BOOKS FROM THE BACKLOG
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
This week’s neglected book
ABOUT THE BOOK
When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter.
Hannah Bond has always been a bookworm, which is why she fled Florida—and her unstable, alcoholic mother—for a quiet life leading Jane Austen-themed tours through the British countryside. But on New Year’s Eve, everything comes crashing down when she arrives back at her London flat to find her mother, Marla, waiting for her.
Marla’s brought two things with her: a black eye from her ex-boyfriend and an envelope. Its contents? The deed to an apartment in Paris, an old key, and newspaper clippings about the death of a famous writer named Andres Armand. Hannah, wary of her mother’s motives, reluctantly agrees to accompany her to Paris, where against all odds, they discover great-grandma Ivy’s apartment frozen in 1940 and covered in dust.
Inside the apartment, Hannah and Marla discover mysterious clues about Ivy’s life—including a diary detailing evenings of drinking and dancing with Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, and other iconic expats. Outside, they retrace her steps through the city in an attempt to understand why she went to such great lengths to hide her Paris identity from future generations.
A heartwarming and charming saga set in the City of Lights, Lost in Paris is an unforgettable celebration of family and the love between a mother and a daughter.
Why I haven’t read it yet
I remember being so excited to get approved for this book on NetGalley but yet it still sits there. I’ve even checked the paperback of it out of the library several times and still haven’t had a chance to get to it yet. This is one of my 2021 NetGalley books which I am making a big effort to get ALL of them read next year. Goodbye 2021 NetGalley books! Look for my review coming up sometime next year. 🙂
Thank you for visiting today. Which older book on your shelf would you like to get read soon?
8 replies on “BOOKS FROM THE BACKLOG”
Thank you new grandmother👵
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What a beautiful compliment. Thank you! 😍😀
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Wow one I don’t have and it sounds really good Deanne! I have big plans for my past dues on Netgalley as well! I hope we are both successful!🍪📚💜
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That’s surprising Susan but you’re probably happy about it. One less to get through 😂. Best of luck to us both next year. I know we can do it! 📚📚📚👓☕🎂⭐
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I’m glad you posted this. It reminds me that I recently discovered a few really old books on my NetGalley shelf. I need to follow up on what happened to them.
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Yes, I agree that it’s nice to have a reminder sometimes. I wish you many wonderful and exciting reads in 2024.
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This one sounds really good, I love the mystery of it. I hope you are able to get to it soon and that you enjoy it!
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Thank you, it’s on my to read list for 2024. I think I’ll like it. Thank you for stopping in.
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