Tag: Books
‘Life on the Run’: John Boyne Gives ‘Boy in Striped Pajamas’ Sequel
On this Monday at the end of March, Dublin wakes up groggy after a crazy weekend. St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, the national rugby team grand slam on Saturday, and…
“Women are sluts, men are Don Juans” by Florence Montreynaud
/ Podcasts / Book France How can we put an end to the double sexual morality within our societies? This is what the book invites us to think about. Women…
When Frédéric Mitterrand elevates Brad Pitt to the rank of mythology
Don’t talk to Frederic Mitterrand about comedians like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Jude Law or Leonardo DiCaprio. He only has eyes for Brad Pitt – whom he only…
Bloody Prince books for sale
The bloodied copy of the book is a work of art that goes by the title “Blood money”, and is available in 25 copies. The blood has been donated by…
“Living naked”: journey to the land of another modesty
Naturists, “sans-culottes who say shit to the world and roast in the sun”. Their story, her story, Margaux Cassan, philosopher and biographer of Paul Ricœur, tells it, talented, in live…
One publisher can hide another, by Pierre Assouline
One editor can hide another. We only have this word to designate the boss and sometimes owner of a publishing house as well as its literary director, more directly involved…
indignation at the rewriting of the history books imposed by the nationalists
A major controversy agitates India around the release of new secondary school books. The ruling Hindu nationalist government removed significant parts of the country’s Muslim history, which spanned centuries. This…
Best-selling books: foreign authors back on our list
It’s a week to mark with a cross. It’s been months since we’ve seen so many foreign novels in our charts. They are eight to appear (even ten if we…
“Babies without arms, a health denial”, a cartoon investigation
/ Podcasts / Book France How to explain the birth of several babies without arms in several French departments, ten years ago? And why did the investigation carried out by…
How many books are there as a template?
The Night Agent has become a hit on Netflix in no time. The thriller series is set to get a second season due to its continued success. The Adventures of…