Brooklyn in Love: A Delicious Memoir of Food, Family, and Finding Yourself

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A delicious discovery of second chances for food lovers, big dreamers, and anyone seeking their happily ever after From the author of Paris, My Sweet comes the story of a modern woman embracing love, motherhood, and all the courses life has to offer, On an island where finding love can be just as hard as finding a dinner reservation on a Friday night, Amy Thomas never imagined a family would fit into her lifestyle. So when Amy finds herself turning forty, moving to Brooklyn, and making way for a baby with a new man in her life, she realizes that starting over may be her biggest opportunity yet. But how do you balance staying out all night dancing with staying up all night soothing a baby Can a lifelong city girl trade in spontaneity for domesticity Set amid the backdrop of Brooklyn and Manhattan's foodie scenes, Amy sets out to make her second act even sweeter than the first.

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"Amy Thomas's heartfelt tale of a modern woman embracing marriage and motherhood is a New York City fairy tale, complete with dazzling romance, delicious food, and the perfect happy ending: Brooklyn ever after." - Ann Mah, author of Mastering the Art of French Eating and The Lost Vintage
"I became infatuated with Brooklyn in Love. I inhaled the pages on sidewalks and subways...savored every word as if it held all the answers to my life. And in a way, it did." - Alyssa Shelasky, author of Apron Anxiety: My Messy Affairs In and Out of the Kitchen
"The relatable and honest storytelling that made Paris, My Sweet so endearing returns for this delightful journey of self-understanding and joy through the lens of love and food." - Lindsey Tramuta, journalist and author of The New Paris
"Brooklyn In Love is a story of love, soul-searching and delicious moments, memories (and addresses!) all wrapped into an enchanting and mouth-watering part deux for our favorite sweet freak Amy Thomas."" - Kristen Beddard, author of Bonjour Kale
"Made me homesick for New York -- and very hungry. Once again, Thomas has followed her heart - and her sweet tooth - toward a new life." - Elizabeth Bard, New York Times bestselling author of Lunch in Paris and Dinner Chez Moi
"A fun and heartfelt memoir about the difficult journey of falling in love in New York City and the restaurants the author visited along the way." - Shelf Awareness for Readers

Author Bio

AMY THOMAS is a New York-based writer who, for two lucky years, got to call Paris home, and who now proudly resides in Brooklyn. She writes about food, travel, design, and fashion for various publications such as the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, and Every Day with Rachael Ray. She is the author of Paris, My Sweet.