Top Ten Tuesday: Paris

 This week's topic is destinations. I chose Paris. I have been once a long time ago, but I would love to go back. And I love reading about it.

Read and Enjoyed:

On my TBR list:

Bonus:

Have you read any of these?

On Your Radar: Paris is Always a Good Idea (39)

Title: Paris is Always a Good Idea

Author: Jenn McKinlay

Publisher: Berkley Books

Publication Date: July 21, 2020

Why It Should be On Your Radar

* Ireland

* Paris

* Italy

* Food

* Traveling in the feet of younger self

* Chasing down feelings from youth

* Enemies to Lovers

* Work Drama

* Emotionally Closed off

* Family

* Re-evaluating Life

* Finding that Work/Life Balance

* Funny

** In truth, this would make an excellent Hallmark movie.

*** ARC given for review

Upcoming Review: Paris Project

Cleveland hates her hometown, but she has a plan to leave. She can't wait. She's going to gain cultures and then move to Paris. The first step - take ballet lessons. Her sister pays for lessons, but on the first day, Cleveland gets kicked out of the school.

It totally wasn't her fault. But without ballet, will her own plan fall apart? How will her life get better if she's forced to stay in Florida with small minded people? 

My Thoughts: I was excited to read this book because of the Paris aspect, but there's so much more going on in this book. I really liked it. I loved the relationship between the sisters. I liked reading about Cleveland's incarcerated father - because I haven't read many middle grade books with a parent in jail. My heart broke for her as she struggled with her relationship with him - trust issues, sadness at his being behind bars, missing him, and anger. I loved her obsession with Paris. I liked her friendship with Declan, especially the foodie parts. There's so much going on here that I just wanted to wrap Cleveland up in a hug and tell her it will be okay.

Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: BEA signed ARC
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your school and public libraries.