12th January, 2026 in Recommended Reads

Parapluie: A Fable by wb Arnaud

“When Paris’s storms turned others inside out, Guillaume’s creations held their shape such that the rain itself paused to admire his work.” From this line unfolds a tender story centered on Guillaume’s crafted umbrella following the mysterious gift of a parrot-headed handle.  The novel, Parapluie: A Fable, by wb Arnaud, brings with it three requirements of initial confusion: “Not to be sold. Not to be kept. For a true heart.” Through delightful language that presents in true fable form, such as the personification of the rain and her admiration of true artistry, we are reminded of the ongoing necessity of kindness and the profound impact of keeping such kindness in one’s heart through internal compassion and external benevolence. Parapluie is a richly imagined and quietly mesmerizing novel that reminds readers that small acts of grace often ripple and reshape lives.