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A global literary phenomenon, captivating over 10 million readers worldwide.
Gillian Anderson hails it as "witty and touching", whilst Time Magazine lauds its "life-affirming message" and Barbery's "wicked sense of humour". The Observer deems it "clever, informative and moving".
At 7 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, two remarkable individuals hide in plain sight. Renée, the building's concierge, presents a façade of simplicity to the snobbish residents. Yet behind closed doors, she's a cultured autodidact with a passion for Japanese cinema and her feline companion, Leo Tolstoy.
Upstairs dwells Paloma, a precocious 12-year-old concealing her own brilliance. Disillusioned with life's seeming futility, she contemplates a drastic decision on her upcoming birthday. However, the arrival of an intriguing new tenant sets in motion a series of events that will irrevocably alter both their trajectories.
The Guardian warns, "Resistance is futile... procure your copy before it becomes your book club's next selection". Metro extols its "charm and grace", while the Sunday Telegraph praises its "Amélie-esque Parisian setting and cast of eccentrics". Good Housekeeping declares it "breathtakingly singular... utterly French yet universally relatable", and Elle dubs it "a delightful user's guide to life".
Book ISBN: | 9781805333593 |
Book Author: | Muriel Barbery |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pushkin Press |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2025-01-16 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 282g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’