well, Black Friday sales have already begun and they are quite steep in savings this year – clothing and home decor brands are shared. A long-anticipated new film is released that will leave you inspired to broaden your perspective on a variety of accepted ‘truths’. And if you are trying to get creative, yet ensure delicious pairings with cheese, yep a book for you as well, plus so much more to discover.

SO much goodness and oodles of discoveries to share this week, yep, including more Black Friday sales of note. First, a French film that needs to be shared even if it is more than 10 years old as the leading actress won best actress, books sharing ideas for savoring the winter season, a new drama series based on an acclaimed French series, holiday details and décor for art lovers, books for gardeners to savor beauty all year-long, discover how to make delicious bread in all its many forms from a James Beard recognized baker and French candles . . . on sale, one of my favorite brands. Still, so much more.

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