SYNOPSIS
Wine, romance,
and French bureaucracy – the ups and downs of an American’s life in
Paris. This laugh-out-loud memoir is almost too funny to be true!SYNOPSISDrinking too much bubbly. Meeting sappy Frenchmen who have girlfriends or are creeps or both. Encountering problème after problème with French bureaucracy. When newly-single party girl Vicki moved to Paris, she was hoping to taste wine, stuff her face with croissants, and maybe fall in love.
In her first book, this long-time blogger and semi-professional drinker recounts the ups and downs of her life in Paris. Full of sass, shamefully honest admissions, and situations that seem too absurd to be true, Vicki makes you feel as if you’re stumbling along the cobblestones with her.
Will she find love? Will she learn to consume reasonable amounts of alcohol? Will the French administration ever cut her a break?
My Review:
OK this book was just plain fun for me to read. You all know that I am a total Francophile so any book that is set in Paris is sure to be a hit with me, but I especially liked this one. She has a fun writing style that made me laugh and smile quite a bit and I could totally relate to some of the frustrating aspects of living in Paris - like how stores often times won't accept big bills (like a 50 euro note) or how confusing their floor numbering system is (the 1st floor is often up a level).
Reading this book gave me a look at what life would have been like if I had moved to Paris and fallen in love, so it was a nice little virtual escape for me. Also in general the author is just very likeable and witty and I feel like we would hit it off and have a great wine or coffee date if we were to ever met as we both clearly love Paris - AND we are both math majors!
I recommend this for other Francophiles or anyone who wants a light, fun read that provides a little virtual escape.
Vicki Lesage is an IT Director by day, writer by night. And a full-time nerd. She loves fondue, wine, math, and zombies. She lives in Paris with her French husband and rambunctious son.
Such a fun book! Vicki really tells it like it is... and is a natural storyteller. You just want to keep reading and reading to find out exactly how she manages to get through each adventure. I'm eager to read the sequel!
ReplyDeletethanks for your great review. yes the writing was really awesome. what about going to a bar in Paris all together?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a wine date in Paris! Have you planned your next visit there yet?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review, Lisa! And yes, I suggest we all get together for a glass (or three) of wine. Let me know when you book your tickets and I'm in :)
ReplyDeleteAdria, the sequel will be here soon!
Oh, and math majors unite!!! There's a scene in my upcoming sequel you'll appreciate, Lisa :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book! I will definitely pick it up and take a read. Love books that are good for an escape, that make you laugh out loud and are fun :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun book -- really enjoyable and it's in Paris? Who could argue with that!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a fun book! I love books that are just fun, easy reads that make you feel good. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks adorable! Especially knowing that not only is a memoir about France but that she's a math major. I do think this is one I'd likely really enjoy as well!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're all so interested in my book! It was really fun to write so I hope it's fun for you to read :)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to note that right now it's on sale for only $0.99 on Kindle, so if you have a Kindle, pick it up while it's cheap! The promo runs until 4/14.
Merci!
What a fun book! I'm def adding this to my summer reading list!
ReplyDeleteI like books like this for the beach!!!
ReplyDeleteOh awesome, I just asked for book recommendations in my post today so I might have to check this one out. I really need a light, can't-put-it-down read again!
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