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Books to Bring France Home – Spring/Summer 2025

April 27, 2025

Can’t make it to France just yet? These beautiful books will bring the magic of Paris and French life right to your living room, kitchen, and heart. Whether you’re dreaming of cobblestone streets, flaky croissants, or revolutionary intrigue, these picks have you covered.

Food, Drink and Cooking:

“The Eater Guide to Paris” (Eater City Guide)

Hot off the press, this new guide from Eater is essential for anyone planning a Paris trip — or anyone who just wants to daydream about where to find the best pastries, wine bars, and bistros. A smart, stylish culinary roadmap to Parisian deliciousness.

“Ready for Dessert (Revised)” by David Lebovitz

Beloved pastry chef David Lebovitz shares his best dessert recipes, from simple tarts to decadent chocolate creations. It’s like having a piece of a Parisian patisserie at home — no plane ticket required.

“Around My French Table: More than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours” by Dorie Greenspan

A love letter to French home cooking, Dorie Greenspan’s recipes are comforting, accessible, and full of joie de vivre. Your kitchen will smell like a French bistro in no time.

Fiction:

“Will There be Love?” by Whitney Cubbison

Whitney Cubbison is an up and coming Paris-based author and ex-pat living her best life in France. This is her second novel, after “Will There Be Wine?”. Whitney is a friend of mine from college, where we both shared a passion for all things French, even back then! I’m excited for this next book and her second career as an author.

“A Place of Greater Safety: A Novel” by Hilary Mantel

For a deeper dive into French history, Mantel’s riveting novel about the French Revolution is a must-read. Her storytelling brings the turbulent streets of 18th-century Paris to vivid life.

“The Last Dress from Paris” by Jade Beer

This dual-timeline novel weaves the glamour of post-war Paris with a modern-day mystery. Fashion, secrets, and Parisian elegance — what more could you want?

Non-Fiction:

“How to Read Paris: A crash course in Parisian architecture” by Chris Rogers

Take a walking tour of Paris without leaving your couch. This beautifully illustrated guide teaches you to recognize the layers of history in the city’s breathtaking buildings. Perfect for architecture lovers and Francophiles alike.

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