Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate)
"Feels appropriate to indulge in this sweet and sometimes savory read while filming [in Paris]! I'm loving every tip and recommendation I read and cannot help but feel Emily would too."―Lily Collins, star of Emily in Paris (via Instagram)
Forever a girl obsessed with all things French, sweet freak Amy Thomas landed a gig as rich as the purest dark chocolate: leave Manhattan and move to Paris to write ad copy for Louis Vuitton. Working on the Champs-Élysées, strolling the charming streets, and exploring the best patisseries and boulangeries, Amy marveled at the magnificence of the City of Light.
But does falling in love with one city mean turning your back on another? As much as Amy adored Paris, there was part of her that felt like a humble chocolate chip cookie in a sea of pristine macarons. Paris, My Sweet explores how the search for happiness can be as fleeting as a salted caramel souffle's rise, as intensely satisfying as molten chocolate cake, and about how the life you're meant to live doesn't always taste like the one you envisioned.
Part love letter to Paris, part love letter to New York, and total devotion to all things sweet, Paris, My Sweet is perfect for fans of Emily in Paris and a treasure map for anyone with a hunger for life.
Praise for Paris, My Sweet:
"From the New York cupcake wars to the perfect Parisian macaron, Thomas's passion is palpable, her sweet tooth, unstoppable."
―Elizabeth Bard, bestselling author of Lunch in Paris
"Like a tasty Parisian bonbon, this book is filled with sweet surprises."
―David Lebovitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweet Life in Paris
"Amy Thomas seduces us in the same manner that Paris seduced her―one exquisite morsel at a time."
―Nichole Robertson, author of Paris in Color
Author
Amy Thomas is a New York–based writer who, for two lucky years, got to call Paris home. In addition to working as a copywriter in advertising, she writes about food, travel, design, and fashion for various publications such as the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Town & Country, and Every Day with Rachael Ray. She is slightly obsessed with sweets.
Review
"Less a memoir than an anecdotal travelogue to delectable desserts - this could easily be titled Sweets and the Single Girl. " ― Lit Chick
"A charming, easy-to-read weekend book jaunt to inspire one's own neighbourhood search for most delectable mouthfuls." ― Apprentice Writer
"Whether Thomas is writing about macaroons, the cupcake craze in Paris, what makes French toast so delicious, or the power of chocolate chip cookies, you’ll be willing to follow the writer any place she goes." ― 1330V
"Spolier alert: There’s molten chocolate cake and salted caramel involved." ― Little Brown Pen
"Anything but a predictable read on desserts, Thomas' palette for all things sweet should be on every Sweet Freak's to taste list. This certainly is one dark chocolate journey you need to go down." ― Haut Appétit
"Do not read this on an empty stomach, or if you're on a diet. The author even had me craving desserts I'm allergic to." ― That Artsy Reader Girl
"A starry-eyed tour of the City of Light’s best pâtisseries, juxtaposed with the American-style treats of her beloved New York." ― Adventures in Food, France and Beyond
"Amy's book is full of sweet eating tales of both New York and Paris." ― Paris Breakfast
"Part memoir, part sweets-filled travel guide, this light book is a bonbon for anyone planning to spend time in either city (or just dreaming they will)." ― Pursuist
"If you love Paris and New York (what a perfect combination) plus a dose of the sweet then this is the delicious memoir to indulge in." ― French Essence
"Warning: If you do not have chocolate nearby, do not read this book. Under any circumstance.In fact, make sure you BUY chocolate ahead of time. Or a cupcake and read it alongside." ― A Fair Substitute for Heaven
"Do not read this book on an empty stomach. It may trigger mad dashes to your nearest bakery, or worse, travel agency." ― The Reader Reviewer
"A sweet and charming tale of Paris through the eyes of a cake-lover. Willie Wonka for grown ups -- and a guide to some of the sweetest destinations in the City of Light." ― Karen Wheeler, author of Tout Sweet
"Such a charming, heartfelt book. Paris, My Sweet is as dainty and decadent as a box of pastel macarons, a bewitching tale of a young woman's love affair with two iconic cities and the confections found in each one." ― Ann Mah, author of Kitchen Chinese
