Célia Houdart
From 2 September to 5 October 2020

After studying literature and philosophy and working ten years as a theatre director, Célia Houdart began writing full time. She is the author of five novels, all published by P.O.L. Since 2008 she has also been working with Sébastien Roux on audio works that they present as installation art or sound experiences. She was awarded the French Academy’s 2008 Prix Henri de Régnier for her first novel Les merveilles du monde, and the Prix Françoise Sagan in 2012. Her novel Quarry (Dalkey Archive Press, 2020) is available for English readers.