English Books & Literature

Anton Tchekhov La Salle no 6 L'évêque 1892 et 1902 les deux font environ 140 pages ou moins, en fonction de l'édition Editions Gallimard, "La Steppe / Salle 6 / L'Évêque (p. 5)" *La Salle no 6 est considérée comme le sommet de son art. Ilia Repine a écrit : «…On ne comprend même pas comment une histoire aussi simple, sans prétention, voire pauvre en contenu, peut donner naissance à une idée aussi irrésistible, profonde et colossale de l'humanité. <…> Je suis impressionné, fasciné <…> Merci, merci, merci ! Quelle force vous avez !... »* *L'évêque explore l'imminence de la mort. Ivan Bounine écrivait que cette nouvelle était « écrite de manière extraordinaire. Seul celui qui s'adonne lui-même à la littérature et qui a lui-même connu ces tourments infernaux peut saisir toute la beauté de cette œuvre ». Bounine lui-même, Tolstoï et Kouprine considéraient cette nouvelle comme l'une des meilleures œuvres de Tchekhov.* VERSION PAPIER La Salle no 6 et L'Évêque sont disponibles en édition Folio (Gallimard) (ensemble) : voir une photo de la couverture ci-dessous. Sinon, ils peuvent se trouver dans des recueils de ses nouvelles, surtout La Salle no 6. LIVRE ÉLECTRONIQUE En format électronique : la même édition Folio existe sur Kindle, et il y a des PDF libres de droits. L'évêque https://sources.ebooksgratuits.com/tchekhov_homme_a_l_etui_ocr.pdf Salle 6 https://sources.ebooksgratuits.com/tchekhov_salle_6_ocr.pdf **PRIX** 10 euros à régler par Wero ou sur place. Les 10 euros servent à couvrir \- l'abonnement sur le site Meetup \(200 euros par an\)\, \- la promotion sur d'autres sites \(quelques fois par an je paie l'abonnement sur TMS\, 20 euros par mois\)\, \- l'achat des livres si nécessaire\, \- récompenser le temps et les efforts d'organisation \(je prépare beaucoup d'informations sur le livre et l'écrivain\)\. **COMMENT NOUS TROUVER ?** On se retrouve à l'intérieur du café TOURVILLE situé à 1 Pl. de l'École Militaire. On s'installe d'habitude à l'étage.

The *Iliad* is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. Like the *Odyssey*, the poem is divided into 24 books and was written in dactylic hexameter. It contains 15,693 lines in its most widely accepted version. The Iliad is often regarded as the first substantial piece of European literature and is a central part of the Epic Cycle. Set toward the end of the Trojan War, a 10-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Mycenaean Greek states, the poem depicts significant events in the war's final weeks. In particular, it traces the anger of Achilles, a celebrated warrior, from a fierce quarrel between him and King Agamemnon, to the death of the Trojan prince Hector. The narrative moves between wide battleground scenes and more personal interactions. Critical themes in the poem include kleos (glory), pride, fate, and wrath. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the poem also contains instances of comedy and laughter. The poem is frequently described as a "heroic" epic, centred around issues such as war, violence, and the heroic code. It contains detailed descriptions of ancient warfare, including battle tactics and equipment. However, it also explores the social and domestic side of ancient culture in scenes behind the walls of Troy and in the Greek camp. Additionally, the Olympian gods play a major role in the poem, aiding their favoured warriors on the battlefield and intervening in personal disputes.

For the meeting in February, we'll read and discuss **The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality by Kathryn Paige Harden** Description from Goodreads: A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society. In recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health--and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society. In *The Genetic Lottery*, Harden introduces readers to the latest genetic science, dismantling dangerous ideas about racial superiority and challenging us to grapple with what equality really means in a world where people are born different. Weaving together personal stories with scientific evidence, Harden shows why our refusal to recognize the power of DNA perpetuates the myth of meritocracy, and argues that we must acknowledge the role of genetic luck if we are ever to create a fair society. Reclaiming genetic science from the legacy of eugenics, this groundbreaking book offers a bold new vision of a society where everyone thrives, regardless of how one fares in the genetic lottery. **\*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**

Pour notre rencontre de février, nous lisons l'oeuvre*Tango de Satan* du grand auteur Hongrois László Krasznahorkai, qui a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature en 2025. Une plaine hongroise balayée par le vent et l’incessante pluie d’automne. Dans une ferme collective à l’abandon, quelques habitants végètent, s’épiant et complotant les uns contre les autres, lorsqu’une rumeur annonce le retour de deux autres personnages que l’on croyait morts. Certains y voient l’arrivée d’un messie, d’autres redoutent celle de Satan. Ce roman, conçu comme un tango où les danseurs viendraient les uns après les autres sur la piste de danse, nous plonge dans un voyage poétique, une quête de vérité emplie d’humanité sur la place de notre existence face au Temps. Merci d'avoir lu le livre avant la rencontre afin de partager vos impressions, sentiments et pensées. À la fin de la séance, nous choisirons collectivement la prochaine lecture et pour, ceux qui veulent, nous poursuivrons la discussion autour d’un petit dîner dans un restaurant.

