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    Confessions of a Paris Party Girl
    Confessions of a Paris Party Girl
    Confessions of a Paris Party Girl
    Audiobook6 hours

    Confessions of a Paris Party Girl

    Written by Vicki Lesage

    Narrated by Em Eldridge

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    About this audiobook

    When newly-single party girl Vicki moves to Paris, she hopes to indulge in wine, stuff her face with croissants, and fall in love. It proves to be much more difficile than she imagined. In this laugh-out-loud memoir, this cheeky storyteller recounts the highs and lows of her life in the City of Light. Sassy and shamelessly honest, Vicki makes you feel as if you're right there in Paris stumbling along the cobblestones with her.

    Will she find love? Will she learn to consume reasonable amounts of alcohol? Will French bureaucracy ever cut her a break?

    Confessions of a Paris Party Girl is a delicious cocktail of the humor of Tina Fey, the candor of Amy Poehler, and the self-deprecating charm of Mindy Kaling. You'll feel as if you're chatting over a bottle of wine with your new best friend, one who drinks as much as Chelsea Handler and makes you laugh as much as Sophie Kinsella.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 31, 2017
    ISBN9781541485662
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    • 3/5
      Pleasant. Typical travel memoir, girl moves to foreign country, deals with the bureaucracy, the locals, the new experiences, falls in love, etc., etc. A nice escape from serious reading, I'm a sucker for this genre every once in a while. Clears your head and allows you to dream. Like I said, a pleasant book, nothing earth-moving, just pleasant.
    • 2/5
      Interesting I suppose, but I found the author thoroughly unlikeable. She attributes a lot of normal big city characteristics (cab drivers refusing you a ride, strange but harmless people on the subway etc) to the French being nutty and crazy, when in reality it’s she who doesn’t u deter a show big cities work. She also comes across incredibly selfish and oblivious to the disturbances she probably causes everyone who encounters her at night in public.

      I don’t know, I just couldn’t get past how much I would not appreciate knowing her in person.

