The Horse on Fire, Anuradha Roy
Exiled in England, far from her native India home, after a scholarship opportunity, Sara takes refuge in pottery to reconnect with her roots. Through her creations, she shares her story, along with that of her former teacher who has an extraordinary fate, simply because he fell in love with a Muslim woman. Once again, Anuradha Roy and her fluid, intelligent writing deliver us a human tapestry, a captivating tale of intertwined destinies that’s hard to put down.
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Published by Actes Sud (Babel)
Available in bookstores since June 4, 2025
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Wait, let me tell you, Youssra Mahdi
She is N'ouss, and through her colorful, sweet, and committed comic, she takes us into her daily life, that of a woman of Arabic descent, a Muslim, a freelancer, passionate about drawing, who doesn't fit into boxes and doesn't aim to do so. Racism, sexism, broken hearts, entrepreneurship, success… She breaks the codes, addressing important themes candidly yet with finesse, touching many lives while providing that boost of self-confidence that is always welcome. A refreshingly vibrant work!
t is as warm-hearted as its author, who is devoured way too quickly and is to be shared with everyone this summer!See this post on Instagram
Published by Editions Lapin
In bookstores since June 13, 2025
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Eleven Days, Lea Carpenter
AOn a beautiful day in May 2011, Sara learns that her only child, Jason, who has recently joined the military, is missing in Afghanistan. Thus begins a long agony of eleven days before any news finally arrives. Eleven days during which she will immerse herself in the letters sent by her son. By alternating the perspectives of Sara and Jason, Lea Carpenter weaves together an intimate narrative and a coming-of-age story, delivering to us a powerful work that offers insight into both the United States and humanity. All beautifully highlighted by a magnificent portrait of maternal love.
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From Gallmeister Editions (Totem)
Available in bookstores on July 2, 2025
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The River of Love, Carla Madeira
The River of Love tells the story of Lucy, a prostitute who turns the heads of every man she encounters and thrives on the passion and pleasure she can provide. Then there’s Dalva, an honest wife and a loving mother. Between these two women, who are complete opposites, stands Venâncio, Dalva's husband and the man Lucy desires most. Amidst the dramas, jealousy, and violence, but also deep love, this trio finds themselves bound together forever. A work with particularly raw writing, yet of absolutely breathtaking beauty and poetry, it has sold over 700,000 copies in Brazil.
It definitely deserves the same success in France!See this post on Instagram
From the Istya & Cie editions
In bookstores since April 30, 2025
A novel for a discerning audience
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I dedicate my silence to you, Mario Vargas Llosa
The life of Toño Azpilcueta, A slightly quirky musicologist flips to the evening when he hears, for the first and only time, Lalo Molfino playing the guitar. After this miraculous night, he becomes utterly obsessed: rendering tribute to the greatest musician that Peru has ever known, uncovering all the secrets and mysteries that surround him. Page after page, Mario Vargas Llosa gifts us with a declaration of love for his homeland and the extremely rich musical culture that defines it, all wrapped in a poetry that only he knows how to create.
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Published by Gallimard (NRF)
Available in bookstores since June 19, 2025
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Martin Luther King, My Greatest Enemy, Jennifer Richard
The name Martin Luther King is known by everyone, both for his famous speech I Have a Dream and for his fight against racial segregation in the United States. But how much do we really know about his life beyond these two aspects? Narrated by Malcolm X, who was also committed to civil rights but relatively opposed to his colleague's peaceful methods, this novel immerses us in the daily life of a pastor hated for his skin color and his dream of equality.
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From Albin Michel Jeunesse, Litt’ collection
In bookstores since May 2, 2025
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Still 25 events, Stepha Schäfer
Sitting around a table, two strangers who have just met start to discuss the meaning of life, the time we have left, and the best way to use it. Over the course of a day, they will open up to each other, sharing memories, aspirations, and intimate secrets. Stepha Schäfer delivers a human, honest, and poetic novel that leaves you feeling enriched. A novel that breathes summer, sunshine, and hope for the future, perfect to devour in one go for a moment of meditation and introspection that feels fantastic.
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Published by Actes Sud
Available in bookstores since June 4, 2025
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Red Marshlands, Jean Toulko
In this debut novel, Jean Toulko takes us to the northeast of Poland, where a former communist dignitary is found dead. A dreadful drama that uncovers many mysteries and secrets long buried in this part of the country. Three characters, Alicja, Maja, and Gaspard, find themselves especially affected. Throughout this investigation, where local traditions clash with unspoken truths, Jean Toulko creates an oppressive atmosphere that you can’t shake off. A gripping read that pulls us into a dark tale and reminds us that we never truly bury the past.
réellement le passé… The thriller is the winner of the Detectives Prize 2025.See this post on Instagram
From Éditions du Seuil, label Verso & Le Figaro Magazine
In bookstores since July 26, 2025
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A Woman of Courage and Other Stories, Jack London
Through 5 short stories, Jack London takes us on a journey of discovery to the Great North of Canada.a, in the region of Yukon. Short texts that hold an extreme power unique to the American author. Throughout the pages and stories, he keeps us on the edge of our seats with fascinating characters navigating through the cold and violence. Selflessness, courage, and determination are the key themes of this hundred pages that we devour in just a few hours, unable to pull ourselves away.
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Published by Folio
Available in bookstores since June 26, 2025
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A Tree of One's Own, Sophie Adriansen
Marielle is a mother overwhelmed by a family life that swamps her. Exhausted and worn out, she decides to leave and discovers, not far from the vacation home she always returns to, an abandoned garden filled with pines, oaks, and a treehouse... An idyllic space where she chooses to stay to recharge her batteries and try to reconnect with herself. A tender and delicate novel that touches on both questions of identity and themes of balance and motherhood.
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At Robert Laffont Publishing
In bookstores since June 5, 2025
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