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Mastering the Art of French Eating: From Paris Bistros to Farmhouse Kitchens, Lessons in Food and Love | Ann Mah

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Tried this before an upcoming trip to France. The personal story is lovely but I couldn‘t get into the specific history of all that animal-based French food. Not the right moment for me.

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britt_brooke

The Paris Novel | Ruth Reichl

Hot, but beautiful walk today. Enjoying this book so far!

#audiowalk

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slategreyskies

The Paris Novel | Ruth Reichl

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A strong pick. I really loved this novel. I almost gave up at the beginning, because I wasn‘t expecting the childhood sexual abuse. That part is tough to read. It‘s not overly graphic, but it could be triggering for some readers, so use your best judgement. That said, those parts are mostly at the beginning of the book with the MC having flashbacks/triggers once or twice later in the book. FYI. Some of the meals are difficult to read about. ⬇️

slategreyskies (Cont.) I exclaimed out loud several times over some of the things she ate. I was expecting snails and caviar and foie gras and the like, but it did go a bit further than that, which was tough for me to read once or twice. Still, the passion in this book is really something. I loved the characters and the setting. This book was a delicious read. Try it. You‘ll love it! 🥐🍷 1w

TheBookHippie I have it and am psyching myself up to read it. Lots of skimming maybe. 1w

slategreyskies @TheBookHippie It could have been left out. The author uses it as part of the reason for why the MC is afraid to enjoy life & afraid of being close to people as an adult. I didn‘t feel like it should have been written that way. It shocked me, because I didn‘t expect it to be in the book. Skimming would work fine. Knowing it‘s in her past is all you need. The bulk of the book is without mention of it. It‘s at the front & in 2-3 Paris flashbacks. 1w

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slategreyskies @TheBookHippie the chapter to skip would be Chapter 2: New York, 1957. On my Kindle, it‘s 5 pages long. I just checked it, and you could easily skip the entire chapter. If you want one sentence that sums it up without detail, let me know and I‘ll give you a summary. 1w

Kitta Thanks for the heads up! This is in my tbr. 1w

TheBookHippie @slategreyskies thanks so very much I‘ll just skip it. 😘 I hate it when it‘s unnecessary in a book. 1w

slategreyskies @TheBookHippie no problem, and I agree. 🤍 1w

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wen4blu

The Paris Novel | Ruth Reichl

I cannot read this book without getting hungry.

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Bevita

The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel | Nina George

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Delightful book—second time I‘ve read it! Book barge, Paris, regret, love story. France😍

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Lynnsoprano

A Bakery in Paris: A Novel | Aimie K. Runyan

I picked this up on a Kindle deal. A dual timeline story, plus food. Right up my alley 😄

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A Murder Most French | Colleen Cambridge

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4 Stars • In "A Murder Most French," the second installment in the "An American in Paris" series by Colleen Cambridge, the story unfolds in postwar Paris, where American ex-pat Tabitha Knight and chef-in-training Julia Child find themselves entangled in a series of murders. The plot thickens as Tabitha and Julia attempt to unravel the mystery behind poisoned wine, which is linked to the darker corners of France's wartime past. ⬇️

suvata As Tabitha investigates, she faces personal danger and navigates her complicated relationship with Inspector Mervielle. The book is noted for its rich setting and culinary details, with the mystery itself taking a backseat to the atmosphere and cuisine of the city. 1mo

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