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The Little Paris Bookshop

by Nina George

This German novel was first published in 2013 and reminds me of the Jack Nicholson movie As Good as It Gets. I loved the concept: Frenchman Jean Perdu owns a floating bookstore, on a barge in the Seine, and from there he prescribes exactly the right book for every customer. But an earthshaking discovery launches Perdu on a quest with his friends: a bestselling author with writer's block and a lovesick Italian chef. I didn't love this, but I'll give George a try in the future.

Case Histories (Jackson Brodie Book 1)

by Kate Atkinson

The first book in the Jackson Brodie mystery series kicks off with private investigator Brodie following three seemingly disparate cases in Edinburgh. What do a missing little girl, an attacked office worker, and a new mother who snapped have in common? Jackson Brodie follows the threads back over the past 30 years as surprising connections emerge. This was an excellent detective novel, with good writing and strong characterization, and reminded me very much of Tana French. But like Tana French, some of the content was seriously disturbing.

Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

by Jennifer L. Scott

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown

Billed as a perfect choice for fans of Unbroken, this bestselling story about an American crew team seeking Olympic gold during the Depression has garnered nearly 2000 5-star reviews on Amazon. I fully expect this to be as compelling as any novel I read this summer.

Lost Lake

by Sarah Addison Allen

Hurray for Sarah Addison Allen--a great summer reading author! This isn't my favorite title of hers, but it's still Sarah Addison Allen. This novel is set at a quirky Southern resort, and Allen's trademark magic is woven through the lake, the town, and the people. It's essentially a story about finding home.

A Paris Apartment

by Michelle Gable

Booklist says "Vive le Paris apartment!"

Quick Lit 6/15

The Little Paris Bookshop

Case Histories (Jackson Brodie Book 1)

Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Lost Lake

A Paris Apartment

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Quick Lit 6/15

The Little Paris Bookshop

Case Histories (Jackson Brodie Book 1)

Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Lost Lake

A Paris Apartment

Find your next read with:

100 Book recommendations for every mood

100 Book recommendations
for every mood