Wine books to enhance your tasting pleasure Jonathan Hesford offers some recommended reads for dedicated wine drinkers
Three reading recommendations: books about France in English Perfect reads for history buffs, mystery lovers, and design enthusiasts
French interiors: the Parisian art of stylish living A sumptuous new book offers an exclusive peek inside some of the capital鈥檚 most voguish homes
magazine Three reading recommendations: recent releases with a link to France A book about a chateau, one set in Paris, and one centred around D-Day
New to bandes dessin茅es? Start with this expert-picked list of beach-worthy reads BDs can be easy to read for French learners because they usually don't use advanced vocabulary
Seasonal reading recommendations: books about France in English A frank Parisian memoir, a humorous language-hacks how-to guide, and a Champagne-themed historical novel
Three reading recommendations: books about France in English Tips for trying to make French friends, a gripping tale set in Paris, and romantic easy-reading set in Provence
Spring reading recommendations: books about France in English A heartwarming autobiography, an intriguing war story, and a cookbook of delicious French recipes...
Receive a book and a rose: France prepares to celebrate its independent bookshops The 27th edition of the F锚te de la librairie ind茅pendante will take place tomorrow (April 26)
France鈥檚 鈧�3 book delivery fee challenged in EU court by Amazon Online retailer said measure is protectionist and 鈥榠n breach of EU laws鈥�
Photos: the best English bookshops in Paris according to Vogue France From 鈥榗hic鈥� historic addresses to 鈥榗utting edge publishing houses鈥�, find your favourite
Did you know: A French literary classic contains no 鈥榚鈥檚 La Disparition is possibly the most famous example of the restrictive literary movement named Oulipo
Amazon is wrong to use free locker sites for book collection, says French minister The American giant is accused of 鈥榗ircumventing legislation鈥� that aims to protect independent bookshops
Amazon tests free book delivery despite law designed to ban it E-commerce giant now offers free collection of books from its collection points across the country
British writer pursues award-winning career in rural France Ann Mary Stanton credits a UK literary society for inspiring her literary endeavours
Ordering a book online in France is now more expensive - here is why A new rule encouraging people to shop at local stores instead of receiving home delivery has been championed by independent retailers
Readers' feedback on French publisher altering classic books Two Connexion readers agree that books are a snapshot of the time and should not be altered for a modern audience
Readers recommend: Favourite books for improving your French skills From classics to memoirs, Connexion readers give their top tips
The best books to read to children and improve your own French From the classics to the lesser-known titles, we look at the children鈥檚 books that can help improve your French language skills
鈥極ffensive鈥� parts of Agatha Christie novels in French to be changed Death on the Nile and La Myst茅rieuse Affaire de Styles are two of the books being revised
Six things that show the French love for books and reading To mark France鈥檚 national day for independent bookshops on April 15, we take a look at what helps foster the country鈥檚 love of literature
Six books to read about moving to France for a new life You should be able to empathise with their experiences
Why ordering books online in France will become more expensive It is a move to encourage readers to buy at bookshops on French high streets
How French chocolate bars inspired Willy Wonka One of the oldest chocolate brands in activity, Bonnat鈥檚 first factory opened in 1884
English-language bookshop in Paris looks to a bright future The San Francisco Books Company is among the last in the capital to sell used books in English, but its owner insists business is very healthy
A record number of French bookshops opened last year The number of new bookshops in France continues to boom, so what is the country鈥檚 secret for success?
Books to help improve your French Reading is one of the easiest ways to extend your vocabulary in French
French writer reveals secrets of translating a great novel From toning down the swearing to swotting up on Google Street View, re-working a prize-winning book can be a long process
Books with a link to France December 2022 鈥� The 20 minute review We read recent releases with a link to France. To be fair, each gets 20 minutes鈥� reading time
Arts and culture France: Rolling Stones plates, arthouse cinema threat A round-up of the stories creating a buzz in French art, literature and entertainment
Books with a link to France November 2022 - The 20 minute review We read recent releases with a link to France. To be fair, each gets 20 minutes鈥� reading time
Books with a link to France October 2022 - The 20 minute review We read recent releases with a link to France. To be fair, each gets 20 minutes鈥� reading time
Homes for living: new book about French style secrets A stunning new book about the US interiors guru David Jimenez offers a peek into his own homes and chic tips for chez vous
Minimum book delivery fee in France expected to be fixed at 鈧�3 Fee for purchases of more than 鈧�35 would drop down to one centime, the current status quo, often used by sellers such as Amazon
Books related to France: Our September 2022 picks For our reviews, each book gets 20 minutes鈥� reading time
Does La Poste charge more for posting non-French books abroad? Reader told that there is a lower tariff for works written in French
Financially tough but fulfilling: A life selling books by the Seine Bouquinistes have been a constant presence in Paris for centuries but Covid and changing shopping habits are forcing many to diversify. We visit one to find out more
English-language titles feature highly in France鈥檚 top 50 books The shortlist spans several languages, genres and eras, and includes 1984, Harry Potter, Jane Eyre and L鈥橢tranger. You can still vote for your all-time favourite
Last World War Two Oradour massacre survivor publishes book account Robert H茅bras, aged 96, has written the book with his granddaughter. He has always considered it very important to speak about the tragedy
What鈥檚 your favourite book? New French study asks for nominations The vast campaign comes after millions rediscovered their love of reading during the first Covid lockdown in 2020, with the eventual winner set to be announced on TV in autumn
