Club de lecture française - Un simple dîner, 5th January, 8pm
Join us for our next French language book club at Night Owl Books on Monday, 5th January, at 8pm.
We'll be meeting in a small group to discuss the novel Un simple dîner by Cécile Tlili - 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:
« Dans le miroir de la salle de bains, elle se dévisage, et se voit telle que les amis d’Étienne vont la voir : une fille fade et gauche, une fille qu’il a choisie parce qu’elle ne risque pas de lui faire de l’ombre. »
Un soir de canicule, en août à Paris, deux couples se rejoignent pour dîner. La soirée aura lieu chez Étienne. Claudia, sa compagne, d’une timidité maladive, a cuisiné toute la journée pour masquer son appréhension. Johar et Rémi, leurs invités, n’ont pas l’esprit tranquille non plus. Autour de la table, certains nourrissent des intentions cachées tandis que d’autres font tout pour garder leurs secrets. L’odeur épicée d’un curry, une veste qui glisse d’un fauteuil : il suffit d’un rien pour que tout bascule.
Une ode à l’émancipation des femmes et à la liberté, tissée avec délicatesse.
Paperback, 192 pages, published 2025.
- 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 £12 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.