The Girl Who Reads on the Metro is the French phenomenon by Christine Feret-Fleury ready to charm book-lovers everywhere, for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

When Juliette takes the metro to her loathed office job each morning, her only escape is in books - she avidly reads on her journey and imagines what her fellow commuters' choices might say about them.

But when, one day, she decides to alight the train a few stops early and meets Soliman - the mysterious owner of the most enchanting bookshop Juliette has ever seen - she is sure her life will never be the same again . . .

For Soliman also believes in the power of books to change the course of a life - entrusting his passeurs with the task of giving each book to the person who needs it most - and he thinks Juliette is perfect for the job.

And so, leaving her old life behind, Juliette will discover the true power a book can have . . .

Championing the intrinsic power of reading, this is a story for anyone who understands that a book can change a life.

About the Author
Christine Feret-Fleury began her career as a publisher at Gallimard Jeunesse. In 1996, she wrote her debut children's book, Le Petit Tamour, quickly followed in 1999 by her debut novel for adults, Les vagues sont douces comme des tigres, winner of the Antigone Prize. Since then, she has gone on to write eighty further books, and counting. A prolific reader, she likes to try her hand at each of the many literary genres she enjoys. The Girl Who Reads on the Metro is her first adult novel to be translated into English.

Reviews
An enchanting story made of literary references that would convince anyone to become a reader, even the most reluctant ones. * Avantages *
A delightful novel! * Madame Figaro *
A beautiful tale, wonderfully crazy, for everyone who likes to end a book with a smile on their face. * Lire *
A charming, cheery read crammed with literary references that will delight book lovers and Paris passionnes alike. * France Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781509868339
Author Christine Feret-Fleury
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Mantle
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 207mm * 139mm * 28mm