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Reading in February
Le silence de la mer
Reading suggestions from the book club
Selection of books on French literature. You are going to love adding these books to your bookshelf.
How to learn French by reading?
Reading is a great way to learn a language fast and to acquire new vocabulary. By reading books, you’ll be able to improve your French grammar, vocabulary, and discover French culture. In this article, you’ll find seven tips to help you get started.
Books of Annie Ernaux in order
Discover all of Annie Ernaux’s books in chronological order. From writing to books, you’ll find the list of what she composed over the years.
Where to start reading Romain Gary?
Do you want to start reading Romain Gary or are you looking for the next book to read? Discover the 5 best novels by Romain Gary that you absolutely must read in your life.
Where to start reading Albert Camus?
Do you want to start reading Albert Camus or are you looking for the next book to read? Discover the 5 best novels by Albert Camus that you absolutely must read in your life.
Where to start reading Annie Ernaux?
Annie Ernaux wrote more than 20 books, in this blog you’ll discover her best books. Annie Ernaux has been awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature.
Book summary: Green Wheat
Discover Colette’s unique style through this short novel, le blé en herbe.
4 books to read from our French book club
Discover 4 books in French that you must absolutely read in your life. These 4 very different styles of novels were studied in our book club.
Book summary: The Last Day of a Condemned Man
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.
Book summary: Claude Gueux
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.