Paris for One and Other Stories
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4.1 • 198 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart.
“A vicarious jolt of Parisian romance. . . Delightful.” –People Magazine
"An old-fashioned, feel-good love story. . . It’s as if Moyes has booked a vacation and is taking us along. To Paris. Amour!” –USA Today
“Dreamy escapism, a book you can curl up with and easily finish over a weekend, with or without a glass of wine.” –Miami Herald
Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away—to anywhere—before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone—including herself—wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny, charming, and irresistible, "Paris for One" is quintessential Jojo Moyes—as are the other stories that round out the collection.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this vibrant collection containing one novella and eight short stories, Moyes (Me Before You) once again focuses primarily on heroines who discover their deeper strength and learn about themselves during periods of emotional strife. The stories all deal in some way with romantic entanglements. New passions, old trysts, a Twitter scandal, a heist, and even Louboutin shoes fill up these short but sweet tales. The jewel of the collection is the title novella, "Paris for One," in which Nell has uncharacteristically splurged on a romantic weekend getaway to Paris for herself and her boyfriend. He fails to arrive, and Nell a micro-manager who is known to make pro-and-con lists before deciding what sandwich to eat finds herself suddenly alone in a foreign country. In fewer than 150 pages Moyes creates a fully dynamic and compelling leading woman. In the face of rejection and adversity, Nell begins to learn exactly who she is and what she is capable of. Other stories include a jewelry-store robbery with an amorous twist, the tale of a middle-aged woman who spends a day literally in someone else's shoes, and a Christmas shopping frenzy that reveals to a harried wife what is really important in life. Bold, humorous, and genuine, the stories in this collection are classic Moyes and will appeal to fans of her novels and newcomers alike.
Customer Reviews
I quite enjoyed this book...
I'm not really English but have to speak like them after reading this book😊. I'd had the worst day ever, spent it in bed and started reading this book. Just finished it at the end if the day and it cheered me right up. Collection of novella, followed by a few short stories. Enjoyed then very much, they were uplifting. Go ahead & take the plunge - and if you don't feel better after reading it, look me up and I'll give you five bucks😉
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I am amazed
I find short stories to be unfulfilling. They are rarely long enough to engage my emotions. And if by chance they do, they then leave me wanting more. This collection is incredible. Paris For One is lovely. The others are riveting. I found myself holding my breath while reading one, thinking about most of them after I finished them. Buy this book! You won't be disappointed. I am in awe of Jojo Moyes. I knew she was an amazing writer because of her novels, but what she has been able to do with short stories has blown me away.