Book after Book

Hi Liam! First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the publication of Paris by the Book . Can you please briefly tell us what it is about? A: Paris by the Book is about a young American woman who travels to Paris in search of her husband, who disappears one day from their house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The police are convinced that he’s drowned, but she’s not so sure—and neither are their daughters. Clues lead them to France, and specifically a bookstore that they wind up taking over. Writing this brief synopsis was, I have to say, almost more difficult than writing the novel itself! I’m glad the publisher employs people who are much better at this than I am. Here’s their take: “Twelve weeks before Leah Eady arrived in France, her husband disappeared. Early one morning, he walked out the door and never came back. All he left behind was a scrumpled note in a cereal box, leading her to the bustling streets of Paris. Once she arrives, she discovers a mysterious unfinis...

Written by Liam Callanan Published by HQ Synopsis: Twelve weeks before Leah Eady arrived in France, her husband disappeared. Early one morning, he walked out the door and never came back. All he left behind was a scrumpled note in a cereal box, leading her to the bustling streets of Paris. Once she arrives, she discovers a mysterious unfinished manuscript written by her husband, and set in the very same city. Hoping to uncover more clues, Leah takes over a crumbling bookshop with her two young daughters, only to realise that he might just be closer than any of them ever imagined… …but wha t if he doesn't want to be found? How did this book end up in my hands? This book ticked all the right boxes – great title, intriguing synopsis, gorgeous cover – so I requested an advance review copy from the publisher, which I was very lucky to receive. Was it a page-turner? It is a very Parisian book… a book that needs to be enjoyed like you would a tray of macarons . Slowly! When...

Publication day is here and all you have to do to be immediately transported to Paris via the pages of this book is visit a bookshop, whether online or offline... C ongratulations to author Liam Callanan on the publication of Paris by the Book - and a big thank you to his publisher, HQ , for bringing it to us Readers! For pictures of Paris that I've posted while reading this book, please feel free to browse my Twitter account! For my book review and other surprises, please check back in a few weeks...