The Parvis de Pau is a foundation, an exhibition hall and a form of extension of the bookstore of the Cultural Space located at Leclerc Tempo. Few know it, but it is the second bookstore in Aquitaine behind Mollat in Bordeaux. 77,000 references are offered over 1000 m². For the holidays, and even beyond, we asked the 12 booksellers who work there for a small selection for the winter.
Comics
“Diary of 1985” by Xavier Coste (Éditions Sarbacane, 29 euros). Xavier Coste continues to offer us a new sequel from 1984, freely inspired by the work of George Orwell. The story begins in year 1 of the New Regime, in the middle of war, in the middle of winter. Lloyd, a member of the resistance network, keeps his diary, a “mental” diary, to leave no trace. Because Big Brother sees everything! A masterful work.
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“1629 or the frightening story of the shipwrecked people of the Jakarta”, by Xavier Dorison and Thimotée Montaigne (Glénat, 2 volumes 35 euros each volume). A multiple story: adventure, political conspiracy, historical! With a sublime design that plunges us into the hell of this ship.
“Au chant des frogs”, Canepa, Halard, Sacré and Almanza (Editions Oxymore 2 volumes published, 14.95 euros each volume). An enchanting universe where we follow the “Saturday club” which explores the mysteries of the marsh and gathers in the house of the wise Uriana. A magnificent children's comic book with a drawing full of tenderness.
Children's literature
“L’Étoile de MO” by Yeonju Choi (Éditions Hélium, 15.90 euros). Mo goes looking for a smiling star. This is the start of an adventure through the forest where he will meet its inhabitants ready to help him in his quest. Mutual help, advice and wonderful encounters, a little gem full of delicately illustrated charm!
“Les Châteaux, Le pays des Chintiens” by Anne Brouillard (Pastel, 19 euros). Welcome to the land of the Chintiens! Let the author take you into a world of her own, full of color and originality. A timeless reading moment.
“Croki”, by Jacques Goldstyn (Éditions La Pastèque, 17 euros). Croki is a young child like no other who will try, in his perfectly ordered city, to color the world. A magnificent eulogy of difference.
The tests
“We were there”, by Annick Cojean (Grasset, 18.50 euros). The hour-by-hour account of June 6, 44 by American, English, Quebec and French soldiers (the commando chaplain Kieffer) whom Annick Cojean personally met. For these men, the landing was the day of their lives.
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“An idea in the head”, by Stanislas Dehaene (Éditions Odile Jacob, 17 euros). A clear presentation of the brain processes at work during learning. An excellent teacher, a stimulating work!
Beautiful Books
“Pastry landscapes”, by Andréa Rocagel (Éditions First, 32 euros). A magnificent work of plant-based pastry with culinary photos that enhance the ingredients! All recipes are organized by color theme. Discover for example the Blondie Courge, (Earth Brown theme), made from pumpkin seed puree which gives a melting texture!
“Vines and grapes”, by Serge Schall (Terre vivant and Plume de carotte, 27 euros). A beautiful illustrated book full of information: the origins of wine, grape varieties, cultures and traditions, techniques, climate change….
“Journey to infinity”, by Christophe Galfard (Michel Lafon, 34.95 euros). An invitation to understand the history of our universe thanks to photos taken by the James Webb space telescope. An invitation also to wonder whether we are passionate about astronomy or simply curious.
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“The Beatus of Saint-Sever” (Citadelles and Mazenod, 45 euros). Both a masterpiece of medieval illumination and a panorama of knowledge in the 8th century, the Beatus of Saint-Sever is a commentary on the Gospel of Saint John enriched with various texts. But above all it is a magnificent book which even inspired Picasso.
The novels
“Point blank, Versailles 1972”, Philippe Artières (verticals, 17 euros). Versailles, 1972, the author lives with his family; At the same time, an Algerian worker was killed in a police station in this city. Philippe Artières shows us the invisibility of this affair in his family circle. A strong text that questions each of us.
“The wisdom of the idiot”, by Marto Pariente (Gallimard, 20 euros). A somewhat special municipal police officer. A trafficker on the verge of bankruptcy. Lumberjacks converted into henchmen. An enlightened hitman… Crooked promoters. In this thriller, we go from surprise to surprise! A funny, explosive and very well constructed story.
“Les Persanes d’Ossau”, René Arripe (20 euros). With the history of the Mourat family, it is the entire history of Eaux-Bonnes that René Arripe reveals to us in this novel, through the ages, from the 1850s to the end of the 20th century. It all begins on the heights of Arbéost in the Ouzoum valley, then on the banks of the Valentin in Eaux-Bonnes, to end in a small palace in Iran.
