Premier Sang

Diplomatic Training

January 19, 2022 | By Nick Hammond | Books

Even though Amélie Nothomb’s new book, Premier Sang, is not the first openly autobiographical novel she has written – Le Sabotage Amoureux (1993), Stupeur et Tremblement (1999), Métaphysique des Tubes (2000) and Biographie de la Faim (2004) all draw inspiration … Read More

2012 French Literary Prizes

November 19, 2012 | By Leaf Arbuthnot | Books

Juries Choose the Best of Annual Literary Avalanche The shortening days mark more than just the return of icy weather and vin chaud to the French capital; they also herald the launch of the country’s long-awaited literary Oscar season, when … Read More