The Readers' Room

Antoine Laurain is the award-winning author of six previous novels including The Red Notebook (Indie Next, MIBA bestseller) and The President's Hat (Waterstones Book Club, Indies Introduce). His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than 180,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris.

'The plot blends mystery with comedy to great effect, and, as ever, Laurain has fun at the expense of his countrymen' Daily Mail

'A stylish whodunnit blended with an affectionate send-up of the world of books' Sunday Mirror

'[An] elegantly written little gem... the whole thing is such fun' The Big Issue

'Laurain has spun a fantastically intricate web here, where the smallest detail could be significant, and, no matter how sure you are that you've grasped it, he is one step ahead. Joyously far-fetched and metafictional' The Herald

'A profound love of books and authors underpins this sprightly mystery' Publishers Weekly

'The Reader's Room is a genuine masterpiece of literary mystery.' Mystery Scene Magazine

'Replete with treats for bibliophiles and armchair vigilantes alike, The Readers' Room is an engrossing mystery novel that plumbs the writing process for its most dangerous potential.' Foreword Reviews

Praise for Antoine Laurain:

'Clever, funny ... a masterpiece of Parisian perfection' HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

'The very quintessence of French romance' The Times

'A hymn to la vie Parisienne... enjoy it for its fabulistic narrative, and the way it teeters pleasantly on the edge of Gallic whimsy' The Guardian

'A short, beautifully written evocation of Paris' Financial Times

'Like finding a gem among the bric-a-brac in a local brocante' The Telegraph

'Soaked in Parisian atmosphere, this lovely, clever, funny novel will have you rushing to the Eurostar post-haste... A gem' Daily Mail

'Delightfully nostalgic escapism' Sunday Mirror