The Celestina Code is a new book that aims to empower children (aged 10-14). Imagine The Da Vinci Code and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People written for kids! The book is the unexpected outcome of the author’s psychology master’s degree, for which she was researching success and fulfilment. Nora Szanto was particularly interested […]
New book on Amazing Swiss Women – Spies, Stuntwomen, Reformers, Activists and Artists
In February 1971, Swiss women finally won the right to vote. In February 2021, a book entitled, “50 Amazing Swiss Women: True Stories You Need to Know About” will be published to mark this very special anniversary. The book (a children’s book but interesting to everyone whether they are 8 or 80!), has been written […]
Geneva Writers’ Group Conference. 21-25 September 2020
The Geneva Writer’s Group brings together more than 200 English language writers from some 30 countries. Every two years the group holds a conference bringing editors, writers, instructors and agents to Geneva for a weekend of workshops, discussion and networking. This year, the conference will be held online from the 21st to 25th September. The […]
New Mural on Musee du Léman – Ritchie Blackmore, Hodler and more
If you are passing by the Musee du Léman on the lake side, take a look up at its windows! Exem the cartoonist, has painted in comic strip form, sixteen personalities/famous people whose life or work is linked to Lake Geneva. The full sized fresco is inside the museum itself. These sixteen personalities are writers, […]
English books at Nyon library – Free to borrow
A reminder to all readers that Nyon’s own public library at Avenue Viollier 10, has a small, but interesting selection of English books and CDs that can be borrowed for free by members of the public (not just Nyon residents). The adult library has a room with a photocopier, a coffee machine, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi […]