As a big-time Francophile who is  fascinated with French culture and how they approach life so differently from Americans, I was eager to pick up  La Seduction: How the French play the game of Life by Elaine Sciolino.

 

& by seduction ....Elaine Sciolino isn't just referring to sexual persuasion.... she draws back the curtain on French manners, explaining the seduction as more of their "charm" and how it relates to politics, fashion, temptation of scent and even the highly ritualistic dinner parties. Think of it more as finesse......Ive only dived into the first few chapters and already am hooked.

I highly recommend this book to fellow Franocphiles like myself.  Let me know if you have read this book, Id love to know your thoughts!