Adventures in the Louvre
by
Elaine Sciolino
Another wonderful look at Paris from Elaine Sciolino, this time taking readers to the Louvre. You get an intimate look at some of the works gracing its many halls, and a tantalizing look at the behind-the-scenes and politics of the museum. I could read an entire book about the firefighters tasked with protecting the museum. All but a few of the short chapters fully held my attention. The main distraction while reading is I had to keep stopping to look up images of places and works she described, so you'll actually want to keep your phone handy. Sciolino excels at giving just enough detail about history, art, or people to hook you, but not leave you feeling bogged down. A great read with short chapters so you can easily pick it up for just a little bit at a time. If you're looking for more Paris reads by Sciolino, I recommend checking out The Only Street in Paris next.