Paris in Love

Paris in Love cover
Good Books rating 4.33

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  • ID: 2035
  • Added: 2025-10-11
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • ISBN: 9781857889222
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2012-05-29
  • Reviews: 3

After years of writing novels, Eloisa James decides to take a leap of faith and move her family to Paris. She sells her house, leaves her job as a Shakespeare professor, and embarks on a new adventure with her husband and two children. The initial grand plans are quickly replaced by the simple pleasures of Parisian life—exquisite food, long walks by the Seine, and the effortless chic that surrounds her. However, she also faces the challenges of navigating a new culture, dealing with her husband's unique notions of quality time, and managing her children's experiences with puberty and school in a foreign language./n/nAmidst the picturesque backdrop of Paris, James writes an irresistible love letter to the city, capturing the essence of what it means to savor life. She shares her experiences with humor and heart, from coping with her mother-in-law's eccentricities to embracing the joy of reading in bed and the constant reminders of love that seem to be around every corner. Paris in Love is a joyful testament to the pleasures of living in the moment and finding beauty in the everyday.

Reviews
Reading Lark · 2013-06-15
captivating 4.00

The memoir brings the culture, culinary arts, and landscape of Paris to life in brilliant details, with a unique format that appeals to the reader.

This reviewer was captivated by the vivid details that bring the culture, culinary arts, and landscape of Paris to life. The format of the memoir, which includes short essays that grow longer as the story progresses, was particularly appealing. The reviewer found the author's personal reflections and observations to be both engaging and insightful, making the memoir a rich and enjoyable read. The blend of personal and cultural elements creates a compelling narrative that resonates with the reader.


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    This memoir brings the culture, culinary arts, and landscape of Paris to live in brilliant details.

    The format of this memoir also appealed to me, as it includes short essays that grow longer as the story progresses.

    The blend of personal and cultural elements creates a compelling narrative that resonates with the reader.

HOT SAUCE REVIEWS · 2012-10-24
romantic 4.50

The author's musings on the past, her children, and her husband are both sweet and melancholic, making this one of the most romantic books.

This reviewer found the author's musings on her past, her children, and her husband to be both sweet and melancholic. The memoir is seen as one of the most romantic books due to its personal and introspective nature. The reviewer appreciated the depth of emotion and the way the author weaves her personal experiences into a larger narrative about love and family. The blend of sweetness and melancholy creates a unique and engaging reading experience.


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    The author's musing on the past, her children, and her husband can be both sweet and melancholic.

    In many ways, this is the most romantic book I have read in a long time.

    The blend of sweetness and melancholy creates a unique and engaging reading experience.

The Romance Dish · 2012-04-03
heartwarming 4.50

The memoir was thoroughly enjoyed, with admiration for the author's personal accounts and the charming way she portrays her experiences.

This reviewer hadn't read a memoir in a long time but found this one to be a delightful exception. They appreciate and admire Eloisa James for her personal accounts and the charming way she portrays her experiences in Paris. The memoir is filled with joy and a deep love for the city, making it a heartwarming read. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the author's unique perspective and the way she brings the city to life through her words.


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    It's been a very long time since I read a memoir and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

    I appreciate and admire Eloisa James for her personal accounts and the charming way she portrays her experiences.

    The memoir is filled with joy and a deep love for the city, making it a heartwarming read.