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5 books to devour under the covers this winter

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The cold is here, winter is approaching. To face this season and occupy those long and chilly evenings, here is a list of 5 novels to devour without guilt in front of your fireplace or under a cozy blanket.

Let's be very honest: there is clearly nothing more satisfying once winter comes than wrapping yourself up in a cozy blanket or throw and devouring a novel to the point where you don't even notice the time passing. So, to help you get through this tough period, here is a little list of 5 novels that will make you both read and cry, perfect for binge-reading in a day or a weekend. "Veiller sur elle" by Jean-Baptiste Andréa: This is probably one of the most impactful books of the year. Winner of the Fnac Novel Prize and the 2023 Goncourt Prize, "Veiller sur elle" transports us with its beauty and the absolute finesse of the author's writing. Everything sets Mimo and Viola apart. He has little resources and works as an apprentice at a stonemason's. She, on the other hand, grew up as a child of the wealthy Orsini family in a palace in Genoa. However, their paths cross and they form an unexpected bond that will change their lives forever. This poignant and touching story will keep you hooked from beginning to end. So grab your blanket, get cozy, and immerse yourself in this captivating tale. And that's just the first book on our list! Stay tuned for more recommendations to curl up with during the winter season. Enjoy your reading!nt, the day their eyes meet, they promise themselves never to part again. Together, they witness the rise of fascism in 20th-century Italy. They grow up, chase their dreams, establish their careers, drift apart, and then come back together without ever failing their promise.


Where do tears go when they dry up, Baptiste Beaulieu

Jean is the only doctor in a small village in the South-West. His waiting room is always full of people. Every day, he treats his patients and hears new stories. But his problem is that he no longer knows how to cry. Behind this character  hides the author, who is also a doctor himself. Balancing brilliantly between humor, empathy, and seriousness, Baptiste Beaulieu depicts with profound humanity the reality of modern medicine and the difficulties encountered.


A Way of Loving, Dominique Barbéris

In the heart of the 1950s, Madeleine leaves Brittany to follow her husband to Cameroon. Far from everything she knows, she finds herself immersed in a new world, as beautiful as it is violent. At a ball in Douala, she falls under the spell of Yves Prigent, who is both an administrator and an adventurer. But decolonization has begun and the end of an era is approaching. With delicacy, Dominique Barbéris reveals the life of this woman in all its nuances and encourages us to reflect on the impact of major historical events, as well as chance encounters, on our lives. A subtly crafted work, which has been awarded the Grand Prize for Novel 2023 by the French Academy.


Western, Maria Pourchet

"I understand by Western, a place of existence where one will play their life on a decision," writes Maria Pourchet. Aurore is a single mother living in Paris. In this busy daily life, she must juggle between school, work, and her lover. One day, overwhelmed, she decides to leave everything behind with her son to go to her maternal home in the Southwest. There, she meets Alexis Zagner, a famous actor destined for the role of Don Juan, who is also seeking refuge in the countryside. Through the story of these two exiles, Maria Pourchet invites us to question our time and our freedom."


Panorama, Lilia Hassaine

Winner of the Prix Renaudot des lycéens, Lilia Hassaine manages to keep us hooked with a bewildering dystopia. Formerly a police commissioner, Hélène resumes her duties to try and find a couple and their son, Milo. But no one has seen anything. In this new system called Transparency, there is no more crime. A societal functioning that seems ideal on paper, but actually conceals numerous, terrifying secrets.