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

**📵 This is a phone-free event by The Offline Club.** Hi lovely person, this listing is for discovery only —tickets are managed through Lu.Ma [👉 Please confirm your spot here.](https://luma.com/2zjooqof) \*\*\* 📚 Join **The Offline Club** at [Sapiens](https://www.sapienscafe.fr/fr) café-bistrot for our **Offline Reading Party**. ​​Lock your phone away and immerse yourself in an evening designed to slow you down. ​​This reading party is your chance to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz, and meet like-minded people. ​​It’s a little escape into a different world — where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself. ​It's the perfect way to enjoy your weekend! ​​**What to expect:** ​​📖 Peaceful (me-)time to read that book you’ve been meaning to start (or finish!) 🤝 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded (wannabe) booklovers 💬 A space where connection comes easily — no rush, no pressure, no notifications 🫖 Community vibes, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of time to relax 📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled ​🇫🇷 🇬🇧 **French & English friendly** — all our events are bilingual, so you can comfortably speak either language ​​**The Program:** ​​19:00 – 19:30 \| Arrive & make yourself at home 19:30 – 20:30 \| Dive into your book 20:30 – 21:30 \| Connect with others ​​**Dive into your book** ​​This is your time to sit back and enjoy undistracted reading time. ​​Remember to bring your own book, comic, or poetry bundle (we love all literature). ​​**Connect with others** ​​Chat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. Meet new people, share stories about your favourite reads, and enjoy meaningful conversations. We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. ​​**About your phone:** *Your phone will rest in our “phone hotel,” and we’ll be its bodyguards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible.* ​​*Not quite ready to let it go? No worries, just switch it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight.* ​We love and appreciate the venues that host our events! Please remember that your consumption gives the venues one more reason to love us back! ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** ​​Offline hugs, ​​Stefania, ​The Offline Club Paris ​-- ​*📸 Photo taken at Kawaa Daumesnil.*

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 in Paris for a thoughtful evening of conversation over coffee, as we delve into the world of dystopian literature, works that challenge, disturb, and illuminate the societies we live in. From *1984* to *Brave New World*, *The Handmaid’s Tale*, etc, these stories explore power, freedom, human identity, and the consequences of human ambition. This is a themed book club with no required reading. Bring your reflections, favorite quotes, or any dystopian books that have inspired or unsettled you. You’re also welcome to bring a physical copy for our group book photo tradition.📖 Bring along your favorite quotes, reflections, your journal full of notes from your reading, or book recommendations you want to share with everyone! **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\~ 🌹

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Food and drinks can be purchased as you wish. \*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/43890641-hamnet?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Y6wLHq7P8h&rank=1 Location to be announced.

Un événement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et parlons écriture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! ☀️ Et n’hésitez pas à prendre vos ordis (chargés) ou carnets : nous allons écrire pendant une partie de l’après-midi !

**Arco - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬Date & Time: Sunday, February 22nd, French New Wave movie-themed walking tour at 1:30pm: drinks at Rose Bakery inside Jeu de Paume from 3pm, Arco at 4pm, drinks from 5pm, Arco at 6pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Jeu du Paume, 1 Place de la Concorde, Paris 8** **🎟Movie Tickets: €5.5 – €11.5 [https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/arco/](https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/arco/)** **🎟Tour Tickets: €18 [https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-french-new-wave-movie-tour-6](https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-french-new-wave-movie-tour-6)**

**Inscription obligatoire via ce lien :** https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-cafe-philo-lia-va-t-elle-nous-remplacer-1981384376006?aff=oddtdtcreator Un café philo pour exercer sa pensée critique. Dans un monde saturé d’informations, penser devient un acte à part entière. Il ne s’agit pas de réagir à chaud ni d’échanger des opinions, mais d’exercer la pensée là où les évidences vacillent, où les émotions sont fortes, où les réponses toutes faites ne suffisent plus. Penser par soi-même ne va pas de soi ; cela demande du temps, de l’écoute, de la rigueur, et l’acceptation du désaccord. Ces rencontres invitent à pratiquer l’art du dialogue philosophique : non pour convaincre mais pour rendre pensables les tensions qui traversent notre époque. * **Horaire** : 17h00 * **Tarif** : 7€ **Nous retrouver : 12 rue Falguière, 75015 Paris (métro Falguière ou Montparnasse)**

This Month's Book: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. 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! 📖

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

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan. In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*