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📚 The Death of Ivan Ilyich – November Book Club Meeting

📚 The Death of Ivan Ilyich – November Book Club Meeting

Sun, Nov 29, 10:00 PM
From The Paris Reading Society

Join us for our next gathering of **The Paris Reading Society**! ☕📖 This month, we'll be reading *The Death of Ivan Ilyich* by Leo Tolstoy, a short but thought-provoking classic that explores life, death, and what it means to live a meaningful life. We'll meet over coffee to share our thoughts, impressions, and interpretations of the book in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There's no need to be a literary expert or prepare anything formal! Just make sure you've read the book beforehand and come ready for an open discussion. **Participation is completely free**, and everyone is welcome, whether it's your first meeting or you've been joining us for a while. You'll just need to bring your curiosity and cover your own coffee or drinks. We haven't chosen the cafĂ© yet, but we'll announce the exact location closer to the meeting date. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing what you think of Tolstoy's story! 📚☕

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Book Club: Kin by Tayari Jones

Book Club: Kin by Tayari Jones

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30 PM
From The Secret Society of Good Stories - Book Club
5.0

Join us for a women's book club meet-up! Meetup address to be announced. Please note that as I'm going to be booking a table for dinner, the restaurant will be expecting that everyone orders something to eat. *You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat* Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241126800-kin

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NOT A BOOK CLUB: acotar 6

NOT A BOOK CLUB: acotar 6

Sun, Nov 22, 10:30 AM
From The Secret Society of Good Stories - Book Club
5.0

Hey everyone! As some of you may be aware, there will be a new ACOTAR book and I need people to yap with about it!! So this will not be one of my usual bookclubs, this is obviously the 6th book in the series, so please please sign up if you have read the books and if you are planning on reading this one. I will reach out to you on whatsapp for the location. See you there!

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Books & Coffee: The French Art of Living

Books & Coffee: The French Art of Living

Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 PM
From The Dreamers' Classic Book Club
5.0

Nothing captures the art of living quite like literature! 📖✹ For this session, bring along any book by a French author that has stayed with you that explores the many facets of the human experience. From love, desire and beauty to identity, morality, society and the pursuit of happiness, let's explore the French literary perspective on life and discuss how different writers have approached what it means to be human across genres and generations. (Feel free to bring along a physical copy of your book to participate in the tradition of a group photo of our books for the event! 📖) This is a themed book club, so no required reading! Just come ready to share your thoughts, opinions and unexpected takes on any French literature you'd like. :) P.S. This is a small book club with limited seats, please only sign up if you're planning to show up and cancel in advance accordingly. Merci~ đŸŒč

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Tomes 1 et 2 de Journal d'un AssaSynth de M. Wells

Tomes 1 et 2 de Journal d'un AssaSynth de M. Wells

Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 PM
From Cercle parisien des littératures de l'imaginaire
5.0

On se retrouve pour discuter des 2 premiers tomes de **"Journal d'un AssaSynth" de Martha Wells !** Attention, nous parlerons bien des 2 tomes (ils sont courts donc devraient ĂȘtre rapides Ă  lire). Tome 1 : DĂ©faillances systĂšmes *"« J’aurais pu faire un carnage dĂšs l’instant oĂč j’ai piratĂ© mon module superviseur ; en tout cas, si je n’avais pas dĂ©couvert un accĂšs au bouquet de chaĂźnes de divertissement relayĂ©es par les satellites de la compagnie. 35 000 heures plus tard, aucun meurtre Ă  signaler, mais, Ă  vue de nez, un peu moins de 35 000 heures de films, de sĂ©ries, de lectures, de jeux et de musique consommĂ©s. Comme impitoyable machine Ă  tuer, on peut difficilement faire pire. »* *Et quand notre androĂŻde de sĂ©curitĂ© met au jour un complot visant Ă  Ă©liminer les clients qu’il est censĂ© protĂ©ger, il ne recule ni devant le sabotage ni devant l’assassinat ; il s’interpose mĂȘme face au danger, quitte Ă  y laisser des morceaux."* Tome 2 : SchĂ©mas artificiels *"Les SecUnits se moquent pas mal des actualitĂ©s. MĂȘme aprĂšs avoir piratĂ© mon module superviseur et dĂ©bloquĂ© mes accĂšs, je n’y ai jamais prĂȘtĂ© grande attention. D’abord, parce que les tĂ©lĂ©chargements de contenu multimĂ©dia risquent moins de dĂ©clencher les alarmes Ă©ventuelles des rĂ©seaux locaux et satellitaires, mais surtout, parce que les informations sont d’un ennui mortel et que je me fiche Ă©perdument des querelles entre humains tant que je n’ai pas 1) Ă  y mettre un terme, 2) Ă  nettoyer aprĂšs eux.* *OĂč AssaSynth se fait passer pour un humain augmentĂ© et embaucher comme consultant de sĂ©curitĂ© auprĂšs de trois scientifiques en litige avec leur employeur...* *Entre voyage dans la galaxie et exploration de mine abandonnĂ©e, SchĂ©mas artificiels sonde davantage la conscience Ă©mergente du narrateur. Ses relations avec d’autres intelligences artificielles dessinent une fresque de personnages non-humains d’une grande profondeur, rappelant le cycle de « La Culture » de Iain Banks. Et Ă  se mettre au service d’humains, AssaSynth dĂ©couvre Ă  quel point il est dĂ©licat de ne pas s’attacher Ă©motionnellement Ă  ceux qu’on protĂšge."* Nous discuterons des livres lus en groupe (je vous encourage vivement Ă  les avoir terminĂ©s avant de venir pour Ă©viter le spoil) puis nous Ă©changerons sur nos autres lectures du moment : BD, théùtre, romans contemporains, poĂ©sie, autres ouvrages de SFF... Sentez vous libre de vous exprimer si vous le souhaitez :) Nous voterons Ă©galement pour choisir le prochain livre que nous lirons en groupe ; n'hĂ©sitez pas Ă  proposer un titre. Inscrivez-vous seulement si vous ĂȘtes sĂ»r.e de pouvoir participer svp. Bonne lecture et Ă  bientĂŽt !

