In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia returns from her break to celebrate autumn with her latest literary finds. Featuring captivating books: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry; Intermezzo by Sally Rooney; The Life Among the Dead by David McGowan; The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth by John Robb and The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the...

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia shares a captivating selection of recently enjoyed books, including 'Simple Passion' by Annie Ernaux, 'The Bookshop Woman' by Nanako Hanada, 'Baumgartner' by Paul Auster, and 'Les Morts ont la parole' by Dr. Philippe Boxho. She offers brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourite quotes from each.

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently acquired books in Paris, including 'Baumgartner' by Paul Auster, 'The Bookshop Woman' by Nanako Hanada, 'Simple Passion' by Annie Ernaux, 'Malpertuis' by Jean Ray, 'Manuscript found in Saragossa' by Jan Potocki, 'The Ladies’ Paradise' by Emile Zola, and many more. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the literary world.

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia talks about a selection of recently devoured books, including "Manderley Forever" by Tatiana de Rosnay, "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov, "Stoner" by John Williams, and "The Debut" by Anita Brookner. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourite quotes from each captivating read.

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently acquired books, including ‘Watch Us Dance’ by Leïla Slimani, ‘Aphra Behn: A Secret Life’ by Janet Todd, ‘Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet’ by Terese Svoboda, and ‘In the Margins: On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing’ by Elena Ferrante. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the literary world.

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently devoured books, including “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “The Haunted Baronet,” “Carmilla,” and “Apollinaria, a Russian Passion.” She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourites quotes from each captivating read.

In this episode, Sophia delves into the mysterious realm of French Gothic literature, guiding you through the haunting elements of Gothic and obscure corners of Parisian intrigue.

In this episode, Sophia explores the transformative essence of autumn, discussing how the season's introspective charm aligns seamlessly with our literary pursuits and sharing her top picks for a perfect and bookish autumn.

In this episode, Sophia delves into how the simple act of reading can enrich our minds, hearts, and souls. Reminding you of the extraordinary power of books and why they are essential companions on life's journey.