Marc Lévy’s latest novel, The library of banned Bookshas therefore been found very often under the Christmas tree of French people since it is in the ranking of best sellers at the end of the year.
A bookstore success in France
Each book release of Marc Levy is an event in itself in the world of literature. His novels are in fact very often bestsellers and the latest opus, The library of banned booksdo not deviate from this rule. Released November 19, this novel of emotion and suspense is eleventh place in the ranking of best sellers in bookstores for the last week of December before Christmas.
We can therefore conclude that many French people have discovered a copy under the tree.
The library of banned books tells the story of Mitch, who spent 5 years in prison for selling banned books. During these 5 years, he dreamed of resuming his role as a committed bookseller. This novel is both the story of revenge, Mitch hopes to give back to the prosecutor who convicted him, and a love story, since the bookseller meets a boss who will not leave him indifferent. This story will undoubtedly please a large number of readers looking for solid entertainment.
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The most popular books this year
According to the Edistat classification of book sales for the week of December before Christmas, it is the novel (paperback edition) by Freida McFadden, The cleaning ladywhich was best sold in bookstores in France. The sequel to this novel, The secrets of the housekeeper, is, for its part, in fourth place in the ranking. Another opus from this same series of books is also found in the ranking, The cleaning lady sees everything, in twenty-seventh place.
The novels of Kamel Daoud Houriswhich received the Goncourt prize this year, is in third position in the book sales ranking. It is, in fact, a chestnut tree for the end of year celebrations: when you don’t know what to give, you give Goncourt. Jacarandathe novel by Gaël Faye which was awarded the Renaudot prize is, for its part, in 6th position in the book sales ranking.
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