Women's Book Club

Welcome to Paris, Erasmus family 🗼🌍 You’re not just arriving in a new city — you’re joining a community. New friendships, shared experiences, and memories we’ll build together. Bienvenue chez vous 💙

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## ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! @ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 **Nothing** about this show is normal. The jokes are raw, the energy is **chaotic**, and common sense doesn’t stand a chance. This show **should not exist** on a Monday. Join us and **escape the week** before it even starts. \*\*\* Free 1 hour show \*\*\* 😂 \*\*\* Happy Hour Prices\*\*\* 🍷🍔 🍺🥗 \*\*\* Comedians from all around the world \*\*\* 🗺🌎 🎤 Walk-on spots available, just show up 20 mins early 🎩 💚 Hang out with us after the show 🍻 📍 Venue: **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/green-mic-comedy-show-tickets-214634947907?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A3gs2ay%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AODAyMTQ5NTY3LjE3Njk2ODM5OTA.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3Njk2ODM5OTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njk2ODM5OTAkajYwJGwwJGgw "https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/green-mic-comedy-show-tickets-214634947907?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A3gs2ay%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AODAyMTQ5NTY3LjE3Njk2ODM5OTA.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3Njk2ODM5OTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njk2ODM5OTAkajYwJGwwJGgw") 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: OpenGreenMic.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ 🎫 More shows here : [https://linktr.ee/greenmiccomedy](https://linktr.ee/greenmiccomedy "https://linktr.ee/greenmiccomedy") 🎫 📲 Follow us on Instagram for more info @GreenMicComedy #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). \*\* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \*\* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, place au français ou à l'allemand ! Pour une ambiance conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement sera communiquée uniquement aux personnes possédant une carte de membre annuelle valide. En adhérant à notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette pour recevoir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

**Paris \| April 20 \- 26\, 2026** Our first Paris trip of 2026 sold out in less than a month. By popular demand, we've launched a second week of Paris! ***Trip Summary:*** Step into the heart of Parisian culture where iconic landmarks meet world-famous art treasures. From the romantic streets of Montmartre to the extravagant Palace of Versailles, indulge in the perfect blend of guided explorations and personal discoveries while savoring authentic French cuisine and spectacular entertainment. Highlights include: * Explore the historic Sacré-Cœur and stylish Champs-Élysées * Marvel at da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in the magnificent Louvre * Experience the dazzling cabaret spectacle at Moulin Rouge * Wander through Versailles’ opulent halls and gardens * Enjoy free time for shopping and personal discoveries ***Daily Itinerary:*** **Day 1** – Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and private transportation will take you to your accommodations in central Paris. After settling into your hotel, meet your fellow travel companions over a fabulous Parisian welcome dinner. **Day 2** – On today’s day tour of Paris, you will visit Sacre Coeur, the Sacred Heart of Montmartre (a Roman Catholic Church and a famous landmark with rich religious and political history), and the Arc de Triomphe, which stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle. This massive triumphal arch in Paris is one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. Last on your tour, you will experience the world’s most beautiful avenue, Champ Elysees Avenue, full of sightseeing and shopping. **Day 3** – FREE Day in Paris. Enjoy a day of shopping, relax at the hotel, or venture into the city for wonderful photo opportunities. **Day 4** – This evening, experience dinner at the Moulin Rouge. Best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance, the famous Moulin Rouge show will be a spectacular event. Enjoy the glitz and glamor as you prepare to be mesmerized by a parade of talented dancers and acrobats, including 60 legendary Doriss Girls. Be ready for a feast for the senses with spectacular costumes of feathers, sequins, and rhinestones and show-stopping numbers performed to original music. **Day 5** – Today is your opportunity to visit the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre Museum. For more than two centuries, the Louvre was a royal palace before it opened to the public as a museum by the French revolutionary government in 1793. In the present day, the Louvre’s collection is one of the richest in the world, containing artifacts and artwork representing 11,000 years of human culture and civilization. **Day 6** – Experience the Palace of Versailles on a grand tour inside this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. Prepare to be blown away by the beauty of Versailles before toasting to a rich week of adventure in Paris with your new friends. **Day 7** – A private transfer will take you back to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for your connecting flight to the US. **[Learn More & Complete your Registration](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/paris/)** **WHAT’S INCLUDED:** * 7 days & 6 nights’ accommodations * Single occupancy, boutique hotels * Airport transfer * Local transportation * Eiffel Tower Visit * Moulin Rouge Show * Versailles Tour * Louvre Museum Tour * FREE DAY to explore * Daily breakfast * Daily group lunch (excluding FREE DAY) * Daily group dinner **WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:** * Roundtrip airfare to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) * Optional excursions and tours not listed above * Travel insurance * Items of a personal nature * Meals not listed above * Alcoholic Beverages not listed * Gratuities and tips for personal services **[Find all the details and pricing on our website](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/paris/)**

