Book Club

Bonjour à toutes et tous ! ✨ Je reviens vers vous concernant notre prochaine séance de lecture 📖 Pour notre rendez-vous du samedi 23 mai 2026 à 15h00, les membres ont choisi de découvrir *Le Mythe de Sisyphe* de Albert Camus. ⛰️ Cette fois-ci, nous nous éloignons un peu de la littérature pour explorer un texte philosophique majeur. Même si nous restons dans le thème de la mythologie à travers la figure de Sisyphe, Camus s’en sert surtout comme point de départ pour réfléchir à l’absurde, à la liberté et à la quête de sens. Une lecture exigeante, mais profondément humaine et toujours actuelle. ♾️✨ Comme toujours, nous nous retrouverons autour d’un café ou d’un thé ☕ pour échanger librement sur nos impressions, nos interrogations et nos réflexions, dans un esprit convivial et bienveillant. Au plaisir de vous retrouver pour cette nouvelle exploration philosophique ✨ À très bientôt, Jade

Join us for a relaxed silent-reading session in a warm and welcoming café/bar. Bring your current read (or grab a new one!), settle in with a drink or snack, and enjoy an hour or two of calm, focused reading alongside fellow book lovers. 📖 No pressure, no agenda—just a peaceful moment to unwind, read, and maybe chat a little afterward. 😊 This group/event is an english-speaking one ( although the books don't have to be). We'll try to find a cozy and comfortable nook to settle into but we can't guarantee total silence. So if you are easily distracted by ambient noise, we recommend you bring a pair of noise canceling headphones 🎧😌 PS: The current café that hosts us every Saturday afternoon, requires a 5€ drink minimum

🌼 Somewhere in a park in Paris, we’ll sit down together and spend a bit of time with the first three chapters of ***Mastery* by Robert Greene**, a book about how people find their direction, often slowly and imperfectly, and grow into it over time. Let's enjoy the rhythm of spring, and take some time to exchange perspectives in a relaxed, open-minded atmosphere. It’s as much about the conversation as it is about the book, getting to know how others think, what resonates with them, and where views differ. ***Mastery*** is known for its clear, engaging writing and its mix of philosophy, psychology, and real-life stories. Greene looks at how people find their path, often in uncertain or unexpected ways, and how they develop their craft over time. For this gathering, we’ll stay with the first three chapters (and leave the rest for a second round). * **Discover Your Calling** * **Submit to Reality** * **See People as They Are** Each of these opens up space for reflection, not just on the book, but on our own experiences. The conversation can move naturally between what Greene writes and what it brings up for each of us: moments we’ve gone through, things we’re questioning, or perspectives that don’t quite match. It’ll be relaxed. Sitting in the grass, or on a bench, maybe with a coffee or something to share. No rigid structure, no pressure to speak if you don’t feel like it. Just a group of people taking the time to think and talk, together. 🌼 Goodreads reference: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13589182-mastery

*The Leopard* (Italian: *Il Gattopardo*) is a novel by Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, which chronicles the changes in Sicilian life and society during the Risorgimento. Published posthumously in 1958 by Feltrinelli, after two rejections by the leading Italian publishing houses Mondadori and Einaudi, it became the top-selling novel in Italian history and is considered one of the most important novels in modern Italian literature. In 1959, it won Italy's highest award for fiction, the Strega Prize. In 2012, The Guardian named it as one of "the 10 best historical novels". The novel was made into an award-winning 1963 film of the same name, directed by Luchino Visconti and starring Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon.

Chèr.e.s couleurs sur la palette cosmique 🌼🍀 Retrouvons-nous pour la Nuit Européenne des Musées au Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, une soirée gratuite et immersive au cœur des cultures du monde À la nuit tombée, le musée se transforme en un espace vivant et festif, entre expositions, performances et explorations libres des collections. Au programme de la soirée 🎶 Mini-concerts des Chanteurs d’oiseaux 📖 Contes autour des animaux et de la nature 🎨 Fresque collective participative 🖼️ Visites flash des collections et expositions 🛋️ Espace détente avec vue sur la Seine et le toit-terrasse 📸 Photocall et ambiance musicale autour de l’exposition Africa Fashion 🌿 Une soirée à explorer librement Expériences à ne pas manquer 🧭 Visites flash des collections (départs réguliers toute la soirée) 🌙 Contes à la belle étoile sur le toit-terrasse (21h30–23h30) Le musée se découvre à son propre rythme : on peut flâner entre les salles, assister à une performance, s’arrêter sur le toit-terrasse ou simplement profiter de l’atmosphère nocturne et musicale ✨ 🍻 Après la visite (optionnel) 🥘 Pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons prolonger la soirée autour d’un verre ou d’un dîner à proximité afin de partager nos impressions dans une ambiance détendue 🌼 **Liens** [Lien d'info globales](https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/expositions-evenements/au-musee/spectacles-fetes-et-evenements/fetes-et-evenements/details-de-levenement/e/nuit-europeenne-des-musees) [Contes à 21h30 —23h30](https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/expositions-evenements/au-musee/spectacles-fetes-et-evenements/fetes-et-evenements/details-de-levenement/e/contes-a-la-belle-etoile-41027) [Visites Guidées chaque 15 mins](https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/informations-pratiques/aller-plus-loin/visites-et-ateliers/visites-guidees/details-de-levenement/e/visites-decalees-de-lexposition-permanente-1) À très vite ! 🌌