"Amy Thomas's descriptions of the delicious delights in Paris and New York had me almost licking the pages." ― Rachel Khoo, author of Little Paris Kitchen
"Grab yourself a slice of your favourite dessert, a nice cup of tea and settle in to read a book that is meant to be devoured." ― Chocolate and Croissants
"Though I don’t recommend reading this tribute to deliciousness during a 21-day-juice cleanse – you’d surely lose the will to go on – it’s the perfect book any other time you find yourself in need of geographic or baked escapism." ― The Chalkboard Magazine
"Follow Amy Thomas's quest in Paris to find the tastiest chocolates, towering gâteaux, and most sublime macarons while crisscrossing the Atlantic. Like a tasty Parisian bonbon, this book is filled with sweet surprises." ― David Lebovitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweet Life in Paris
"In her book, she paints a colorful picture of both macaron-mad New Yorkers and cupcake-crazed Parisians." ― New York Post
"Quick, breezy [this book] will make you want to travel to Paris and gorge on cake immediately." ― Tiny Library
"An enjoyable read, and will certainly appeal to all travelers and gourmands." ― The Story Girl Book Reviews
"Dessert lovers will devour this one... Amy Thomas draws the reader into the comfort of sweets seemingly found on every street corner in Paris, creating a delectable fantasy world. As a self-professed sugarholic, this memoir/travelogue/dessert guide to New York and Paris is a rare, nostalgic treat - equal parts charm, style, and wit." ― Pichet Ong, chef and author of The Sweet Spot
"Amy's adventures in Paris, My Sweet are of fairy tale magnitude. Her story is infectious and contagious in every way and has reminded me of so many of my own memories walking down those very streets and nibbling on those one of a kind Parisian treats. This book made me smile." ― Johnny Iuzzini, James Beard Award Winner, Author of Dessert FourPlay, Head Judge Top Chef Just Desserts
"More than just a tasty treat, Paris, My Sweet is a lot like fine chocolate--deep, rich and complex." ― Jamie Cat Callan, author of French Women Don’t Sleep Alone and Bonjour, Happiness!
"A delectable memoir [and] sumptuous tribute to the sweet splendors of Paris and New York." ― Booklist
"It's fun, it's tooth-achingly sweet, and I loved every minute! " ― All Things Luxurious
"You will not regret letting Amy Thomas give you her Parisian tour in Paris, My Sweet. Grab a postcard of the Eiffel Tower and a few bars of chocolate and prepare to be transported!" ― The Allure of Books
"A delightful surprise that I enjoyed immensely." ― Sweet Tidbits
"A fun and light romp through the boulangeries, patisseries, and chocolatiers of New York City and Paris." ― Lit Chick
"If you have a sweet tooth, if you want to live vicariously through the eyes of Amy Thomas as she spends time in both Paris and New York, then this may be a good choice for you." ― Adventures of an Intrepid Reader
"From the New York cupcake wars to the perfect Parisian macaron, Thomas's passion is palpable, her sweet tooth, unstoppable." ― Elizabeth Bard, bestselling author of Lunch in Paris
"With an air of wistful reflection and infectious awe, Amy's tale warms the hearts of die-hard Francophiles and even the most seasoned of expats. To be devoured guiltlessly." ― Lost in Cheeseland
"A memoir on moving from NYC to Paris for a whole new set of adventures, with an emphasis on trying all of the desserts! (The way she describes them is just magic.)" ― Helen Hearts
"Fortunately for the rest of us, she shares her tasty discoveries in a book that is easily and delightfully devoured." ― Parisien Salon
"Irresistible, but really dangerous if you are on a diet." ― Words and Peace
"A delicious, delectable gem of a book." ― Alexa Loves Books
"If you're a chocolate, or sweets in general, aficionado, this is a fun read and is very much a tour of all things delicious á la Paris and NYC." ― A Work in Progress
"Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate) (Sourcebooks) balances her unexpected homesickness―often taking the form of a yen for Billy’s cupcakes and Levain cookies―with delicious new findings, including sexy boutique chocolatiers (Pigalle’s L’Etoile d’Or) and Paris’ best madeleine purveyor (Blé Sucré)." ― VOGUE.com
"Paris, My Sweet is a guidebook of sorts, but it’s also just a fun and decadent read―I devoured it in less than 48 hours, pausing only to scrounge up some chocolate now and again." ― Hip Paris
"I strongly suggest this book for you chocoholics out there." ― Minding Spot
"The book is an entertaining memoir about a girl and her love for Paris [as well as her struggle with loving New York too]." ― Gourmet Galley