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Paris, My Sweet

A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate)

Amy Thomas

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ALPA BOOKS
01 February 2012
"A memoir in macaroons- One woman, two glorious cities and an assortment of delicious sweets

""Feels appropriate to indulge in this sweet and sometimes savory read while filming

in Paris ! I'm loving every tip and recommendation I read and cannot help but feel Emily would too.""-Lily Collins, star of Emily in Paris (via Instagram)

Forever a girl obsessed with all things French, sweet freak Amy Thomas landed a gig as rich as the purest dark chocolate- leave Manhattan and move to Paris to write ad copy for Louis Vuitton. Working on the Champs- lysees, strolling the charming streets, and exploring the best patisseries and boulangeries, Amy marveled at the magnificence of the City of Light.

But does falling in love with one city mean turning your back on another? As much as Amy adored Paris, there was part of her that felt like a humble chocolate chip cookie in a sea of pristine macarons. Paris, My Sweet explores how the search for happiness can be as fleeting as a salted caramel souffle's rise, as intensely satisfying as molten chocolate cake, and about how the life you're meant to live doesn't always taste like the one you envisioned.

Part love letter to Paris, part love letter to New York, and total devotion to all things sweet, Paris, My Sweet is perfect for fans of Emily in Paris and a treasure map for anyone with a hunger for life."
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Imprint:   ALPA BOOKS
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   390g
ISBN:   9781402264115
ISBN 10:   1402264119
Pages:   304
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

As an associate creative director for Ogilvy & Mather, Amy Thomas went to Paris in 2009 to work on Louis Vuitton's digital advertising. Now back in New York, she contributes to the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Every Day with Rachel Ray and others. She blogs at dessertfordinner.com and www.godiloveparis.blogspot.com.

Reviews for Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate)

A starry-eyed tour of the City of Light's best p tisseries, juxtaposed with the American-style treats of her beloved New York. - Adventures in Food, France and Beyond It's fun, it's tooth-achingly sweet, and I loved every minute! - All Things Luxurious [The] storyline kept me engaged and, of course, the chocolate descriptions kept me salivating. - Bookshipper If you have a sweet tooth, if you want to live vicariously through the eyes of Amy Thomas as she spends time in both Paris and New York, then this may be a good choice for you. - Adventures of an Intrepid Reader The book is an entertaining memoir about a girl and her love for Paris [as well as her struggle with loving New York too]. - Gourmet Galley Though I don't recommend reading this tribute to deliciousness during a 21-day-juice cleanse you'd surely lose the will to go on it's the perfect book any other time you find yourself in need of geographic or baked escapism. - The Chalkboard Magazine This little book is a treat for the senses and the mind. You will feel as if you are on a sweet ride with Amy. - Maurice on Books Paris, My Sweet A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate) (Sourcebooks) balances her unexpected homesickness-often taking the form of a yen for Billy's cupcakes and Levain cookies-with delicious new findings, including sexy boutique chocolatiers (Pigalle's L'Etoile d'Or) and Paris' best madeleine purveyor (Bl Sucr ). - VOGUE.com Thomas's story in Paris, My Sweet is inspiring in her quest to redefine her life for herself--and of course, will leave readers longing for a quick dash into a Parisian bakery. - Shelf Awareness for Readers


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