This fall, the French Library invites our Francophile community to Fall into Books, a series highlighting La Rentrée Littéraire—France’s annual literary season where new releases compete for top literary prizes. Through a range of author talks, workshops, and discussions, the series offers a space for readers to discover the latest voices in French literature and engage with authors like Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt and Marc Lévy.
Whether you're a seasoned reader of French literature or new to the scene, Fall into Books provides a welcoming space to connect with fellow book lovers. Join us as we explore the richness of contemporary French writing and gather as a community to celebrate the power of storytelling.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 = 5 Conferences with Today's Most Influential French and American Authors and Thinkers.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 10am = Fall into Books: Why Are We Disenchanted? The States of the Earth.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 11am = Marc Levy: Writing Secrets
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 12:30pm = Swimming in Paris: Sexuality, Abortion, Friendship, and Feminity.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 1:30pm= Paradises Lost – A Unique Perspective on Our Collective Story.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 2pm=Vampires, Witches and Revolutions.
Thursday, December 5th 2024 = Soirée Prix Littéraires - to be Announced.
Whether you're a seasoned reader of French literature or new to the scene, Fall into Books provides a welcoming space to connect with fellow book lovers. Join us as we explore the richness of contemporary French writing and gather as a community to celebrate the power of storytelling.
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 = A Bibliotherapy Session with UNESCO Artist for Peace Guila Clara KessousSaturday, October 26th 2024 = 5 Conferences with Today's Most Influential French and American Authors and Thinkers.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 10am = Fall into Books: Why Are We Disenchanted? The States of the Earth.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 11am = Marc Levy: Writing Secrets
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 12:30pm = Swimming in Paris: Sexuality, Abortion, Friendship, and Feminity.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 1:30pm= Paradises Lost – A Unique Perspective on Our Collective Story.
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 2pm=Vampires, Witches and Revolutions.
Thursday, December 5th 2024 = Soirée Prix Littéraires - to be Announced.
French Library Theater Club
Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Soie, the stage adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s celebrated novel, to be performed May 1–3, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
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