The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel
Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own?
Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened.
After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls anchor and departs on a mission to the south of France, hoping to make peace with his loss and discover the end of the story. Joined by a bestselling but blocked author and a lovelorn Italian chef, Perdu travels along the country’s rivers, dispensing his wisdom and his books, showing that the literary world can take the human soul on a journey to heal itself.
Internationally bestselling and filled with warmth and adventure, The Little Paris Bookshop is a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives.
Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened.
After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls anchor and departs on a mission to the south of France, hoping to make peace with his loss and discover the end of the story. Joined by a bestselling but blocked author and a lovelorn Italian chef, Perdu travels along the country’s rivers, dispensing his wisdom and his books, showing that the literary world can take the human soul on a journey to heal itself.
Internationally bestselling and filled with warmth and adventure, The Little Paris Bookshop is a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives.
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A bit overwrought but still an enjoyable read
The story of Jean Perdu, who runs a bookshop out of a barge in Paris. One day he decides to just unmoor and take off to find his lost love. His young neighbor and current "it" author Max Jordan decides to jump on board at the last minute.
Some of the writing is a bit overwrought for me, but I loved following along as they sailed the waters of France... Makes me want to get a boat of my own and take off!
Bonus recipes and book recommendations at the end of the book.
The story of Jean Perdu, who runs a bookshop out of a barge in Paris. One day he decides to just unmoor and take off to find his lost love. His young neighbor and current "it" author Max Jordan decides to jump on board at the last minute.
Some of the writing is a bit overwrought for me, but I loved following along as they sailed the waters of France... Makes me want to get a boat of my own and take off!
Bonus recipes and book recommendations at the end of the book.
I found it difficult to get into the book but once about 1/3 of the way in, I was hooked and found Jean's journey both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I am glad that I stuck to it and read the entire book.
This book is bursting with emotion. I could not have been happier to follow Jean Perdu on his epic quest to find himself, to find forgiveness, and to most of all to find love again. It's beautifully written, and packed with ups and downs. It leaves you filled with hope for your own future.
Loved the detail in the food and the streets of Pais I felt I was right back there. Loved how her story evolved from lonely to loved.
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