English Books & Literature

🇬🇧Toastmasters Nice is a bilingual (French and English) Toastmasters club, where we improve our public speaking and communication skills. We meet in person, and enjoy with tapas and wine at the beginning of the session to socialise. There is a 13 euros admission fee for the venue and the tapas. Compulsory registration at [https://www.weezevent.com/toastmasters-nice-soiree-oratoire-public-speaking](https://www.weezevent.com/toastmasters-nice-soiree-oratoire-public-speaking) Follow our pages for more information on our club: [https://tmnice.mytoastmasters.club/](https://tmnice.mytoastmasters.club/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-nice/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-nice/) [https://www.facebook.com/ToastmastersNice](https://www.facebook.com/ToastmastersNice) [https://www.instagram.com/toastmastersnice/](https://www.instagram.com/toastmastersnice/) Looking forward to seeing you and to share our passion and tips for public speaking with all! Best regards, The Toastmasters Nice team. 🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵 🇫🇷Toastmasters Nice est un club Toastmasters bilingue (français et anglais), où nous améliorons nos capacités de prise de parole en public et de communication. Nos soirées Toastmasters sont des sessions présentielles, avec des tapas et apéritif. Merci de compter 13 euros pour les boissons+tapas+location de la salle de réunions. Enregistrement obligatoire [https://www.weezevent.com/toastmasters-nice-soiree-oratoire-public-speaking](https://www.weezevent.com/toastmasters-nice-soiree-oratoire-public-speaking) Suivez nos pages pour plus d'informations sur notre club: [https://tmnice.mytoastmasters.club/](https://tmnice.mytoastmasters.club/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-nice/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-nice/) [https://www.facebook.com/ToastmastersNice](https://www.facebook.com/ToastmastersNice) [https://www.instagram.com/toastmastersnice/](https://www.instagram.com/toastmastersnice/) Au plaisir de vous retrouver nombreux parmi nous et de partager notre passion pour la prise de parole en public avec tout un chacun! Cordialement, L'équipe Toastmasters Nice 📖Standard evening programme/ programme d'une soirée type🎤 19h: Drinks and Tapas 19h30: Meeting Opening/Début de soirée 19h45: Table Topics (members and guests)/ Improvisations (membres et invités) 20h:00: Member prepared speeches / Discours préparés par les membres 20h45: Evaluations 21h21: Closing of the meeting (Winners, guest feedback) /Conclusion de la soirée 21h30: End of the meeting/ Fin de la soirée

**Who:** Yoga & Meditation taught in English by Billy Potočnik, but ALL are welcome! Billy has 20 years of teaching yoga, meditation, breathwork, and leading yoga retreats around the world with his wife. www.billy.yoga **What:** Mellow Monday. Slow Movement, Long Stretching, Circular Centering. **Where:** La Colline du Château (Castle Hill) Nice, France ... From Garibaldi Tram lines 1 or 2: head up to Castle Hill from the port side or through Old Town. From Promenade des anglais: Head up the stairs **PAYMENT:** Drop-in: €15 5-Class Pack: €70 10-Class Pack: €130 **HOW:** Cash or Revolut @potocnik_w (William Potocnik) **Meeting Place:** Castle Hill: Nikaïa platform overlooking the old ruins. See photo! **When:** Monday 18h30 - 19h45 (*Please, do your best to arrive a little early, but SHOW UP regardless!*) **Why:** Because it's fun and we all need health, fitness, and community! **Useful Information:** Bring your own yoga mat. But, if you don't have a mat, Monday is pretty mellow and you can get by with a blanket or towel. Class is outside on the grass or on concrete (overlooking the Mediterranean!). Bring apero to share for aprés-yoga down on the beach with everyone. Bring your suit if you want to swim! We gather and hang out together and celebrate life in the South of France. **Requirements:** A positive and open attitude. We are all part of creating a warm, friendly, and open community holding space for ourselves and each other. **“The greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of separation.”** **– Albert Einstein** **“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.”** **― Thich Nhat Hanh** #

