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Read the book reviews and follow our monthly book picks delivered for French learners.
Reading in October
L’amant By Marguerite Duras
Reading suggestions from the book club
Selection of books on French literature. You are going to love adding these books to your bookshelf.
Le dernier jour d’un condamné by Victor Hugo
Discover the final thoughts of a condemned man. This work by Vicor Hugo is an indictment against the death penalty. This article is a short summary of the book.
Where to start reading Maupassant?
Do you want to start reading Maupassant or are you looking for the next book to read? Discover the 5 short stories by Maupassant that you absolutely must read in your life.
Claude Gueux by Victor Hugo
Looking to read a book by Victor Hugo? Claude Gueux is a short novel that tells the story of the trial of a man condemned to death for murder. This article is a short summary of the book.
Books of Voltaire in order
Discover all of Voltaire’s books in chronological order: poems, tales, plays, and even philosophical and historical essays.
Le horla by Guy de Maupassant
Discover one or the most famous novel of Maupassant. This short horror story is written in the style of a journal.
Where to start reading Voltaire?
Do you want to start reading Voltaire or are you looking for the next book to read? Discover the 5 best books by Voltaire that you absolutely must read in your life.
Les rois maudits by Maurice Druon
Discover the first volume of the accursed kings by Maurice Druon. This is a historical novel. The story takes place in France in the 14th century.
Announcements
Books from the previous months
L’amant by Marguerite Duras
For the month of October, the selected book is L’amant de Marguerite Duras. Join the book club and the group of French learners. This blog presents my personal presentation of this book.
Marius by Marcel Pagnol
Marius: My pick for the month of July The book of the month of July 2022 is Marius by Marcel Pagnol. To join the Book Club next month sign up…
Terre des hommes by Antoine de Saint-exupéry
For the month of June 2022, the selected book is Terre des hommes, a book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Join the book club and the French learners’ group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
Bonjour tristesse by Françoise Sagan
For the month of May 2022, the selected book is Bonjour Tristesse, a book by Françoise Sagan. Join the book club and the French learners’ group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
La Main gauche et autres nouvelles by Guy de Maupassant
For the month of April 2022, the selected book is La Main Gauche et autres nouvelles, a book by Guy de Maupassant. Join the book club and the French learners group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
Zadig ou la Destinée by Voltaire
For the month of March 2022, the selected book is Zadig ou la Destinée, a book by Voltaire. Join the book club and the French learners group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
Nouvelles Orientales by Marguerite Yourcenar
For the month of February 2022, the selected book is Nouvelles orientales, a book by Marguerite Yourcenar. Join the book club and the French learners group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
Zazie dans le métro By Raymond Queneau
For the month of September, the selected book is Zazie dans le metro, a book by Raymond Queneau. Join the book club and the French learners group. This blog presents my personal introduction of this book.
Thérèse Raquin by Emile Zola
For the month of August, Thérèse Raquin by Emile Zola is a great book to read. You’ll find in this blog my personal introduction of this book that we’ll read at the French book club. Join us!
La gloire de mon père by Marcel Pagnol
La Gloire de mon père is the selected reading for the month of July. Read my introduction to the book written by Marcel Pagnol. Join the book club!