Marie-Paule Istria signera son livre Sur qui tombe la nuit, premier roman paru aux éditions Livres agités. La signature sera précédée d'une discussion avec l'autrice. Synopsis du livre : 1952, Mondovi, Algérie : Anna, âgée de dix mois, et sa sœur Line, à peine plus grande, sont recueillies par leurs grands-parents après la disparition inexpliquée de leur mère. Trente ans plus tard, elle réapparaît, comme un spectre, dans la vie d’Anna. 2020, Paris. Anna affronte un nouveau deuil : celui de Simon, son ex-mari. Autour d’elle, leurs enfants, Bastien, Laura et Manon, devenus adultes, tentent de surmonter leur chagrin, chacun à sa manière. C’est alors que le passé resurgit à nouveau. Entre les secrets d’une enfance algérienne déchirée par la guerre, et les non-dits d’une famille éclatée, Anna doit affronter une question qui la ronge : et si les morts étaient plus présents que les vivants ? Un roman poignant, entre quête d’identité et roman familial, où se mêlent la grande et la petite histoire, les rires et les larmes, les cris et les silences, la maladie. Une plongée dans les méandres de la mémoire, où chaque vérité révélée en cache une autre. L’amour, seul fil têtu entre les générations, résiste à tout, même à la vérité.

Let's get together with a drink and discuss this book. Location to be confirmed soon :) Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer. 2000\. Bright\, ambitious\, and yearning for adulthood\, fifteen\-year\-old Vanessa Wye becomes entangled in an affair with Jacob Strane\, her magnetic and guileful forty\-two\-year\-old English teacher\. 2017\. Amid the rising wave of allegations against powerful men\, a reckoning is coming due\. Strane has been accused of sexual abuse by a former student\, who reaches out to Vanessa\, and now Vanessa suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent\, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship\, or redefine herself and the events of her past\. But how can Vanessa reject her first love\, the man who fundamentally transformed her and has been a persistent presence in her life? Is it possible that the man she loved as a teenager—and who professed to worship only her—may be far different from what she has always believed? Alternating between Vanessa’s present and her past, *My Dark Vanessa* juxtaposes memory and trauma with the breathless excitement of a teenage girl discovering the power her own body can wield. Thought-provoking and impossible to put down, this is a masterful portrayal of troubled adolescence and its repercussions that raises vital questions about agency, consent, complicity, and victimhood. Written with the haunting intimacy of *The Girls* and the creeping intensity of *Room*, *My Dark Vanessa* is an era-defining novel that brilliantly captures and reflects the shifting cultural mores transforming our relationships and society itself. [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=zhULtTnx80&rank=1](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=zhULtTnx80&rank=1)(round 2)

Let's dive into the literature of Eastern Europe! One that carries some of the most powerful, witty, melancholic, and resilient stories ever written. This theme encompasses many of the works of Eastern European authors, some known and most unknown, from post-communist memoirs and political satire to novels, family histories, and modern fiction. The theme is to invite us to explore the voices, histories, and cultures of Eastern Europe through recommendation of the others and to talk about our most loved books within the theme. Bring along a favorite read, a recent discovery, or a longtime classic you’d love to share and discuss with the group. (Physical copies are always welcome for our little group photo tradition! 📚✨) (This is a themed book club, so there’s no required reading. Just come ready to talk, recommend, reflect, and discover new perspectives together. Discussions are in English.) P.S. I’ll reach out before the event to confirm attendance. Please cancel in advance if plans change so I can adjust the reservation accordingly. Merci\~ 🌹

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 :)

Venez discuter du livre "Sa majesté des mouches" de Willam Golding devant un repas a la French Guinguette 58 Rue Rambuteau Bonne lecture

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Apero Philo! The THOUGHT+Drink Event on Sunday, 5 : 00 PM AGAIN : The Cafe Philo in English’s Apero- PHILO! Hello Philo Cafe friends! It will be from 5:00 to 9:00 at my St Michel home (address and info after RSVP). 1/2 hour meeting, 1 1/2 hour philo topic to be determined and discussed and another 1/2 hour to chat some and meet. Drinks and tidbits will be provided and there will be a 9 E Contribution. The attendance number is limited. Please RSVP for the apéro on Meetup : http://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ IMPORTANT: Since we will be at most 16 in the main room of the place, reservations are mandatory and will be valid only when confirmed. Cancellations should be at the very latest 24 hours before. Welcome all and remember to write great topics ! (It’s easier if you do it beforehand!) Sincerely Michaelm 06 20 877 669 (cell) michaelrd@muszlak.com PS : Phone or inscribe for door code and address etc. If there is less than a given number it may be cancelled ! mm

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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! 📖

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. 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 **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