15 Books To Read If You Loved Netflix’s Emily In Paris

Netflix's hit show Emily in Paris has captured the hearts of viewers with its stunning costumes, charming characters, and romantic encounters set against the backdrop of the City of Lights. If you're one of the many fans of the show looking for more books that capture the magic of Paris, you're in luck. We want to introduce you to 15 books that will transport you to the streets of Paris and satisfy your craving for more of the city's romance and glamour after Emily In Paris’ final season has aired.

• The Secret Paris Cinema Club - Nicolas Barreau (2012)
  
• Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins (2010)
  
• Just For One Day - Gayle Forman (2013)
  
• The Little Paris Bookshop - Nina George (2013)
  
• Paris Letters - Janice MacLeod (2014)
  
• The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery (2008)
  
• Time Was Soft There - Jeremy Mercer (2006)
  
• Paris Is Always A Good Idea -Jenn McKinlay (2020)
  
• The Paris Connection - Lorraine Brown (2022)
  
• Christmas In Paris - Anita Hughes (2016)
  
• A Walk Through Paris - Eric Hazan (2019)
  
• Paris Match - John von Sothen (2021)
  
• Kisses and Croissants - Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau (2021)
  
• The Red Notebook - Antoine Laurain (2015)
  
• French Milk - Lucy Knisley (2008)
  

The Secret Paris Cinema Club - Nicolas Barreau (2012): A romantic novel that tells the story of a young woman who discovers a hidden cinema in Paris and falls in love with both the cinema and the owner.

The Secret Paris Cinema Club by Nicolas Barreau is a romantic novel set in the city of Paris. The story follows Alain Bonnard, a shy and introverted bookseller, who discovers a mysterious movie theater called the "Eden Cinema." 

This cinema is hidden in a small alley in Montmartre, and it only shows classic black-and-white films that are not available anywhere else. Alain becomes fascinated by the cinema and starts attending regularly. There, he meets a beautiful woman named Lena who shares his love for classic movies. As they start watching movies together, they fall in love. However, Lena has a secret that threatens to tear them apart. Alain must solve the mystery of the Eden Cinema and win Lena's heart before it's too late. The book is a charming and heartwarming tale of love, passion, and the power of cinema to bring people together.

Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins (2010): A young adult novel about a teenage girl who is sent to a boarding school in Paris and falls in love with a charming boy.

Anna and the French Kiss is a young adult contemporary romance novel by American author Stephanie Perkins, published in 2010. The story follows Anna Oliphant, a high school senior from Atlanta who is forced by her wealthy father to attend a boarding school in Paris for her senior year.

At first, Anna is unhappy about the move, but soon she meets Etienne St. Clair, a charming and handsome boy who is also her neighbor in the dorm. Despite his girlfriend and her own uncertainty, Anna and Etienne form a close friendship that eventually develops into a romantic relationship.

The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, as Anna navigates the challenges of being a foreigner in a new city and a student in a rigorous academic environment. Perkins' writing is known for its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and vivid descriptions of Parisian landmarks and culture. Anna and the French Kiss has been widely praised for its sweet, heartfelt romance and its ability to transport readers to the enchanting city of Paris.

Just For One Day - Gayle Forman (2013): A memoir about the author's time spent in Paris as a young adult, exploring the city and her own identity.

Just for One Day is a young adult novel written by Gayle Forman, the bestselling author of "If I Stay" and "Where She Went." It tells the story of a teenager named Just One Day, or "Allyson," who has just graduated from high school and embarks on a trip to Europe. While in Paris, she meets a free-spirited Dutch actor named Willem and they spend an unforgettable day together exploring the city.

The book explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and love, as Allyson reflects on her experiences and tries to come to terms with the choices she has made in her life. It is a coming-of-age story that takes readers on a journey through Paris and beyond, as Allyson learns to embrace her true self and follow her dreams.

The book was well-received by critics and readers alike for its vivid descriptions of Paris and the nuanced portrayal of its characters. It was followed by a companion novel, Just One Year, which tells the story from Willem's perspective.

The Little Paris Bookshop - Nina George (2013): A novel about a bookseller who embarks on a journey to find love and healing after a personal tragedy, taking him on a journey through France.

The Little Paris Bookshop is a novel by Nina George, originally published in German as "Das Lavendelzimmer" in 2013. The English translation was released in 2015. The book tells the story of Monsieur Jean Perdu, a middle-aged bookseller who runs a floating bookstore on a barge called the Literary Apothecary in Paris.

Jean has spent 21 years mourning the loss of his great love, Manon, who left him with a letter that he has never opened. One day, he finally reads the letter and discovers that Manon left him with a special mission: to bring closure to a woman named Catherine who was left behind in the same way Manon left Jean.

With his young new neighbor, Catherine, in tow, Jean embarks on a journey through France, selling books and dispensing literary prescriptions to people he meets along the way. As he travels, he confronts his own emotional scars and learns to heal from his past.

The novel explores themes of grief, love, and the healing power of literature. It received positive reviews for its whimsical storytelling, charming characters, and vivid descriptions of France's landscape and culture.

