Book review: The Bridgetower Sonata by Emmanuel Dongala
The Bridgetower Sonata is a delightful narrative about a young 18th century virtuoso violinist of mixed-race
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Book review: The Last One by Fatima Daas
“…The Last One, a tender but powerful exploration of the “often conflicting facets of her identity: French. Algerian. Muslim. Lesbian.”
Book Review: The Judgment of Paris by Ross King
With a novelist’s skill & historian’s insight, the author recalls a seminal period when Paris was the artistic center of the world, and the rivalry between Meissonier and Manet.
Book review: Love’s Legacy by Daniel Fallon
When Daniel Fallon’s father died, he inherited two letters sent to his great-great-grandfather… and he wanted to know more.
Book Review: French Connetion by Alexis Bergantz
‘French Connection’ is a non-fiction work about the history of French migration and French migrants in Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Book review: Kylie the Crocodile in Paris by Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee
The idea of a crocodile who not only lives in Paris but engages with its activities is charming. I laughed out loud at some of her antics (no spoilers!)
Book review: The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal
The Heart is not for the timid reader; but it is a beautiful reminder of life’s transience.
Book review: Award-winning ‘Arcadia’ by Emanuelle Bayamack-Tam – translated by Ruth Diver
The term ‘Arcadia’ refers to a peaceful place, where human beings live in harmony. Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam’s title rapidly sounds ironic when we meet Farah, the narrator.
Book review: Trouver son ikigaï by Christie Vanbremeersch
Take care of yourself, expand horizons + practice French—accessible, honest, witty & positive energy.
Book review: A Genuine Little Mouse / Une Véritable Petite Souris by PB Lecron
SURPRISE: In France, the tooth fairy isn’t a fairy at all… follow Iris the mouse who wants to be the tooth fairy.