At Les Épicuriens Books Discovery, our mission is to promote writers from every corner of the world, encouraging both a love of reading and an open-minded spirit. Today, we are delighted to introduce a Swiss author, Blaise Hofmann, and his latest work, Le Peintre du Village Voisin Unfortunately, the book is currently available only in its original French edition. For readers who do not speak French, we offer below an overview of its principal themes and highlights, together

Today, at Les Épicuriens Books, we turn our attention to The Emperor of Gladness, a profoundly moving novel by Ocean Vuong that once again confirms his extraordinary literary sensibility. The Heart of the Story Set in the quiet town of East Gladness, Connecticut, the novel follows Haï, a nineteen-year-old boy standing at the edge of despair. Moments before taking his own life by jumping from a bridge, he is interrupted by Grazina, an elderly woman living with dementia, who ge

Today at Les Épicuriens Books, we invite you to a reading by the Japanese author Keigo Higashino, renowned for his emotional narratives and magical realism (Higashino, 2026). The book is called THE KEEPER OF THE CAMPHOR TREE. The story follows Reito Naoi, a young man who has lost his way, as he learns not only to leave on his own but also to grow up on his own. Accused of a break-in and attempted theft, facing the risk of prison, he was offered a deal: a lawyer from a reputab

Today at Les Epicuriens Book, we discuss a masterpiece of French literature that I first read during my early school years in the French system. At that age, I didn’t fully appreciate it. While many see it as a children’s book, I now view it more as a philosophical work. Rereading as an adult, I was struck by how the story of the little prince and the aviator explores the values we hold as adults compared to childhood honesty. It raises questions about whether we forget impor

Rasputin: visionary, fraud or victim of history? THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'THE GOLD STANDARD OF NARRATIVE HISTORY' DAN SNOW 'ONE OF THE GREAT STORIES OF HISTORY, TOLD BY ONE OF OUR GREATEST HISTORIANS' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'THIS EXTRAORDINARY STORY HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER TOLD' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'A STUNNING BANQUET OF A BOOK' ROSE TREMAIN At the Les Epicuriens Books Preview release, a widely acclaimed book is being introduced. This event also marks the beginning of

This edition of Les Epicuriens Weekly Special opens with our books selections. Our main focus is an exploration of literature and culture through L’étranger, the novel by Albert Camus, and its reimagining on stage by the French filmmaker François Ozon. Books releases : Continuing our literary focus, readers interested in thrillers about power, technology, and human stamina will find Ruptures by Bernard Minier compelling. Ruptures builds on the atmospheric tension and intricat

The Épicuriens Books, we love biography and true stories. Today, we offer a preview of Gisèle Pelicot’s biography. Before the traumatic events that came to public attention in 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was recognized in her community for her joyful spirit, deep appreciation of music, and continuous engagement in local initiatives (Staff, 2024). Her story took a harrowing turn when she was drugged by her husband and assaulted in her sleep by him and other men, a crime that shocked

Our book selections are chosen to offer a diverse range of themes, perspectives, and opportunities for deep discussion. For this cycle, we have selected works that reflect contrasting approaches to personal reflection and resilience, explore significant figures and ideas in literature and philosophy, and introduce both classic and contemporary voices. By including philosophical meditations, a landmark literary novel, and a modern autobiography, we hope to encourage engaging c

Today marks the birthday of one of the most influential writers in history. Jane Austen transformed literature during a period when women were largely excluded from writing and voting. At Les Epicuriens, we are celebrating her remarkable legacy. Austen’s innovative perspective and literary genius continue to resonate today. She stands alongside the Bronte Sister and Virginia Woolf as one of the most distinguished and beloved English authors. Her works have inspired contempora