Paris Letters - Janice MacLeod (2014): A memoir about the author's decision to leave her corporate job and move to Paris, where she starts a business creating custom illustrated letters and falls in love with the city and a Frenchman.

Paris Letters is a memoir by Janice MacLeod, an American woman who quit her corporate job and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a writer and artist. The book tells the story of how she fell in love with the city, and how she started a business selling illustrated letters to people around the world.

The book is a combination of memoir and travelogue, and it offers readers a charming and humorous glimpse into life in Paris. MacLeod shares her experiences navigating a new city, making friends, and falling in love. She also writes about her struggles with self-doubt and her journey to finding her true passion.

Throughout the book, MacLeod's love for Paris shines through, and her descriptions of the city are both vivid and enchanting. She also includes some of her own illustrations, which add a delightful touch to the book.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery (2008): A novel that takes place in an apartment building in Paris, where a young girl and a concierge both hide their intelligence and eccentricities from those around them, until their paths cross and they form an unlikely friendship.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog is a novel by French author Muriel Barbery. The book was originally published in French in 2006 under the title "L'Élégance du hérisson." The novel follows the lives of two residents of a bourgeois apartment building in Paris: Renée, the concierge who has been hiding her true intellectual self from her employers and residents for years, and Paloma, a precocious 12-year-old girl who plans to commit suicide on her 13th birthday because she is disillusioned with life.

The book explores themes of philosophy, class, art, and love. Through the narratives of Renée and Paloma, Barbery questions the societal constraints placed on individuals based on their social class and the assumptions people make based on appearances. The novel delves into the characters' inner thoughts and emotions as they grapple with their own identities and relationships with others.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog has been well-received and has been translated into numerous languages. The book became a bestseller in France and received critical acclaim in the United States and other countries. The novel has been adapted into a film and a stage play.

Time Was Soft There - Jeremy Mercer (2006): A memoir about the author's time spent living in the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, and the colorful characters he meets there.

Time Was Soft There is a memoir by Canadian journalist Jeremy Mercer, first published in 2005. The book tells the story of Mercer's time spent living in the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris in the early 2000s. The store was founded by American expat George Whitman in 1951 and quickly became a hub for writers and artists such as Ernest Hemingway, James Baldwin, and Allen Ginsberg.

Mercer's book is a portrait of the unique culture of the bookstore and its inhabitants, as well as a meditation on the meaning of writing and the importance of literature. Through his experiences at Shakespeare and Company, Mercer explores themes of creativity, community, and the transformative power of literature.

The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions of Paris and the bookstore, as well as its engaging and witty prose. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most famous and beloved bookstores in the world, and the people who have called it home.

Paris Is Always A Good Idea - Jenn McKinlay (2020): A romantic novel about a woman who travels to Paris to fulfill her mother's dying wish and ends up finding unexpected love and self-discovery.

Paris Is Always A Good Idea is a novel by Jenn McKinlay, published in 2020. The book tells the story of Chelsea Martin, a single mother who has just lost her job and is struggling to make ends meet. On a whim, she decides to take her young daughter to Paris for a summer vacation.

Once in Paris, Chelsea and her daughter discover the beauty and magic of the city, as well as its challenges. Chelsea also meets a charming Frenchman named Sebastian who helps her explore the city and shows her a side of Paris she never knew existed. As Chelsea navigates her way through the ups and downs of her trip, she discovers that sometimes the best things in life are unexpected.

Paris Is Always A Good Idea is a heart-warming and humorous novel that captures the beauty and charm of Paris, as well as the joys and challenges of traveling to a foreign country. It is a story about new beginnings, taking chances, and finding happiness in unexpected places.

The Paris Connection - Lorraine Brown (2022): Orion released The Paris Connection in paperback on January 6th, 2022 in the UK. The novel, a heartening debut by Lorraine Brown, took home the top prize at the 2022 Launch Pad Prose Competition. 

The book traces the story of Hannah and Si, who are deeply in love and headed in the same direction until their train separates en route to a wedding. The next morning, Hannah wakes up in Paris to discover that her boyfriend (and her train ticket) are 300 miles away in Amsterdam!

Fortunately, Hannah meets Léo on the train station platform, and he embodies all the qualities that Si does not. As she spends the day with Léo in Paris, Hannah begins to question her self-awareness and whether sometimes one must travel in the wrong direction to discover what they have been seeking all along.

Christmas In Paris - Anita Hughes (2016): A holiday-themed novel about a woman who travels to Paris for Christmas to escape her troubled life and unexpectedly finds love and a new sense of purpose.

Christmas in Paris is a heart-warming novel by Anita Hughes that tells the story of Isabelle Lee, a young woman who is feeling lost and unhappy in her life. When she unexpectedly receives an invitation to spend the holiday season in Paris, she decides to take a chance and embark on a new adventure. In Paris, she meets a charming Frenchman named Jacques, who shows her the beauty and magic of the city during the Christmas season. As Isabelle falls in love with Jacques and the city, she must also confront the challenges of her past and the uncertainty of her future. With vivid descriptions of Paris and its holiday traditions, Christmas in Paris is a delightful and uplifting read that will leave readers feeling inspired and enchanted.

