On October 19th 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting author Scott Carpenter to discuss his new book, Paris,
Lost and Found.
This event, organized in partnership with Rainy Day Books, gave attendees a chance to hear captivating stories from the
author’s time in Paris. The conversation was lively and engaging, offering a unique glimpse into Parisian life through Scott's
experiences.
We’re looking forward to more collaborations like this with Rainy Day Books!
In this follow-up to French Like Moi (2020), the author returns to Paris, grappling with loss and seeking the city’s rescue. From bizarre Metro encounters and clashes with authority to a quixotic battle with migrant parrots and the ups and downs of dating, Paris Lost and Found reveals the city’s quirky, authentic side. With wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter navigates life’s challenges and emerges with hope and new beginnings.
Scott Dominic Carpenter teaches French literature and creative writing at Carleton College (MN). Winner of a Mark Twain House Royal Nonesuch Award (2018), he is the author of French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris (winner of a Next Generation Indie Book Award), This Jealous Earth: Stories, and Theory of Remainders: A Novel (a Kirkus Best Book of 2013), which is currently under option with a major film production company. Carpenter splits his time between St. Paul and Paris.
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