Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France

by Peter Mayle
Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France  
published 2000 by Vintage
binding Paperback
isbn 0679762698   (isbn13: 9780679762690)
pages 240
description "Provence, again?" one may think, seeing Peter Mayle's latest effort. "Has the man nothing better to do than promote a region that's al...more
date added
01-21-07



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David
David rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
03/21/08

Read in March, 2008
Like Toujours Provence, the chapters of this book are connected by the setting of Provence and by a few recurring characters, but are otherwise independent. This is perfect for a book to be read in bites, like a little slice of reading dessert. Begin with the man power-washing his underwear, then read a few days later about the corkscrew museum; the next day, about Mayle's theories on the life-extending benefits of duck fat and foies gras; the next day, about the many varieties of olive...more
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Lusanna
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07/07/07

Read in September, 2001
If there's ever a book on French gastronomic delights that can't possibly be missed, it's this book! In Europe, the title for this book is "Bon Apetit" & that was the version I read although the North American version didn't deviate any from the European version of the book. In this book, Mayle documents his travel across the entire country of France to sample each region's particular gourmet specialty or some gastronomic festivity. His account was visually detailed & laced
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Tessa
Tessa rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
03/27/08

bookshelves: non-fiction---travel-biography
Read in September, 2004
The author attempts to offer high country class living in the south of France. The author analyses the community too much rather than letting loose. Too prestigious and snobby in my opintion. Peter Mayle meet Rick Steves! Rick really knows how to get down, hang with the locals, and consume cheap eats while enjoying the simplicity of the rustic and bucolic french life.
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Geetanjali
Geetanjali rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/07/07

I can confidently say that this book converted me into a die-hard Mayle fan - this was the first Mayle I read; I went on to read 4 more. It's also a source of delight (and pride) that I"ve converted others as well...
Here's my detailed review:-
http://literarymosaic.blogspot...
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Eric
Eric rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
03/30/07

Read in February, 2007
recommends it for: People who like food, wine, & are interested in the French. You don't need to like them!
This was the again a very fun book by Mayle, it was a good continuation of his adventures in Provence. It is interesting he does some more comparision with the Americans. More detail one wine, food, & truffles.
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Erin
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08/02/07

Read in June, 2007
recommends it for: Anyone with anywhere but here syndrome
This book doesn't have a ton of direction and I'm okay with that. Peter Mayle is witty as ever and holds my attentions easily by talking a lot about one of my favorite subjects; food.
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Nancy
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04/23/08

Read in February, 2008
recommended to Nancy by: Andrea
One of the best opening lines I'll ever read, "I think it was the sight of a man power-washing his underpants that really brought home. . . ." To fun. Way too fun!
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Stephanie
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01/24/08

Read in December, 2007
I reread this book. I love his Provence books so much I'm starting to collect all of his books in hardcopy. They are a reminder of the joy of life.
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Marilyn
Marilyn rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
03/01/08

Read in January, 2008
I didn't quite finish this book. I do that if it doesn't hold my interest. It's good but not the read "A Year in Provence" was. Eh.
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Sarah
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11/28/07

Read in November, 2007
I didn't quite finish this book. Unfortunately like many sequels, this one wasn't nearly as good as A Year in Provence.
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Irma
Irma rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
10/18/07

Read in August, 2001
This book just fun. Easy fireside reading and fun to see how the French in Provence spend their time.
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Meghan
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05/09/07

not as good as the first, but allows you to draw out the first experience just a little bit longer....
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Susannah
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08/06/07

Read in June, 2007
my favourite simply because he writes an entire chapter all about olive oil.
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Kristen
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04/30/07

Read in March, 2007
"Another Year in Provence" with the same stories to tell
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haley
haley is currently reading it
01/01/08

bookshelves: currently-reading
Can someone please just send me to france before i die?
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Sam
Sam rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
02/21/07

bookshelves: travel
Read in January, 2007
Just as entertaining as his other Provence books.
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Lee
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11/05/07

and than there was three.
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Lc
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10/05/07

Read in November, 2004
More of Provence.....
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Claire
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10/15/07

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in October, 2007
Good read!
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Jennifer
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08/08/07

Read in July, 2007
Fun book.
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avg rating (all editions): 3.73 (327 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.74 (317 ratings)
number of reviews: 22






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