Book Giveaway: Paris Blue by Julie Skolnick

American Flutist and author, Julie Scolnik, has kindly offered a second give away of her book through my blog.  We did one for her when the book first came out in 2021, and it resonated deeply with Eye Prefer Paris readers. Since there are so many new subscribers now, since then we decided to promote a second giveaway. 

 

From acclaimed concert flutist and the artistic director of Mistral Music comes an inspirational and heartfelt memoir about young love, heartache, and the role of memory in our lives. Set against a magical backdrop of classical music and Paris in the late 70’s, Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love is a true fairy-tale memoir (with a dark underbelly) about the tenacious grip of first love.

PARIS, 1976: Twenty-year-old American student Julie Scolnik arrives in the City of Light to study the flute when, from across a sea of faces in the chorus of the Orchestre de Paris, she is drawn to Luc, a striking (married) French lawyer in the bass section. This deeply moving tale of an ebullient young American and a reserved Frenchman will transport readers to the cafés, streets, and concert halls of Paris in the late seventies, and, spanning three decades, evolves from deep romance to sudden heartbreak, and finally to a lifelong quest for answers to release hidden immutable grief. A deeply felt, bittersweet reflection on how youthful passion changes you and clings to you forever.

The 10^th person who makes a comment on the link below, will receive a copy of the book. 

https://www.ipreferparis.net/2024/09/book-giveaway-paris-blue-by-julie-skolnick-.html

Here is the USA Amazon Link.

Here is French amazon link. 

Scolnik has garnered over 20 awards since its publication, and a quote on for its cover by John Irving.

Comments

[Miriam Robin]

I love the premise of this book! Looks really great.

[Hilary Kaiser]

This book sounds very appealing -- Paris, young love, music. What a combination!

[Kim Green]

I can't wait to read Paris Blue! Both music and romance are two of the most important things to experience in life.
Thank you for the recommendation!

[Jan Parsons]

I want to read this book even if I don't win a copy. A fellow flutist and Paris- sounds perfect.

[Catherine Gropper]

This book looks like a familiar read for anyone who has fallen into obsessive first love. The setting of Paris is a backdrop for romance.

[Jane Gabin]

Very evocative of a specific time and place!

[Sharon Johnson]

I would love to read Paris Blue. So Enjoy your blog!

[Joanne Brand]

Young love and heartbreak on the streets of Paris. How achingly bittersweet.

[Verne henshall]

Sound like it could be MY story and look forward to reading this!

[Catherine Jones]

Thanks Kulie and Richard for enriching our lives!! Eat to you both!!

[Rebecca DeFraites]

Thanks for doing this. I haven't yet read the book.

Rebecca

[Philip]

I would love to read the book.

[Julia M Gray]

I hope I am the 10th person to comment because the book sounds terrific. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Patricia Caulder]

I have been reading several Paris books for summer and this is going to be my next one. Another one for you to possibly read that I finished last week was La Cuisine Paris. Wonderful.

[Cathy Cochran]

would love the book!

[Mary Dreckman]

Sounds like an intriguing plot

[Rebecca Bishop]

This sounds like a great read about one of my favourite cities!

[Annette Ames Copeland]

Thanks for the chance to read a book about my favorite city. My grandmother was born there (great story). She and my mother came to America in 1919. I have been to France three times (including Paris, of course) each time.

[Julie Scolnik]

Hello everyone! Thanks so much for your comments! And a huge thanks to the amazing Richard for connecting me to you all. I appreciate it so much. Please feel free to reach out if you want! [email protected]