Les Bookworms

By Bookworms Pod

This is the podcast that explores the diversity of the francophonie - come travel with us through dozens of countries and listen to over 300 million voices as we explore French culture through our fav... more

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The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

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December 12, 2022 PALing around Paris
On this episode of Les Bookworms Pod, we chat about two books that have been in our PAL (pile à lire aka TBR) for awhile. Each is written by women who love the City of Lights! Both books are relatively short and provide unique perspectives of Paris. The collection of short stories « There’s Only One Paris » snakes around each arrondissement and gives glimpses into the different lives of Parisians, activities and landmarks each district has to offer. « L’Origine » offers a personal perspective of an artistic journey and deep dive into the history behind the painting L’origine which can be found in the Musée d’Orsay. Come pal around Paris with us! You can find a fuller episode description and other book reviews on our blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
For our current reads and dose of French living, check out our Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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28min
November 21, 2022 Searching for Proust: Millennial angst and Gilmore Girls
The second check-in on In Search of Lost Time covers part of the second volume - "À l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs" (In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower). Our reflections vary from women's choices and societal pressure at the turn of the 20th century as well as in today's modern society to the misalignment of our own idea of self and the identity we present to the world to searching for the author in the text of their novel. No need to have read Proust to listen we give a 30 second recap of everything that is important. If you want to know how many times Proust is reference in Gilmore Girls, give this episode a listen!
You can find a fuller episode description and other book reviews on our blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
For our current reads and dose of French living, check out our Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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40min
October 31, 2022 French Classics Book Club
Les Bookworms take on more classics. This week Helen and Miranda give their takes on three French classics: François le Champi (Georges Sand), Le Père Goriot (Honoré de Balzac) and Madame Bovary (Gustave Flaubert). If you have ever been interested in reading French classics, this episode is for you! We give a brief summary before giving our thoughts on these famous classics. We also ask whether these books should continue to be passed down? You can find a fuller episode description and other book reviews on our blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
For our current reads and a dose of French living, check out our Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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36min
October 10, 2022 Reading the World's Longest Novel
Today's episode is a check-in on how the adventure of reading the world's longest novel - In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust - is going for each of us. Join us for this literary odyssey as we make our way through the 1 267 069 words in this novel with the lens of understanding why this book is known to be so rewarding and considered among the greatest of all time. Have no fear we aren't Proustian and are not attempting to provide literary criticism! If you've ever been curious about Proust or simply want to read the book with or through us, this episode is for you!

You can find a fuller episode description and other book reviews on our blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
For our current reads and a dose of French living, check out our Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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45min
September 19, 2022 How Proust Can Change Your Life
Kicking off Season 4 of Les Bookworms Pod by diving straight in to our newest adventure - tackling Marcel Proust. We discuss Alain de Botton's novel "How Proust Can Save Your Life" as a primer before diving head first in to "In Search of Lost Time".
You can find a fuller episode description and other book reviews on our blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
For all our current reads and a dose of French living, check out our Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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31min
June 06, 2022 Reunited at Last
What could be a better way to wrap Season 3 of the Les Bookworms Pod than being in the same room for the first time in 3 years? While there is no book this week, we chat all about what's changed, what's stayed the same here in France and the reverse culture shocks after being away for so long. We also finally let you in on what we have in store for Season 4, which is going to be a completely different season for us!
Blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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27min
May 16, 2022 Beaune-jour Les Bookworms!
The Bookworms head to Burgundy this week to discuss not 1 but 3 books that take us into the heart of this winemaking region. We like our red and whites just like we love a good nonfiction as much as a historical novel. This week’s episode gives a brief introduction to the region, its wine, the tradition of the harvest and its history with references to “Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass” by Natalie MacLean, “My Grape Year” by Laura Bradbury and “The Lost Vintage” by Ann Mah.
Blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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40min
April 25, 2022 Quelle place pour les femmes? - Présentes par Lauren Bastide
Cette semaine est la dernière épisode de notre série politique. Nous discutons le livre « Présentes » par Lauren Bastide (2020) et nous nous posons la même question qu’elle: quelle place pour les femmes? Blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com Instagram: @lesbookwormspod >>>son propre podcast s’appelle « La Poudre »
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39min
April 04, 2022 French Political Parties - Politics Basics, Part 3
With the French presidential elections just around the corner, this 4-part series covers the basics of the political system. Part 3 - French Political Parties breaks down France's multi-party system and identifies some of the 2022 presidential hopefuls.

Blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com
Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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34min
March 14, 2022 French Politics 101 - Politics Basics, Part 2
With the French presidential elections just around the corner, this 4-part series covers the basics of the political system. Part 2 - French Politics 101 is an introduction to France's political system, the V République and highlights on the presidents. Blog: https://lesbookwormspod.wordpress.com Instagram: @lesbookwormspod
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39min

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