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L'Art de la Simplicité (How to Live More With Less) by Dominique Loreau
It always seems complicated to live simply. Thankfully, with Dominique Loreau’s L’Art de la Simplicité (How to Live More With Less), you...


'The Santiago Pilgrimage' by Jean-Christopher Rufin
I hope you're in a good shape today... because you're about to join Jean-Christophe Rufin on a physical and mental experience, as well as...

'Twenty-One Days of a Neurasthenic' by Octave Mirbeau
This week, French Books UK is taking you on a little twenty-one-day journey back to the 19th century in charming company of Octave...


Man Booker International Prize 2016 – Marie NDiaye Book of the week
Not one, not two… but three nominees for the French language!!! Yes, three exclamation marks: one for each of our favourite writers...

'Dog Will Have His Day' by Fred Vargas
Who would have thought? I have actually written two consecutive blogs for the 'Book of the Week' (but have utterly failed to start my...

'Diary of a Body' by Daniel Pennac
The time has come again to dissect this week's book, as chosen by the super-duper team at French Books UK. Who on earth is Daniel Pennac?...

Book(s) of the week(s)
So already two of my 2016 resolutions have utterly failed...being on time for dentist appointments and blogging more. But as Nelly...


TRAM 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujilla
Jacaranda Books give us a look into this week's Book of the Week, Tram 83: Fiston Mwanza Mujila’s debut novel, Tram 83, took France by...


Children's Book of the Week
French author and illustrator Magali Le Huche uses quirky humour to create a range of books and comics. She’s bringing her merry band of...


Children's Book of the Week
Bridget Marzo is a bilingual French/English illustrator and author who has recently moved back to London. She’s just published her new...
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