A Walk Through Paris - Eric Hazan (2019): A non-fiction book that takes readers on a literary and historical walking tour of Paris, exploring the city's architecture, culture, and significance.

A Walk Through Paris is a non-fiction book by French author and publisher Eric Hazan, originally published in French in 2018 and translated to English by David Fernbach in 2019. The book is a comprehensive guide to the city of Paris, exploring the city's rich history and culture through the lens of its neighborhoods, streets, and buildings.

The book is organized as a series of walks through different parts of Paris, with each chapter dedicated to a different neighborhood or area. Hazan delves into the history of each neighborhood, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day, and provides detailed descriptions of the architecture, landmarks, and notable buildings in each area.

Throughout the book, Hazan also reflects on the social and political history of Paris, discussing the city's role in the French Revolution, the Commune of 1871, and other pivotal moments in French history. He also offers insights into the city's artistic and intellectual culture, discussing the work of writers and artists such as Baudelaire, Rimbaud, and Picasso, and exploring the city's many museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Paris Match - John von Sothen (2021): A memoir about the author's experience as an American expat living and working as a journalist in Paris.

Paris Match is a memoir written by John von Sothen, an American writer who has been living in Paris for over two decades. In the book, he reflects on his life in the city and the unique culture and experiences he has had living there.

The memoir is divided into a series of short essays that touch on various aspects of life in Paris, from the city's history and architecture to its cuisine and fashion. Von Sothen also delves into his personal life, sharing anecdotes about his relationships and his experiences as an expatriate in France.

The book provides a vivid and engaging portrait of Paris and its people, as well as a thoughtful exploration of what it means to call a foreign city home. It will appeal to readers who are interested in travel writing, memoirs, and the culture of Paris.

Kisses and Croissants - Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau (2021): A young adult novel about a ballerina who travels to Paris for a summer program and falls in love with a French boy, while also navigating the competitive world of ballet.

Kisses and Croissants is a young adult romance novel by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, published in 2021. The book tells the story of Mia, a talented American ballerina who dreams of being accepted into the prestigious ballet school at the Opera Garnier in Paris. When Mia gets the chance to attend a summer ballet program in Paris, she jumps at the opportunity to be closer to her dream.

As Mia navigates the challenges of being in a foreign country, living with a French family, and competing with other talented ballerinas, she also finds herself falling in love with Louis, a charming French student who shares her passion for dance. As their relationship blossoms, Mia begins to question whether her heart truly belongs in Paris or if she needs to return home to pursue her dreams.

The novel is a sweet and romantic story that explores themes of following one's passion, adapting to new environments, and finding love in unexpected places. With its vivid descriptions of Paris and the world of ballet, Kisses and Croissants is a delightful read for fans of YA romance and anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting the City of Light.

The Red Notebook - Antoine Laurain (2015): A charming novel about a bookseller who finds a lost purse in Paris and sets out to reunite it with its owner, leading to unexpected connections and romance.

The Red Notebook is a charming novel by Antoine Laurain that tells the story of a bookseller named Laurent Letellier who finds a woman's lost handbag on the streets of Paris. Inside the handbag, he discovers a red notebook filled with the thoughts, ideas, and reflections of the bag's owner. Intrigued by the notebook and the woman who wrote in it, Laurent sets out to find her and return the handbag.

As he delves deeper into the notebook's pages, Laurent becomes increasingly fascinated by the woman's life and begins to feel a strong connection to her. His search takes him on a journey through the streets of Paris, where he encounters a cast of colorful characters and uncovers secrets about the woman's past.

Through Laurent's search for the owner of the red notebook, the book explores themes of connection, love, and the power of human connection to transform our lives. With its richly drawn characters, evocative descriptions of Paris, and engaging storyline, The Red Notebook is a delightful read that will captivate readers from beginning to end.

French Milk - Lucy Knisley (2008): A graphic memoir that follows the author's travels to Paris with her mother, exploring the city's food, culture, and their complicated relationship.

French Milk is a graphic memoir by Lucy Knisley, published in 2008. The book follows Knisley and her mother on a trip to Paris, where they rent an apartment for five weeks. While in Paris, Knisley explores the city's food, art, and culture, and reflects on her relationship with her mother and her own identity as a young adult.

The book is structured as a diary, with each day of the trip chronicled through Knisley's drawings and text. The illustrations are done in a simple, charming style, and often include depictions of food and drink, as well as sketches of famous Parisian landmarks.

Throughout the book, Knisley muses on her experiences in Paris and her relationships with her mother and her boyfriend, John. She also includes reflections on her own artistic ambitions and struggles, and on the meaning of travel and adventure.

These 15 Paris themed recommendations offer a fun, romantic and emotional storylines all with a French twist. They are perfect for Emily In Paris fans if you're looking for a light-hearted escape or a romantic adventure. You will be transported to the enchanting streets of Paris and beyond way after the final episode of Emily In Paris airs.

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