2019 My French Life™ Book club reading list of recently-translated French novels
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Literature & Theatre
The Funniest Show in Paris?
Olivier Giraud's show, ‘How to Become a Parisian in One Hour’ is incredibly popular for…
Savages: The Wedding by Sabri Louatah - book review
This Sabri Louatah thriller leaves us with a cliff-hanger! It's a family saga in contemporary…
(not quite) Mastering the Art of French Living by Mark Greenside: book review
Mark Greenside's 'Mastering the Art of French Living' is even funnier than the first. It's…
The Arab of the Future, by Riad Sattouf: book review
Discover 'The Arab of the Future' - a rich and complex graphic novel.
Alliance Française French Film Festival: ‘Revenge’ – review
Despite the violence and bloody gore, 'Revenge' is a beautiful looking film.
I’ll Never Be French (no matter what I do), by Mark Greenside: book review
‘I’ll Never Be French (no matter what I do)’ combines hilarious stories of adventures in…
Running Away - by Jean-Philippe Toussaint: a novel of love & dislocation - book review
'Running Away' is at times fun & erotic, tender and complex... suspend your expectations, hop on for the ride!