Contributor
Contributor
Miriam Bridenne
Deputy Director
Favorite Genres
children books, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, Poetry, theater
children books, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, Poetry, theater
After almost two decades of working in publishing, and a few round trips between Paris and New York, Miriam has decided to settle down at Albertine to do what she enjoys most: recommending books she loves. Somehow this also includes taking bizarre pictures for Albertine's social media outlets.
ARTICLES BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR
ARTICLES BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR
Miriam Bridenne | December 1, 2024
No other writer embraces the absurdity and inner chaos as AM Homes does, with a sense of humor that borders on mischief and an ability to face our darkest and most terrifying truths.
No other writer embraces the absurdity and inner chaos as AM Homes does, with a sense of humor that borders on mischief and an ability to face our darkest and most terrifying truths.
No other writer embraces the absurdity and inner chaos as AM Homes does, with a sense of humor that borders…
Miriam Bridenne | November 8, 2024
Reading La Trilogie de Copenhague in the midst of the Gisèle Pélicot trial, one is gripped by a kind of vertigo, so meticulous is the description of the mechanism of the subordination of women by men in the institution of marriage, a mechanism not only accepted but forced by society, and which seems to have remained intact to this day.…
Reading La Trilogie de Copenhague in the midst of the Gisèle Pélicot trial, one is gripped by a kind of vertigo, so meticulous is the description of the mechanism of the subordination of women by men in the institution of marriage, a mechanism not only accepted but forced by society,…
Reading La Trilogie de Copenhague in the midst of the Gisèle Pélicot trial, one is gripped by a kind of…
Miriam Bridenne | October 15, 2024
In short, this dictionary invites you on a voyage of discovery for novice and seasoned readers alike. With the gift-giving season just around the corner, we're sure that this Dictionnaire amoureux de la littérature américaine will be a hit under the tree.
In short, this dictionary invites you on a voyage of discovery for novice and seasoned readers alike. With the gift-giving season just around the corner, we're sure that this Dictionnaire amoureux de la littérature américaine will be a hit under the tree.
In short, this dictionary invites you on a voyage of discovery for novice and seasoned readers alike. With the gift-giving…
Miriam Bridenne | September 22, 2024
Un désir démesuré d'amitié is an invitation to an open conversation about the ever-widening gap between the variety and profound hybridity of the ties that bind us to those closest to us, and the inability of institutions to recognize the power of these ties. The child of 3 parents, all three heterosexual, Hélène, who describes herself as very close to…
Un désir démesuré d'amitié is an invitation to an open conversation about the ever-widening gap between the variety and profound hybridity of the ties that bind us to those closest to us, and the inability of institutions to recognize the power of these ties. The child of 3 parents, all…
Un désir démesuré d'amitié is an invitation to an open conversation about the ever-widening gap between the variety and profound…
Miriam Bridenne | September 12, 2024
With the French literary fall in full swing, and many discussions about the latest novels of Gael Faye, Kamel Daoud, and Aurélien Bellanger, we've turned our attention first to the books of four women authors: Emma Becker, Julia Deck, Ananda Devi and Maylis de Kerangal. You'll understand why by reading our staff picks below!
With the French literary fall in full swing, and many discussions about the latest novels of Gael Faye, Kamel Daoud, and Aurélien Bellanger, we've turned our attention first to the books of four women authors: Emma Becker, Julia Deck, Ananda Devi and Maylis de Kerangal. You'll understand why by reading…
With the French literary fall in full swing, and many discussions about the latest novels of Gael Faye, Kamel Daoud,…
Miriam Bridenne | September 12, 2024
With an extremely graphic and fluid prose, whose quiet audacity and freedom is reminiscent of the writings of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller, Emma Becker examines her love and sex life from every angle, with staggering frankness. "Le Mal Joli" is also a deep exploration of the bounds between experience and writing.
With an extremely graphic and fluid prose, whose quiet audacity and freedom is reminiscent of the writings of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller, Emma Becker examines her love and sex life from every angle, with staggering frankness. "Le Mal Joli" is also a deep exploration of the bounds between experience…
With an extremely graphic and fluid prose, whose quiet audacity and freedom is reminiscent of the writings of Anaïs Nin…