A Very French Christmas:
The Greatest French Holiday Stories
of All Time

on Tour

August 8-14

A Very French Christmas:
The Greatest French Holiday Stories
of All Time

(short story collection)

Release date: October 10, 2017
at New Vessel Press

ISBN: 978-1939931504
142 pages

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As you would know if you are familiar with French literature in general, the French cannot be described as the most optimistic people in the world. If there’s a yes, there’s always a BUT shortly after. This reflects as well in this collection of Christmas short stories, which makes it quite unique! If you want something different for your next Christmas, ask Santa to bring you A Very French Christmas: The Greatest French Holiday Stories of All Time.

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Clara Beaudoux

on Tour

July 12-18

with

The Madeleine Project

(biography/history)

Release date: September 12, 2017
at New Vessel Press

ISBN: 978-1939931498
288 pages

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This is certainly the most unique book I have ever read, unique in premises and format. These qualities combined with the beauty of its content put The Madeleine Project among my favorite books read so far this year.
New Vessel Press has definitely the knack for publishing great books!

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