The Paris Novel

The Paris Novel

by Ruth Reichl

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4.4 stars from 9,724 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love food writing and want a novel where meals are as important to the story as the characters who eat them.
  • You're drawn to stories about women finding themselves in new cities, especially ones set in glamorous historical periods.
  • You enjoyed Ruth Reichl's memoirs and want to see her gift for sensory detail applied to fiction.

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  • You prefer plot-driven narratives with high stakes and dramatic conflict over character exploration and atmosphere.
  • You find descriptions of food and wine pretentious or find yourself skimming those passages in other books.
  • You want a tight, fast-paced read rather than a leisurely immersion in a specific time and place.

About this book

When Stella's estranged mother dies, she inherits a one-way plane ticket to Paris and a note instructing her to go. Confined by a traumatic childhood to cautious routines, Stella initially resists but eventually honors her mother's wishes. Alone in Paris, Stella continues her careful habits until she discovers a vintage store and impulsively purchases a fabulous Dior dress. This purchase marks a turning point. At the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, she tastes oysters for the first time and meets Jules, an octogenarian art collector who becomes her mentor, introducing her to Paris's literary, art, and culinary circles. Over weeks of decadent meals, Stella lives as a "tumbleweed" at Shakespeare & Company bookstore, investigates a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may connect to her past. Set in 1980s Paris, the novel explores themes of adventure, living boldly, and finding one's true home through the city's food, art, and fashion scenes.

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