Coups de coeur
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A steaming hot dark fantasy romance saga? Oh yes! But don't let it fool you. Following Poppy through her rebellion and her journey of self-discovery, you will be ensnared in cruel political games, betrayals and bloody battles with millennia old creatures. Surrounded by masked foes and duplicitous allies, refusing to live the life chosen for her, she chooses her own path, leading her to unravel the lies told about her world, her history and her true nature.(Delphine)
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What happens when an unlikely group of people find themselves confined inside a shop by an unknown, terrifying threat? That's precisely what goes down in this novella in which a supermarket is suddenly engulfed by a mist hiding murderous creatures. As David Drayton attempts to keep the situation under control whilst looking after his young son Billy, two soldiers reveal worrying military secrets and others - led by Ms Carmody - see it as an act of God and call for a sacrifice to be made... A taster of what Stephen King does best, which was brilliantly adapted for the screen by Frank Darabont in 2007 (with a different but brilliantly haunting twist ending...)! (Jon)
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Dominican teenager Oscar spends his time alone in New Jersey, writing or reading SF and fantasy, and is also obsessed with losing his virginity. His life goals seem eternally out of reach because of the 'fukú', a family curse triggered by an unlucky ancestor. A funny and thrilling generational saga. (Eric)
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It's the 80s in Poland, at a summer camp, two boys bond over "Giovanni's Room", a banned book. As they become men, they must quickly face their diverging realities in a dangerous political climate. A strong and stunning literary debut. (Eli)
A passionate love story that makes you reflect on your own personal life. Loved it. (Cedric) -
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Ever wanted to discover why your cat acts the way it does? Cat lover or not, find out how they have adapted their behaviour (or have they?) to domesticate humans and get us to answer their every whim. Following in the “pawprints” of their wildest cousins, cats, inside and outside your house are still led by the memory of millennia of hunts and chases from their ancestors’ time in the wilderness. (Delphine)
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Unusually for Nietzsche, Zarathustra is a work of philosophical fiction that showcases many of his most (in)famous ideas through dialogues and monologues. Serving as a precursor to Beyond Good and Evil, many of the ideas in this book would be expounded in subsequent, more academic works.
The immorality and pretentiousness of this book is excused only by its "untamed wisdom". (Adam) -
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Istanbul, Memories of a City, is both Pamuk's memoir as a child and young adult and a portrait of this fascinating city. This melancholic walk through Istanbul's history and the account of the author's relationship with his birthplace is beautifully written. It is a delicate work of great sensitivity. (Marianne)
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"Poyums" was one of the year's most anticipated poetry releases - and for good reason. Pennie's poems are lyrical and poignant, bonnie and witty, and all flow beautifully between Scots and English. Ye dinnae ken Scots? Dinnae worry, you'll find you can understand most it nae bother! Alongside being a defender of the Scots language, Pennie is also a fierce feminist and an advocate for mental health issues. (Zoë)
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A literary tour de force by Hernan Diaz, this novel masterfully takes the reader for a ride, betting on their intelligence through four interwoven narratives. The authors of these narratives do not all possess the same level of skill, but they all revolve around the same story. Beyond the critique of the American dream, in the vein of Philip Roth or Tom Wolfe, Hernan Diaz succeeds in giving this book, which gradually becomes a real page-turner, a poignant, bittersweet feminist tone. (Patrick)
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The story of a family, the USA, and capitalism in 880 pages, no less! From their arrival in 1844 from Bavaria to their bankruptcy during the subprime crisis in 2008, the odyssey of 3 generations of Lehmanns is told in an original form (in free verse) with a rhythmic style. Theatrical, poetic, funny, tragic, this epic also allows novices to understand the economic mechanisms behind their fortune and their downfall. History enthusiasts, saga lovers, nostalgics of the Buddenbrooks, stock market addicts, this book is for you! (Stephanie)
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The estonian writer Andrus Kivirähk will translate for you what snakes whisper: a world where animals can be understood, where cheeky bears wander in the forest and where the wild can live in harmony with (some) humans. (Jeremie)
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The Third Policeman is a strange novel that overflows with eccentricity. This fun and dizzying escape into a surreal rural Ireland is one of the funniest books I have ever read. Its playful linguistic gymnastics and obsessive characters are bound to brighten your summer. (Adam)
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In 1972 in Famagusta, Cyprus, a couple opens a luxury hotel on the then fashionable coast. Greek and Turkish Cypriots live and work in harmony, until political turmoil shatters their lives two years later. Turkish troops invade the island and Famagusta is bombed. Families flee the marching army and former friends are separated. What will happen to those who stay in the deserted town?
