“Time weighs down on you like an old, ambiguous dream. You keep on moving, trying to slip through it. But even if you go to the ends of […]
French literature
The Book of Proper Names
“Names are the fingerprints of the soul.” Chapter 1: The Birth of Plectrude The novel opens with the birth of Plectrude, a name chosen by her father, a […]
French literature
Someone I Loved
“Love is not about possession. It’s about appreciation.” Chapter 1: The Unexpected Visit Chloé, a successful but emotionally distant architect, receives an unexpected visit from her ex-husband, Pierre, […]
French literature
Oscar and the Lady in Pink
“Dear God, I’m not asking you to explain why I’m sick. I’m asking you to help me live with it.” Letters to God The story begins with Oscar, […]