Club de lecture française - Les chats éraflés, 28th August, 8pm

Join us for our next French language book club event at Night Owl Books on Monday, 28th August, at 8pm.

We'll be meeting in a small group to discuss contemporary French novel Les chats éraflés by Camille Goudeau - en français!

Purchase a copy of the book for a free spot at the book club (while spaces last!), plus a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee to enjoy as we meet and chat about the book in French.

Select 'local collection' to pick up your copy from Night Owl. Alternatively please select a Royal Mail option, and I will ship a copy to you.

Quelques informations sur le livre:

"Bouquiniste, même si c'est incertain et temporaire, c'est poétique, c'est libre, c'est fascinant. Et moi j'ai dit que je voulais vivre avant tout."

Soizic, vingt-deux ans, quitte brusquement la Touraine, ses grands-parents alcooliques et une jeunesse sans perspectives. Elle s'installe à Paris où personne ne l'attend. De jour comme de nuit, elle découvre la ville, se débrouille, devient bouquiniste sur les quais de Seine. Entre les livres, les passants et les égarés, elle tourne la page de l'enfance et conquiert une nouvelle vie. Mais pour gagner véritablement sa liberté, elle devra se confronter à un passé qui s'est fait sans elle, et retrouver la mère qui l'a abandonnée.

Softcover, 304 pages, published March 2023.

- What level of French is the book suitable for?

I'd recommend the book for anyone with around A-Level experience of the French language. We'll try to stick to speaking in French throughout the book club where possible, but the aim of the group is to provide a supportive space in which to enjoy reading and practising speaking in French - and the question 'comment dit-on en français...' is very much welcome!

- Where will we be meeting?

The event will be held at Night Owl Books, 1 Bridge Street, East Linton, EH40 3AG.

- We'd like to attend as a couple and share a copy of the book - is that possible?

Of course! Please let me know by writing a note when adding the book to your cart, and you can pick up one copy of the book from Night Owl and receive a credit of £8.80 to spend on another book of your choice.

A note on Covid precautions: if you can, please take a lateral before attending as a courtesy to other attendees, and if you feel unwell on the day, please err on the side of caution.