"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
—The Washington Post

For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you ll find:

• What s hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets
• The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting Pudong area
• Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang
• The best of Hanoi, from its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions

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The best-known shopping series on the market, Suzy Gershman’s Born to Shop Guides offer opinionated advice from the inimitable Suzy Gershman on where to find the best stores, boutiques, markets, and values in some of the world’s top shopping locales.

• The best places to shop, from world-class department stores to bargain basements
• Detailed descriptions of shopping neighborhoods
• Listings of conveniently located hotels and restaurants
• Easy-to-follow shopping tours
• Size conversion charts
• Shipping, customs, and VAT information

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Bestselling writer Suzy Gershman (dubbed "Super Shopper Suzy" by Oprah) is our answer to Peter Mayle in this heartfelt, breezy, and funny story of starting over in Paris. Suzy had always fantasized about moving to Paris with her husband, but when he dies unexpectedly, she decides to fulfill their dream alone. Here she gives a deliciously conversational chronicle of her first year in Paris and of the dizzying delights and maddening frustrations of learning to be a Parisian. Filled with Gershman’s insider’s tips on everything from cooking the perfect clafoutis to—naturally— shopping, C’est la Vie is delightfully entertaining and captures the exhilarating experience of beginning a new adventure....