Non-fiction

The Truth About Happiness

Malene Rydahl

In her bestseller Happy as a Dane, winner of France’s “most optimistic book of the year” award, Malene Rydahl reveals the secrets of the Danish happiness model to teach us how we can live better, more…


The French Exception

Adam Plowright

Paris-based British journalist Adam Plowright presents the inside story of Macron’s sudden rise to power, delving into his personal and political background, his vision for the future, and how he is p…


Vivek Singh’s Indian Festival Feasts

Vivek Singh

A gastronomic guide to some of India’s most celebrated festivals, perfect for fans of Vivek Singh, patrons of The Cinnamon Collection, keen travellers and festival lovers alike. It is said that in Ind…


My Old Man

Ted Kessler

No two paternal relationships are the same. Every experience, every bond, is unique. And whether happy or sad, fond or fraught, the memories and stories we have about our dads stay with us for ever. I…


It’s Never Too Late to Bloom

Catherine Taret

Late Bloomer quoi? What the psychic didn’t know was that there is no translation for ‘late bloomer’ in French. In the land of La vie en rose, where the Age of Enlightenment once sparked, you don’t wan…


A Surgeon in the Village

Tony Bartelme

Dilan Ellegala, an accomplished American neurosurgeon, had reached the highest rungs of the American medical establishment but was on the verge of burning out. In search of personal restoration, he ri…


Expelled from China

Ursula Gauthier

The story of Ursula Gauthier’s expulsion from China made headlines around the world. As a French correspondent based in Beijing for six years, she was singled out by authorities for a piece she wrote…


Say Bonjour to the Lady

Florence Mars Pauline Lévêque

Where French parents rely heavily on the word “no” and dictate what their children wear, American moms and dads talk everything out with their kids and let them choose their own clothes. French childr…


The Triumph of the Artist

Tzvetan Todorov

Russia’s October Revolution of 1917 remains one of the most influential events in modern history, both as a moment of liberation and the inaugural event of a nascent totalitarian state. In The Triumph…


The Colors of Love: Exploring the Art of the Kamasutra

Léonard Anthony Corinne Bongrand

Based on the ancient text that has been inspiring lovers for nearly two millenniums, The Colors of Love invites readers to discover the erotic arts in a whole new way. Give in to the moment, let your…