After years mostly writing and editing “real life” articles and books set in and around the food and restaurant realm, Ruth Reichl recently published a new work of fiction, The Paris Novel. The book follows young protagonist Stella as she discovers life’s pleasures, and gets to know herself, in the most romantic city on Earth. In this Special Conversation, Ruth discusses the book’s genesis, its examination of sensuality, and why writing it allowed her to enjoy the writing process as never before.
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