Maylis de Kerangal Books in Order

A Russian conscript desperate to desert meets a French woman traveling east on the Trans-Siberian railway. Despite their language barrier, she agrees to hide him, drawing the two strangers into a fragile alliance as danger closes in.

An immense suspension bridge promises to transform the town of Coca, bringing together workers from across the world. Project leader Georges Diderot pushes construction forward while sabotage, environmental concerns, labor tensions and private desires threaten the undertaking.

After a surfing trip ends in a devastating accident, Simon’s family faces the question of donating his heart. Over twenty-four hours, their grief intersects with the work of medical staff and the hopes of a woman awaiting a transplant.

A woman close to self-taught chef Mauro traces his path from childhood experiments to professional kitchens across the world. His search for purpose unfolds through demanding work, relationships and travel, revealing both the pleasures and costs of a culinary vocation.

Ten-year-old Paul sets out on a mountain trek with Bruce, an old family friend returning after years away. Eager to prove himself but uncertain of his abilities, he must find courage when an unexpected crisis tests their relationship.

Young decorative painter Paula Karst learns to reproduce the textures of wood and marble at an intensive Brussels school. Her developing craft carries her through friendships, film sets and ambitious restoration work as she searches for a place in the world.