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Book Swaps Paris

Meet fellow book lovers in Paris for swaps

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BOOKCLUB: ???

Sun, Jul 26, 2:00 PM
From Paris Book Club 📚
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* Let's get together with a coffee or drink and discuss this book :) * Address to be announced. * **You will need to confirm your attendance. I will reach out to you personally by message a week before the event.** About the book:

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BOOKCLUB: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafĂłn

BOOKCLUB: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafĂłn

Sun, Jun 7, 9:30 AM
From Paris Book Club 📚
4.8

Let's get together with a drink and discuss this book :) Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals from its war wounds, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer's son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julian Carax. But when he sets out to find the author's other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax's books in existence. Soon Daniel's seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona's darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love. [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Kq4ar89dGg&rank=4](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Kq4ar89dGg&rank=4)

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BOOKCLUB: Waiting for Bojangles by Olivier Bourdeaut

BOOKCLUB: Waiting for Bojangles by Olivier Bourdeaut

Sun, Jun 14, 2:00 PM
From Paris Book Club 📚
4.8

Let's get together with a drink and discuss this book. Location to be confirmed soon :) **The runaway international bestseller—shortlisted for one of France’s highest literary prizes—a dark, funny, and wholly charming novel about a young boy and his eccentric family who grapple with the realities of mental illness in unique and whimsical ways.** A young boy lives with his madcap parents, Louise and George, and an exotic bird in a Parisian apartment, where the unopened mail rises in a tower by the door, the bird acts like a member of the family, and his parents dance to Nina Simone’s mellifluous classic “Mister Bojangles.” As his mother, mesmerizing and unpredictable, descends deeper into mental illness, it is up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and, when that fails, happy. Fleeing Paris for a country home in Spain, they come to understand that some of the most radiant people bear the heaviest burdens. Told from the perspective of a young boy who idolizes his parents and from George’s journals, detailing the epic love story with his wife, this charming, heartbreaking gem of a novel will stay with you long after the final page. As we read, their love story becomes ours. [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40538667-waiting-for-bojangles](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40538667-waiting-for-bojangles)

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[Paris] June theme: Books that make you want to travel

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 PM
From Paris & Bordeaux Lazy BookWorms Café
4.9
2 attendees
Les coulisses de la recherche - Discussion avec l'autrice de Tricheuse

Les coulisses de la recherche - Discussion avec l'autrice de Tricheuse

Sun, May 31, 2:30 PM
From Club de lecture - Les Mots Passants
4.9

P. Desmichel - Tricheuse (Premier roman, en prĂ©sence de l'autrice) Et si le monde universitaire Ă©tait en surchauffe ? Juste aprĂšs sa thĂšse et la naissance de sa fille, Vanessa dĂ©croche une bourse d’études pour les États-Unis. Un rĂȘve pour cette chercheuse issue d’une banlieue parisienne modeste qui, en intĂ©grant la prestigieuse universitĂ© de Chicago, va pouvoir cĂŽtoyer les pontes qui forcent son admiration et, elle l’espĂšre, publier ses travaux au plus haut niveau acadĂ©mique. Proposition de lecture parallĂšle pour dĂ©couvrir le maĂźtre du "campus novel": D. Lodge - Un tout petit monde (Best Seller des annĂ©es 80) OĂč sont les campus d'antan oĂč des professeurs de lettres besogneux erraient comme des Ăąmes en peine entre les salles de cours, la bibliothĂšque et la salle des professeurs, l'intelligence en jachĂšre, le cƓur en sommeil ?

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EugĂšne OnĂ©guine - Pouchkine /La Mort d’Ivan Ilitch - TolstoĂŻ

EugĂšne OnĂ©guine - Pouchkine /La Mort d’Ivan Ilitch - TolstoĂŻ

Sun, Jun 14, 2:30 PM
From Club de lecture - Les Mots Passants
4.9

**EugĂšne OnĂ©guine - Alexandre Pouchkine** PlacĂ© du cĂŽtĂ© de la lĂ©gĂšretĂ©, du sourire, le roman de Pouchkine est unique dans la littĂ©rature russe : il n'apprend pas Ă  vivre, ne dĂ©nonce pas, n'accuse pas, n'appelle pas Ă  la rĂ©volte, n'impose pas un point de vue, comme le font, chacun Ă  sa façon, DostoĂŻevski, TolstoĂŻ, ou, plus prĂšs de nous, SoljĂ©nitsyne et tant d'autres, Tchekhov exceptĂ©... En Russie, chacun peut rĂ©citer de larges extraits de ce roman-poĂšme qui fait partie de la vie quotidienne. A travers l'itinĂ©raire tragique d'une non-concordance entre un jeune mondain et une jeune femme passionnĂ©e de littĂ©rature, il est, par sa beautĂ©, par sa tristesse et sa lĂ©gĂšretĂ© proprement mozartiennes, ce qui rend la vie vivable. **La Mort d’Ivan Ilitch - LĂ©on TolstoĂŻ** "Il n'est plus possible de continuer Ă  vivre comme j'ai vĂ©cu jusqu'Ă  prĂ©sent, et comme nous vivons tous. VoilĂ  ce que m'ont rĂ©vĂ©lĂ© la mort d'Ivan Ilitch et le journal qu'il a laissĂ©. Je veux donc dĂ©crire ma conception de la vie et de la mort avant cet Ă©vĂ©nement, et je transcrirai son journal tel qu'il m'est parvenu." Ces lignes de TolstoĂŻ dĂ©finissent le propos qui lui a dictĂ© ces trois nouvelles. La maladie d'un magistrat, la mort et la rĂ©demption d'un nĂ©gociant pris dans une tempĂȘte de neige, Trois morts, incarnent dans des personnages et des Ă©vĂ©nements simples et poignants la mĂȘme interrogation : ""Et la mort ? oĂč est-elle ?" Il chercha son ancienne peur et ne la trouva plus. "OĂč Ă©tait-elle ? Quelle mort ?"" Et la dĂ©couverte finale, qui permet de rĂ©pondre : "Il n'y avait pas de peur, parce qu'il n'y avait pas de mort." **PrĂ©sentations d’auteurs** Zelda prĂ©sentera TolstoĂŻ et Laurie prĂ©sentera Pouchkine. **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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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.