Victoria Hislop's latest novel , The Figurine, centered on the theft of archeological artefacts, will come out in paperback in August. (Sylvie) -
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Neither Paris Hilton’s relative nor an unknown member of The Kinks, James Hilton will lead you to an onirical hotel up to the Himalayan’s Mountain. Between mistery and reality, follow the author to the famous Shangri-La and embrace the edenism of this magical place. (Jeremie)
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80’s children will forever remember this movie. The book tells of grief, healing, love and neverending adventures. Will Fantastica and the childlike empress be saved from the Nothing by our young Bastien Balthazar Bux? That’s another story and shall be told another time… (Cedric)
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In 1899, a young French girl flees Paris, leaves her father, an art forger wanted by the police, and goes to New York to try to start a new life. As an artist in the Women's Division of the Tiffany Glass Company, she finds friendship and respect for her talent.
This well researched novel , based on real facts and people, will charm anyone interested in art, history and strong female characters. (Sylvie) -
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Pocketville:a quiet little town, until the arrival of the stranger! The stranger asked for sliced bread at the bakery, borrowed the only book that Monti wanted to read at the library, and bought the latest cinnamon roll at the bakery. But what if this stranger called Leo the lizard, had lots in common with Monti?
A charming early reader in graphic form draws on the classic theme of friendship to show that being new doesn’t have to mean being lonely. For 4-6 years old. (Gaelle) -
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Atlas parents find a new job:the family moves to the Hotel of the Gods. Ancient Gods and Godesses are the unusual residents of the hotel, forgotten by humans who now worship tiktok celebrities. A funny book to read aloud, for both parents and children. You will laugh and revise the classic mythological stories. A great book for holidays! For 6-8 years old. (Gaelle)
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A classic of American literature from the 70s that integrates music, culture, history and politics into literature. During the 20s a very particular epidemic affects America, the symptoms are unbridled dancing and the need to express oneself. Ishmael Reed, with the background of the problem of racism, builds a great novel to explain the history of the USA. Funny and at the same time profound, controversial and provocative, it confronts culture with its contradictions. (Abel)
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Easy to read, heart-warming and wonderfully executed! The author crafted this story with a specific mood in mind and succeeded. I deeply cared about the characters, and overall, the story was cute and uplifting - exactly what I needed! (Eli)
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Lagos. A girl, a boy, English literature and the American Dream. The hopeful Ifemelu departs for the US, while her sweetheart Obinze settles in Britain. A page-turning chronicle of their long-distance budding relationship, and a vivid account of what it means to be "African" abroad. (Eric)
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The two novels that marked the beginning of Sherlock Holmes' career as literature's most famous detective are short, slick, energetic romps that are bound to turn any reader into an addict. Encased in the middle of each novel, a novella that delivers all the answers and more. In these two tales, the humanity at the heart of the crime is on crushing display. (Jason)
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A pearl of Oscar Wilde, one of his best essays. Wilde here defends the lie as an element superior to the truth for artistic creation, with the famous motto that it is life that imitates art. A false dialogue in a library that will become one of the main arguments of modern art. The volume contains also The critic as Artist. (Abel)
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Smoke-filled, quick-witted and downright hypnotic, the three novels in this collection are among Chandler's best. Philip Marlowe is a down-on-his-luck private eye who often finds himself entangled in an intricate web of lies, deception and blurry morals. Each novel is a radiography of Los Angeles' seedy underground, where everyone is trying to get by, in any way they can – no matter the cost. (Jason)
