English Books & Literature

**English stand-up comedy in a historic bar!** Seating is limited so **[CLICK HERE to reserve a place on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/english-stand-up-comedy-in-paris-friday-night-show-tickets-364336088047?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Join us on **Friday Nights (doors open 8pm, show start 8:30pm)** for an English stand-up comedy show from international comedians in a bar/12th century gothic cellar located in the heart of the Latin Quater. **Entrance** is free with **purchase of a drink** (for the venue). **Exit is pay-what-you-can** for the performers. Suggested 14 euros per person (cash or card accepted) Where: **La Pomme d'Eve**, 1 Rue Laplace, 75005 Paris When: **Doors open at 8pm**, show starts at 8:30pm! Please arrive by 8:15pm to have time to order a drink before the show 🙂 Late arrivals may lose their seat For more events and to see the line-ups [follow us at @coucoucomedy on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/coucoucomedy/) or **[Check out more events on our website at www.coucoucomedyclub.com!](https://www.coucoucomedyclub.com/)**

What happens when you put 3 French and 3 English speakers at the same café table in Paris? Furamori organizes small curated groups of 4-6 people - 1-3 French speakers and 1-3 English speakers - in a cozy café in Paris. You practice each other's language naturally, the way it's meant to be: over coffee, with real people, about real life. **How it works:** \- You sign up and complete a short profile on our website \- We match you into a group of 6 \(French \+ English\) \- You receive the café location and your group details before the event \- You show up\, sit down\, and let the conversation flow **This is for you if:** \- You're French and learning English \(any level\) \- You're an English speaker \(British\, American\, Australian\, or anyone\!\) and learning French \(any level\) \- You want to actually get to know people \- You're curious about the other culture 🎟️ Tickets are €5 per person. You must register and pay via our website to attend: furamori.com , RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee a spot - registration on our site does. You pay for your own drinks at the café. Depending on demand, not everyone may get a spot for this event. If that happens, feel free to apply again for the next one as we prioritize returning applicants. 📍 Location is shared after registration. — 🇫🇷 En français : Furamori organise des petits groupes de 6 personnes - 3 francophones et 3 anglophones — dans un café à Paris. Pas de speed-dating linguistique, pas de minuteur. Juste une vraie conversation autour d'un verre, avec des gens intéressants. Inscrivez-vous ici → furamori.com

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ### Green Mic Friday Fun Comedy Night \*\*\* English Standup Comedy \*\*\* 🇬🇧 \*\*\* 1 hour show \*\*\* 😂 🎤 \*\*\* Food & Drinks \*\*\* 🍷🍔 🍺🥗 \*\*\* New Lineup every show \*\*\* 🎁🙀 \*\*\* Comedians from all around the world \*\*\* 🗺🌎 **📅 Show Date**: Every Friday **at 8:30 PM** (Doors Open at 8:00 PM - Show starts at 8:30 PM) 📍 Location : Au Soleil de la Butte, [32 Rue Muller, 75018 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e5d35241d2d:0x1ad390baa0a06d14?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e5d35241d2d:0x1ad390baa0a06d14?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111") 🚍🚇 Stations : Métro Line 2(Anvers) or Line 4 & Line 12 \- 6 min walk from The **Basilica of Sacré Cœur de Montmartre** 🎫 Get your Tickets on Eventbrite : [GreenFun.EventBrite.fr](https://GreenFun.EventBrite.fr "https://GreenFun.EventBrite.fr") 🎫 **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, BBC, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* 🎤 **Who are the comedians?** We book **different comedians every show** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* #### ABOUT YOUR TICKET :🎫 * You can make a free reservation which is "**first come first served**" for entry, with a donation at the start of the show. RESERVING A FREE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. *\*\*This show is crowd-funded and our recommended price is 12euros and 7 euros for students.* Follow us on social media for updates and more information! \*\*[@GreenMicComedy ](https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/ "https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/")\*\*🎤 #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

**Maigret et le Mort Amoureux - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Friday, March 6th, Drinks at 7pm and Screening at 8pm** **📽️ Cinéma: L'Entrepôt, 7 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Paris 14** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://www.cinemalentrepot.fr/evenement/2196274-lost-in-frenchlation-maigret-et-le-mort-amoureux](https://www.cinemalentrepot.fr/evenement/2196274-lost-in-frenchlation-maigret-et-le-mort-amoureux)** **Commissioner Maigret is urgently called to the Quai d’Orsay after the murder of Monsieur Berthier-Lagès, a renowned former ambassador. As Maigret faces the members of both families and the suspicious silence of the diplomat's maid, he goes from one revelation to another...** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://youtu.be/o42K85O02Uc?si=NS0_8Hv-Evesk0Or](https://youtu.be/o42K85O02Uc?si=NS0_8Hv-Evesk0Or)**

* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux * Nous nous réunissons pour promouvoir les échanges culturels et pratiquer des langues étrangères. Ce soir, tout tourne autour des langues latines (français, espagnol, italien..) ! Pour une atmosphère conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement ne sera partagée qu'avec ceux qui possèdent une carte de membre annuelle valide. En rejoignant notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre un avantage : choisissez un numéro d'autocollant pour obtenir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec d'autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

New joiner discount for first 3 classes! Join us for **Vinyassa Yoga** sessions in the heart of **Paris 7eme**. This **in-person** class is perfect for all levels, taught **in English**. Experience a blend of breath and movement that leaves you feeling energised and relaxed. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned yogi, come stretch, breathe, and connect with a friendly community. Rooted in Vinyasa, my classes offer a chance to step away and find a place of calm. Offered in English, they are dynamic but for all levels from beginners through to intermediate practitioners. Music moves through each session, gently supporting and uplifting the practice. Classes are joyful, inviting you to connect mind and body and to return to the present moment. The studio provides a refined and peaceful setting to practice, unwind, and reconnect. The studio is fully equipped with changing rooms, showers, lockers, and welcoming communal spaces to meet and connect before and after class. Please book online to get 26% discount for 2026 on your first 3 classes. Regular class cost is 21 euro after that. Please visit [www.mcoyoga.com](https://www.mcoyoga.com "https://www.mcoyoga.com") to BOOK.

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/231127462-my-husband-s-wife

This book club event's theme is about art, writing, and one's passion to create! It encompasses a lot of literature surrounding *Writing, Artistic Passion, and the cost of an artistic life.* Many questions can be addressed, amongst them: \- What is it to write\, to create? \- Whether to make the choice to follow our passion and our calling\. \- What would be the cost of such a choice? \- How do artists navigate through life? \- What does it mean to write? This is a themed book club with no required reading! This topic is a wide topic and can include many books that relate to the theme, or explore ambition, creativity, purpose, or the tension between desire and duty, etc. Bring your favorite book(s) that feel close to the topic and discuss your reflections, favorite quotes, and engage in cozy conversations. (You’re also welcome to bring a physical copy for our group book photo tradition.✨📖📚) If you would like to take reference, here are some suggested books that would fit within this topic: – *Letters to a Young Poet* by Rainer Maria Rilke – *A Room of One’s Own* by Virginia Woolf – *Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man* by James Joyce – *The Cost of Living* by Deborah Levy – *Just Kids* by Patti Smith – *The Writing Life* by Annie Dillard – *On Writing* by Stephen King – *Big Magic* by Elizabeth Gilbert – *The Artist’s Way* by Julia Cameron (And you can refer to many more!) 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. Thank you\~

Come and idle away the winter months with **Shakespeare’s Sonnets**! It’s never too late to discover, or rediscover just how dazzling, intimate, and endlessly surprising Shakespeare’s incredible body of 154 sonnets can be. Over the next three months, we’ll wander through some of the most beautiful, piercing, and emotionally complex poems ever written. Think of it as falling in love with Shakespeare all over again one cluster of sonnets at a time. **In March:** We enter the world of the late sonnets; the so-called “*Dark Lady*” poems, where passion becomes more complicated, desire grows knotted and sharp, and Shakespeare confronts the darker edges of sexuality and self-knowledge. These poems are bold, unsettling, and unforgettable. **Our cluster**: Sonnets 127–152 (the full Dark Lady sequence), with optional additions of 129 (“Th’ expense of spirit in a waste of shame”) and 138 (“When my love swears that she is made of truth”) for special discussion. Across the winter, we’ll read, explore, puzzle over, and simply enjoy these poems together tracing how Shakespeare moves from youthful radiance to emotional turmoil to the shadowy brilliance of his final sonnets. Hope you will make it! Maryama Antoine

Ce soir, dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté : **1 - "Le tumulte des flots" de Yukio Mishima** "Shinji est un jeune pêcheur travaillant sur le bateau Tabei-Maru, appartenant à Jukichi. Un jour, il voit une jeune fille, nommé Hatsue, et tombe amoureux d'elle. Il apprend quelques temps plus tard que Hatsue est la fille du plus riche habitant de l'île...." Babelio **2 - "Demian" de Hermann Hesse** "Roman d'initiation et de formation, Demian est l'un des chefs-d'œuvre de ce genre littéraire. Comment l'homme peut-il échapper au monde des miroirs et parvenir à être lui-même ?..." Babelio ***On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** **Pour les présentations d'auteurs :** -Carole va nous faire une présentation de Yukio Mishima pour donner du contexte à nos discussions ; \- Francisco fait la présentation d'auteur de Hermann Hesse de Stefan Zweig pendant une dizaine de minutes\. **Pour les focus sur l'oeuvre :** \- Je fais les deux focus sur l'oeuvre soit "Demian" et "Le Tumulte des flots"\. Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonnes lectures, et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation pour des raisons de frais liés à Meetup (240 euros par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an. Mais elle reste facultative !

