2 Upcoming Lectures

Lecture

Julia Malye: Writing Across Histories and Languages

AUTHOR TALK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MIT

Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM
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Join us for an evening with Julia Malye, author, translator, and rising literary voice, as she discusses her latest novel, Pelican Girls—a sweeping historical epic that brings to light a little-known chapter of French and American history.

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Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.

Friday, May 23, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM
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Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

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4 Past Lectures

Friday, April 4, 2025 7:00 PM To 8:30 PM

Join us off-site at Brookline Booksmith in Coolidge Corner for a powerful and timely conversation with French author Neige Sinno and her translator Natasha Lehrer, joined by writer Nina MacLaughlin, for the release of Sad Tiger, winner of the Prix Femina.

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Making Your Move to France: A Foolproof Guide

In-Person Discussion in English with Allison Grant Lounes, author of Foolproof French Visas

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM



Have you dreamed of moving to France but have no idea where to start? During this talk, Allison Grant Lounes will provide you with great tips on how to smoothly plan your move from the States to France!

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:30 PM To 7:00 PM

Join us for a literary evening with acclaimed author Benjamin Hoffmann as he presents his latest work and shares his unique literary journey.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025 12:00 PM To 1:30 PM

Join Anastasia Sokolow, founder of Maison Sulékó and member of the French Society of Perfumers, as she guides you on an unforgettable sensory journey. Streaming live from Sulékó’s Parisian showroom, Anastasia will introduce you to the rich heritage, beauty, and sensory delights of mimosa.

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