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Joie: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life

by Ajiri Aki
Clarkson Potter. Apr. 2023. 272p. ISBN 9780593236574. $37.50. TRAV
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Aki (Where’s Karl??), a U.S. expat in Paris, focuses on the joie (joy) of Parisian living and how to infuse it into everyday life. This book, accompanied by plenty of beautiful images, guides readers through five concepts: slowing down and l’art d’être (the art of being), taking the time to source out the freshest and most quality ingredients, gathering together with loved ones and making that time special (by using the good china, for example), finding and creating beauty all around, and embracing self-care. This book is a love letter to a way of life that makes one stop to think, feel, and appreciate the little joys found in routine moments.
VERDICT With compelling writing and stunning pictures, this book has the power to provoke readers into buying a ticket to Paris right away. This joyful read places the good life within anyone’s reach.
Reviewed by Whitney Bates-Gomez , Apr 01, 2023
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