The Secret Life of a Cemetery: The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Père-Lachaise

$17.95 at de Young Museum.

STAFF RECOMMENDS“Whether off to Paris or intrigued by the subject of cemeteries, I highly recommend The Secret Life of a Cemetery. A uniquely quirky, captivating book by curator Benoît Gallot on Paris's famed Père Lachaise, exploring the history, myths, legendary figures--including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde--and Gallot's daily life managing the world's most famous cemetery, a 100-acre green space where tourists, wildlife and mourners intersect. It's a rather enjoyable, easy read and a fascinating…