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EPISODE · May 11, 2025 · 35 MIN

Ghosts, Games & Grief: Stories That Stay With You #9 Book Digest

from The French Reader · host Sophia Hadef

In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia returns with a selection of literary reflections, sharing five captivating reads that have shaped her recent weeks. From the haunting reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s legacy in Martina Devlin’s Charlotte, to the surreal tension of fate and choice in Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Suicide Club, she guides us through stories filled with longing, mystery, grief, and human complexity. The themes explored are legacy, destiny, and the fragile beauty of human connection, reminding us why literature remains the most intimate of companions.Books mentioned:- Charlotte by Martina Devlin (2024)- The Suicide Club by Robert Louis Stevenson (1882)- Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (2024)- The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki (English translation 2024)- Barcelona by Mary Costello (2024)

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