3. English Book Club - Émile Zola

Free for members / $5 + fees for non-members

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The English Book Club is for those interested in reading French literature in translation! Previous familiarity with French literature or French language is not required. The discussion will be in English.

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