Went to the Marais district in the 4th Arrondisment to find an American book store called the Red Wheelbarrow. Nice bookstore, small and personable. Like the way most bookstores used to be before the advent of the mega stores. Rather typical of most things Euro-French - small and high quality. Like less is more, like bigger isn't always better. Very satisfying, except for trying to mix a small bookstore with small rambunctious children. I went to work. After work reception with nice hors d'ouvres and drinks. Since this didn't happen at ARC the drinks were more civilized - Kir coctails with white wine and cassis juice.