Books

Probably you’re mostly interested in these:

French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris (2020)

Theory of Remainders: A Novel (2013)

This Jealous Earth: Stories (2013)

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“A DELIGHTFUL READ…filled with levity and grace.” —Kirkus Reviews

“THIS QUIRKY TRAVEL MEMOIR uncovers lesser-known facets with verve.” —Foreword Reviews, Editor’s Pick.

“CARPENTER HAS A KNACK for turning potential catastrophes into comedy.” —Publishers Weekly

“A DELIGHTFUL ROMP through French life and Midwestern sensibilities, all combined in one compelling story.” —Midwest Book Review

“SCOTT CARPENTER’S TALES of life in the French capital will make you laugh, marvel, and daydream about amping up the adventure in your own life. Merci Monsieur Carpenter!” —Lorna Landvik, author of Chronicles of a Radical Hag.

“I LAUGHED UNTIL my sides hurt at Carpenter’s lighthearted and self-deprecating take on living in l’Hexagone.” —Kimberley Lovato, author of Walnut Wine & Truffle Groves.

“French Like Moi is not only full of spot-on cultural observations and the laugh-out-loud-yet-self-deprecating humor Minnesotans do so well, it’s also beautifully written with a timeless literary flair.” —Heather Stimmler-Hall, author of Naughty Paris.

“Deeply French but also deeply Midwestern—and thus rather perfect.” —Alethea Black, author of I Knew You’d Be Lovely

Published by Travelers’ Tales. Paper, Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Book.

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