EP13 - The French Books That Made WizCate Who She Is

In this episode, WizCate and I talk about the French books that shaped who she is today. From childhood classics to stories she discovered later in life, these books reveal not only great storytelling but also a glimpse into French culture, history, and how people’s values evolve over time.Books have an incredible power to influence our lives. They introduce us to different worlds, challenge our thinking, and sometimes stay with us for decades.Cate shares the titles that left a lasting impression on her growing up in France. Many of these stories capture life in the “old world” of France and reflect the social changes that shaped generations.We’ve included her full reading list at the end of the episode notes. If you haven’t read them yet, consider checking them out from your local library.What about you?Which book shaped the way you see the world?Tag someone who needs a new reading list, and let’s celebrate the books that helped shape who we are.Books discussed in this episode include works by Émile Zola, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Jules Verne, Albert Camus, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and more.📚 Books Mentioned in This EpisodeÉmile Zola — Les Rougon-Macquart Cycle (20 novels)Including:La Fortune des RougonL’AssommoirNanaAu Bonheur des Dames (The Ladies' Paradise)GerminalLa Bête Humaine (The Beast Within)L’Argent (Money)La DébâcleLe Docteur PascalGuy de MaupassantBel-AmiPierre et JeanBoule de SuifLa Parure (The Necklace)Le HorlaLes MisérablesNotre-Dame de Paris (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame)Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo)Les Trois Mousquetaires (The Three Musketeers)La Dame aux Camélias (The Lady of the Camellias)Victor HugoLes MisérablesNotre-Dame de Paris (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame)Alexandre DumasLe Comte de Monte-Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo)Les Trois Mousquetaires (The Three Musketeers)La Dame aux Camélias (The Lady of the Camellias)Jules VerneVingt mille lieues sous les mers (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea)Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours (Around the World in Eighty Days)Voyage au centre de la Terre (Journey to the Center of the Earth)Honoré de BalzacLe Père GoriotAlbert CamusL’Étranger (The Stranger)Antoine de Saint-ExupéryLe Petit Prince (The Little Prince)Medieval Arthurian LiteratureChrétien de TroyesPerceval ou le Conte du GraalLancelotYvainTristan et IseultMedieval Travel ChronicleWilliam of RubruckItinerariumFrench & European Comics (Bandes Dessinées)TintinAstérixLucky LukeLes Schtroumpfs (The Smurfs)The Incal