Bookseller's favorites for October
This month, let yourself be inspired by three books selected by our bookseller, inviting you to explore diverse and captivating worlds.
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Next Literary discussion
We are pleased to invite you to our next Cercle Littéraire meeting on Thursday, October 31st at 6:00 pm at la Librairie.
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Librarie - Literary café
Welcome to La Librairie du Millennium, a haven of peace and inspiration where the passion for words meets the pleasure of the senses. Here, every visit is an invitation to escape, to reflect and to enjoy. Let us transport you to a world where literature and good taste meet in harmony.
In a warm and intimate atmosphere, our bookshop is designed for lovers of books, good conversation and exceptional coffee. Imagine yourself comfortably seated in an armchair, surrounded by bookcases overflowing with masterpieces and new releases. The soft light of the lamps envelops you, creating a setting conducive to reading and daydreaming.
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Favourites
Our main island is dedicated to new releases and favorites. Discover major publications and the latest literary releases, meticulously selected by our bookseller. Are you looking for a new literary adventure? Or are you looking to succumb to the charms of a read that has conquered souls, then you've come to the right place. These quality pages have been carefully selected to satisfy all your reading desires.
- Contemporary literature: immerse yourself in the works of today's authors. Stories that reflect the concerns and aspirations of our time.
- Essays and documents: enrich your mind with analyses and reflections on topical subjects, from politics to philosophy.
- Detective novels: thrill to the most exciting plots. Captivating investigations with unpredictable twists and turns.
- Science fiction and fantasy: escape to imaginary worlds, populated by extraordinary creatures and epic adventures.
- Practical life: improve your everyday life with guides to well-being, cooking, personal development and much more.
Publishing houses
Gallimard, Éditions du Seuil, Flammarion, Albin Michel, Grasset, Le Livre de Poche, Folio
Leading authors
Sylvain Tesson, Jorge Luis Borges, Pascal Ide, Julia de Funès, Damon Galgut, Jean Birnbaum, Eugénie Bastié, Alain Finkielkraut
Art, architecture and photography
Welcome to our Art, Architecture and Photography department! Here we celebrate creativity, innovation and beauty in all its forms. If you're passionate about artistic expression, the history of architecture or the evocative power of photography, you'll find here a carefully selected collection to feed your curiosity and awaken your aesthetic sense. Here are a few key words to guide you through our collection:
- Art History: Explore the artistic movements that have marked the centuries, from the masterpieces of the Renaissance to the avant-gardes of the 20th century.
- Artist Monographs: Discover the lives and works of the great masters and contemporary artists, from famous painters to emerging talents.
- Contemporary Architecture: Immerse yourself in innovative architectural projects and iconic buildings of the modern world.
- Fine Art Photography: Admire portfolios by renowned photographers, captivating images and visual explorations.
- Design and Interior Decoration: Get inspired by trends and ideas to enhance your living and working spaces.
Publishing houses
Taschen, Phaidon, Diane de Selliers, Thames & Hudson, Aperture, Laurence King, Prestel
Leading authors
Susan Sontag, John Berger, Robert Hughes, Roland Barthes, Ada Louise Huxtable, Rem Koolhaas
Novelties and gift ideas
Whether you're looking for your next novel or just browsing through books, our new releases and gift ideas section is the perfect place to find your next memorable read. From captivating novels to inspiring essays, our selection of new releases offers you the chance to discover the latest literary creations.
Publishing houses
Gallimard, Assouline, Flammarion, Diane de Selliers, Grasset, Taschen, Helvetic
Leading authors
T.S. Eliot, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Aleksandr Soljenitsyne, Flannery O'Connor, G.K. Chesterton
Philosophy and literature classics
Discover our island dedicated to the timeless treasures of literature and philosophy. Immerse yourself in the magnificent prose of literary classics, or admire the thoughtfulness of philosophical works. Whether you're a lover of literature or a budding philosopher, our island is an intellectual refuge where curious minds can meet and be inspired.
- Classical Literature: Rediscover the masterpieces of world literature, from Greek tragedies to 19th-century novels.
- Great Novelists: Travel through the ages with the writings of Balzac, Tolstoy, Flaubert, Dickens and many others.
- Immortal Poetry: Savor the verses of the greatest poets, from Homer to Baudelaire, via Shakespeare and Rilke.
- Ancient Philosophy: Immerse yourself in the reflections of ancient thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle and Epicurus.
- Modern Philosophy: Explore the revolutionary ideas of Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche and their successors.
Publishing houses
Gallimard, Éditions du Seuil, Flammarion, Albin Michel, Grasset, Le Livre de Poche, Folio
Leading authors
Platon, Aristote, Thomas d'Aquin, William Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, Virgile, Balzac, Tolstoï, Flaubert, Dickens, Molière, Racine, Corneille, Bernanos
Mountains, travel and gastronomy
Explore our section dedicated to travel, mountains and gastronomy, where each book will transport you to new horizons. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast, a mountain lover or an epicurean in search of new flavours, our carefully selected collection promises unforgettable discoveries.
Publishing houses
Guérin, Éditions du Mont-Blanc, Glénat Montagne, Vertebrate Publishing, Mountaineers Books
Leading authors
John Muir, Colin Thubron, Anthony Bourdain, Alexandra David-Néel, Jon Krakauer, Alain Ducasse
The bookseller's favourites
The Kinfolk Table
Nathan Williams
I chose The Kinfolk Table because it is not just a cookbook but a celebration of the art of living and conviviality. The Kinfolk collective invites us to a table where simplicity and sharing prevail. Beyond recipes, this book tells stories of people from around the world, their connection to cooking, and their ways of creating convivial moments.
The dishes presented are refined and rooted in local traditions, featuring simple ingredients and authentic flavors that encourage unpretentious cooking.
The photographs accompanying the book capture the beauty of everyday life and the warmth of moments shared at the table. The Kinfolk Table is valuable for those seeking to reconnect with the essentials: eating well, living well, and being well surrounded.
A book to consult for inspiration, cooking, and sharing.
Eloge du carburateur
Matthew Crawford
In the current context of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, I recommend reading Matthew B. Crawford's book: Shop Class as Soulcraft. A philosopher and mechanic, Crawford offers an essay on the value of manual labor at a time when intellectualization and dematerialization of work dominate. Through his experience as a motorcycle repairman, he invites us to rethink our relationship with the materiality of the world, physical effort, and the deep satisfaction that comes from making things with our own hands.
This book is a plea against the dehumanization of modern work. By advocating a return to manual trades, the author emphasizes their ability to re-anchor individuals in reality and help them reconnect with a deeper sense of self. Shop Class as Soulcraft is both a manifesto for individual freedom and a reflection on the pitfalls of an increasingly bureaucratic and abstract society.
On n'y voit rien
Daniel Arasse
Daniel Arasse, a renowned art historian, takes us on a captivating exploration of how we view and interpret works of art. With brilliant yet accessible scholarship, he revisits masterpieces of painting from the Renaissance to the 19th century, offering analyses that are both unexpected and fascinating.
Where we may think we have understood everything, Arasse shows that our eyes often need retraining and that some apparent certainties conceal subtle complexities. Whether standing before a Botticelli, a Velázquez, or a Rembrandt, he encourages us to see differently, to examine each detail for hidden meanings, deeper stories, and sometimes even historical misunderstandings.
This book, composed of chapters that read like visual investigations, is a true delight for anyone who loves art or simply wants to learn how to "look" at a work of art.
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