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Book Club: Literature of the Great Outdoors
Trade the city noise for the echoes of untamed landscapes during this intimate literary gathering. Whether you want to discuss specific nature-inspired masterpieces or simply share your latest travel-writing discovery, the floor is yours. It is the perfect spot for curious readers craving a breath of fresh air.
Médiathèque Hélène Berr (Paris 12th)
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Join the Hélène Berr Library on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30, for a book club dedicated to the theme of nature writing. Whether you have read the selected works, such as Nicolas Debon's "La montagne d'encre," or want to discuss your own personal favorites regarding the great outdoors, this meeting is open to everyone. Located in Paris's 12th arrondissement, the session is free to attend. The venue ensures full inclusion, as it is wheelchair accessible and adapted for individuals with cognitive disabilities, providing a welcoming environment for all literature enthusiasts.
Originating notably from the United States, nature writing is found today in many publications and we have selected the following:
- La montagne d'encre by Nicolas Debon
- L'homme-chevreuil by Geoffroy Delorme, Jean-Denis Pendanx and Vincent Zabus, also available as a digital comic book
- Réponse du silence by Max Frisch, also available as a digital book
- Je chante et la montagne danse by Irene Solà, also available as a digital book
Come and discuss these readings and/or your own favorites around this theme with us!
Our take on this event
Experience a literary exploration of the natural world during this special book club session held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. From 16:00 to 17:30, participants will gather at the Hélène Berr Library to reflect on a curated list of books focused on nature and wilderness.
Discussions will center on specific titles, including "La montagne d'encre" by Nicolas Debon, "L'homme-chevreuil" by Geoffroy Delorme, Jean-Denis Pendanx and Vincent Zabus, "Réponse du silence" by Max Frisch, and "Je chante et la montagne danse" by Irene Solà. Several of these works are available in digital or comic book formats. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts on these selections or recommend other books that resonate with the theme of the great outdoors.
This event is entirely free and takes place in the 12th arrondissement. The library is fully accessible to wheelchair users and has been adapted to accommodate visitors with cognitive disabilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone involved.
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