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Books about Paris

Order a copy of Kylie the Crocodile here

October 30, 2020January 15, 2021 Oliver Gee

Get your copy of Kylie the Crocodile here!

Books about Paris

We made a children’s book! Meet Kylie the Crocodile

October 19, 2020March 13, 2021 Oliver Gee

Here comes Kylie the Crocodile! Behind the scenes, more pics, and a podcast episode with Lina and Oliver.

Books about Paris

Great books about Paris and France: ALL the titles from The Earful Tower Book Club

September 1, 2020September 6, 2021 Oliver Gee

Do you like books about Paris and France? Here are some top recommendations from your favourite Paris Book Club at The Earful Tower.

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Books about Paris

Here’s one for all you Paris dreamers

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: A chat with Katrina Lawrence, a beauty journalist and certified Francophile.

Books about Paris / Entertainment

It’s here: The full audiobook for Paris On Air

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Oliver Gee

Here’s how to listen to Paris On Air, narrated by Oliver Gee (and with the help of about 20 other characters!)

Books about Paris / Entertainment

The trick to starting a French conversation

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 Oliver Gee

We all know it’s important to say “bonjour” no matter where you in in France. That’s hardly a secret. But there’s no better way to get a conversation going than to ask “ca va?” directly afterwards. Let me explain…

Books about Paris / Paris in lockdown

Behind the curtains at Shakespeare and Company book store

May 25, 2020August 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

New podcast: Adam Biles from Shakespeare and Company talks about the lockdown, Tumbleweeds, and his favourite author interviews.

Books about Paris / Entertainment

US virtual book tour itinerary

May 6, 2020June 11, 2020 Oliver Gee

If I can’t get to the US in person, then I’ll do the book tour virtually! Here’s the itinerary.

Books about Paris

Paris On Air: Now available in the US

April 22, 2020June 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

My memoir, Paris On Air, is now available for shipping to the US…. from the US!

Books about Paris / Entertainment

Time portal magic: A chat with Ernest Hemingway in 1925

April 1, 2020October 12, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: I’ve somehow opened a magical time portal and got Ernest Hemingway on the phone.

Books about Paris / Food and drink

David Lebovitz on French drinks

March 16, 2020June 28, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s David Lebovitz talking about French drinks, the 11th arrondissement, and his new book.

Books about Paris / Paris secrets / Understanding the French

Caroline de Maigret on Parisian women, ageing, and Pigalle

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Today’s chat is with model Caroline de Maigret, who has just published a book about ageing called Older But Better, But Older. We chat about the ninth arrondissement, fashion, and crepes!

Books about Paris

The story of the Seine River (with Elaine Sciolino)

January 31, 2020November 4, 2021 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s author Elaine Sciolino back on the podcast to chat about her new book The Seine: The River That Made Paris.

Books about Paris

We did it!!! My memoir will be printed!!!

December 19, 2019May 6, 2020 Oliver Gee

New blog post: The campaign was successful! Paris On Air will be a book! Now it’s time to plan the tour!

Books about Paris / Moving to France / Understanding the French

All you need to know about my memoir: Paris On Air

December 9, 2019December 5, 2023 Oliver Gee

New episode: I wrote a book! Here’s the inside word on my Paris memoir (and how you can order a copy).

Books about Paris

Exploring the Marais with Paris writer David Downie

September 19, 2019November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s author David Downie talking about the Marais, walking across Paris, and how to sneak into courtyards.

Books about Paris

Ann Mah on French food, books, and Julia Child

August 22, 2019October 13, 2022 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s bestselling author Ann Mah in the studio for this week’s podcast episode.

Books about Paris

Nine good books about Paris and France (according to a Paris bookshop owner)

July 25, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Penelope Fletcher from The Red Wheelbarrow bookshop is on the podcast, talking about good books, the Luxembourg Gardens, and her favourite arrondissement.

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What is The Earful Tower?

The Earful Tower is a channel about Paris and France, hosted by Oliver Gee.

  • 4 million podcast downloads
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  • 200,000 followers
  • 100,000 regular listeners

The New York Times said it’s one of the world’s “most transportive” podcasts.

We share Paris via walking tours, videos, blog posts, social media, and a popular Substack newsletter. We even make Paris-themed children’s books. And our member club opens a whole world of bonus Paris content.

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