Culinary adventurers are guided through the streets of Paris from scrumptious patisserie to scrumptious patisserie in this must-have, tres amusant travel guide for first-time visitors and returning enthusiasts who want to taste the sweetness of Parisian culture. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Mitchell (Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean: An Expert's Advice for Getting into College) gives herself the nom de plume Georgette as she visits the bakeries of Paris with a friend. Mitchell refers to the pair by pseudonyms and in the third person, which immediately sets the tone for this travel/food book, whose unique approach to Paris is as light and airy as the pastries these two women seek. Most of the text is arranged by neighborhood or tourist attraction; entries describe the area, identify a nearby pâtisserie or boulangerie, and describe the shop's specialties. Recipes are included for several of the treats mentioned. While charming, this book has very limited value as a travel guide, and the sweet-shop listings and recipes can be found in more authoritative sources, such as Patricia Wells's Food Lover's Guide to Paris and Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking. An optional purchase for public libraries. Rita Simmons, Sterling Heights P.L., MI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information