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Livres, discussions & pique-nique đŸ“–â˜€ïž

Livres, discussions & pique-nique đŸ“–â˜€ïž

Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM
From Club de lecture - Lire et partager
4.9

Bonjour Ă  toutes et tous ! ✹ En ce mois d’aoĂ»t, oĂč les agendas sont souvent plus calmes et les membres moins nombreux, nous vous proposons un format un peu diffĂ©rent : un pique-nique du club de lecture 🌿📚 L’idĂ©e est simple : se retrouver en petit comitĂ© autour de quelques gourmandises, de nos lectures du moment et de discussions en toute simplicitĂ©. L’occasion de parler de livres, de partager nos dĂ©couvertes, mais aussi d’échanger de tout et de rien dans une ambiance dĂ©tendue. Pas de thĂšme imposĂ© cette fois-ci : juste un moment convivial pour profiter de l’étĂ©, faire vivre le club autrement et passer un bon moment ensemble ☀ Au plaisir de vous retrouver pour cette parenthĂšse estivale ✹ À trĂšs bientĂŽt, Jade

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18 attendees
Café lecture des vacances - lecture libre !

Café lecture des vacances - lecture libre !

Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 AM
From Fantasy & RĂȘveries Groupe de lecture fantasy et imaginaire
5.0

**Pour cet Ă©tĂ©, pour ceux d'entre vous en vacances ou en week-end, nous vous proposons de nous retrouver pour un Ă©change libre sans livre imposĂ© au Murphy's House !** **ModalitĂ©s pratiques :** Nous nous retrouvons le samedi 1er aoĂ»t Ă  11h au CafĂ© de la librairie Ici, mĂ©tro Bonne nouvelle (une consommation est requise), le cafĂ© historique oĂč j'ai dĂ©butĂ© le club :) **Objectif :** Ă©changer sur vos lectures de cet Ă©tĂ©, vos envies de lecture, vos vacances et profiter du soleil (ou pour ĂȘtre plus prĂ©cis, profiter de la climatisation et des cafĂ©s glacĂ©s). A trĂšs vite et d'ici lĂ , hydratez-vous ! Flora

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10 attendees
Friendly Silent Reading Circle

Friendly Silent Reading Circle

Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM
From The Paris Friendly Silent Book Club
4.9

Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming cafĂ©/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current cafĂ© that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

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9 attendees
August Book Club: The Quiet American by Graham Greene

August Book Club: The Quiet American by Graham Greene

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00 PM
From 20- and 30-Somethings Book Club (Paris)
4.9

Hi everyone, for August we will be reading **The Quiet American by Graham Greene.** We'll be meeting on Thursday, Aug 27th at a member's apartment. On the day of, please bring snacks and/or drinks to share with everyone if you can. **If you are able to host the group, please send me a message.** As always, make sure you update your RSVP if plans change. See you soon! Lorraine, Reza & Lindsay P.S. We created a WhatsApp channel to facilitate communication around book club events, voting, etc. You can join here if you'd like: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ILxho9jrEST2VGhhtIATm5](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ILxho9jrEST2VGhhtIATm5)

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Les villes invisibles - I. Calvino // Tandis que j'agonise W. Faulkner

Les villes invisibles - I. Calvino // Tandis que j'agonise W. Faulkner

Sun, Aug 16, 2:30 PM
From Club de lecture - Les Mots Passants
4.9

**Les villes invisibles - Italo Calvino :** Les villes que voici n'ont leur place sur aucun atlas, et on ne sait Ă  quel passĂ© ou prĂ©sent ou futur appartiennent ces citĂ©s qui portent toutes le nom d'une femme. Peu Ă  peu, le lecteur est conduit au milieu d'une mĂ©galopolis contemporaine prĂšs de recouvrir la planĂšte. Et tout au long passent des villes qui ne peuvent exister qu'en rĂȘve : filiformes, punctiformes, dĂ©doublĂ©es, effacĂ©es. Relation de voyage d'un Marco Polo visionnaire auprĂšs d'un Khan mĂ©lancolique, ces nouvelles d'un monde rĂȘvĂ© forment un fragile et merveilleux catalogue d'emblĂšmes. **Tandis que j'agonise - William Faulkner :** n vĂ©ritable tour de force, dont, Ă  n'en pas douter, il Ă©tait plutĂŽt fier. Totalement novateur, le rĂ©cit allie farce grotesque et tragĂ©die humaine. Anse Bundren et sa famille entreprennent un voyage funĂ©raire pour aller enterrer la femme de ce dernier, quelque part dans le Mississippi. Sous la chaleur de juillet, le corps se dĂ©compose, les mulets se perdent, un des fils se casse une jambe, l'autre perd la raison, tandis que le pĂšre ne pense qu'au nouveau dentier qu'il va s'acheter. Autour du cadavre de la mĂšre, les monologues intĂ©rieurs recomposent les vies de chacun, jusqu'au point final. Quand, venant tout juste d'enterrer son Ă©pouse, Anse Bundren, muni de son nouveau dentier, se prĂ©sente devant ses fils avec une nouvelle femme, il dit comme ça: "Je vous prĂ©sente Mrs Bundren." Et le convoi mortuaire retourne Ă  son dĂ©sert. **PrĂ©sentations d’auteurs** Pour contextualiser nos Ă©changes, Camille prĂ©sentera Calvino et Ekaterina prĂ©sentera Faulkner. **Inscription** Pour pouvoir contribuer Ă  la richesse des Ă©changes, s’il vous plait ne vous inscrivez que si vous ĂȘtes certain de lire un des deux livres et d’ĂȘtre prĂ©sent le jour de la rencontre. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, dĂ©battre et discuter autour d’un verre ! đŸ“šâ˜•ïž

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Literary gathering #1: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

Literary gathering #1: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM
From Book meets world

Let’s grab a drink and talk about Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata and share our thoughts on the topic of societal expectations. Are they only a burden to carry around or could they bring a sense of clarity and liberation to one’s life ?

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