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An enchanting New York Times and international best seller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year-old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.

C'est le plus grand critique culinaire du monde, le Pape de la gastronomie, le Messie des agapes somptueuses. Demain, il va mourir. Il le sait et il n'en a cure : aux portes de la mort, il est en quête d'une saveur qui lui trotte dans le cœur, une saveur d'enfance ou d'adolescence, un mets original et merveilleux dont il pressent qu'il vaut bien que tous ses festins de gourmet accompli. Alors il se souvient. Silencieusement, parfois frénétiquement, il vogue au gré des méandres de sa mémoire gustative. Il se souvient - et il ne trouve pas. Pas encore.

"Je m'appelle Renée, j'ai cinquante-quatre ans et je suis la concierge du 7 rue de Grenelle, un immeuble bourgeois. Je suis veuve, petite, laide, grassouillette, j'ai des oignons aux pieds et, à en croire certains matins auto-incommodants, une haleine de mammouth. Mais surtout, je suis si conforme à l'image que l'on se fait des concierges qu'il ne viendrait à l'idée de personne que je suis plus lettrée que tous ces riches suffisants. Je m'appelle Paloma, j'ai douze ans, j'habite au 7 rue de Grenelle dans un appartement de riches."

Lise is thin, neither good-looking nor bad-looking. One day she walks out of her office, acquires a gaudy new outfit, adopts a girlier tone of voice and heads to the airport to fly south. On the plane she takes a seat between two men. One is delighted with her company, the other is deeply perturbed. So begins an unnerving journey into the darker recesses of human nature.

In the heart of Paris, in the posh building made famous in The Elegance of Hedgehog, Pierre Athens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world's most esteemed chefs for years, passing judgment on their creations, deciding their fates with a stroke of his pen, destroying and building reputations on a whim. But now, during these his final hours, his mind has turned to simpler things.

"You girls are my vocation... I am dedicated to you in my prime." So says Miss Jean Brodie, a teacher unlike any other. She is proud and cultured. A romantic, with progressive, sometimes shocking ideas and aspirations for the girls in her charge. When she decides to transform a select group of pupils into the 'crème de la crème' at the Marcia Blaine School they become the Brodie set. In exchange for their undivided loyalty the girls earn a special place of honour and privilege within the school. Yet they are also introduced to a startling new world of adult games....

AfriSaga est un podcast consacré aux grandes histoires de l’Afrique. Des empires légendaires aux figures marquantes, en passant par les traditions, les conquêtes et les événements qui ont façonné le continent, chaque épisode vous emmène au cœur d’un patrimoine riche et fascinant. Découvrez l’Afrique à travers des récits captivants, accessibles à tous et fondés sur l’histoire. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"If, two years ago, when I was sixteen, I hadn’t wanted money to buy a white frock with roses on it, which I saw in Selfridge’s window, a secret crisis between the United States and Mexico would have been avoided; and the career of a splendid soldier would not have been broken.” Read here what happened to the girl, the soldier, and the white frock. - Summary by Carolin

A number of what we might call epigrams concerning one's will, determination, spirituality, and other foci of interest. - Summary by KevinS

Rosemary lives at home with her mother. She hopes to find her father one day. - Summary by ShrimpPhish

The Practical Self-Improvement Path is a clear and structured guide to building a better life through consistent action, self-awareness, and intentional growth. Rather than relying on motivation alone, this audiobook focuses on practical methods that help you develop the mindset, habits, and discipline needed for long-term progress.

Podcasts des chapitres du Livre 2 du roman de Fantasy "Ceux qui traversent les mondes" écrit par Muriel Gavila. Une série de fantasy sensible et engagée, à mettre absolument dans les mains ou les oreilles de votre enfant dès 9/10 ans. Sofia s’est réfugiée dans le monde des Hommes. Elle découvre le quotidien et les difficultés des humains, ainsi que la pollution. Elle se sent seule, abandonnée et ses nuits sont remplies des enfants et adolescents qu’elle doit aider, dont Peter un jeune garçon envahi par la peur. Dans son errance, elle rencontre Calypso, une unseelie alliée de...

This audiobook is essential for those who have not yet found a clear purpose within the scope of their goals. Drawing upon the Gospel of Mark—the Word of God—it will actively guide you in developing that purpose as you navigate the various situations that arise in your life. Discover it for yourself!

Die junge Mrs. Hawkins ist eine wunderbare Frau, die Ruhe in Person und stets für alle da. Mit ihrer mütterlichen und lebensfrohen Opulenz gibt sie dem erfolglosen Londoner Verlagshaus, bei dem sie arbeitet, Halt und Kraft. Genauso verlässlich wehrt sie aber auch mit wohlgezielter Garstigkeit nervtötende Schreiberlinge ab. Jahrzehnte später ist Mrs. Hawkins zur schlanken Nancy geworden und nimmt uns mit zurück ins Kensington der Fünfzigerjahre, das voller raffinierter, ja sogar böser Überraschungen steckt.

This is the story of Lys d'Angely. She was in need of a job and managed to get one as a maid to Lady Turnour, because she, in her anger, had fired the previous maid. Lady Turnour and Sir Samuel were about to leave for a motor tour. During this tour, Lys starts referring to herself as The Motor Maid. (Summary by ShrimpPhish)

This insightful exploration begins on the brink of the French Revolution, as a financially mismanaged government struggles under a King described by the author as devoid of both ability and energy. The discontent of a tax-burdened peasantry and an ambitious middle class fuels a revolution that spirals beyond its architects control, plunging France into the depths of the Terror and international conflict. Enter Napoleon, a figure of remarkable diligence and quick understanding, whose ambition and vulgar desire for recognition ultimately lead to his nations tragic downfall. The narrative traces ...

Tras el gris del pasado, Azul busca el color de la esperanza en las calles de París. Después de media vida, dos divorcios y la pérdida de un embarazo, Azul regresa a París, la ciudad donde descubrió el amor y la amistad en su juventud. Hoy, a sus cuarenta, busca unir los fragmentos de su pasado y encontrar un nuevo rumbo en su vida. Muriel Villanueva nos invita a un viaje de autodescubrimiento a través de las calles de la capital francesa, donde Azul reencontrará pasiones y descubrirá que siempre es posible mirar hacia adelante.

Imagine a world where a simple desire for a beautiful white frock with roses could alter the course of history. At just sixteen, Lady Peggy OMalley reflects on how her wish for a dress from Selfridge’s led to a secret crisis between the United States and Mexico, forever changing the life of a remarkable soldier. Discover the intertwined fates of the girl, the soldier, and that iconic frock in this captivating tale. - Summary by Carolin

Join the adventure of an American heiress, affectionately known as the Manitou Princess—named after her father’s lucrative silver mine—who is heartbroken to discover that her fiancé is only after her fortune. In a bold move, she escapes to Europe, disguises herself in male attire, and embarks on an exhilarating walking tour of the Alps. Despite her declared disdain for men, she unexpectedly crosses paths with the charmingly jilted English lord, Monty Lane, who is nursing his own heartbreak. The Princess Passes unfolds the comedic and romantic twists of their alpine journey through the ...

Tras una infancia dura, marcada por las palizas de su padre y las dificultades de crecer en la aldea, el joven Ahren no se puede creer la suerte que tiene cuando Falk, el guardabosques, lo elige como su aprendiz después de participar en la prueba de aptitud que se celebra cada año. Su nuevo maestro le instruye en el tiro con arco y la lucha contra las criaturas oscuras hasta que sucede algo inesperado el día de la ceremonia de primavera: cuando Ahren toca la Piedra de los Dioses, el objeto se ilumina por primera vez en la historia.