Love Meetings (Comizi d’amore) est un documentaire de 1964 réalisé par Pier Paolo Pasolini. Il explore les attitudes des Italiens à l’égard de l’amour, du sexe, du mariage et de la morale à travers des entretiens spontanés menés dans la rue à travers tout le pays. Mêlant curiosité et provocation, Pasolini dresse un portrait révélateur des normes sociales et des tabous dans l’Italie d’après-guerre. 🗓️ LUNDI 20 AVRIL de 19H à 21H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! The 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/123036004-the-berry-pickers

Welcome to our bookish club. This time, we will be discussing a great modern classic: *The Handmaid’s Tale*. Margaret Atwood’s novel invites us into a world that feels both distant and uncomfortably familiar. A society where control, identity, and freedom are constantly negotiated and often stripped away. This is a story, a reflection on how fragile rights and autonomy can be, and how easily they can be reshaped or taken away. As for discussing the book, let’s think about the themes that stood out most to us, the moments that made us pause, and how this story resonates with today’s world or even your own world experience and view. This is an opportunity to explore, question, and share perspectives. Let’s dive in. PS: This event is free, but please sign up only if you are truly willing to come to the event. Thank you! I will check up with you beforehand. :)

Bienvenue au club de lecture du 19e ! <3 Un espace dédié aux jeunes femmes, principalement du quartier Algérie, mais ouvert à toutes celles du 19ᵉ qui ont envie de partager un moment, échanger, autour des livres. 
Le club est animé par trois bénévoles de l’asso Afev. On se retrouve un samedi sur deux, de **14h** à **16h**, à **l’Accorderie**, 18 rue de l’Orme, 75019 Paris. Au programme : \* Discussion autour du livre que l’on lit ensemble \* Puis un moment plus chill : recommandations, papotes et échanges libres Pour la prochaine session, on lit :
 Petits travaux pour un palais de **László Krasznahorkai** Et bien sûr, chacune avance à son propre rythme ! Prochaine séance : 28 mars N’hésitez pas à partager le lien du groupe à celles que ça pourrait intéresser ! :) Artem, Camille et Ana Paula :)

Bonjour à toutes et tous ! ✨ Notre cycle « Portraits de Femmes » se poursuit, et après notre belle rencontre autour de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, je suis ravie de vous annoncer la suite de notre aventure 🌸 Pour notre prochaine séance, prévue le samedi 25 avril 2026 à 15h00 📖, nous avons choisi ensemble de découvrir *Une chambre à soi* de Virginia Woolf. Un texte incontournable, à la fois intime et engagé, qui ouvre de nombreuses pistes de réflexion sur la place des femmes dans la littérature et la création. On se retrouvera autour d’un café ou d’un thé ☕ pour partager nos lectures et nos points de vue, comme toujours dans un esprit d’échange riche et convivial. Hâte de vous retrouver pour en discuter ! ✨ À très bientôt, Jade

For the meeting in April, we'll read and discuss Why I Write by George Orwell Sorry for the short notice to those who were there in the previous book club - having to do on an earlier date as I am no longer available on the 2nd of May - the date discussed during the meeting Description from Goodreads: Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin. **\*New to book club? You're welcome to join our discussion. We'll discuss our thoughts on the book and share related topics.** **\*Discussions held in English**

