The Memory of the Almond Tree, Marine Alata
With accuracy, emotion, and poetry, The Memory of the Almond Tree weaves together the stories of women from Sicily, France, and the United States. There’s Francesca, who in 1905 is preparing to set sail pregnant to join her husband on the other side of the Atlantic. In the 1960s, we meet Colette, who has just been left by her partner and is trying to balance her professional life and her role as a mother of six. Then in 2013, there’s Sylvie, searching for the father she has never known. At the intersection of family ties, romantic relationships, and the quest for identity, this novel, inspired by the true story of the author, offers us a powerful historical and feminist dive. The book has won the Grand Prix du Romanesque 2026.
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Published by Charleston Editions
Available in bookstores on February 5, 2026
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The Bastion of Tears, Abdellah Taïa
After the death of his mother, Youssef, a Moroccan teacher exiled in France for 25 years, returns to his family home to manage the inheritance at the request of his sisters. Once there, he finds himself trapped between the sufferings of the past and the lost joys. Captivated by the memory of Najib, his childhood sweetheart who fell into addiction, he leads us through the twists and turns of his life with both precision and a natural poetry. A human novel that strikingly explores difference, self-acceptance, escape and rebirth.
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At Editions Folio
In stores since January 2, 2026
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Bombasse, Camille Emmanuelle
On paper, Marie has the dream life: aMarie is a loving wife, a mom to two adorable daughters, and she works as an online French teacher. She's even got the chance to adapt her novel into a TV series for a giant in the industry. But in reality, things are often less glamorous. In her relationship and family, everything is far from perfect, not to mention the producers who have quirky demands for dark-sexy romance set in a Mexican cartel, co-written with AI. With candid language, Marie becomes a somewhat whimsical character, but most importantly, she's a woman we can all relate to. We identify with her, laugh a lot, experience some adventures together, and most importantly: we remember that there's nothing like being true to ourselves and sticking to our own values.
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Published by Seuil, Verso collection
In bookstores on February 6, 2026
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tah l'époque, Olivier Lovrenski
Ivor, Marco, Arjan, and Jonas have only the street as their kingdom, the night as their frontier, and language as their weapon. Together, they are trying to navigate through life's ups and downs, juggling school, money, drugs, and alcohol. At just 19 years old at the time, the Norwegian Olivier Lovrenski delivers a gripping debut novel at a breakneck pace. Blending languages, dialects, and styles, he offers us a true urban poetry that is raw and of infinite power.
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Actes Sud Editions
In stores on February 4th
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I Clean Your Floors and Gather Your Silences, Valentine Headway
Charlotte is a cleaning lady, and her daily life is split between her family—her breath of fresh air—and the clients she works for. Between cleaning products, aches in her body, and the disrespect from those who see her profession as inferior, Charlotte struggles every day not to break down, not to let that negative inner voice take control. She finds her outlet in writing. In her poems, she shares her daily life, unveils her most intimate thoughts, reveals the humiliations she endures, and spits out the hatred that festers within her. A heart-wrenching work in the form of a collection of fictional poems.Rough, that hits us right in the gut and gives us a brutal yet necessary look at society. A heartfelt gem from the beginning of this year!
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At Éditions Le Soir Venu
In bookstores on February 19, 2026
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To Talk About My Son, Philippe Besson
In this heartfelt and essential novel, Philippe B.The lesson grabs onto a particularly current topic: school bullying, and the sometimes deadly consequences it can have on its victims. Here, the book begins with a white march, organized in tribute to Hugo, 14 years old. It’s a moment for his father to remember his son's descent into hell, the signs he failed to see, the measures he didn’t take, and the warnings he couldn’t make heard. Brief, gripping, and moving, this is a book not to be missed.
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From Editions Pocket
Available in bookstores since January 2, 2026
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Dry Your Tears: An Investigation by Emma Fauvel, Méi Lepage
Emma Fauvel is called to Annemasse, her childhood city, to lead the investigation into the disappearance of Adèle. But when you return to confront a past you've tried to forget, you must be ready to face your old demons. As she reconnects with old acquaintances and attempts to shed light on justice, Emma will uncover deep shadows that will show her that everyone can surprise us. A debut novel full of twists and turns!
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At Éditions Seuil, Verso collection
In bookstores since January 16, 2026
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French comedy, Charlie Jégonday
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At Éditions La Tribu
In stores since January 21, 2025
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