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About Joshua Kent Bookman

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Joshua Kent Bookman (1990) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and reformed by life and work in Sweden, France, and Italy. Previous published works include “Fruits of Mer” (Paulette Éditrice), “close to elsewhere,” “Hitom,” and “Some Reverse American Dreams” (LYS Förlag). “To: All The Friends I Killed” is Bookman’s second novel.

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About the Book

After the death of his best friend, a young man vanishes from the United States, seeking a fresh start in France. He stumbles upon work at a vineyard and thinks he has found a way out in a land of ancestral beauty. But he quickly discovers Europe alone can’t solve his problems. Haunted by his past, he has to come to terms with his own and his society’s expectations of adulthood. Dark enchanted truths about love and friendship complicate the story of how he lost his best friend — a sister, a girlfriend, and a lodestar.

In this coming-of-age novel, we are faced with the life choices of the millennial generation, the postponement of traditional benchmarks in our twenties, and the queer or asexual attitude towards contemporary loneliness.

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A Historical Journey Through European Traditions with Dr. Tiphaine Guillabert-Madinier

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Discover the rich history and cultural impact of carnival—from its roots as a 'festival of inversion' to its lasting influence on art, literature, and identity. Experience its evolution into the vibrant celebrations of today, and conclude the evening with a Mardi Gras-themed buffet, complete with drinks.

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