We are so excited to host the lovely Cindy Callaghan on this week’s Inspired By! Be sure to get your copy of Lost in Paris today!

Here, Cindy shares five books that inspired her most while writing Lost in Paris.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Harvard symbologist Rober Langdon is called in to solve a cipher found at a murder in the Louvre. As Langdon figures out the code, he discovers clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci. These clues take him on a journey that spans more decades than Langdon could have ever anticipated.

Eloise in Paris by Kay Thompson 

Eloise, the girl from the Plaza, has just discovered someplace extraordinary: Paris. And when in Paris, Eloise vows to do everything. One this is for certain, going on an adventure with Eloise in Paris is something that you will never regret.

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

What would you do if you received a letter telling you to buy a plane ticket to London? Ginny is about to embark on the adventure of a life time, as 13 little blue envelops lead her on a journey across the Atlantic. It is an adventure that will change Ginny’s life forever. 

Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Edmond Dantes has the perfect life, until a false treason accusation lands him in prison without a trial for the rest of his life. After six years, Edmond is contemplating suicide when a stranger stops him and helps Edmond devise a plan to enact his long-awaited revenge.

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

Danger, love and suspense combine in this classic novel by Anne Rice. The confessions of a vampire told in a hypnotic and erotic novel that only Rice could concoct.