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Reading in October 2026
Antigone by Jean Anouilh
Reading suggestions from the book club
Selection of books on French literature. You are going to love adding these books to your bookshelf.
5 novels about the French Revolution
The French Revolution (1789-1799), shaped by Enlightenment ideas, resulted in the monarchy’s fall and the creation of the French First Republic, profoundly influencing modern democratic ideals. Its impact on literature, art, and culture is evident. To explore this period historically through books, consider these five selections.
Books of Colette in order
This blog post delves into the writings of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known as Colette. It presents a curated collection of her timeless works. Discover the complete list of Colette’s literary creations, meticulously classified in chronological order, providing insight into her evolution as a writer.
Book summary: The Woman with the Velvet Necklace
Published in 1850, The Woman with the Velvet Necklace by Alexandre Dumas can be divided into 2 parts. The first chapter is indeed autobiographical. The rest of the novel relates the adventures of the young Musketeer Hoffmann.
Books of Simone de Beauvoir in order
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) was a French philosopher, novelist, essayist, and memoirist. Renowned for “The Second Sex”, her groundbreaking feminist work, she also received the Prix Goncourt in 1954 for “The Mandarins.” This blog provides a comprehensive list of all Simone de Beauvoir’s books in order.
Book Summary: Correspondance by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Correspondance is a book that reveals the personal writings and letters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and his wife, Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry. The correspondence spans from 1930 to 1944 and provides insights into their distant yet love-filled relationship, filled with reproach and tension. The book offers a glimpse into the author’s wife, Consuelo, providing a comprehensive understanding of the couple’s lives during this eventful period.
The Book Club’s Best of 2023: Top 5 Picks
Discover the 5 best reads of 2023. These books were discussed within the reading club, a reading club aimed at French learners.
Fostering reflection: Over 50 questions for discussing a book
For avid readers, there’s nothing more stimulating than discovering that someone has delved into the same book as you and is eager to hear your take on it. Book clubs…
6 awesome feminist novels in French
Discover 6 novels and 6 French writers who support women and campaign for equal rights between men and women.