Passion and Connections #5 Book Digest

Episode 5 of the The French Reader podcast, hosted by Sophia Hadef, titled "Passion and Connections #5 Book Digest" was published on July 27, 2024 and runs 16 minutes.

July 27, 2024 ·16m · The French Reader

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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.

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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.

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