I’m a big fan of Mark Greenside’s books, and a new one has just arrived.

Thirty-some years ago, Greenside bought a house in France almost by accident. Since then he and his wife have spent months there every year, making friends and becoming part of the local community. But given that Greenside doesn’t speak French and is generally inept, this has not been without its challenges.

Luckily for us, Greenside is a gifted writer with a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor. He’s previously written two hilarious books about his life in France, and this one is just as funny, but also a bit wistful.

Greenside, you see, is getting up in years, and is not sure how much longer he’ll be coming to France. He looks back on his time there and how it has changed him, and it’s beautiful to read. I really enjoyed this book and you might, too.

You can read my book review, with links to my reviews of his first two books, in My French Life!