Lecture commune : Sula de Toni Morrison Suivre la lecture commune en ligne => [https://www.dailydebby.fr/](https://www.dailydebby.fr/p/vote-pour-la-lecture-commune-davril) Pour discuter de notre lecture, on se retrouve le 25 avril à 11h **📜Lien d'inscription & paiement** [https://forms.gle/bhM91e2T9ZrXzjRA8](https://forms.gle/bhM91e2T9ZrXzjRA8) **Paiement** Sur Ko-fi : [https://ko-fi.com/dailydebby](https://ko-fi.com/dailydebby) Ou sur Paypal : [https://paypal.me/dailydebby1?country.x=FR&locale.x=fr_FR](https://paypal.me/dailydebby1?country.x=FR&locale.x=fr_FR) **Au programme :** Selon si tu lis la lecture commune, un livre de la sélection ou aucun livre, le programme peut être le suivant 🌟Book breaker : On se met à l'aise et commence à discuter avec les autres lecteurs 🌟Book discussion : Un guide de discussion avec des questions, des citations et les thèmes clés de l'intrigue nous permet de partager nos avis. 🌟Book recommandations : Chacun recommande un livre qui aborde un des thèmes de la lecture commune. 💶 **Tarifs** 12€, l'inscription comprend une pâtisserie, une boisson et un petit tip pour l'aigrie qui organise la rencontre (moi 😅) Si vous souhaitez uniquement une saveur et ainsi bénéficier d'un tarif adapté, faites-vous connaître. **❓️FAQ❓️** **Doit-on lire le roman avant la rencontre ?** Il est possible de participer à la conversation sans avoir lu ou terminé le roman, mais on risque de te spoiler l'intrigue. **Les hommes peuvent-ils s'inscrire ?** Oui, tout le monde est bienvenu. **Peut-on venir seul ?** La plupart des membres du club de lecture viennent seuls et font des rencontres sur place. **Où peut-on retrouver le club de lecture ?** Pour avoir un aperçu du club de lecture, on peut se retrouver sur Instagram à @daily_debby **Peut-on être remboursé suite à un empêchement ?** Les remboursements sont possibles jusqu'à 48h avant la rencontre, c'est-à-dire jeudi 11h. Pour connaître l'actualité du club et participer aux activités en ligne, on se retrouve sur [https://www.dailydebby.fr/](www.dailydebby.fr)

Pour cet IMPROMPTU, Ekaterina nous invite à visiter "La Fosse aux filles" d' Alexandre Kouprine et "La Maison Tellier" de Guy de Maupassant. Dans La Fosse aux filles, Alexandre Kouprine propose un tableau psychologique d’une grande dureté. Il ne cherche aucune provocation, mais s’attache à montrer la lente déshumanisation des femmes enfermées dans ce système, tout en explorant la banalité du mal, la résignation subie et l’érosion progressive de toute illusion. Le regard est empathique, grave, parfois étouffant, et laisse peu de place à l’échappatoire. À l’inverse, La Maison Tellier de Guy de Maupassant adopte un ton plus léger, parfois quasi burlesque, sans pour autant être naïf. Par le biais de l’ironie et du décalage, Maupassant révèle l’hypocrisie de la bourgeoisie provinciale et souligne à quel point la maison close, loin d’être un scandale isolé, est parfaitement intégrée à l’ordre social. Derrière le sourire, la critique est fine et profondément mordante. **Présentation d'auteurs** Ekaterina fera une courte présentation d'Alexandre Kouprine et Claude nous parlera de Maupassant 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 :)

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Join us for a cozy evening of books and conversation. 🗓 Tuesday\, May 12 \| 6:30 p\.m\. Hilliard Branch \| 4500 Hickory Chase Way Schedule 6:00 p.m. – Book sale opens 6:30 p.m. – Author talk 7:15 p.m. – Audience Q&A 7:30 p.m. – Book signing It’s a great chance to pick up a new book, hear an author’s perspective, and share the experience with a community of readers.

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!