Category Archives: Laurence Cossé

A Review of Laurence Cossé’s Bitter Almonds (by Bethany)

Posted on August 25, 2014 by lfpbe

This is the best book I have ever read about a woman sitting at her dining room table and teaching another woman to read. The protagonist is Édith, a French woman living in Paris. She works from home as a … Continue reading →

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Frederic Henry in a Dress: A Review of Laurence Cossé’s An Accident in August (by Bethany)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by lfpbe

I became aware of Laurence Cossé a few years ago, when her novel A Novel Bookstore was first published by Europa Editions and widely marketed in U.S. bookstores. The premise of that novel is fascinating: a group of book snobs decides to … Continue reading →

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