Coming up on May 23, we are discussing a novel by Muriel Barbery, entitled The Elegance of the Hedgehog.    Member Joyce S. recommended this book, originally published in Europe in 2006 and then later translated into English;  the novel captures  the observations of a middle-aged French concierge and a troubled 12-year old girl.  The B&N synopsis notes the this book is:  "A moving, funny, triumphant novel that exalts the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us."

Moroccan-born author Barbery was raised in France and is currently a professor of philosophy.  More about Barbery, including interviews, book club ideas, and information on her other works, is available at her fan-created website:  click for www.murielbarbery.com  .   

Side Note:  Two of the books we've enjoyed from our Reading List have recently been made into movies:  Sarah Gruen's Water for Elephants , starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon, opened last month (click here for information about the film). 

To see a video trailer, click the image below. 

Water For Elephants Movie Trailer Official (HD)

And a movie version of Kathryn Stockett's novel, The Help is slated to be released later this summer, in August -- click here for more information.

To see a movie trailer, click below.

The Help | trailer #1 US (2011)

Happy reading....