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Le Salon
Literary Discussions
This is better than a book club.
Le Salon Literary Discussions bridges the gap between the typical book club and the interesting information from a literature class. By combining a friendly atmosphere with interesting research, historical context, and critical questions, I help readers dive deeper into the books they love.
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The tradition of the salon, which began during the French Enlightenment, is all about coming together in conversation—facilitated by a host—to critique and analyze written works.
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Here you'll find resources for book lovers who want to engage with great literature.
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Up to 90 minutes of book-focussed discussion on great literature.
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Facilitated by an A+ English Literature MA—you get well research background context and thought-provoking questions.
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Connect monthly with book lovers from around the world.
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Instantly download a guide to host your next book club.
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Helps you host a book club with background context on the novel, the author's biography, and specific in-depth book club questions.
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A closer look at authors, novels, literary theories and criticism.
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Recipes for literary-themed cocktails.
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Reviews of book-to-movie or TV adaptations, literary travel spots, and anything else book nerd.
Ever been to a book club that didn’t even discuss the book?
Yeah, me too.
Hi, I'm Marisa.
Founder of Le Salon Literary Discussions, English literature MA, and bibliophile.
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It all started with a love of reading... and grew into a need to talk and connect with others about what I was reading.
Like many of you I have been a voracious reader since I was a child. I kept trying different book clubs, but often I was the only one reading the book and the discussion was lacking. I thought:
"There has to be a way to bridge the intelligent discussion of the classroom with the friendliness of a book club. "
And Le Salon Literary Discussions was created—a welcoming place for avid readers from around the world.
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