“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” (Joseph Addison)
We advocate the invaluable benefit of reading. Even more so when reading means French contemporary literature in French! As part of our mission, we invite our advanced readers of French who are non-native French speakers to read novels written in French and to join our Book Club to talk about them… in French! We make sure that the selected books showcase the extraordinary diversity of the French speaking world and can be available at the digital library www.culturetheque.com or in another digital format.
For our current members and students only.
Free access to culturetheque.com when you are a current AFB member.
An advanced level of French (advanced B1 and above) is necessary to attend. The number of participants is limited to 8 participants. Attending in person is recommended, though a virtual access via zoom will be available as well.
When: Sunday August 17th, 2 pm – 4 pm
Book selected: La fleuriste, by Alicja Sinicka (the Polish queen of domestic thrillers)
Dans le milieu floral, Helena Bardo est une véritable star. Fleuriste de talent et propriétaire de la boutique de fleurs Chloris, connue pour ses magnifiques bouquets dont chacun semble raconter une histoire, elle disparaît un jour mystérieusement, ne laissant derrière elle que des gouttes de sang sur ses ciseaux et ses bobines. Sonia, sa meilleure amie et collègue, se lance alors à sa recherche avec l’aide de la police pour tenter d’élucider sa disparition.
Summary :
In the floral world, Helena Bardo is a true star. A talented florist and owner of the flower shop Chloris, known for its stunning bouquets—each seeming to tell a story—she mysteriously disappears one day, leaving behind only drops of blood on her scissors and spools. Sonia, her best friend and colleague, sets out to find her with the help of the police, in an effort to solve her disappearance.
The book club is free for our members who are currently taking a French class.
If you are not currently an AFB student, but an AFB member, a non refundable contribution of $5 per meeting is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
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