Volare, Serena Giuliano
Ambre is a CPE at a college and is passionate about her job. Yes, but she is struggling with depression that has made her lose her zest for everything. Alongside her friend Sylvain, a butterfly who is also hurt, Ambre watches for signs that could help her climb back up. Then her friend Marcela suggests that she go to Sicily, where one of her cousins organizes retreats. To take a break, to find herself. At first, she isn't convinced by the trip, but a dose of warmth and the encounter with a handsome Italian will bring back some joy to her heart. A charming novel, as warm as a ray of sunshine, which Serena Giuliano has a knack for, and it makes us want to drop everything for a delightful escape to Italy!
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From Calmann-Levy
Available in bookstores on March 18, 2026
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Cabale, Sandrine Goeyvaerts
On one side, Exorde, Protocole, Ataraxie, Rigor, and Thémis, determined to change the dynamics of fear by targeting the perpetrators of gender-based and sexual violence. On the other side, Alice, a police officer responsible for investigating the death of a famous French singer. When the worlds of these women collide, all bets are off.
Attitudes soar brilliantly. An engaged, feminist novel, a true apology for sisterhood, that invites us to reflect on the power of actions, awareness, and reconstruction.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
From Black Lab Editions
In bookstores on March 4, 2026
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A Hint of Spit, Pat Parker
Pat Parker, an African American poet born in 1944, made her mark in the activist history of the United States. Involved in numerous Black, feminist, and lesbian organizations, she uses words to denounce the injustices and violence created by racism, sexism, homophobia, and state neglect. With A Hint of Spit, published by Hystériques Associés, we discover a selection of the most impactful poems from her work, both playful and documentary. This reading invites us to build political solidarity, through the healing power of Black sisterhood and lesbian desire.
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From Hystériques Associées
In bookstores on March 6, 2026
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The Passage, Mathieu Persan
The Passage tells the story of a father and his 15-year-old daughter, who is struggling with depression. Through this brilliantly illustrated narrative, Mathieu Persan shines a light on the shadow that has touched his own family, but especially the deep discomfort that affects many young people, including his daughter. The alternating perspectives — both his and the teenager's — immerse us in the thoughts and emotions of each character. A debut graphic novel of rare sensitivity and unparalleled poetry, which challenges all certainties.ideas that we can have as adults and as parents, which are intended for public utility.
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Published by Hachette Pratique
In bookstores on March 11, 2026
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The Rebels, Yoann Iacono
In 1897, the pre...The latest issue of La Fronde is now available at newsstands! It’s a newspaper that’s for everyone, but it’s been written exclusively by women, the Frondeuses, brought together by journalist Marguerite Durand. An audacious project at a time when women's rights are nearly non-existent, but it shows that change is possible, that women have a voice and a place beyond their homes, not just as wives and mothers. With a light-hearted writing style enhanced by a keen eye for detail, Yoann Iacono takes us on a true journey through time, meeting these strong personalities, these feminists who have overcome the obstacles in their path to change the course of History.
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From Istya & Cie Editions
In bookstores on March 5, 2026
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Some fevers escape the mercury, Mathilde Forget
For as long as she can remember, Edith has preferred girls. A desire she keeps to herself, in a mind troubled by heteronormativity and the fear of losing those she loves. Until one day, on a suburban train, facing a girl with curly hair, she discovers another kind of love, fierce, joyful, and astonishing. The third novel by Mathilde Forget, Some fevers escape the mercury, sweeps us into a wave of tenderness, nostalgia, and poetry, blending imagined childhood stories and a reimagined lesbian love.
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Published by L'Iconoclaste
Available in bookstores since January 26, 2026
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The Last Love Song, Lucinda Riley
Sorcha and Connor, madly in love, leave their native Ireland to join London, where Connor hopes to make it big in music. Although the beginnings are tough, fame gradually finds its way into Connor's life, and Sorcha agrees to put her own dreams on the back burner. However, far from providing the comfort they longed for, this success will shake up their daily lives and test their love to the limit. A 592-page work that, nevertheless, is a page-turner and easily devoured. It's quite a surprise, as you become attached to the characters and intensely feel their emotions. It's a perfect introduction to discover the writing of Lucinda Riley!
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At Éditions Charleston
In bookstores since January 22, 2026
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Criminal Intelligence, Thomas R. Weaver
Thomas R. Weaver takes us to 2050. The world is no longer as we know it.t ; on the contrary, it is ravaged by a climate disaster that leads it to its doom. One solution stands out: a global leader must come to power and try to avert the apocalypse. For the first time in history, it is none other than Solomon, an artificial intelligence, who is elected to this prestigious position. When the creator of this renowned AI is found murdered, everything shifts… Journalist Marcus Tully then tries to uncover what really lies behind this election and puts the freedom of all humanity at risk. A thrilling ride, incredibly modern, that makes us reflect on our current world and the image of the future that stands before our eyes.
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Published by Verso
In bookstores since February 6, 2026
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The True Story of the Bechdel Test, Alison Bechdel and Iris Brey
A crucial tool for measuring gender equality in film, the famous “Bechdel test” first appeared in 1985 in a simple comic strip from the series Gouines à suivre. However, its impact has been immense. Iris Brey, known for theorizing the female gaze, traces how Alison Bechdel, the author of iconic graphic novels, created a test that made the absence of women on our screens visible. Throughout the pages, the essayist connects Bechdel's work with that of Virginia Woolf, Donna Haraway, and Ursula Le Guin, bringing to life the works of the cartoonist who has contributed to feminism and lesbian visibility.
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Published by Denoël
In bookstores since February 24, 2026
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I clean your floors and gather your silences, Valentine Headway
Charlotte is a housemaid, and her daily life is divided between her family — her breath of fresh air — and the clients she works for. Amidst household products, aches in her body, and the disrespect from those who regard her profession as inferior, Charlotte fights every day to stay strong, to not let that negative inner voice take over. It’s in writing that she finds her outlet. In her poems, she shares her daily life, unveils her most intimate thoughts, reveals the humiliations she has endured, and expresses the hatred that eats away at her. A moving work in the form of a collection of fictional poems, that grips your gut and offers a brutal but necessary perspective on society. A heartfelt treasure from the start of the year!Voir cette publication sur Instagram
From Le Soir Venu Editions
In bookstores on March 5, 2026
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