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Daniel Pennac: the Vercors, a quiet counterpoint to BellevilleThe writer describes two complementary needs: life in his Paris neighbourhood and retreating to the mountains. His remarks shed light on the places where he works, without confusing them with his novels.
Olivier Rolin: returning to Troy to question destroyed citiesIn « La guerre éternelle. Souvenirs de Troie », Olivier Rolin brings together travel and readings of Homer. An introduction to the book and themes noted by critics, without confusing literary echoes with historical explanations.
Teachers in France: enjoying teaching, feeling undervaluedThe pleasure of teaching and social recognition shed light on two dimensions of the profession. The Talis 2024 findings make it possible to distinguish between them.
Bach rediscovered, transcribed, reinvented: three ways to bring his repertoire to lifeThe tenth anniversary of *Le Bach du dimanche* brought together archival research, jazz and contemporary composition. A programme to understand how a body of work continues to circulate.
Le Mans Cathedral in a graphic novel: a narrator to guide readers through the centuriesIn the 2025 album by Pascal Mariette and Denoël, an apprentice stonemason guides the story. His journey through time helps explore a monument built and transformed over several centuries.
2001: A Space Odyssey: why Kubrick lets the images tell the storyThe 1968 film was developed with Arthur C. Clarke, but left out some of the screenplay’s explanations. Its history sheds light on the space it gives to images and music.
When a film becomes a novelKBR is making the collection of novelisations assembled by Jan Baetens available for consultation. In Brussels, these film adaptations are also becoming more visible in the catalogue.
What France keeps from its publicationsThe BnF’s 2025 figures bring together books, sound recordings and billions of web addresses. Legal deposit also shows how preservation is adapting to digital publications.
At the BnL, choose a book by starting with a questionArtificial intelligence in October, human rights in November, novels in December: the reading room’s selections offer starting points for exploring the collections.
Ebooks.lu: borrow a book before choosing an e-readerNovels and audiobooks are available through partner libraries. It is worth checking the language, loan period and compatibility before buying a device.
Vicky Krieps: from Luxembourg to Cannes, the films of an international actressFrom Phantom Thread to Corsage, then Love Me Tender and Diamond, Vicky Krieps is building a career across languages and cinemas. A profile, her awards and five films to discover her work.
In Bonnevoie, neighbourhood information goes on screenThe City is testing an interactive display at Gare Rocade. Its value will be judged by how it is used: whether local information can be found easily, in the right place.