Anna and the French Kiss, and my lack of self control

Anna and the French Kiss

Alright, so I was wrong all along. Dave is a big jerk and I'm happy St Clair took him down. Not that I condone his actions but sometimes you just take the detention. I love the way the story ended. I think St Clair is the sweetest to follow Anna out to California. I get it now. I love how Anna's character grew in the end and how home isn't always a place but it is people. So this concludes our Anna and the French kiss discussions. If you love the story and want to chat about it you can find us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/noveladventure
On a side note follow here for an Anna and the French Kiss giveaway http://www.yabibliophile.com/2014/02/valentines-day-giveaway.html I believe it is today only, so goodluck!

Anna and the French Kiss Discussion 7, Chapters 19-25

I cannot wait to walk in the footsteps on Anna and St Clair. I must get to Paris and find an American Turkey dinner and let a boy sleep in my room. I want to take a ride on a Ferris wheel and eat crepes. There are just so many possibilities in this story. This is going to be a fun itinerary to write.
Wait? What? Did Toph just say what I think he did? Anna's Atlanta boyfriend and her Atlanta best friend are screwing? Yikes! That's a sucker punch if I ever heard one. Well, no biggie really since Anna is crazy over St Clair. If only the two of them would say something about it. But, I suppose if they did then this would be a rather short book. I have to admit I am a little distracted by the final line in Chapter 25. I wonder what Anna would have done on Thanksgiving had she have know this was going on back home. I can't wait to get to Chapter 26.

Anna and the French Kiss- Discussion 5

Anna and the French Kiss- Discussion 5
Chapters 13-15

Dave? I mean he's kinda cute and all so why does Anna still hang on St Clair? Dave obviously want to get close to Anna but she allows St Clair to break a date for her. He has a girlfriend already, what nerve of this guy! Clearly Girl Scouts didn't teach Anna what to do with an emotionally unstable drunk boy. Noted: next Girl Scout meeting discuss how when a drunk boy tell you he "likes" you, it just means he wants to be that he doesn't mind being that embarrassing moment you never tell your children about. And then he pukes on her?
Run, Anna, run. Go sit with Dave tomorrow at lunch. This guy is just as messed up as his father. He has learned to be a world class jerk.  You throw in Meredith, the sick dying mother, and the recent break-up and St Clair is so not worth the drama. For real there must be thousands of cute boys with knee jelling foreign accents in Paris. Leave the drunk boy alone, and go sleep in his clean un-vomited room.
I cannot wait to see how he redeems himself after this scene.

Anna and the French Kiss, Discussion 4

Anna and the French Kiss, Discussion 4
Chapters 10-12

It is good to see Anna come to peace with her situation. St. Clair is unavailable so she can move on and just be friends with him, or can she? I like that Anna is finding her place with her peer group and finding her place in Paris. It's nice to see her explore her own interest, but then there is St. Clair. In my opinion he is not all that she has built him up to be. I don't like how he toys with her emotions. I'm still waiting for Anna to define herself, but I suppose that's what teen years are mostly for- defining yourself. Any thoughts on why Anna is so smitten with this boy? I just can't figure it out myself.

Anna and the French Kiss, Discussion 3

Anna and the French Kiss, Discussion 3

Well, it's about time our friend Anna get's out and sees Paris. She is amazed at the wonderful sights just outside of her doorstep. Why is Anna so afraid? She is so stuck on Toph, back home, but she doubts herself that there was ever anything between them. She's afraid to be herself, American. She's afraid of how other's might perceive her, despite that those around her only give her positive messages about herself.
Am an curious to see how the relationship develops between herself and St. Clair. Then his girlfriend just shows up? I hope he is not just toying with Anna, she's too fragile for all that. I do hope that she does develop into a strong female character when this story is all said and done.
As for Paris, I hope I am filled with such wonder when I first stand on POINT ZERO DES ROUTES DE FRANCE, as Anna was. I hope one day my parents just drop me off in Paris for the year. But, then of course, I'm not seventeen.

