Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene discuss must-read books rather than markets. Tom Keene recommends David McCullough's 'The Greater Journey' on Americans in Paris, and Scarlet Fu recommends Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential,' tied to the new biopic 'Tony.' The conversation centers on expat life in Paris, French food, and book-to-film buzz, with no actionable investment ideas.
- Tom Keene calls David McCullough's 'The Greater Journey' a required read, especially for expats and students going to Paris.
- He highlights the book's coverage of Paris from the 1830s-40s through regimes and the Commune.
- Scarlet Fu selects Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential,' a 2000 insider memoir/takedown of the restaurant industry.
- Fu connects the book to the upcoming biopic 'Tony,' noting buzz and Dominic Sessa's lead performance.
- The hosts discuss studying at Sciences Po and Paris expat life.
- They touch on French food quality, from cafes and coffee to baguettes.
- The segment is a cultural/book segment, not market analysis or investment advice.