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Fiction 
The Little French Bistro: A Novel

Nina George
Format: Book

From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery and new beginnings.

 
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Map of the Heart: A Novel

Susan Wiggs - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

"From World War II to present-day America; from the Nazi resistance to the 21st century; from the deepest corners of the heart to the furthest limits of love - Map of the Heart is a moving, sophisticated story of fathers and daughters, love and loss, secrets and lies, rebellion and redemption."...
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A Paris Apartment: A Novel

Michelle Gable - St Martin'S Press
Format: Book

Based on the fascinating true story of a treasure-stocked Parisian apartment opened for the first time in seventy years. Sent to Paris to examine the contents of an abandoned apartment in Paris, April Vogt, Sotheby's continental furniture specialist, is left speechless when she opens...
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Paris by the Book: A Novel

Liam Callanan - Dutton
Format: Hardcover

A missing person, a grieving family, a curious clue: a half-finished manuscript set in Paris. Heading off in search of its author, a mother and her daughters find themselves in France, rescuing a failing bookstore and drawing closer to unexpected truths.Once a week, I chase men who are not my husband....
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Paris for One and Other Stories

Jojo Moyes - Pamela Dorman Books
Format: Book

Nell is traveling to Paris for the first time with her boyfriend. When he fails to show up for their romantic getaway, she finds herself traveling alone to Paris and discovers a version of herself she never knew existed. 
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The Paris Secret: A Novel

Karen Swan - HarperLuxe
Format: Paperback

In this glittering tale of forgotten treasures and long-held secrets, international bestseller Karen Swan explores one woman's journey to discovering the truth behind an abandoned Paris apartment and a family whose mysteries may be better left undiscovered.
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The Paris Wife: A Novel

Paula McLain - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "A beautiful portrait of being in Paris in the glittering 1920s - as a wife and as one's own woman." - Entertainment Weekly A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures the love affair between...
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To Capture What We Cannot Keep: A Novel

Beatrice Colin
Format: Book

Set against the construction of the Eiffel Tower, this novel charts the relationship between a young Scottish widow and a French engineer who, despite constraints of class and wealth, fall in love.  
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A week in Paris : a novel

Rachel Hore - Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Book

When talented violinist Fay Knox arrives in Paris from England, the city feels familiar to her. As Fay traces her family's past, she is taken back to 1937 Paris - and the eve of a war that changed her mother's life forever. 
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NonFiction 
How the French Live: Modern French Style

SIHAM MAZOUZ
Format: Book

At home with modern French families... Si Mazouz, curator of the popular blog FRENCHBYDESIGN, introduces a dozen sophisticated French families in her debut book, How the French Live to engage and inspire.  
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Paris Picnic Club: More Than 100 Recipes to Savor and Share

SHAHEEN PEERBHAI - Sterling Epicure
Format: Book

In this charmingly illustrated book, two chefs offer a collection of flavorful recipes that takes inspiration from the diverse cuisines of Paris. You¹ll delight in eclectic small plates and sharing platters, abundant tartines, creative drinks, indulgent desserts, and more to savor...
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Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light

Amy Thomas - Sourcebooks
Format: Book

Obsessed with all things French, sweet freak Amy Thomas landed a gig as rich as the purest dark chocolate: leave Manhattan for Paris to write ad copy for Louis Vuitton. But does falling in love with one city mean turning your back on another? PARIS, MY SWEET explores how the search...
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