      And the writing tone was a bit cringey and forced.
    • 5/5
      The first in a trilogy of a humorous take on true life drama about the author, Vicki Lesage, as an American expat in Paris.‘Confessions Of A Paris Party Girl’ are Vicki’s memoirs and recounts of the hilarious frustrations that can occur when you first move abroad.She writes in a manner that is highly entertaining. The simplicity makes for an easy read. Vicki actually talks directly to the reader like an old friend. The sarcastic comedy made me laugh out loud many a time. The events progress well and keeps you wanting to read more.I am such a fan of of this author and I absolutely can not wait to read her second book ‘Confessions Of A Paris Potty Trainer’.I would truly recommend this book (and her other 2), to anyone looking for a good laugh.
    • 5/5
      If this book didn't make me want to hop a plane to take me across the big pond, I don't think anything will. Right from the beginning, I fell in love with Vicki's antics and all of her adventures (including her many libations). I was able to live vicariously through Vicki and enjoy the beautiful Parisian life, if only for a few days. Truth be told, I tried to take my time reading it because I didn't want the adventure to end. I was in no hurry to return to the monotony of a dull life in the States. I saw ads for other books by this author, and I have no doubt that they will be equally as entertaining.
    • 3/5
      I won this kindle book from Goodreads Giveaway. It was cute. Not much substance to the story line but it is just what the book summary states. It gives you a look into what life could be like if you moved from another country in your early 20’s. It stresses the challenges faced but also the possibilities just as in any life
    • 4/5
      I received a copy of this book for review from Vicki through Library Thing in exchange for an honest review. Here is my review: I'm totally envious of Vicki Lesage, author of Confessions of a Paris Girl, who adventured to live a life worthy of a book that I believe will put a smile on the face of all who read it. From single girl to happy bride, Vicki experienced Paris and learned along the way that your home is where your heart is. With a great sense of humor and lots of alcohol, Vicki shares about Paris, the people she met, and the struggles she faced after leaving her home town of St. Louis, Missouri, to live out her dream of a life in Paris.
    • 4/5
      The voice in this book is humorous, fun, and relate-able. Although she doesn't seem to be a scatter brained party girl, stories are humorous and fast reading. Quickly though the book she has a steady boyfriend, then husband. Not much single girl, out on the town kind of stuff. She found a boyfriend when "she wasn't looking" ( on the first night she tried such a ting) This is a tip every single girl * loves* to hear. Still, fun, fast read. Makes me wish I too left and went to Paris!
    • 5/5
      First off, I was gifted a copy of this. Being a mommy of 3 under 3 (a 2.5yo and 2 month twins) I don't get much reading time anymore. I put this down twice. TWICE....I can't even pee alone! Lol I chose to learn French in high school and always dreamed of going. And I totally love my wine....this totally could have been me, or my best friend lol can't wait to read more!!!
    • 5/5
      If you love reading about fearless gals takes on foreign cultures and winning, then this is a great book to grab! It's funny, insightful and full of great tips on culture (eat the fish at the Integration to France seminar! go on!) and we find ourselves cheering her on as she jumps through the flaming hoops of French bureaucrasy to secure her long-stay visa, get a real job, manage the paperwork to get hitched, and even get a wedding cake for her reception. (Believe me, these things are flaming hoops!) Very relatable and just plain good fun. Will be reading her follow-up memoir Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer as soon as I get my iPad off my children for more than a minute.
    • 3/5
      Quirky and fast paced. Interesting view points keep the story moving right along wwith Vicki's discription of her move to Pasis and storys of her exploits with a lot of Alcohol involved.
    • 5/5
      Having been an ex-pat in Paris myself, I totally related to Vicki’s story. She definitely managed to capture the daily life of ordinary French citizens as well as their reaction to a transplanted American and her reaction to them. I loved the way she described Vicki’s struggles to learn the country’s vernacular and slang and how her ineptitude in this area caused her and her listeners a lot of laughs. The one thing I wondered about were all the author’s descriptions and time spent on drinking good French wine and other French cocktails, as I think it could send the wrong message about Vicki the young female ex-pat acclimating herself to French daily life. However, it did add to the humor of this book. I found myself caught up in Vicki’s life from the get-go, unable to put the book down until I read the last page. What Vicki’s story did bring home to me was the fact that studying a language in school can in no way match actually living there and that living in a foreign country can easily become fun and a real adventure. Many people would shy away from any adventure like this, but probably not after experiencing the wanderlust that comes from such an adventure. Just as Vicki did, many people would gradually grow to actually love living in the new country, filled with new, unheard of experiences that will enrich one’s life in ways one might never expect or fathom. This is a real must-read for anyone who ever lived abroad for any amount of time or for anyone who may have ever dreamed of such and adventure. The writing is easy and understandable. The characters are rich and well developed and very believable, as are their experiences. I highly recommend it as a fascinating way to get a good picture of Paris/French daily life and customs as well as a good idea of how taking such an adventure could be both interesting and immensely rewarding. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.
    • 5/5
      There isn't much more that I can add to the already splendid reviews for this fun book. Vicki writes effortlessly, with ease and has a very amusing wit. Her keen observations, re-tellings, and delightful perception of her experience as an American becoming accustomed to the Parisian life were often hilarious! Anyone as motivated by wine, cheese, the French language and the charm of walking to experience such a cultured city has my interest. Thank you Vicki, such a wonderful, shared portrayal of your initial experience and the way in which you accepted, adapted and eventually full embraced your new home. Merci! :)
    • 4/5
      I recieved a copy of this book from the author in an exchange for an honest review I would like to say that this is a very FUN read! I literally laughed out loud while reading it!The adventures of Vicki, young American who just arrived in Paris after having lost her job in the US. Now in Paris she plans to party… and Party she does. This is how Vicki finds herself in some odd…..situations, and a lot of us can relate to!The writing style was wonderful and it felt like you were talking with an old friend throughout the story, which is nice while reading a memoir.A Must read….
    • 5/5
      Let me tell you a thing or three about my new friend Vicki (granted she knows nothing of this friendship but more about that later). The best way I can describe this book is that it was like reading a long, hilariously intimate email from a close friend. So what happens when a 20-something girl from St. Louis (MISSOURI!) with a basic knowledge of french and a great appetite for adventure decide to move to the city of love (and great English speaking bars apparently), Paris? Well first of all you get a glimpse into the everyday life of the french through the eyes of an outsider, a colorful cast of characters and loads of 'laugh out loud' moments (am I ever grateful that I read this book in the privacy of my own home).One of my pet peeves when it comes to "chick-lit", lighter literature and such is the fact that just because the subject matter is lighter (often more humorous) that often means that the entire focus is on the plot (and even that often leaves a lot to be desired) and not on the writing style and/or quality of writing. You can't imagine my relief when right from the start it was obvious that won't be the case with this book. The fact that I didn't have to stumble over poorly composed sentences meant that I could give my full attention to all of Vicki's adventures and misadventures. Plus, in case I ever decide to move to Paris I will be armed with an impressive knowledge of french bureaucracy (paper, paper and more paper) and great tips on how to handle apartment hunting in the city. By the time you finish reading this book you too will feel that a) there simply has to be a sequel to this book and b) that Vicki is just another one of your friends. In my case, part 'b' was helped along by Vicki's ("barely noticeable") OCD, (takes one to know one) germophobia, humour and perceptive way of viewing (and describing) people and situations. (well the fact that every once in a while she ends up having just a few too many drinks will have many 20 something relating and many 30 and 40 something reminiscing) Now there's nothing else for me to do but hope and wait for the sequel.