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Book Swaps Paris

Meet fellow book lovers in Paris for swaps

Impromptu : Romans graphiques : conter, raconter

Impromptu : Romans graphiques : conter, raconter

Sun, Sep 27, 2:30 PM
From Club de lecture - Les Mots Passants
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**Adrien est aux manettes de ce nouvel impromptu qu'il a choisi d'intituler " Romans graphiques : conter, raconter"** **- *"Moi, ce que j'aime, c'est les monstres", premier tome, d'Emil Ferris*** Chicago, fin des années 1960. Karen Reyes, dix ans, adore les fantômes, les vampires et autres morts-vivants. Elle s'imagine même être un loup-garou: plus facile, ici, d'être un monstre que d'être une femme. Le jour de la Saint-Valentin, sa voisine, la belle Anka Silverberg, se suicide d'une balle dans le coeur. Mais Karen n'y croit pas et décide d'élucider ce mystère. Elle va vite découvrir qu'entre le passé d'Anka dans l'Allemagne nazie, son propre quartier prêt à s'embraser et les secrets tapis dans l'ombre de son quotidien, les monstres, bons ou mauvais, sont des êtres comme les autres, ambigus, torturés et fascinants. Journal intime d'une artiste prodige, Moi, ce que j'aime, c'est les monstres est un kaléidoscope brillant d'énergie et d'émotions, l'histoire magnifiquement contée d'une fascinante enfant. Dans cette oeuvre magistrale, tout à la fois enquête, drame familial et témoignage historique, Emil Ferris tisse un lien infiniment personnel entre un expressionnisme féroce, les hachures d'un Crumb et l'univers de Maurice Sendak. **- *"Gaza, 1956. En Marge de l'Histoire", de Joe Sacco*** 6 ans de travail, plus de 400 pages, pour mettre au jour un massacre perpétré par l'armée israélienne sur la population de Gaza, en 1956, et que l'Histoire a tout fait pour oublier. Hautement considéré par ses pairs auteurs, les médias et ses lecteurs du monde entier, Sacco poursuit son engagement sincère, courageux, âpre, rigoureux et nécessaire. Son oeuvre est une charge explosive qui a fait voler en éclats les limites de la bande dessinée. C'est lors d'un reportage pour le magazine «Harper's» en 2001, que Joe Sacco se remémore une brève citation, une note de bas de page, lue dans un rapport de l'ONU. Elle parlait d'un massacre de près de 275 civils, perpétré par l'armée israélienne à Khan Younis et d'une dizaine d'autres à Rafah, ville voisine, en 1956. Difficile à croire, alors entre novembre 2002 et mai 2003, le dessinateur reporter se rend à trois reprises sur le terrain, afin d'établir la véracité de cette tragédie et embarque le lecteur à la recherche de traces du massacre. **Présentations d'auteurs** Adrien nous fera une courte présentation des deux auteurs afin de mieux éclairer/contextualiser les deux oeuvres. **Inscription** Ne vous inscrivez, s’il vous plaît, que si vous êtes sûr(e) de pouvoir lire au moins une des deux œuvres d'ici là et d'être présent(e) le jour J. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre, discuter, autour d'un verre :)

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September Book Club : The Curious Readers BookClub

September Book Club : The Curious Readers BookClub

Sun, Sep 6, 12:30 PM
From The Curious Readers Book Club

The bookclub will take place at the bookstore “La Régulière”

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Book Club: Fruit Fly by Josh Silver

Book Club: Fruit Fly by Josh Silver

Sun, Aug 30, 9:30 AM
From The Secret Society of Good Stories - Book Club
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The Secret Society of Good Stories is back! Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Food and drinks can be purchased as you wish. \*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/243596291-fruit-fly?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=6dYjqpto5F&rank=1

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Book Club: Whistler by Ann Patchett

Book Club: Whistler by Ann Patchett

Thu, Aug 27, 5:00 PM
From The Secret Society of Good Stories - Book Club
5.0

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! This meetup will be at the Tuileries garden and it will be picnic style. Feel free to bring some snacks or drinks to share, as well as a towel so that we can seat in the grass. I will share the exact location in the WhatsApp group, once I arrive. *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/242693052-whistler

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BOOKCLUB: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

BOOKCLUB: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Sun, Sep 6, 4:30 PM
From Paris Book Lovers 📚❤️
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Let's get together with a coffee or drink and discuss this book :) * Address to be announced. * Limited spaces to ensure a nice discussion. Please only join if you can attend. * **Confirmation and Location via our Whatsapp group :)** About the book: Heralded as Virginia Woolf's greatest novel, this is a vivid portrait of a single day in a woman's life. When we meet her, Mrs. Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of party preparation while in her mind she is something much more than a perfect society hostess. As she readies her house, she is flooded with remembrances of faraway times. And, met with the realities of the present, Clarissa reexamines the choices that brought her there, hesitantly looking ahead to the unfamiliar work of growing old. [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14942.Mrs_Dalloway?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_4](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14942.Mrs_Dalloway?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_4)

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Blabla littéraire : Le Problème à Trois Corps, de Cixin Liu

Blabla littéraire : Le Problème à Trois Corps, de Cixin Liu

Fri, Sep 4, 6:00 PM
From Le cercle des lecteurs égarés
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Coucou les égarés ! Pour la rentrée, je vous propose la lecture de "Le problème à trois corps", de Cixin Liu. On se retrouvera à l'étage de l'Indiana Café de Montparnasse, pour en discuter autour d'un dîner, comme d'habitude. À bientôt !

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup book swaps are events where book enthusiasts gather to exchange books, discuss literature, and connect with others who share a love of reading.

To join book swaps in Paris, search for 'book swap' events on Meetup, RSVP to the ones you’re interested in, and bring a book to exchange with fellow readers.

Yes, usually book swaps allow you to bring any genre of book. However, some events may focus on specific genres, so it’s good to check event details.

Yes, there are several groups in Paris centered on book swapping! You can join these groups on Meetup to stay updated and participate in events.

Most book swap events are free or have a minimal fee to help cover organization costs. Always check the event page for specific details.

Once you find an event on Meetup, click 'RSVP' to attend. This lets the organizer know you’re coming and helps facilitate a smooth event.

Meetup is generally safe. It encourages community and safety by allowing users to review groups and events. Always reach out to event hosts if you have any concerns.

Meeting new people and forming friendships can take time, though Meetup provides an excellent platform to initiate those connections with fellow book enthusiasts.

No, events are hosted by individual group organizers or hosts. Meetup provides the platform, but actual event management is up to the hosts.

Certainly. You are free to leave any event if it isn't what you expected. RSVP'ing doesn't bind you to stay for its duration.

Yes! Once you're familiar with the group environment, consider organizing your own book swap event, focusing on your preferred genres or formats.

Yes, depending on the organizer and season, some book swaps happen in parks or other outdoor venues for a refreshing twist on the event.

Book swap events in Paris can be in either language or mix of both. Check the event description to make sure it matches your preference.

Not always; some events might be virtual, fitting everyone’s comfort levels especially during unpredictable times. Always verify via the event details.

Attendance can vary based on the host and timing. Some events may have large turnouts, while others are more intimate depending on member interest.