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Book Club: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Book Club: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Wed, Jun 3, 5:30 PM
From The Secret Society of Good Stories - Book Club
5.0

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Meetup address to be announced. Please note that as I'm going to be booking a table for dinner, the restaurant will be expecting that everyone orders something to eat. *You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat* Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231127223-wild-dark-shore

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BOOKCLUB: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafĂłn

BOOKCLUB: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafĂłn

Sun, Jun 7, 9:30 AM
From Paris Book Club 📚
4.8

Let's get together with a drink and discuss this book :) Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals from its war wounds, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer's son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julian Carax. But when he sets out to find the author's other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax's books in existence. Soon Daniel's seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona's darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love. [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Kq4ar89dGg&rank=4](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Kq4ar89dGg&rank=4)

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Books & Coffee: History through Ink and Empires

Books & Coffee: History through Ink and Empires

Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM
From The Dreamers' Classic Book Club
5.0

Nothing brings history to life more than Books! 📖✹ For this session, bring along any book connected to history that has stayed with you, sparked your curiosity, or changed how you see the past. It can be a historical novel, a memoir, a non-fiction, or any story rooted in a real era or event! Let’s explore different moments in time through books and discuss how history is remembered, imagined, and retold across genres. (Feel free to bring along a physical copy of your books to participate in the tradition of a group photo of our books for the event! 📖) This is a themed book club, so no required reading! Just come ready to share your thoughts and opinions and unexpected takes on any history-related book you’d like :) P.S. I’ll reach out before the event to confirm attendance. Please cancel in advance if plans change so I can adjust the reservation accordingly. Merci\~ đŸŒč

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Les coulisses de la recherche - Discussion avec l'autrice de Tricheuse

Les coulisses de la recherche - Discussion avec l'autrice de Tricheuse

Sun, May 31, 2:30 PM
From Club de lecture - Les Mots Passants
4.9

P. Desmichel - Tricheuse (Premier roman, en prĂ©sence de l'autrice) Et si le monde universitaire Ă©tait en surchauffe ? Juste aprĂšs sa thĂšse et la naissance de sa fille, Vanessa dĂ©croche une bourse d’études pour les États-Unis. Un rĂȘve pour cette chercheuse issue d’une banlieue parisienne modeste qui, en intĂ©grant la prestigieuse universitĂ© de Chicago, va pouvoir cĂŽtoyer les pontes qui forcent son admiration et, elle l’espĂšre, publier ses travaux au plus haut niveau acadĂ©mique. Proposition de lecture parallĂšle pour dĂ©couvrir le maĂźtre du "campus novel": D. Lodge - Un tout petit monde (Best Seller des annĂ©es 80) OĂč sont les campus d'antan oĂč des professeurs de lettres besogneux erraient comme des Ăąmes en peine entre les salles de cours, la bibliothĂšque et la salle des professeurs, l'intelligence en jachĂšre, le cƓur en sommeil ?

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Édition 47: Le Pont sur la Drina de Ivo Andric

Édition 47: Le Pont sur la Drina de Ivo Andric

Sat, Jun 6, 3:00 PM
From Les lectures d’ailleurs
5.0

Pour notre rencontre de juin, nous lisons l'oeuvre du l'auteur yougoslave Ivo Andric, prix Nobel de littĂ©rature en 1961, *Le Pont sur la Drina*. A Visegrad, c'est sur le pont reliant les deux rives de la Drina - mais aussi la Serbie et la Bosnie, l'Orient et l'Occident - que se concentre depuis le XVIe siĂšcle la vie des habitants, chrĂ©tiens, juifs, musulmans de Turquie ou " islamisĂ©s ". C'est lĂ  que l'on palabre, s'affronte, joue aux cartes, Ă©coute les proclamations des maĂźtres successifs du pays, Ottomans puis Austro-Hongrois. C'est la chronique de ces quatre siĂšcles que le grand romancier yougoslave Ivo AndriĂ©cĂŻ, prix Nobel de littĂ©rature en 1961, nous rapporte ici, mĂȘlant la lĂ©gende Ă  l'histoire, la drĂŽlerie Ă  l'horreur, faisant revivre mille et un personnages : de Radisav le Serbe empalĂ© par le gouverneur turc, Ă  Fata qui se jette du pont pour Ă©viter un mariage forcĂ©, et au vieil Ali Hodja, le Turc traditionaliste, qui voit avec consternation surgir les troupes de l'empereur François-Joseph. En 1914, le pont endommagĂ© dans une explosion demeure debout. Sinistre prĂ©sage, cependant, grĂące auquel ce roman paru en 1945, oeuvre d'un Ă©crivain bosniaque par sa naissance, croate par son origine et serbe par ses engagements d'alors, nous paraĂźt aujourd'hui mystĂ©rieusement prophĂ©tique. Merci d'avoir lu le livre avant la rencontre afin de partager vos impressions, sentiments et pensĂ©es. À la fin de la sĂ©ance, nous choisirons collectivement la prochaine lecture et pour, ceux qui veulent, nous poursuivrons la discussion autour d’un petit dĂźner dans un restaurant.

