I love Veuve Cliquot champagne so when a dear friend alerted me to the book (and the movie) I was immediately sold. Life intervened and it took me some time to listen/read and then watch (with 14 friends, drinking Veuve, of course). My interest has only grown. Barbe-Nicole was a fascinating woman and the history of the champagne region of Reims is compelling. Tilar Mazzeo writes the account of both the woman and the beverage well. I can see why this is a bestseller. If you like narrative nonfiction and/or champagne, may I suggest this be your next read.