The Bookstore Family

In this heartwarming short story by bestselling author Alice Hoffman, Violet leaves her hometown behind to pursue her dream of becoming a pâtissière in Paris. While enjoying her culinary success, she grapples with feelings of disconnection and nostalgia, leading her to explore both personal and familial relationships. With her aunt's encouragement, Violet discovers a new perspective at a café that reignites her passion, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she’s called back to Maine, prompting her to reconsider what truly fulfills her.