When I shared that I would be visiting London and asked for suggestions, so many people said I had to visit Persephone Books. I’m glad I took the suggestion! I wanted to share a bit about this interesting store and publisher and continue on with my England book haul by sharing my Persephone purchases. Persephone Books was founded in 1998 to publish books, primarily written by women, that had gone out of print. According to their website: The name Persephone was chosen as a symbol of female creativity, as well as of new beginnings (the daughter of Zeus is associated with spring). You can read the full history here. When…
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The Loire Valley Châteaux
Over the weekend I posted a review of The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron. I picked up the book in part because of the setting. The Loire Valley is dotted with châteaux, vineyards, rolling hills, and rivers and it truly feels magical! I was able to visit the area in 2014 and I adored it. Below are the three châteaux I visited during my stay. Château de Chambord Château de Chambord was the hunting lodge of Francis I. It is the largest château in the Loire Valley boasting 440 rooms and 282 fireplaces! The château is believed to have been the inspiration for the Beast’s castle in the animated Beauty…
