English Book Club - Abdellah Taïa

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Join us at the French Library for a conversation on "Salvation Army" by Abdellah Taïa. This event is in English.

French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge

Members: for the best experience, <a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/frenchcultural/Activity_Search/8878" title="http://apm.activecommunities.com/frenchcultural/Activity_Search/8878" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please head to ActiveNet</a>. You’ll find the member ticket option there, and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Not a member yet?<a href="https://frenchlibrary.org/membership/" title="https://frenchlibrary.org/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> See where OUI can take you</a>! The French Library is excited to announce our new English Book Club!We will be reading and discussing works from our new English language collection to help English speakers discover the world of Francophone literature. ----Our third meeting will be Tuesday, June 2nd, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.We will be discussing "Salvation Army" by Abdellah Taïa, Taïa’s breakout autobiographical coming-of-age novel follows his journey from a poor childhood in Salé to Tangier adolescence and a disillusioning adulthood in Europe, exploring family, desire, and breaking silence in a society where homosexuality remains criminalized. Abdellah Taïa is a Moroccan writer and filmmaker whose confessional works on culture and identity have made into a breakout star of French literature.Please read the book in its entirety and come ready to discuss with an open heart! The book club is a space for readers of all backgrounds. Previous familiarity with French literature or French language is not required. The discussion will be in English. ------Options for purchasing the book:<a href="https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781584350705" title="https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781584350705" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MIT Press Bookstore</a> (call in advance to check availability) | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salvation-army-abdellah-taia/1100660070?ean=9781584350705" title="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salvation-army-abdellah-taia/1100660070?ean=9781584350705" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Barnes and Noble</a> | <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/663537/salvation-army-by-abdellah-taia-introduction-by-edmund-white-translated-by-frank-stock/9781584350705/" title="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/663537/salvation-army-by-abdellah-taia-introduction-by-edmund-white-translated-by-frank-stock/9781584350705/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Penguin Random House</a> | <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781584350705" title="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781584350705" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brookline Booksmith</a> (call in advance to check availability)------The book club is open to all - free for members of the French Library and $5 + fees to non-members. Members: for the best experience, <a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/frenchcultural/Activity_Search/8878" title="http://apm.activecommunities.com/frenchcultural/Activity_Search/8878" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please head to ActiveNet</a>. You’ll find the member ticket option there, and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Not a member yet?<a href="https://frenchlibrary.org/membership/" title="https://frenchlibrary.org/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> See where OUI can take you</a>!

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