Take your French to the next level and change how locals perceive you! Fine-tune your pronunciation and improve your conversational French by engaging and practicing. This is a fun opportunity for intermediate students to practice French, meet other people in a lovely café or in a private house in downtown Nice and transform their French. I provide worksheets, support and share tips for learning French. Already 3 people signed up - maximum 6 per café. Spots generally go fast! So make sure to sign up here on MeetUp, or email me at ida@eFrenchCafe.com before the end of the week if you have any questions. 18€/session {135€ for 10 sessions} payable up front. Session lasts 75mn . If you are new, to get started now click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uX_ygUNh1hWVinOKxGsdPNhlUit2uXIQCvoAuEPyg1c/viewform

1st prize, €120 voucher, 2nd prize, €40 voucher, 3rd prize, a bottle of wine, and this is also the prize for the correct answer to the halftime question. Free drinks to be won with the heads and tails game. 🤔🏆💶 Questions en français et en anglais. 1er prix, bon de 120€, 2ème prix, bon d'achat de 40€, 3e prix, une bouteille de vin, et c'est aussi le prix de la bonne réponse à la question de la mi-temps. Boissons gratuites à gagner avec le jeu pile et face.

VO Hi Folks, For this first meet up I’d like to look at the five characters that appear in every story and identify the structure of one or two well known films. We will then quickly building a structure of our own to put these principals into the practice. This meet up is open to beginners, experienced writers and those who simply wish to learn more about how stories are put together. We will meet downstairs at The Melting Pot cafe bar in Antibes. Please bring a pencil and a note book. VF Salut à tous ! Pour cette première rencontre, j'aimerais examiner les cinq personnages récurrents dans toutes les histoires, puis analyser la structure d'un ou deux films célèbres. Nous construirons ensuite rapidement notre propre structure pour mettre ces principes en pratique. Cette rencontre est ouverte aux débutants, aux écrivains confirmés et à tous ceux qui souhaitent simplement en apprendre davantage sur la construction des histoires. Nous nous retrouverons en bas du café-bar The Melting Pot à Antibes. Apporter un crayon et un carnet, SVP. See you there! Peter

**📕 Our April Book:** Dom Casmurro by Machado de Assis Come ready to share your honest thoughts — we love every opinion, from "absolutely loved it" to "couldn't stand it." 📖 ABOUT THE MEETING • Small group format: max 8–10 people (waitlist applies) • Relaxed, open discussion — all perspectives welcome • Spoilers expected! If you haven't finished, attend at your own risk 😄 • Free to attend — beverages available at the venue (each person pays for their own) 📍 LOCATION TBD (in Antibes) ✅ A FEW GROUND RULES WE LOVE • Come ready to share honest thoughts • Try not to interrupt — and if you do, just apologize and hand the floor back • Zero judgment about people — save it all for the books! • We keep things book-focused and steer clear of politics and religion unless they come up through the story itself • This is a welcoming space for everyone 🔔 PLEASE RSVP Spots are limited to 8–10 people. If you can't make it, please update your RSVP so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist — it really helps! Once you've attended a meeting, you'll also be added to our WhatsApp group for easier coordination between sessions. See you on Saturday, 25 April! Kathrine

Feel free to come to our meetup every Friday for a party international style! The meetup is held at the Bistrot Distilleries Idéales, in the old town of Nice, near Cours Salaya. Join us if you're new in Nice or on holiday, if you want to speak foreign languages or simply because you want to meet new people. We can also enjoy meeting and talking to other members of the group and enjoy the good ambience of the old town the same time. Let's get this party started!!🍻🍷🍹 This meetup is in the form of a relaxed and friendly meeting and you can order drink or something at the bar, you can share good moments with other members. On se retrouve tous les vendredi pour une soirée dans une ambiance internationale. Notre meetup a lieu au bistrot Distilleries Idéales, à vieux Nice. Si t'es nouveau à Nice ou en vacances, si tu veux parler des langues étrangères ou tout simplement t'as envie de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes alors viens pour une super bamboche!!!🍻🍷🎉. Le meetup est en forme d'une réunion amicale et détendue et tu peux commander quelque chose à boire ou à manger au bar où tu peux partager des bons moments avec les autres participants.

