Susan Briggs

I saw this on our library's new book shelf and thought that the prospect of finding about places that are known to locals seemed like an interesting premise for a travel book. While the author provided some insights, ultimately this book just didn't really deliver fully on its premise. Part of that is due to the fact that it's too short to do the job properly; part of it is because the narrative just isn't that engaging. I'd rather find a guide that tells more about some of the places that I'm going to visit so that I can fully appreciate them when. It's not a bad guide, but if you are using it, I'd recommend finding a more thorough guide as a supplement.… (mere)