Francois Lelord on Hector

The author discusses the origins of his central character, Hector, from the best-selling series of books…

Hector Finds Time

Hector’s back, and he’s thinking about time…

Read an extract from Hector’s latest adventure!

Pascal Garnier – in his own words

Pascal Garnier, who died in March 2010, was a talented novelist, short story writer, children’s author and painter. Gallic Books will publish three novels by him in 2012: The Panda Theory, How’s the Pain? and The A26. In an article for his French publisher, Zulma, Garnier described what led him to become a writer…

What is The Panda Theory?

“You’ve only been here for a few days but you already know loads of people. You walk into people’s lives, just like that.”

Read an extract from Pascal Garnier’s humourous and dark novel, out in March from Gallic Books.

An extract from Guillaume Musso’s The Girl on Paper

Just a few months ago, Tom Boyd was a multi-million selling author living in LA, in love with a world-famous pianist. But after a very public break-up, he’s shut himself away, suffering from total writer’s block with only drink and drugs for company…

Eat Him If You Like

Read an extract from Eat Him If You Like, by Jean Teulé, a cannibalistic story based on real events in nineteenth-century France. Published by Gallic Books on November 1st.

Armand Cabasson interviewed by Scott Pack

Armand Cabasson is a prize-winning author and psychiatrist who lives in the north of France. He is a member of the French Napoleonic Society and has used his extensive research to create The Napoleonic Murders series. Featuring Quentin Margont, these novels create a vivid portrait of the Napoleonic campaigns.

The Monsieur Montespan Reading Guide

If you need ideas for what your reading group should tackle next, look no further than Bookhugger’s reading guide to Jean Teulé’s humourous historical revenge drama.

About Translation

In an exclusive article for Bookhugger, Jane Aitken, co-founder of Gallic Books, discusses the art and business of translation, and what they look for in a translator.

And there’s a little competition to round things off too…

Read a second extract from Where Would I Be Without You? by Guillaume Musso

Sometimes, a second chance can come out of nowhere… we proudly present a second extract from from Guillaume Musso’s bestselling novel Where Would I be Without You? Published in the UK in April by Gallic Books.

Read an extract from Where Would I Be Without You?

Sometimes, a second chance can come out of nowhere… download an extract from Guillaume Musso’s bestselling novel Where Would I be Without You? published in the UK in April.

Happy Ever After with François Lelord

Facing the rising sun, Hector deliberated. The briefcase contained the promise of a solution for all those who suffered as a result of love – spurned love, loving too much, a lack of love, the death of love…..

An interview with Guillaume Musso

Guillaume Musso is one of the most popular authors in France today. He was born in 1974 in Antibes where he still lives.

His bestselling novel Where Would I be Without You? will be published in the UK in April.

Read a second extract from The Baker Street Phantom

Read on for our second exciting extract from Fabrice Bourland’s first fantasy crime novel…

Visit our sister website, Bookdagger, next week for a chance to win a copy of The Baker Street Phantom

An interview with Fabrice Bourland

Author of The Baker Street Phantom, forthcoming in early 2011, interviewed for Bookhugger by Anna Brown

Win proof copies of Monsieur Montespan [closed]

Courtesy of Gallic Books, we have three proof copies of Jean Teulé’s forthcoming novel – the hilarious, bawdy and touching story of a good man who loved too well and dared challenge the absolute power of the Sun King himself.

An interview with Jean Teulé

We talk to Jean Teulé about his forthcoming novel, Monsieur de Montespan. Look for a competition to win proof copies here on Bookhugger soon.

An extract from Monsieur de Montespan

Jean Teulé’s forthcoming novel tells the hilarious, bawdy and touching story of a good man who loved too well and dared challenge the absolute power of the Sun King himself.

The Paris I Love, by François Lelord

We asked François Lelord, the bestselling author of Hector and the Search for Happiness and the upcoming Hector and the Secrets of Love to describe his favourite places in Paris.

Hector Loves Clara

Read an extract from acclaimed writer and psychiatrist, François Lelord’s follow-up to the multi-million-selling Hector and the Search for Happiness. A new fable filled with thoughtful insights into the very human desire to find and keep love, Hector and the Secrets of Love.

An interview with Jean-François Parot

An in-depth interview with the author of the best-selling Nicolas le Floch thrillers, the latest of which, The Saint-Florentin Murders is soon to be published.

Read an extract from The Saint-Florentin Murders by Jean-François Parot

The fifth exciting adventure for Nicolas Le Floch, to be published in October, has it all: serial crimes and a bizarre murder weapon, as well as debauchery, espionage, and the follies of a young court where ancient rivalries and grudges still linger. Read the prologue and first chapter exclusively here on Bookhugger…