Ravelstein

While Thais does the lion's share of the posting, I like to throw my two cents in from time to time. And this is one of those times. I recommend that each and every one of you read Saul Bellow's Ravelstein. Part of the book is set in Paris, which made it perfect reading for our trip. But it's wonderful regardless, a real evocation of a person a la Boswell's Life of Johnson. Bellow's Ravelstein epitomizes a certain view of what it means to live life well: to indulge the passions, to love with gusto, to sin - and not - boldly. The book is a quick read and well worth the time. Enjoy!