Mouth to ear – autumn 2020
When our librarians are challenged, moved, amused, transported or transformed by a document, they like to share it with you.
They do so through the “Bouches-à-oreille”, bookmarks placed in the documents available on our various sites.
We’ve selected a few below to whet your appetite.
Books
From mothers to daughters – Maria José Silveira
Gripping from the very first pages, this fabulous historical novel takes us on a journey of discovery through the incredible history of Brazil, through the destinies of courageous, strong women.
Starting with an indigenous woman at the time of the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil, Maria José Silveira subtly traces the history of a nation through the descendants of the same lineage, spanning the centuries to the present day. Without missing a beat, we follow with tenderness the evolution of these women through the great historical changes of one of South America’s greatest countries.
Embark on a journey through time with delicate tropical flavors.
Ana, Riponne site
Cursed River (Pendergast cycle)
Pendergast. The name alone is enough to soothe those he watches over. If he protects you, nothing can happen to you, you’re safe. There are men who possess almost extraordinary abilities, before which humble human beings like you and me can only stand in awe, and Inspector Aloysius X. Pendergast is one of them.
Pendergast. That name alone is enough to send a chill down the spine of those he’s tracking. No matter where you are or what you have to hide, Pendergast will find you without hurrying. He doesn’t need to, he planned to, you’ve simply fallen into the trap he’s set for you.
Don’t believe me? Read volume 1, Superstition (RMA 2602), and try to predict the outcome… Hold your breath, here we go.
Tenzin, Riponne site
Yawning at God
“I too think that the world, life, call it what you will, has been unfair to me. But to my advantage.
I never tire of reading note after note of this gritty diary of a writer who takes nothing very seriously, except his cat, Borgès. Uriarte examines himself, explores his reactions and moods, observes literary circles with amusement, sneers at this absurdity or that, and summons his fellow travelers Enrique Vila-Matas, Pessoa, Schopenhauer, Cioran and others.
It’s spicy, uplifting and beautifully elegant.
“I’m never so close to thinking one thing as when I’m writing the opposite.
Patricia, Riponne site
Whole salads on the way home from work
I like cookbooks like this one: simple, effective but not simplistic. I know how to cook and I like it. I don’t spend three hours making a dish every day, but 30 minutes on a salad, with pleasure. And that’s exactly what this book is about: 30 minutes per salad, without any unlikely ingredients you don’t have in your cupboard or have never heard of.
We tried some of them, from the more classic fava bean, feta, mint and chorizo salad to the more salty burrata soup, avocado purée with coconut milk, peas and arugula and sea bream ceviche with green mango, … in short, we enjoyed ourselves.
Charlotte, Riponne site
Tolkien and science
Mention J.R.R. Tolkien or The Lord of the Rings to anyone, and you can be sure they’ll know what you’re talking about. This book is an analysis of his work by scientists including archaeologists, chemists, philosophers, astrophysicists
and many others. Yes, we know Tolkien for his talent as a writer, a man with a vivid imagination, a creator. But did you know that he
was also passionate about science? Self-taught, this is reflected in The Lord of the Rings in a remarkable way. What is the origin of
Middle-earth? What is the meaning of the Ring?
With its grandiose illustrations, this book lets you immerse yourself in this wonderful world and make new discoveries at every turn
of the page.
Diann, BCUL site Riponne
Music
Warna – Joey Alexander
A young jazz piano prodigy, Joey Alexander releases his fourth album with Warna at just 16 years of age! He wrote most of the compositions. In Bahasa, the official language of his native Indonesia, warna means color, and there’s no shortage of color on his piano! Settled in New York since 2014, sponsored by Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis, Joey Alexander is making rapid progress. In Warna, he demonstrates a great sense of melody and his joy of playing is evident. He is accompanied by double bassist Larry Grenadier, present at his side since his debut, drummer Kendrick Scott and on some tracks, percussionist Luisito Quintero and flutist Anne Drummond.
If you don’t know Joey Alexander, one thing’s for sure: you’re going to be hearing a lot more about him!
Suzanne, Riponne site
2020
La Rue Ketanou
Rue Ketanou is first and foremost a slogan, a motto, a state of mind: “It’s not us who are homeless, it’s Rue Kétanou”. The quartet is one of a number of French chanson groups who have been touring the world for the past twenty years, following in the footsteps of Les Hurlements d’Léo and Les Ogres de Barback, and who continue to enjoy success. Probably because this music accompanied a significant proportion of French youth at the end of the 90s, and the themes addressed are part of everyday life. We all feel concerned, and the fact that the ideas conveyed by the songs are conveyed in a festive atmosphere contributes to making La Rue Ketanou a very sympathetic group.
Suzanne, Riponne site
Film
Tambour battant: music soothes the soul, but not everywhere – François-Christophe Marzal
Spring 1970, the quiet life of Aloys, winemaker and director of the village brass band in Monchoux, Valais, turns sour when
his wife joins the suffragettes for women’s suffrage, his only daughter falls in love with an Italian worker and his childhood rival, and his wife’s former suitor, returns to the village to form a rival brass band. Against a backdrop of competition and romance, “Tambour battant” humorously evokes the struggle of women and the referendum on the expulsion of foreigners.
Elodie, Riponne site
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