**French and English Language Exchange 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Hello everyone! We hope you’re doing well! 😊 We’re excited to invite you to our French-English Language Exchange! 🕒 Time: 15:00–17:00 📍 Location: Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Look for a PINK Umbrella 💗☂️ when you arrive! 💶 **Participation:** €5 in **CASH** for organizing 📱 **Contact:** **[Join our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (for live location during events and weekly event updates) **💌 Come solo or with friends —** you’ll leave with new friendships and unforgettable memories. 🗣️ **Event Concept:** The exchange lasts 2 hours and is split into 4 sessions of 30 minutes: * Each table has 4–6 people, with a mix of French and English speakers * 15 minutes in French, followed by 15 minutes in English * After each session, tables are reshuffled so you meet new people! This event is all about relaxed, friendly cultural exchange — no pressure, just good vibes and great conversation. 🥂 ❗ **Important:** This is not a speed-dating event. We kindly remind everyone to help us maintain a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. 📸 **Media Consent:** Photos and videos will be taken during the event. By participating, you consent to their use in promotional materials and on social media. If you have concerns, please inform the organizers. We can't wait to see you there! 😊 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 **Échange Linguistique Français–Anglais 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧** Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre échange linguistique français–anglais ! 🕒 Heure : 15h00–17h00 📍 Lieu : Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (153 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris) 🔍 Repérez une PARAPLUIE ROSE 💗☂️ à votre arrivée ! 💶 **Participation :** 5 € en **ESPÈCES** pour l'organisation 📱 **Contact :** **[Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (pour la localisation en direct pendant l’événement et les annonces hebdomadaires) 💌 Venez seul·e ou accompagné·e — vous repartirez avec de nouvelles amitiés et des souvenirs inoubliables. 🗣️ **Concept de l’événement :** L’échange dure 2 heures et se divise en 4 sessions de 30 minutes : Chaque table accueille 4 à 6 personnes, avec un mélange de francophones et d’anglophones 15 minutes en français, suivies de 15 minutes en anglais À la fin de chaque session, les tables sont remaniées pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes ! Cet événement est placé sous le signe de la détente et de l’échange culturel — sans pression, juste de bonnes vibes et de belles conversations. 🥂 ❗ **Important :** Ce n’est **pas un speed-dating**. Merci à tous de nous aider à maintenir une atmosphère respectueuse et inclusive. 📸 **Consentement média :** Des photos et vidéos seront prises pendant l’événement. En y participant, vous acceptez qu’elles puissent être utilisées dans notre communication ou sur les réseaux sociaux. Si vous avez des objections, merci de le signaler aux organisateurs. On a hâte de vous voir ! 😊

**Le Bonheur - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 - Intl Women’s Day / Agnes Varda Movie Tour** **🎬Date & Time: Sunday, March 8th, Varda Tour at 4:30pm, Tea Bar at 7pm (bring your own mug!) and Screening at 7:30pm** **📽️Cinéma: Studio des Ursulines, 10 rue des Ursulines, Paris 5** **🎟️Tour Tickets: €18 [https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-agnes-varda-movie-tour-5](https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-agnes-varda-movie-tour-5)** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20 [https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/1036?tab=soon&title=LE+BONHEUR&visanumber=29459&showId=5671](https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/1036?tab=soon&title=LE+BONHEUR&visanumber=29459&showId=5671)** **Francois is a young carpenter married to Therese. All goes well until Francois meets Emilie; they fall in love and become lovers. He still loves his wife and wants to share his new greater happiness with her.** **“Le Bonheur is not a film that seeks to make people feel happy & hopeful; it wants to lay out the experience of women: how they are seen as interchangeable and quickly forgotten.” -PopCult** **Watch the trailer: [https://youtu.be/IRGTIIwjWl0?si=6mcld5IK_gb8PL0c](https://youtu.be/IRGTIIwjWl0?si=6mcld5IK_gb8PL0c)**

This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group! * We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook) * ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print**** * Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ ! * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! * Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li 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 discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)

This month we’ll be ready The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the bookk!