The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris
“One of the smartest nonfiction titles for summer reading ... Baxter tracks both the city’s history and the many celebrated figures who have savored the art of walking in one of the world’s most beautiful capitals.” (Christian Science Monitor)“A lovely book ... Full of unexpected pleasures ...Parisians claim that walking walking around Paris is an art form in itself, and Baxter proves them right. (Chicago Tribune)“A man with a great appreciation of what makes Paris tick.” (Newsday)“We are the beneficiaries of John Baxter’s considerable, vivid love for the expatriate life in Paris. ...The Most Beautiful Walk in the Worldis as close as a reader can get to the feel of a languid spring walk along Baron Haussmann’s boulevards.” (Los Angeles Times)“Anyone who loves Paris and loves to walk will feel this book was written just for them. ... Charming.” (USA Today)“A splendid memoir ... ReadingThe Most Beautiful Walk in the Worldis the next best thing to a Paris vacation.” (Boston Globe)“Fabulous . . . the perfect companion for anyone inspired to hop over to France after seeingMidnight in Paris” (NPR.org)