How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are

Love, Style, and Bad Habits

By: Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline De Maigret, Sophie Mas

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

From four stunning and accomplished French women—a charming bestseller about how to slip into your inner cool and be a Parisienne.

In short, frisky sections, these Parisian women give you their very original views on style, beauty, culture, attitude and men. The authors—Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret, and Sophie Mas—unmarried but attached, with children—have been friends for years. Talented bohemian iconoclasts with careers in the worlds of music, film, fashion and publishing, they are untypically frank and outspoken as they debunk the myths about what it means to be a French woman today. Letting you in on their secrets and flaws, they also make fun of their complicated, often contradictory feelings and behavior. They admit to being snobs, a bit self-centered, unpredictable but not unreliable. Bossy and opinionated, they are also tender and romantic.

You will be taken on a first date, to a party, to some favorite haunts in Paris, to the countryside, and to one of their dinners at home with recipes even you could do -- but to be out with them is to be in for some mischief and surprises. They will tell you how to be mysterious and sensual, look natural, make your boyfriend jealous, and how they feel about children, weddings and going to the gym. And they will share their address book in Paris for where to go: At the End of the Night, for A Birthday, for a Smart Date, A Hangover, for Vintage Finds and much more.

©2014 Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline De Maigret, and Sophie Mas (P)2014 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Four whip-smart, successful French women poke fun at the stereotypes of the 'Parisienne' and give genuine beauty and lifestyle tips, recipes, and fashion dos and don’ts ... De Maigret’s photography and a witty, wise, often tongue-in-cheek delivery puts the reader on a sure path to achieving the French femme’s je ne sais quoi.” —Publishers Weekly

“You don’t have to be French to be a Parisian.“ —Karl Lagerfeld

“Very, very funny. While reading, I actually felt chicer, wittier and très Parisienne. I was laughing out loud by the end.” —Plum Sykes, New York Times bestselling author of author of Bergdorf Blondes and The Debutante Divorcée

FANTASTIC!!

A book that every young woman should read! It is so well rounded and gives great advice on all aspects of life.

Buy the hard copy

The reader did a great job reading the text. However, the chapters are very short, and some of them consist of recipes and list of addresses. I think it would just be a better format to read instead of listening to it as an audiobook.

Funny and Interesting, but just ok

This book is funny at sometimes and interesting but nothing to get excited about. Performance was fine. I wish though for the audiobook they included a PDF companion for the recipes. Producer/rights holder must have been lazy.

loved this book. So authentic and fun.

This book highlighted the dicatomy of being a parisian. Elegant get humble. Being a Parisienne women is sexy, genuine, passionate and intense. no snobbery here. loved this book.

Superb!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! It was full of delicious moments and typically French madly wonderful antidotes for every day life! Throughly enjoyed it.

What did you like best about this story?

All of it!

What did you learn from How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are that you would use in your daily life?

I already am, however one can always add more to their little book of ideas.

How to Be Parisian

Light reading, and a treat to read. The narration was perfect for this fun read.

A must for every woman

Extraordinary book. Straight to the point and inspirational. I would not pass it up if I was you!

Best French style book ever

The writing is funny and informative
Nothing like hearing it from the French themselves ! Lovely

Fun and flakey

Not much substance, but fun to listen to. I did appreciate the fashion tips and the recipes.

A Parisian at Heart

Listening to this Audio book has confirmed that I was meant to come back and live my life as a Parisian during my lifetime. Everything from it’s hilarious bad habits to insightful tips and fashion faux pas, being a Parisian is something you’re born with and not easily gained, but you can always try with the help of this book.