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Cycle "Vos lectures, vos coups de coeur" - ThĂšme : Montagne.s

Cycle "Vos lectures, vos coups de coeur" - ThĂšme : Montagne.s

Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM
From Club Littéraire Parisien
4.8

Chers tous ! Pour la sĂ©ance du cycle "Vos lectures, vos coups de coeur" du mois de novembre 2026, le thĂšme retenu/discutĂ© collĂ©gialement est : **Montagne.s** Le principe veut que chacun lise et/ou parle d'une oeuvre liĂ©e au thĂšme et vienne la prĂ©senter au groupe et aux participants. Tous les genres (essais, théùtre, roman, biographies...), toutes les disciplines (art, film, peinture, littĂ©rature...) ; tout ce qui vous inspire peut ĂȘtre matiĂšre Ă  discussion et prĂ©texte Ă  Ă©changes... Je poste le lendemain tous les livres, oeuvres, prĂ©sentĂ©s, discutĂ©s, Ă©voquĂ©s... Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marquĂ©s, touchĂ©s et qui vous semblent importants Ă  partager avec le groupe et les participants. *Vous pouvez participer (facultatif) Ă  hauteur de 2 euros par personne et par an, participation qui Ă©quilibre les frais de cotisations dues Ă  Meetup.* ***Aussi, le lien vers toute la programmation*** : [https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-riqauavh/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-riqauavh/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous ĂȘtes sĂ»rs de la partie. *Bien Ă  vous tous, bonnes lectures aussi et Ă  bientĂŽt !* JĂ©lila PS : A l'attention des nouveaux membres/nouveaux inscrits : RĂ©pondez, je vous prie, Ă  ma demande de confirmation de participation par messagerie directement.

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Meetup connects users with local groups and events based on interests, allowing people to join communities and attend gatherings, like book drives in specific locations.

To find book drive events in Paris, simply search using local keywords on Meetup. You can browse ongoing or upcoming events specifically tailored to book lovers in the area.

Yes, you can join multiple book groups in Paris. This allows you to attend a variety of events, meet new people, and engage with different literature communities.

The frequency of book drive events varies based on the organizers and demand. Some groups may host events regularly, while others might occur occasionally.

RSVPing is often required for book drives, as it helps organizers prepare accordingly. It ensures a smooth experience for both hosts and attendees.

Yes, some book events might be held online. This depends on the organizers and gives attendees flexible options to participate from home if needed.

Meetup facilitates connections but doesn't guarantee immediate friendships. Success in meeting others depends on active participation and engagement.

Book groups in Paris typically organize meetups where members can discuss books, share ideas, and participate in drives. Each operates uniquely based on their organizers.

Yes, anyone can initiate a book drive in Paris by creating a group on Meetup. You'll need to outline your event's goals and invite others to join.

If you can't find a suitable book group, consider starting one yourself. Many others may share your specific interests, awaiting someone to lead a new initiative.

Not necessarily; some book drives might focus on digital book swaps or engaging discussions instead. It relies on the group's interests and objectives.

Book groups are not organized by Meetup. Instead, they're hosted by individual members or communities using the platform to facilitate gatherings.

If there are currently no scheduled book drives, you can join other related literary events or use the platform's tools to propose or start new drives.

Attendance isn't obligated when you join a group. You can choose which events to attend based on your interest and schedule flexibility.

Meetup primarily focuses on group activities and may not specialize in facilitating one-on-one connections. It’s designed for community and group engagements.