Elaine Sciolino, "The Only Street in Paris"

The former New York Times Paris bureau chief and author of La Seduction, Sciolino has been a confirmed Parisienne since 2002, a status solidified when she was made a chevalier of the Legion of Honor for her “special contribution” to the friendship between France and the United States. Her new book is a spirited tour of the rue des Martyrs, which features a transvestite cabaret, a centenarian bookshop, and purveyors of cheese and other delicacies—altogether a thoroughfare that clings to its idiosyncrasies. Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. Visit them on the web at http://www.politics-prose.com/