Anyone who loves Paris's remaining quirky 'villages' will revel in Sciolino's meticulously reported accounts.Sciolino doesn't lack for inspiration; she has Paris at her feet. -- New York Times The narrative takes the form of a ramble through shops, courtyards, cabarets, and time. Sciolino's sharply observed account serves as a testament to the persistence of old Paris-the city of light, of literature, of life itself. -- The New Yorker Sciolino is a keen and tireless observer of this ancient little market street. She has written her love letter with such ingenuous passion it's hard not to cheer up. -- Washington Post A sublime stroll. The magic of the street is not only its scope-it's about half a mile-but also its history.

-- Wall Street Journal The former Paris bureau chief of the New York Times shares her love for her adopted working-class neighborhood in this delicious and detailed look at the rue des Martyrs. Her knack for making friends and her reporter's instincts keep this tour fascinating. -- BBC Countless authors have used a city as their muse. A blend of memoir and research, as Sciolino mixes her personal memories of expat life with the stories of artists and luminaries who walked rue des Martyrs before her. -- New Republic Something interesting for everyone: If you like food, architecture, history, art or simply human stories, you will not be disappointed. -- Christian Science Monitor Sciolino is a storyteller at heart. She loves to listen to and share other people's stories. This is a lovely and intimate look at a magical corner of Paris.

-- Chicago Tribune.