2019 My French Life™ Book club reading list of recently-translated French novels
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Correspondent archives
Colette le film: to like or to not like – the importance of debates in French society
I’m glad the film revived my interest in Colette the famous French writer, but, but but…
Becoming Colette again: Paris to Hollywood and back
Colette’s lifestyle, feminist struggle to be recognized as a writer and free spirit are inspiring modern topics that can definitely appeal to the younger generations of millennials.
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – UPDATE BOOK #4 – Small Country by Gaël Faye
With a very genuine & talented voice, Small Country tells the probable story of its author, from his then 11-year-old standpoint.
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – BOOK 3 UPDATE – Antoine Leiris, You Will Not Have My Hate
The poignant testimony following the 13 November 2015 Paris terrorist attack at ‘the Bataclan’ where the author lost his wife and mother of their 17-month old toddler.
French summer reading list 2018: Top 11 English language books set in France
Immerse yourself in our French summer reading list – an eclectic selection of 11 English language books where France plays the starring role.
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club BOOK 2 UPDATE – Édouard Louis, The End of Eddy
It’s time to buy your second book! ‘The End of Eddy’ or ‘En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule’ by Édouard Louis.
French literature in translation – an interview with Sam Taylor: translator of ‘The Perfect Nanny’
Join us for an eye-opening interview with Sam Taylor, translator of Leïla Slïmani’s ‘Chanson Douce’.
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club PROGRESS UPDATE – Leïla Slimani, Chanson Douce – The Perfect Nanny
This summary update is designed for all those who’re reading The Perfect Nanny with us, and those who are seeking a quick catch-up…
Where do French women buy shoes in Paris? – Insider Guide for shoe addicts – top 13 stores
Discover my top 13 shoe stores in Paris! Stop wondering where French women buy their shoes?