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Read & Meet #2 : Wayward Pines de Blake Crouch, Episode 1 Révélation

Read & Meet #2 : Wayward Pines de Blake Crouch, Episode 1 Révélation

Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 PM
From The 30-ish Book Club Paris
4.8

Hello Ă  tous 😊 Pour cette prochaine lecture, nous changeons complĂštement de genre avec un thriller plein de mystĂšres ! Je vous propose de nous retrouver autour d’un cafĂ© le **samedi 6 juin 2026 Ă  15h** pour Ă©changer sur Wayward Pines de Blake Crouch. Il s'agit d'une trilogie mais nous nous concentrerons sur le premier tome Ă©pisode I : RĂ©vĂ©lation, pour cette lecture. En voici le rĂ©sumĂ© : L’agent fĂ©dĂ©ral Ethan Burke reprend conscience, seul et blessĂ©, en pleine rue Ă  Wayward Pines, petite bourgade tranquille de l’Idaho. Partiellement amnĂ©sique, il se souvient ĂȘtre Ă  la recherche de deux autres agents mystĂ©rieusement disparus dans la rĂ©gion. Il se rend vite compte qu’il n’a plus de papiers, ni de tĂ©lĂ©phone et, en dĂ©pit de ses efforts, il ne parvient Ă  joindre ni sa femme, ni son supĂ©rieur, ni personne du monde extĂ©rieur. Il y a vraiment quelque chose de bizarre Ă  Wayward Pines, comme chez ses habitants. Lorsqu’Ethan dĂ©couvre le cadavre horriblement mutilĂ© de l’un des agents qu’il recherchait, l’étrangetĂ© cĂšde la place Ă  un danger mortel. C’est maintenant sĂ»r, il y a quelque chose de pourri Ă  Wayward Pines. **Merci de prendre connaissance des informations ci-dessous avant de vous inscrire** 🙂 * L’évĂ©nement est gratuit — chacun rĂšgle sa consommation sur place. * Paris Bastille📍 — L’adresse exacte sera communiquĂ©e aux inscrits dans le fil de discussion. * Les places Ă©tant limitĂ©es, merci de vous inscrire uniquement si vous ĂȘtes sĂ»r(e)s de venir. En cas d’empĂȘchement, merci de me prĂ©venir afin de libĂ©rer la place pour quelqu’un d’autre sur liste d’attente. A bientĂŽt ! Victoria

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects users with local groups and events based on interests, allowing people to join communities and attend gatherings, like book drives in specific locations.

To find book drive events in Paris, simply search using local keywords on Meetup. You can browse ongoing or upcoming events specifically tailored to book lovers in the area.

Yes, you can join multiple book groups in Paris. This allows you to attend a variety of events, meet new people, and engage with different literature communities.

The frequency of book drive events varies based on the organizers and demand. Some groups may host events regularly, while others might occur occasionally.

RSVPing is often required for book drives, as it helps organizers prepare accordingly. It ensures a smooth experience for both hosts and attendees.

Yes, some book events might be held online. This depends on the organizers and gives attendees flexible options to participate from home if needed.

Meetup facilitates connections but doesn't guarantee immediate friendships. Success in meeting others depends on active participation and engagement.

Book groups in Paris typically organize meetups where members can discuss books, share ideas, and participate in drives. Each operates uniquely based on their organizers.

Yes, anyone can initiate a book drive in Paris by creating a group on Meetup. You'll need to outline your event's goals and invite others to join.

If you can't find a suitable book group, consider starting one yourself. Many others may share your specific interests, awaiting someone to lead a new initiative.

Not necessarily; some book drives might focus on digital book swaps or engaging discussions instead. It relies on the group's interests and objectives.

Book groups are not organized by Meetup. Instead, they're hosted by individual members or communities using the platform to facilitate gatherings.

If there are currently no scheduled book drives, you can join other related literary events or use the platform's tools to propose or start new drives.

Attendance isn't obligated when you join a group. You can choose which events to attend based on your interest and schedule flexibility.

Meetup primarily focuses on group activities and may not specialize in facilitating one-on-one connections. It’s designed for community and group engagements.