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Chez Moi

By Agnes Desarthe (Penguin, $14)

Indulge escapist fantasies with Myriam, the heroine of Desarthe's novel, as she bumbles through opening a restaurant in Paris. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, Chez Moi is a perfect appetizer course: The flavor leaves you satisfied and ready for the next dish.

By Amy Haimerl

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Last updated May 08 2008: 2:25 PM ET

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