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BOOKS RECEIVED THIS PAST WEEK

Little Culinary Triumphs:
release date Dec 4
This French author is quite popular, but I haven’t read anything by her yet,
so I’m seizing the opportunity to find it on Edelweiss, even if it’s in translation

Hear our Defeats:
release date Jan 22
Another French author, who totally dazzled me with Hell’s Gate.
Thanks to Europa for making their titles available through Edelweiss! (click on the covers to get the link)

BOOKS JUST READ

click on the covers to know more about them

FICTION

HISTFIC

NONFICTION

Love in lowercase:
This was a cute quirky novel, highlighting how one apparently small event can lead to dramatic changes in your life. Samuel had no idea that offering milk to a stray cat coming at his door would change his solitary days into a new year of discovery.
It felt a bit Japanese, which is interesting, as the author has actually co-authored a book on Ikigai.
At a deeper level, I’m not sure I agree with some metaphysical conclusions.
Samuel is a linguistics lecturer, so there are tons of references to all kinds of novels by authors from different countries. A quick, charming, and fascinating read.

The Clockmaker’s Daughter:
Quite confusing to begin with, but overall enjoyable. I plan to write a long review for this one

The Ship, the Saint, and the Sailor:
Fascinating story of a boat wreck and its recovery. Review planned for Nov 9

CURRENTLY READING

FICTION

HISTFIC

AUDIO

Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal:
brushing up my Spanish

The Blue:
Upcoming book by Bilyeau, author of The Tapestry.
Very satisfying beginning, like in a thriller, with a kick-ass young female artist in her twenties. The book starts in 1758 in England. At a time when women are not supposed to be in the world of the arts.

Ne lâche pas ma main:
OMG, this promised to be another fascinating thriller by Bussi. A couple is in a resort. The woman goes back to her room. Later one, the husband goes up. His wife is gone, but no one has seen her leave the room…
I like the alternation between the different voices, especially with the first person narration of their six year old daughter.
The book cover sends you to the English version: Don’t Let Go.