English Books & Literature

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

**📵 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/7ck9408j) \*\*\* 📚 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 ​-- ​*📸 Thanks to our volunteer Photo Manager [Tarannum Hussain](https://www.instagram.com/tarannum17/) for taking this photo.*

## 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!***

**2h Walking Tour in English to Discover Le Marais** (3rd & 4th arrondissements) \-\-\-\-\- 📍 **Meeting Point:** Pont Marie (Metro line 7– Exit 2 “Île Saint-Louis”) ✨**Sat 7th March** ✨Explore the **most charming & hidden gems** in the most iconic area in Paris **To Book** Directly on Meet-up platform or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stunningtourparis/ or WhatsApp: +44 7500750070 ✨ **What to Expect:** * Fun, friendly, small-group walking tour — perfect for curious travelers and expats * See iconic and hidden treasures: * **Bibliothèque Forney** * **Cours Saint-Paul** * **Hotel de Sully** * **Place des Vosges** * **Victor Hugo's house** * **Oldest house in Paris** * **Jewish quarter & peaceful garden** * **National Archives and its hidden garden** * **Marché des Enfants Rouges** – end of the tour 🕤 **Start:** 1 PM (please arrive by 12.50 PM) ⏱️ **Duration:** 2 hours 💶 €15 per person 💳 Pay by **cash or Revolut** at the start of the tour #englishtour #visitparis #walkingtour #paris #lemarais #expat #socialnetworking #travel #international and exchange students #cultureexchange #new in town #international friends See you there!

➡️ Réservation obligatoire depuis la billetterie : [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-de-la-sensibilite-a-la-sagesse-une-voie-feminine-de-lame-1980767322382](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-de-la-sensibilite-a-la-sagesse-une-voie-feminine-de-lame-1980767322382) Atelier d'écriture animé par Diane Seyrig, pour explorer l'authenticité du féminin. De la sensibilité à la sagesse, il ne s’agit pas d’un passage à renier, mais d’un mouvement à accomplir. À travers la philosophie et l’écriture, cet atelier propose d’explorer comment la sensibilité, lorsqu’elle est éclairée, devient source de discernement. Une voie féminine de l’âme, comme travail vivant d’unification du cœur et de l’esprit. *Activité proposée dans le cadre de la journée internationale du droit des femmes.* 📅 **Date** : Samedi 7 mars à 17h 📍 **Lieu :** Espace Le Moulin — 75005 Paris. Métro (7) : Les Gobelins ou Censier Daubenton 🎟️ **Tarif** : 10€ tarif unique

Nos cafés socratiques proposent un espace pour oser penser ensemble, à travers la dialectique des contraires. Ils invitent à se confronter aux limites de la pensée afin de révéler les contradictions inhérentes à la réalité. Face au confort des certitudes figées, cet exercice devient une expérience vivante de questionnement. Le dialogue des idées ouvre alors un champ d’observation des tensions et des conflits intérieurs. Penser ensemble, ici, n’est pas chercher des réponses définitives, mais apprendre à élargir notre champs de représentations. Pour prolonger la réflexion grâce à l'art, nous proposons une scène ouverte pluridisciplinaire à la suite du café philo sur le thème "Profondément humain". Chacun est invité à rester s'il le souhaite, en tant qu'acteur ou spectateur ! **Réservation :** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978894974138?aff=oddtdtcreator Ou par mail : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com 👉 Ouvert à tous ! 👉Tarif : 7€ (boisson incluse) 👉lapasserelle75011@gmail.com

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\~

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)**

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 !

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!