Reviews
"You don't have to be a francophile to enjoy this book. If you love desserts and heart-warming stories, you will devour it!" -- Misadventures with Andi, "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, "Quick, breezy [this book] will make you want to travel to Paris and gorge on cake immediately." -- Tiny Library, "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, "If an Air France flight is not in your budget, Paris, My Sweet should satiate any cravings you might have." -- TheFrisky.com, "A delectable memoir [and] sumptuous tribute to the sweet splendors of Paris and New York." -- Booklist, "Amy highlights the challenges and the rewards as she eats her way through the City of Light." -- Aloha On My Mind, " Paris, My Sweet was a great way to journey [to Paris] and eat the desserts without any of the guilt." -- My House of Books, "Ms. Thomas really knows her desserts and she has without question uncovered a treasure trove of destination spots to sample all manner of sweets in Paris and New York." -- New York Journal of Books, "Believe me, if you read this book while hungry then you're making a huge mistake. You need to read this book with a dozen different pastries to keep you going because Thomas's descriptions are just mouth-watering." -- Chick Lit Reviews and News, "The descriptions Amy gives us of all these goodies makes your mouth water and at times I felt sure I could smell the sugary sweetness right through my iPad. All the chocolate - oh my! It sounds like a piece of heaven for sure!" -- Peeking Between the Pages, "The descriptions Amy gives us of all these goodies makes your mouth water and at times I felt sure I could smell the sugary sweetness right through my iPad. All the chocolate - oh my! It sounds like a piece of heaven for sure!" - Peeking Between the Pages, "Charming, funny and as scrumptious as the dessert menus it exalts, Paris, My Sweet explores the heady-but-fleeting sweet moments and the richer, longer-lasting satisfaction of creating a life in a new city from scratch. With mouthwatering descriptions (and addresses!) of Thomas's favorite sweet spots on both sides of the Atlantic, this book is a treasure map for readers searching for the life they were meant to live--or simply on the lookout for their next favorite cookie or croissant." -- Shelf Awareness, "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, "I found myself craving to have a serving of what she was describing right in front of me as I read the book." -- Palmer's Picks for Reading, "This little book is a treat for the senses and the mind. You will feel as if you are on a sweet ride with Amy." -- Maurice on Books, "Truly a wonderful read about sweets and how to get through life in a new country by yourself. " -- Book Hounds, "The ultimate guide to eating in Paris (and New York) and you can bet I'll be using this as my sweet tooth guide the next time the hubby and I make it to Paris." -- Cheeky Reads, "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, "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, "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, "A charming, easy-to-read weekend book jaunt to inspire one's own neighbourhood search for most delectable mouthfuls." -- Apprentice Writer, "In her book, she paints a colorful picture of both macaron-mad New Yorkers and cupcake-crazed Parisians." -- New York Post, "[The] storyline kept me engaged and, of course, the chocolate descriptions kept me salivating." -- Bookshipper, "Anyone with a sweet tooth will agree Amy makes a great case for eating dessert for dinner. I devoured her book in two days." -- Paris I'm Perfect, "Needless to say, I inhaled the book, much like I would a box of macarons. Pierre Hermé or Laduree. It felt as though Amy were telling me her story in person, over a chocolat chaud." -- Love in the City of Lights, "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, " 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, "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, "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, "Shortly after starting this book I was highlighting paragraphs, jotting down must go to places...I loved this!" -- Bookworm with a View, "The way she describes the sweets is like a designer describing their latest creation. I found myself completely absorbed in not only the sweets but the places she was describing." -- Radiant Light, "Amy as a narrator is fantastic...beauty of the food and the city are written about with such passion and detail that I could almost believe I'd been there." -- 104 Reviews, " 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, "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, "The descriptions of the food Thomas enjoyed in Paris are some of the best I have ever read, and I have read a lot of foodie books." -- The Book Garden, "Less a memoir than an anecdotal travelogue to delectable desserts - this could easily be titled Sweets and the Single Girl. " -- Lit Chick, "An easy, fun read whether you love food, love Paris or New York, or want to mentally transport yourself to a different life and world." -- Paris Pastry, "Thomas's story in Paris, My Sweet is inspiring in her quest to redefine her life for herself--and of course, will leave readers longing for a quick dash into a Parisian bakery." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers, "A fun and light romp through the boulangeries, patisseries, and chocolatiers of New York City and Paris." -- Lit Chick, "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, "There are a number of paragraphs describing foods so rich and sweet that I thought I might develop second-hand cavities from her descriptions." -- The Novel World, "Do not read this book on an empty stomach...After a couple of chapters, I was ready to throw the book aside and hop a jet to either city just to get my hands on some of the food she described." -- Working Title, "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, "Reading this book made my mouth salivate and I craved macaroons and cupcakes and all things yummy." -- Book Girl of Mur-y Castell, "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, "An enjoyable read, and will certainly appeal to all travelers and gourmands." -- The Story Girl Book Reviews, "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, "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, "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!, "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, "Fortunately for the rest of us, she shares her tasty discoveries in a book that is easily and delightfully devoured." -- Parisien Salon, "Amy smartly puts a full address list of all the Paris and New York sweet shops so you can rent a Velib bicycle and track them just like she did." -- I Prefer Paris, "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, "Ms. Thomas' writing is engaging and her way of describing a cake can make your mouth water. " -- Broken TeePee, "Follow Amy Thomas's quest in Paris to find the tastiest chocolates, towering g'teaux, 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, "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, "If you live in New York or Paris, or plan to visit either, and have a sweet tooth, this is a book that you will want to pick up. It is fun...and delicious." -- A Lovely Shore Breeze, "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, "A starry-eyed tour of the City of Light's best p'tisseries, juxtaposed with the American-style treats of her beloved New York." -- Adventures in Food, France and Beyond, "I pretty much drooled my way through Paris, My Sweet . It was delectably delicious. Ms. Thomas's writing is fresh and fun." -- Anna's Book Blog, "Like a tasty Parisian bonbon, this book is filled with sweet surprises." - David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris, "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
