In conjunction with the Festival of Literature in Translation “Belles Etrangères-Czech Republic,” The Abbey Bookshop welcomes Josef Skvorecky, award-winning author of the book “The Engineer of Human Souls,” and founder of the Czech publishing house Sixty-Eight, which has published over 200 books that were banned in their homeland.
Nov 16, 8pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29, rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01.46.33.75.00.
Two exhibitions at the BNF celebrate writers and writing this month: “Marcel Proust, l'écriture et les arts” and “La page: l'aventure des écritures.”
To Feb 6, Bibliothèque Nationale de France-François Mitterrand, quai François-Mauriac, niv. esplanade-Tour des Nombres, 13e, M° Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, tel: 01.53.79.59.59.
“Les Ecrivains et l'appel du Maroc.” An exhibition about writers who have lived and worked in Morocco.
To Jan 16, Musée de l'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés St-Bernard, 5e, M° Jussieu, Sully-Morland, tel: 01.40.51.38.11, closed Mon.
African-American Literary Soirée: “Dancing and Singing Dancers” spotlightts Hollywood’s golden era. Experts, performers and video screenings. Nov 12, 7:30pm, 36, rue Jacob, 6e, M° St-Germain-des-Prés. To reserve, call Patricia Laplante-Collins: 01.42.61.39.35; e-mail: vi_sa@club-internet.fr, Web site: http://www.multimania.com/aaparis.
A book signing and wine tasting with Robert Joseph, the author of “French Wines,” the follow-up book to “French Cheeses.”
Reservations are required at this free event on Nov 17 at 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248, rue Rivoli, 1er, M° Tuileries, tel: 01.44.77.88.99. (The bookstore will be open on Nov 1 & 11).
A “Christmas Boutique” opens in mid-November with children’s Christmas story and song books, videos, CDs, Advent Calendars, Y2K Calendars and the latest paperback novels on sale.
Nouveau Quartier Latin, 78, bd St-Michel, 6e, RER-Luxembourg, tel: 01.43.26.42.70.
“Author to Editor: Query Letter Secrets of the Pros.” Learn about writing successful cover letters, query letters and proposals with author Linda White at a workshop sponsored by The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, Nov 18, 7pm, The American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01.53.59.12.60, 50F/members, 100F/non-members. (To reserve a place, send a check for 175F/members, 225F/non-members — price includes a copy of the book — to SCBWI France, 8, rue Jose Maria de Heredia, 75007 Paris)
The Live Poets Society presents a poetry reading featuring John Noonan, Jennifer Pinard and Bill Strangmeyer
Nov 21, 4pm, Scarbo, 1 bis, passage St-Sébastien, 11e, M° St-Sébastien-Froissard, tel: 01.47.00.58.59; donation: 25F.
Author Allan Hart talks about the latest edition of his book “Living and Working in France.” Expats, tourists and newcomers are invited to meet the author and ask questions, Nov 24, 8pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29, rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01.46.33.75.00.
Book club discussion on Governor General’s Award “The Underpainter,” by Jane Urquhart (author not present). Nov 30, 8pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29, rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, M° St-Michel, tel: 01.46.33.75.00.
Every Wednesday afternoon, 3-5-year-old children are welcome to a story hour from 2:30-3:30pm with a new theme each week, The American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01.53.59.12.60.
“Kids’ Club Christmas Party” with a special visit from “Clifford.” Dec 4, Brentano’s, 37, av de l’Opéra, 2e, M° Opéra, tel: 01.42.61.52.50.
African-American Literary Soirée: “Jazz Great, pianist Hal Singer.” Performance plus videos. The celebrated musician shares memories and reads from his biography “Hal Singer Jazz Road.” To confirm date contact: Patricia Laplante-Collins, 36, rue Jacob, 6e, M° St-Germain-des-Prés, tel: 01.42.61.39.35; e-mail: vi_sa@club-internet.fr, Web site: http://www.multimania.com/aaparis.
