Lot #251: The Paris Novel (2024) by Ruth Reichl

The Paris Novel is a New York Times bestselling novel by the celebrated food writer, former restaurant critic, and James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ruth Reichl. It serves as a love letter to the culinary, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris. Plot Summary: The story follows Stella St. Vincent, a cautious, solitary copy editor living a highly structured, restricted life in New York City. When her estranged mother passes away, Stella is shocked to inherit only a small sum of money, a one-way plane ticket, and a simple note: "Go to Paris". Upon arriving in Paris she wanders into a vintage shop and impulsively buys a stunning Dior dress that makes her feel entirely transformed. This single act of spontaneity sets off a chain of events. Hardcover book. Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches. Pickup category timeslot {A}