Four favorites of booksellers this summer in Dordogne

For the first in the series. Meanwhile, immerse yourself in the intimate of Winston Churchill with “splendor and infamy”, historical novel written by Erik Larson, American author. However, “This book evokes the moment when Churchill is appointed Prime Minister when Great Britain enters war against Nazi Germany. Furthermore, ” says Pierre Derensy.

We also learn a lot about his life, those around him and his collaborators. For example, Customers say they know everything about him, but this book goes even further. Furthermore, Pierre Derensy evokes a four favorites booksellers this summer splendid and flamboyant writing. Furthermore, “It’s like watching a documentary,” smiles the bookseller. Meanwhile, We know what will happen, but we still constantly want to turn the page. Furthermore, A novel to an adult audience.

“The splendor and infamy”, by Erik Larson, pocket book reissue. Meanwhile, Price: 10.90 euros.

‘Alexis Zorba’, Nikos Kazantzaki, Pour La Mandragore – Four favorites booksellers this summer

“It is not a novelty at all, it dates from 1946! However, “Explains the Mandrake by presenting” Alexis Zorba “by Nikos Kazantzaki. Moreover, a book that was the subject of a film” Zorba le Greek “. Therefore, Written by a “greatest Greek authors in the middle of the 20th century”. the novel tells the story of a friendship between a man “very simple, a man of the people, very free”, four favorites booksellers this summer with a writer who “tries to make a living by doing business”. “He is a man who is always a little in hesitation. he tries to do things well, unlike the first which is a kind of bulldozer. “It happens in Crete. at the beginning of the 20th century, and it is a book” on freedom, on convenience “, he makes us say that” sometimes, being too taken by convenience, being too intellectual, like the writer who does not dare, it makes us miss things a little, unlike the other who dares to dare everything “. “It’s a beautiful book with beautiful characters. »»

“Alexis Zorba”, Nikos Kazantzaki, Éditions Cambourakis, Tarif: 14.50 Euros

“2084, the end of the world”, by Boualem Sansal, for the alleys

“You have to four favorites booksellers this summer read or reread Boualem Sansal,” says Marie Mazeau-Janot, the manager of the Luelles Bookstore. It is a way that he does not fall into oblivion. The author is none other than that which has been selected. in Algeria, since November 2024, for his freedom of expression and his writings. In this novel. “in a post-apocalyptic world in Abistan, where Islamism is a despotic project, the totalitarian religious regime abolished the past, and wishes to impose only crazy ideals. “It is very inspired by Georges Orwell, according to the bookseller. For her, “the text is terrifying and announces, which we live fully”. Written in 2017. “the author already dared, he had the courage, by writing, to fight obscurantism, while keeping himself of all blasphemies. »»

“2084, the end of the world”, folio. Price: 9 euros.

« Why don’t you love me », Paul B. Rainey, pour Les Bullivores

four favorites booksellers this summer

It is the first time that a comic strip of Paul B. Rainey has been translated into French. “Why Don’t You Love works in strip ‘a gag per page – but we still follow a story. That of a completely dysfunctional family. with an alcoholic mother, a lost and depressive father, and two children, who are complained of, who are trying to get out of it, “said the Bullivores. Yet the humorous tone is there. “Despite the tragic subject, it is done with a lot of humor. It’s really funny. “Without counting on” big twists. turns “,” there are really very surprising things in the story, and it’s really great, we don’t let go “. The black and white drawing accentuates the comic effect, “English authors have a tendency to make quite comic drawing”. An adaptation to the four favorites booksellers this summer cinema in 2026 would even be in the boxes.

« Why don’t you love me », Paul B. Rainey, Atrabile, tarif : 25 euros.