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When A Vay-Cay is Not Doable, This Is Second Best...

Sometimes taking a vay-cay to Paris is impossible, but a trip to Paris, Wisconsin or Paris, Tennessee, or Paris, Texas is a little more affordable.  We can always take a picture of the sign, buy new clothes, eat at a restaurant, and call it good, right? Or not. Sigh. There's something about being in the real place. Today's book talk with real scene photos by Mary Vee is:  Paris by the Book by Liam Callanan Definitely a 5 stars story. Well written. Engaging. Focused on the story. Rich. I totally loved this story, especially the way Callanan told the tale. Here is why: The story begins in Paris, Wisconsin. Our main character, Leah  is drawn to Robert by a chance encounter outside their small town bookstore. She wanted The Red Balloon , he wanted Madeline . Two stories with a Parisian setting. Their love story continues into their wedding. As you might expect, about one third into the story, Leah travels from Wisconsin to her dream place, Paris, France. ...