Views: 3 On the occasion of the presentation of his selected book in the 100 best African books of the XXthe century, Professor Paulin Hountondji received honors from the university community and personalities of the Republic. It was yesterday, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Azalaï hotel in Cotonou. Soglo with Paulin Hountondji What to … Read more
House of the Dragon, like Game of Thrones, is a richly textured series and does a lot to flesh out the details of its world. While the Faceless Men haven’t made an appearance yet, they’re still a looming presence, and there’s a good chance they’ll at least play a role once the Dragon Dance begins … Read more
for the 7me edition, the jury highlighted the Chadian writer Nétonon Noël Ndjékéry for there are no rainbows in the sky (Hélice Hélas, 2022). The prize was presented to him at the Maison de la poetess in Paris on Monday, November 28, in the presence of 200 literary actors. The special mention of the public … Read more
In April 2022, The Unexpected Editions published a new book by Megan Hess: The little black dress. The American fashion illustrator has accustomed us to precious books, including a drawn account of the life of Coco Chanel, another of Christian Dior, among other titles on haute couture. As of April, the first edition of the … Read more
One of the most notable events in the first season of House of the Dragon is the beheading of Vaemond Velaryon by the Daemon Targaryen, an event that takes place in front of the entire court. As shocking as it is, it’s an event that’s staged differently than Fire and Blood. In the book, Vaemond … Read more
The jury of the Wepler Prize – La Poste Foundation, made up of readers – including one in a detention center -, booksellers and journalists under the direction Marie-Rose Guarnierifounder and Elizabeth Sanchez, awarded the prize to antonio passeronauthor of her first novel children sleeping published by Globe and the special mention to Lucia Rico … Read more
After taking a detour through the poetry and presented a tour of shows, the incomparable David Goudreault returns to his old love, the romantic style, in his new book. Maplepolice novel transcomic, punch, is both an investigation and a social portrait with biting humor. David Goudreault ignores decorum, censorship and takes all the literary liberties … Read more
The agreement between the library and the Vallée de la Rivière-Rouge School Division expires on March 1, 2023. Therefore, the library had to find new facilities before that date, but arrangements are ongoing. According to the administrator of the Jolys Regional Library, Nicole Grégoire, the School Division promised that the library would remain within their … Read more
After two years of absence, Bouquimania returns, an emblematic autumn event carefully prepared for many months by the Society of History and Archeology of the Lure district (Shaarl) with the logistical support of municipal services. The association recovers the books in the recycling centers of Haute-Saône and in some of the Doubs. He also collects … Read more
It is colliding with reality and multiplying experiences that each child draws his way to adulthood. But his personality and his convictions are also forged from the imaginations in which he is immersed and the stories that are told to him. In our “Childhood of Books” series, we invite you to discover the extraordinary diversity … Read more