A gentle and beneficial class mixing FITNESS, STRETCH and hints of BALLET moves to classical music, with Jacqueline, qualified instructor and former leading lady at the Moulin Rouge. Open to all! 14€ a class. Bring water and a smile. Tel: Jacqueline Parhad 06 72 30 30 25

Envie de détente, de découvertes et de belles rencontres culturelles ? Rejoignez-nous pour une sortie conviviale à Nice dans un salon de thé le samedi 25 avril ! Cet événement est l’occasion idéale pour favoriser les échanges entre francophones et russophones : discuter, pratiquer la langue de l’autre, faire de nouvelles rencontres et partager un moment agréable. Les informations détaillées (lieu précis, horaires, etc.) sont réservées aux membres du groupe. Avant de vous inscrire à cet événement, il est nécessaire d’effectuer une demande d’adhésion préalable à notre groupe franco-russophone. Cette étape pourra nous permettre d’échanger avec vous afin de valider ensemble votre motivation et votre intérêt pour la franco-russophonie. Vous pouvez également contacter directement l’organisateur de l’événement via Meetup. Votre inscription à l’événement ne pourra être confirmée qu’après validation de cette démarche. ⚠️ Le nombre de places est limité, alors pas d’inquiétude si vous ne pouvez pas venir cette fois-ci : d’autres sorties suivront très bientôt ! On vous attend avec grand plaisir pour ce bel évènement. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Хочется отдыха, новых открытий и приятных культурных встреч? Присоединяйтесь к нам на дружескую встречу в Ницце в чайном салоне в субботу, 25 апреля! Это мероприятие — отличная возможность способствовать общению между франко- и русскоязычными участниками: пообщаться, попрактиковать язык друг друга, завести новые знакомства и приятно провести время. Подробная информация (точное место проведения, расписание и т. д.) предназначена только для участников группы. Перед регистрацией на это мероприятие необходимо предварительно подать заявку на вступление в нашу франко-русскоязычную группу. Этот этап позволит нам пообщаться с вами, чтобы вместе подтвердить вашу мотивацию и интерес к франко-русскоязычному сообществу. Вы также можете напрямую связаться с организатором мероприятия через Meetup. Ваша регистрация на мероприятие будет подтверждена только после одобрения этой заявки. ⚠️ Количество мест ограничено, поэтому не переживайте, если в этот раз не получится присоединиться — совсем скоро будут новые встречи! Мы с большим удовольствием ждём вас на этом прекрасном мероприятии.

Why not come and join us for a relaxing summer's morning coffee in buzzy rue de la Prefecture ... Hope to see you! Call or text me if there is a problem 0604098954 PLEASE Register if you are able - we get so many people and, yes, we know you know it is EVERY Sunday but new people don't so low numbers bother them! On the other hand if you find you can make it and haven't registered then that is fine too - always pleased to see you!

Guten tag! Bom dia! Hello! Salam! Holà ! L'association LEACTIVNICE t'accueille à son ☕️Café des Langues ! Viens récupérer ton petit drapeau de la langue que tu souhaites pratiquer et discute librement avec les personnes qui parlent les mêmes langues. SOIRÉE GRATUITE avec une consommation à prendre au minimum svp 🕦 Tous les Mercredis entre 18h et 23h 🍻O'NEILL'S PUB 📍40 rue droite - Vieux Nice 👤leactivnice.com 📌Info bar : Possibilité d'acheter de la nourriture autour et venir le partager autour d'un verre du bar Retrouve Léa de Leactivnice et passe une bonne soirée🥳 Inscription sur : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/cafe-des-langues-o-neill-s-pub

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! 📖

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 our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

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

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558