Tuesday evening, we had the pleasure of gathering for the third edition of our book club, alongside Manal Salamé, to celebrate the release of her very first novel, Habibi Beyrouth.
A precious evening, marked by an inspiring conversation between Sybille and Manal, centered around this vibrant, intimate, and deeply lived story. Together, they explored the behind-the-scenes of the writing process, the roots of this novel, and all it reveals about exile, love, and memory.
What an emotion to witness the birth of a first book, and to share Manal's unique voice with you. Habibi Beyrouth touched and transported us, and these exchanges will resonate for a long time to come.
Thank you to everyone who came to experience this moment with us. Your presence, your attentiveness, your questions, and your enthusiasm gave this evening a rare, sincere, and deeply lively energy.
A huge thank you also to those who helped make this evening so beautiful.
To celebrate a novel is to celebrate a voice, a story, a meeting. And on Tuesday, everything came together to create that magic.
See you very soon for the next edition.
