Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week is a freebie topic.
A couple of months ago, I did a TTT post all about books set in places I would like to visit. The surprising thing was that there were no books set in Paris on that list, but there as a reason for that. I already knew that for this freebie topic I was going to combine Top Ten Tuesday with Paris In July and feature books I've read set in Paris.
Die for Me and Until I Die by Amy Plum - These are the first two books in a YA paranormal series set in Paris. This is one of those cases where the cover gods smile on an author not once or twice. I did enjoy the books but haven't read any more.
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - This is another YA book but no vampires or werewolves in sight. In this book a young girl moves to Paris to go to school. A while ago someone on a TTT post mentioned that there is going to be a special edition cover so I just had to buy it.
For the King by Catherine Delors - I read this book years ago and enjoyed it. It is set in Paris when a police inspector must investigate a failed assassination attempt against Napoleon.
Paris, My Sweet by Amy Thomas - A New York girl moves to Paris for a year and goes on the hunt for the perfect dessert! This is one book that made me yearn to go to Paris.
The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand (or really any of her books)- I mentioned The Chocolate Thief last week, but all of her books are set in France and often feature lots of food. If you like a bit of romance featuring hot French guys with delicious food, this is an author for you!
French Milk by Lucy Knisley - This is a graphic novel about a young woman's trip to Paris with her mother. It's not my favourite Lucy Knisley book but it did make me want to visit. Then again, you're possibly noticing that is a theme for all the books in this post!
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin - A bookseller swaps her life in small town America for a busy bookshop in Paris. This was my first novel by Rebecca Raisin, but I have read another couple since, and will read more.
Almost Paris by Sarah Turnbull - An Australian woman makes an implulsive decision to move to Paris to live with the French man she has just met. This book explores the cultural differences that she encountered. (review here)
The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B by Sandra Gulland - Sandra Gulland has written a number of historical fiction novels set in France. This is the first in the trilogy focussing on the life of Josephine Bonaparte.(review here)
I'd love to read more books set in Paris. Especially a good mystery or paranormal. Paris, My Sweet and The Little Bookshop on Seine both sound nice.
ReplyDeleteI am always happy to read books set in Paris, Greg, whatever the genre!
DeleteI'm such a sucker for Paris! I definitely have picked up books simply because they involved Paris.
ReplyDeleteHere is my TTT: https://ichlese.blog/2020/07/28/top-ten-tuesday-my-favorite-seasonal-book-movie-sustenance-pairings/.
I am the same Ichlese!
DeleteI've never been to Paris, but have indeed read many books taking place there :D Thanks for the list!
ReplyDeleteHere's my TTT if you want to have a look https://readwithstefani.com/10-books-i-want-to-read-by-the-end-of-2020/ Have a great day ahead!
I've been once Stefani, but I would love to go again!
DeleteParis is such a popular setting for books! Another TTT blogger often recommends books set there.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT .
I do know a few other bloggers who are enamoured with Paris too.
DeleteOoh! I'm more of a nonfiction reader, so "Almost French" looks right up my ally. :)
ReplyDeleteParis My Sweet is non fiction too Stephen
DeleteI love Paris as a book setting, one of my WIPs is set in Paris!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/top-ten-tuesday-274/
It is a great setting!
DeleteI actively seek out books set in Paris. Sometimes I think I've read them all. Thank you for this list.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that is possible Deb!
DeleteGood idea for the topic. I love Paris. Who doesn't?
ReplyDeleteGood idea for the topic. I might pick that for my next freebie. ;)
My TTT is about debut novels.
Apparently there are people who don't love it Marianne!
DeleteI know. I just don't get it. What's not to love? LOL
DeleteMe either! llol
DeleteI haven't read any of the books you mentioned, except for Les Misérables. Doesn't mean I haven't read any books set in Paris because I like to read a French book from time to time. You can see all my books taking place in France here.
DeleteThanks for visiting my TTT.
I really really really still want to go to Paris. Your list might help me to get in the mood.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this and for stopping by my TTT. Much appreciated!
I really, really, really still want to too Elza!
DeleteOne of these days I'm going to take the plunge and read Les Mis one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed it Lauren, but it was an undertaking!
DeleteParis My Sweet sounds good!
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday.
It was good Astilbe!
DeleteI read a fun book by Lauren Blakely that was also set in Paris. I wish I could remember its name!
ReplyDeleteI might go look for that myself Deanna.
DeleteLauren has two recent books set in Paris:
DeletePart-Time Lover and Wanderlust!
The only one I have read here is Les Miserables. The historical fiction novels sound good and the graphic novel. I thought I had read more books set in Paris in the last year but I guess not.
ReplyDeleteThere's still time for this year Tracy!
DeleteParis, My Sweet sounds really interesting to me. I may have to find that one. Good freebie topic!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good read Debra!
DeleteI finished Spectacle a few days ago and enjoyed it. It made me want to visit Paris! I’d prefer to avoid the serial killers though.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Yeah, I think that is a good strategy for any city! Avoid the serial killers!
DeleteGreat TTT post. I've read several of these and actually just finished The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Must review it soon.
ReplyDeleteDid you like it Iliana?
DeleteI loved Almost French - it's the book that kickstarted my love of travel/expat memoirs. No surprise then that my other favourite books set in Paris are also memoirs: Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard and Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik. And the best book about Paris, for me, is Elaine Sciolino's The Only Street in Paris.
ReplyDeleteLoved Lunch in Paris. I haven't read the other two that you mentioned.
DeleteThis topic speaks to my Paris-loving heart so much! Paris my Sweet in particular just made me start craving dessert! These titles are all new for me, except Little Booskhop on the Seine
ReplyDeleteThere's so many good Paris novels out there Verushka!
DeleteI loved Sarah Turnbull's book, I read it years back. Now I have a bunch more to add to my notebook from your featured books. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy her book too. Did you read her follow up book Tina?
DeleteGreat choice! I loved Anna and the French Kiss. My all-time favorite book set partly in Paris is Just One Day by Gayle Forman. And I just finished a historical fiction book called Paris Never Leaves You that I enjoyed. :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's a great choice too Dedra!
DeleteI read Paris My Sweet and enjoyed it. I read Les Miserables in French when I was in high school and loved it so much.
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