France

[close] A group to discuss my forthcoming novel, Speaking to No. 4 (New Europe Books, Nov. 29). The book is available for pre-order, and bookstores can already get it in early November, but shipping for individuals will start at the end of November. Where is Alma? A future husband—No. 4—is desperately seeking his fiancée, who has disappeared. To locate her, he is interviewing her three former husbands, her sister, and ex sister-in-law. Could she be hiding in a French monastery? A Japanese shukubo (temple lodging)? Or maybe she is the victim of a belief in a Balkan creation myth? From America to France and Eastern Europe to Japan, this quest for a woman who has disappeared is both a psychological mystery and a meditation on our notions of space and architectural design. As husband No. 3, the Architect, says to husband-to-be No. 4, “Think of Japanese space as a novel in which the main character is absent.”

[close] This group is for those who are learning french. We can discuss french textbooks, fun french language reads and all books french!!! Also inspiring books about polyglot's because let's face it we all need some motivation. We will strive to read one book a month in french and if able discuss the reads in English and in french. Bienvenue et Lisons-Ensemble

[close] Que vous soyez en Belgique, en France, au Canada, en Suisse ou ailleurs dans le monde, ce groupe est fait pour tous les passionnés de lecture en français. Ici, on échange autour de nos coups de cœur littéraires, on partage nos avis, nos découvertes et nos recommandations. 🔹 Tous les genres sont les bienvenus : romans contemporains, thrillers, fantasy, science-fiction, classiques, essais… Il y en a pour tous les goûts ! 🔹 Discussions : participez à des débats littéraires, des lectures communes et des défis pour enrichir votre bibliothèque. 🔹 Organisation de challenges : relevez des défis de lecture thématiques, saisonniers ou à objectifs variés pour découvrir de nouveaux horizons littéraires. 🔹 Une communauté bienveillante : un espace convivial pour échanger dans le respect et la passion du livre. 📖 Rejoignez-nous et partageons ensemble notre amour de la lecture ! 📖

[close] For those interested in French literature, or reading about French history, philosophy or just the language itself. These works may be fiction, nonfiction, classic or contemporary.