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Sophia Hadef
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The French Reader
Ghosts, Games & Grief: Stories That Stay With You #9 Book Digest
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia returns with a selection of literary reflections, sharing five captivating reads that have shaped her recent weeks. From the haunting reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s legacy in Martina Devlin’s Charlotte, to the surreal tension of fate and choice in Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Suicide Club, she guides us through stories filled with longing, mystery, grief, and human complexity. The themes explored are legacy, destiny, and the fragile beauty of human connection, reminding us why literature remains the most intimate of companions.Bo...
2025-05-12
35 min
The French Reader
Kristen Pfaff, A Life Beyond The Music - A New Biography on Her Life by Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff #8 Spotlight
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia explores the life of Kristen Pfaff, based on the incredible work of Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff, featured on their Substack, I Know How To Live: The Life of Kristen Pfaff (https://iknowhowtolive.substack.com/). Exploring Kristen’s rebellious spirit, feminist ideals, and creative brilliance, Sophia reflects on the legacy of a woman whose sharp intellect and unyielding curiosity continue to inspire.
2025-01-19
20 min
The French Reader
New Year, New Books #7 Groceries of The Week
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia kicks off the new year with a return to her literary adventures. Sharing her latest literary haul, featuring Anne Bronte, Naomi Klein, Senan Molony, Alan Hollinghurst, Dermot C. Miller and Mai Mochizuki. Providing summaries, personal reflections and insights into why these books sparked her interest and how 2025 will be a year of quality reading.
2025-01-12
16 min
The French Reader
Autumn Return #6 Groceries of The Week
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia returns from her break to celebrate autumn with her latest literary finds. Featuring captivating books: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry; Intermezzo by Sally Rooney; The Life Among the Dead by David McGowan; The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth by John Robb and The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the literary world.
2024-09-29
10 min
The French Reader
Passion and Connections #5 Book Digest
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia shares a captivating selection of recently enjoyed books, including 'Simple Passion' by Annie Ernaux, 'The Bookshop Woman' by Nanako Hanada, 'Baumgartner' by Paul Auster, and 'Les Morts ont la parole' by Dr. Philippe Boxho. She offers brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourite quotes from each.
2024-07-27
16 min
The French Reader
Delights from Paris #4 Groceries of The Week
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently acquired books in Paris, including 'Baumgartner' by Paul Auster, 'The Bookshop Woman' by Nanako Hanada, 'Simple Passion' by Annie Ernaux, 'Malpertuis' by Jean Ray, 'Manuscript found in Saragossa' by Jan Potocki, 'The Ladies’ Paradise' by Emile Zola, and many more. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the literary world.
2024-07-13
17 min
The French Reader
From Manderley to Moscow: Fate and Intrigue #3 Book Digest
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia talks about a selection of recently devoured books, including "Manderley Forever" by Tatiana de Rosnay, "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov, "Stoner" by John Williams, and "The Debut" by Anita Brookner. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourite quotes from each captivating read.
2024-07-05
24 min
The French Reader
Stories of Revolution #2 Groceries of The Week
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently acquired books, including ‘Watch Us Dance’ by Leïla Slimani, ‘Aphra Behn: A Secret Life’ by Janet Todd, ‘Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet’ by Terese Svoboda, and ‘In the Margins: On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing’ by Elena Ferrante. She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and insights into why these titles captured her interest and their significance in the literary world.
2024-06-26
10 min
The French Reader
Dark Echoes #1 Book Digest
In this episode of The French Reader, Sophia dives into a selection of recently devoured books, including “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “The Haunted Baronet,” “Carmilla,” and “Apollinaria, a Russian Passion.” She shares brief summaries, personal thoughts, and favourites quotes from each captivating read.
2024-06-19
22 min
The French Reader
The French Reader (Trailer)
2024-06-18
00 min