Live Reading Group

Our monthly literary rendez-vous is back!

As usual, we will be taking you through the best of French literature in both original and translated versions.

For the first session, come and discuss online Older Brother by Mahir Guven translated by Tina Kover.

Thu 3 September 6pm – Older Brother, translated by Tina Kover.

£5, conc.£3

in English and French

Once registered, send an email to library@institutfrancais.org.uk, we’ll send you back a zoom link!

About Older Brother

This poignant debut novel tells the story of a Franco-Syrian family whose father and two sons try to integrate themselves into a society that doesn’t offer them many opportunities.

Expect sharp insights into the rise of radicalisation and the many drawbacks of the gig economy.

You can find the book in French at our physical library La Médiathèque.

You can find information on the book in English on the British publisher website.

If you prefer to buy the books:

for the French – Printed version: Librairie La Page

for the French – ebooks: Place des Libraires or LesLibraires.fr

for the English – Printed version: UK online bookshop of your choice.

For more information about the authors and books, check out the Culturethèque blog!