Bouillon de Lectures: Le roman policier

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A book club sure to send shivers down your spine! This month, discuss the very best of classic and contemporary romans policiers, including detective stories starring Maigret, thrillers from authors Fred Vargas and Michel Bussi, and more.

Read a polar and come ready to discuss your choice with fellow attendees, all while learning why this genre is consistently at the top of best-seller lists in France. Consult the bibliographies and reading lists below, or ask the Librarian for reading recommendations. Bonne lecture !

Free and open to the public. This book club is intended for high intermediate to advanced (B2+) and native French speakers.

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À Propos de Cet Événement

Vous aimez les classiques ? Lisez ou relisez Georges Simenon, Gaston Leroux ou Maurice Leblanc. Vous souhaitez lire un roman contemporain ? Découvrez les polars de Fred Vargas, Michel Bussi ou bien Franck Thilliez.

Lectures Proposées | Découvrez notre bibliographie

Le Bouillon, c’est quoi ? Une opportunité de découvrir de nouvelles œuvres et de partager vos impressions avec d’autres francophones amateurs de belles lettres. Un thème vous est proposé chaque mois, vous choisissez parmi une sélection le livre de votre choix, et venez le présenter aux autres.

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