Le Livre 010101, Tome 2 (1998-2003) isn't a novel with a single plot. Instead, think of it as a scrapbook or a documentary made from text. Marie Lebert pulls together interviews, articles, and project notes from a crucial five-year window. The 'story' it tells is the story of the internet growing up. It covers the shift from simple personal websites to bigger digital libraries, the early struggles with e-books and online publishing, and how people across the globe started using this new tool to share knowledge.

Why You Should Read It

What makes this book special is its focus on real people. You're not reading a corporate history of tech giants. You're hearing from the librarians, researchers, writers, and hobbyists who were actually building things. It captures that specific early-internet feeling of possibility—a sense that the rules weren't written yet and anyone could shape what came next. Reading it now feels both nostalgic and surprisingly relevant, as we still wrestle with many of the same questions about information, access, and community online.

Final Verdict

This is a must-read for anyone who loves internet culture or digital history. It's perfect if you remember the dial-up sound, but it's also great for younger readers who want to understand the roots of our connected world. It’s not a light beach read, but more like a fascinating series of conversations with the pioneers of our digital age. You'll come away with a much deeper appreciation for the messy, human beginnings of the web we use every day.