The Book Club at Le Carmen: 1st Birthday Party

A Tale of Three Cities is a literary magazine in print only, holding onto the physical printed word in ink on paper, not giving into digital editions for you I-pad or Kindle toting technology brats. The magazine features profound work by writers from “the golden triangle” of culture and literature, London, Berlin, and Paris. Their mediums range from poetry and short stories, to photography and drawings—it can be found at a couple of our favorite stores in Paris; Colette and Shakespeare & Company.

Every so often, A Tale of Three Cities hosts a book club. Now forget all of your preconceived notions of what a book club gathering would be. No middle aged mothers here, and no Oprah approved novels exchanged. Think more…hot girl from your French Literature class who studies hard, and then parties hard. Keep your bookworm in your pants, as we all know there’s nothing sexier than a well read lady or gentleman.

Also, there’s no hot tea and finger sandwiches—Most book club goers opt for a martini or mojito, although there was a birthday cake to celebrate their one year anniversary. Happy Birthday! And thank you for the fabulous party set in such opulent scenery as Le Carmen. So Great Gatsby; got the literary juices flowing.

Article: Brandon Straus / Photos: Camilla Garton & Brandon Straus