I read the 5,000-page compendium that tries to explain France Known to English-speaker as Realms of Memory and Rethinking France, this collection of essays looks like the syllabus of the test for citizenship
Support your local community in France with a guidebook in English A blog can offer a great insight into your town or village but why not expand it to benefit the local community too? Michael Delahaye explains how
Good response to call for new 鈥榖ouquiniste鈥� booksellers next to Seine 71 apply for 18 vacancies, the largest number of applications in the last ten years, says Paris mairie
Paris looks for new 鈥榖ouquinistes鈥� to run book cabins next to Seine 鈥楤eing a bouquiniste is more about loving people than loving books,鈥� one owner told The Connexion
French independent bookshops await details of new delivery fee law The law is set to enter into force in 2022 and will impose a minimum cost of 鈧�2-5 per book to help independents compete with online giants
Where can I donate my old English books in France? Any charity shops - such as Emma眉s - and some libraries in France welcome book donations, or you can drop them off at 'reading boxes'
Why Amazon book deliveries will soon cost more in France S茅nat passes a bill to impose a fixed minimum delivery fee for books purchased online
French-inspired books you should read this month Explore hidden corners of France this month and how they change you when you live in them in two of our book pics, plus a whimsical Paris tale
French-based books to read in the upcoming month This month we have an extraordinary true tale of escape from Nazi occupied Paris and two reads that delve into and explore the French psyche
France debates whether to impose minimum book cost delivery If passed, the law would be intended to help independent bookshops compete against the low-to-free delivery prices offered by retail giants such as Amazon and Fnac
French medical institute brings out book debunking fake health news Find out what face creams are really capable of, whether dogs can actually detect tumours and settle the dark chocolate vs milk chocolate debate once and for all
French-themed books to read in October Two history reads to see us into autumn including a detailed Matisse biography and a history of Jewish art dealers in Paris, finished with a lighter choice of an 鈥楨mily in Paris鈥� style American romance
French-themed books to read this September Teasing thriller from the writer of The Chalet, the story of the first female wireless operator and who really was the woman behind the big hair and 'let them eat cake'?
French-themed books to read this July An ode to Roussillon in France's south, a stunning Paris photography book and Didier Fassin's complex investigative read into the killing of Angelo Garand in 2017
The life and erotic times of Ana茂s Nin Inside the fascinating life of the French-Cuban-American diarist with her biographer, Paul Herron.
3 books that will make you want to visit France Life from 'Escape to the Chateau' in pages, exploring France by campervan and a love affair spanning decades, countries and genres
French courtroom's calming Labrador is to star in a book Labrador Lol has supported over 60 people through legal proceedings. Its exceptional story will be told in a new book
French-themed books to read in April 2021 Three much-needed escapism reads this month: A witty guide to French living, an insider's travel guide to the Canal du Midi and a romance set in Paris
Book offers clues to find hidden treasure worth 鈧�50,000 in France Thousands of people are expected to participate in the search for a valuable statue hidden in France
UK author Ken Follett donates 鈧�150,000 to Brittany cathedral The writer of The Pillars of the Earth has sold the copyright to his novel Notre-Dame , to contribute to a 鈧�2.4 million restoration project of a key gothic cathedral in France
Ken Follett: I love France but I couldn鈥檛 be an expat there The multiple best-selling author tried living in France after his first big success but left after three years as he missed the 鈥渁ll the sort of pleasures of life in London鈥�. Yet, there was a more fundamental reason
French-themed books to read in March 2021 This month's round-up featuring a must-have cultural and language reference guide on all things French and second novel from Sarah Leipciger of three intertwined stories
Bookshops in France now classed as essential businesses It means they can stay open in case new lockdown measures are introduced, such as in the case of Alpes-Maritimes and Dunkirk
The complex history of love, sex and the French Does France have anything to tell the rest of us about attitudes to what is, too often, a taboo subject?
French-themed books to read in February 2021 This month's round-up featuring a biography of the most celebrated French storyteller of the nineteenth century and an historical fiction on Coco Chanel
New book reignites the debate on incest taboo Camille Kouchner鈥檚 ' La Familia Grande' accuses a high-profile intellectual of incest with his stepchild, triggering a national debate over this taboo
French-themed books to read in January 2021 This month's winter perfect round-up featuring the mysterious underground tunnels of Paris in the 1960s and the 'deadly' mountains of the Alps
No毛l 2020: December's French-themed book review The Connexion's December book reviews featuring books with links to France
President Obama interview on French TV Former President to discuss his first term at the White House during 30-minute interview that coincides with the launch of the new volume of his memoirs
French state to pay delivery fees for bookshops in lockdown Supermarket chains are also stepping in to help small shops transition to digital sales, as resistance to Amazon and other large online retailers grows
French bookshops inspire support through lockdown closure Politicians, academics and customers around the world are stepping in to defend France鈥檚 beloved independent bookshops as they close during confinement
Book reviews: French-themed books to read this month Looking for book recommendations? Peruse The Connexion's October book reviews featuring books with links to France.
Book reviews and suggestions: French-themed books to read Looking for book recommendations? Peruse The Connexion's September book reviews featuring books with links to France.
Saint-Exup茅ry and 鈥榤ystery American鈥� letters sold in Paris Original letters between famous French writer Antoine de Saint-Exup茅ry and a "mystery" American woman - with whom he is suspected to have had an affair - have gone on sale in Paris.
