"In the wake of the tragic Paris attacks, we feel that Albertine's mission is more relevant than ever. We hope that the discussions on culture that we host will ultimately bring France and the United States even closer together in friendly intellectual discourse. The longstanding bond between our two countries fills us with hope in the toughest times. We are extremely grateful for your gestures of sympathy, kindness, and support.... We wish you all a happy thanksgiving!
--an e-mail last week from the Albertine bookstore in New York City