The Paris Novel

Paris by the Book — a New York Times bestseller by Ruth Reichl, bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!, is a charming, sensory-filled journey through 1980s Paris that celebrates food, art, fashion, and self-discovery.

After her estranged mother’s death, Stella inherits a one-way ticket to Paris and reluctantly sets out to fulfill her mother’s final wish. In the City of Light, a spontaneous purchase of a vintage Dior dress sparks a transformation. Guided by Jules, an elderly art collector, Stella immerses herself in the Parisian literary and culinary world, tasting oysters for the first time, uncovering a mystery hidden in a Manet painting, and rediscovering her zest for life.

A heartwarming tale of reinvention and courage, the novel celebrates living fully, embracing new experiences, and finding one’s true home through adventure and joy.