Anna and the French Kiss Discussion 2

Anna and the French Kiss Discussion 2
Chapters 4-6



Oh, our poor starving Anna! I think she is losing it in these few chapters. After the roasted pigeon she only ate fruit and bread before Monsier Boutin tells her he speaks English very well, in Chapter 6.
Do you feel that she is lost in these chapters? She is trying to stay connected with her friends back home while learning where she fits in with this new group.
Will Anna get over the culture shock from her move away from the "Bible Belt" to what she sees and inappropriate freedom? I like how she questions her parents decision on sending her. Did they know that the Residence Director, Nate, has a bowl of condoms outside of his door or that the drinking age in France is 16? I love how sweet and innocent Anna really is.
What are your thoughts?
Would you continue to point to things off the menu if you ended up with Roasted Pigeon?
       I have ordered it on purpose on the Isle of Skye, but that's a different blog all together.

Anna and the French Kiss Discussion 1

Anna and the French Kiss  by Stephanie Perkins
Novel Adventures Book Club Discussion 1

1) How do you feel about Anna in the beginning?
 Do you feel like you can relate to her?

 Me- Since we have just been introduced to Anna, I expect that we are going to see her change and mature in who she feels she is. I like that the story is told in first person, only from Anna's viewpoint. It's much easier to understand the workings of the character if you can be in her head.
My favorite part is in Chapter 2; "The whole school is as intimidating as it is impressive. It should be reserved for students with personal bodyguards and Shetland ponies, not someone who buys the majority of her wardrobe at Target." This passage, I feel, makes relating to Anna very easy. Anna feels that she does not measure up to the rest of the students, especially since she didn't choose this life change. Going to School of America in Paris was her father's idea.

2)From Atlanta to Paris is quite a culture shock to Anna. She doesn't speak French and Anna finds herself alone. I loved the comparison to Hogwarts, well played. We find that Anna isn't alone for long and soon has a group of very diverse friends. I look forward to see how the dynamics of this group plays out.

Buy The Book
Book Your Trip To Paris

Novel Adventures Book Club

The long awaited Novel Adventures Book Club is set to begin Monday, February 3rd. We will be discussing Anna and the French Kiss , by Stephanie Perkins. You can purchase here.

The schedule for discussion is as follows:
Monday, February 3rd - Chapters 1-3
Tuesday, February 4th- Chapters 4-6
Wednesday, February 5th- Chapters 7-9
Thursday, February 6th- Chapter 10-12
Saturday, February 7th -Dream Vacation Discussion based on the first twelve chapters.
Monday, February  10th- Chapters 13-15
Tuesday, February 11th- Chapter 16-18
Wednesday, February 12th- Chapters 19-21
Thursday, February 13th- Chapters 22-24
Friday, February 14th- Chapter 25-27
Saturday, February 15th- Dream Vacation Discussion based on the first twenty-seven chapters.
Monday, February 17th- Chapters 28-30
Tuesday, February 18th- Chapter 31-33
Wednesday, February 19th- Chapter 34-35
Thursday, February 20th- Chapters 36-38
Friday, February 21st- Chapters 39-41
Saturday, February 22nd- Dream Vacation Discussion based on thee first forty-one chapters.
Monday, February 24th- Chapters 42-44
Tuesday, February 25th- Chapters 45-47
Wednesday, February 26th- Wrap up the discussion and talk about the next Book Club Book.

The Rules
1. Always be kind. We may have different options on what we read and that is fine but please be respectful of the feelings of other readers. Please do not personally attack another member or bully in anyway.
2. Everyone is welcome to read along with us. There is no age limit or fees due. Since there is no age limit, and we do cover young adult books from time to time, let's keep the discussion rated PG13 please! No offensive language or overtly sexual discussions. There are plenty of other places on the Internet for that behavior - not here.
3. It's cool if you want to read ahead but please do not spoil the story for the rest of us. Please wait until we get there to discuss your favorite part.
4. If you do not like the book we are reading, come back next month as the selection changes.
5. Let's stay on topic, this discussion is about the selected book. If you have a book you would like to mention for the next book club wait until the end of the month when we open discussion for our next book.
6. Saturday is Dream Vacation Day. Feel free to discuss travel that you have taken, or want to take but please do not spoil the story for the rest of us by jumping to scenes we have not read.
7. If you are interested in any of the travel that we have discussed or booking your own personal trip you can contact us through our website Novel Adventures Vacations  or email us at, noveladventures@outlook.com
8. There is no obligation attached to joining our book club. You are free to come and go as you like. If you do book travel with us, please mention that you are a member of Novel Adventures Book Club as we have a special gift for you for your trip.