Read in French.

Think in French.

Share in French.

A space for reading,
conversation,
and the pleasure
of good company.

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The French Book Club Experience

  • Read!

    I choose books suited to different levels of French—so whether you’re fluent or still finding your voice, you can enter the text with confidence. Let the language wash over you, and we’ll revisit the text together!

  • Talk!

    Join a 90-minute weekly discussion on Zoom. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and let’s explore the book in an enthusiastic and supportive group setting. Sessions are primarily held in US time, with select sessions scheduled for Europe and the UK time zones.

  • Learn!

    Learn vocabulary and grammar in context. I also share curated resources—analysis, videos, podcasts, articles—to enrich your understanding of the author, the text, and its cultural and historical background.

Testimonies

  • —George

    The books are great, my classmates are witty and generous, and Hugo leads a discussion as few can. Abolish your doubts, if you have any, and take the plunge.

  • —Virginia

    The French Book Club has been a source of both learning and simple pleasure, of improvement in my French, and of new, ongoing friendships.

  • —Pamela

    Hugo is charming and so erudite. We are lucky to have his knowledgeable guidance and good humor. Nice group too!

  • —John

    I love the ease and informality of the weekly format. We are all there for the pleasure of appreciating the author's work.

  • —Jeffrey

    One of the most charming books I’ve ever read, totally enhanced by the context of the course. Thanks to the book club!

  • —Anne

    Hugo encourages student participation and the class discussions were very lively.

  • —Jan

    I walked away from the course(s) with a much better appreciation of Proust, his irresistible characters, and French literature in general.

  • —Jesus

    I always left our weekly meetings with a much deeper understanding of the text than I would have gained from reading it on my own.

  • —Diane

    The best most interesting and full coverage discussions while reading Proust you can imagine!

  • —Elena

    J’ai appris beaucoup de Hugo et de ce qu’il offre toujours à notre conversation, mais aussi de tous les autres membres de ce club. Je me sens privilégiée de partager et d’apprendre ensemble.

  • —Marina

    Relaxed atmosphere, humor and welcoming personality of the professor, adds pleasure to a group reading and makes the discussion more profound.

  • —Morey

    And it's fun!

Questions?

You can find answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Whether you'd like to try a class, get a welcome discount code, or need help choosing the right book for your level, feel free to reach out using the form below.