Club de lecture française - Moi qui n'ai pas connu les hommes, 7th September, 8pm
Join us for our next French language book club at Night Owl Books on Monday, 7th September, at 8pm.
We'll be meeting in a small group to discuss the novel Moi qui n'ai pas connu les hommes by Jacqueline Harpman - 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:
Quatre femmes sont enfermées dans une cave sous la surveillance de gardiens impassibles. Elles ne savent pas ce qui les a menées là et ne gardent qu’un vague souvenir de leur vie d’avant, à l’exception de la plus jeune, qui n’a jamais vécu ailleurs. Mystérieusement libérées, elles entreprennent une longue errance à la recherche d’autres humains – ou d’une explication sur une terre désertée.
On a pu parler de Franz Kafka, de Paul Auster ou de Dino Buzzati au sujet de cette œuvre à la fois cauchemardesque, singulière et bouleversante. Trente ans après sa première publication en France, Moi qui n’ai pas connu les hommes, véritable best-seller outre-Manche et outre-Atlantique, en cours de traduction dans vingt-sept langues, est en passe de devenir le livre de chevet de toute une génération.
Paperback, 240 pages, this edition published 2026.
- 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 £10 to spend on another book of your choice.
A note on Covid precautions: if feel unwell on the day, please take a lateral before attending as a courtesy to other attendees, if you can.