The Memory of the Almond Tree, Marine Alata
With precision, emotion, and poetry, The Memory of the Almond Tree weaves together the stories of women across Sicily, France, and the United States. There's Francesca, who in 1905 is preparing to embark while 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 the mother of six children. Then in 2013, there's Sylvie, searching for the father she never knew. At the intersection of family ties, romantic relationships, and the quest for identity, this novel, inspired by the author's true story, offers us a powerful historical and feminist dive. The book won the Grand Prix of Novels 2026.
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From the Charleston Editions
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 professor 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 past sufferings and lost happiness. Captivated by the memory of Najib, his youthful lover who succumbed to drugs, he takes us through the twists and turns of his life with striking accuracy and natural poetry. A human novel that powerfully explores difference, self-acceptance, escape, and rebirth.
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At Editions Folio
In bookstores since January 2, 2026
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Bombasse, Camille Emmanuelle
On paper, Marie has the dream life: aMarie is a loving person, with two adorable girls, a job as an online French teacher, and even the possibility of adapting her novel into a TV series for a giant in the industry. Yet in real life, things are often less glamorous. In her couple and family, everything is far from perfect, and let’s not forget the producers who have quirky demands for dark-sexy romance set in a Mexican cartel, co-written with AI. With straightforward language, Marie becomes both a whimsical character and, more importantly, the kind of woman we could all be. We identify with her, we laugh (a lot), we travel too, and most importantly: we remember that there’s nothing like staying true to who we are and 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, Oliver Lovrenski
Ivor, Marco, Arjan, and Jonas have the street as their kingdom, the night as their frontier, and language as their weapon. Together, they are trying to navigate through the ups and downs of life, between school, money, drugs, and alcohol. At just 19 years old at that time, the Norwegian Oliver Lovrenski gives us a gripping debut novel with a breathless pace. Mixing 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 bookstores on February 4th
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I Clean Your Floors and Collect Your Silences, Valentine Headway
Charlotte is a housekeeper, and her everyday life is a balancing act between her family — her breath of fresh air — and the clients she works for. Juggling cleaning products, body aches, and the disrespect from those who view her profession as inferior, Charlotte fights each day to keep it together, striving not to let that negative inner voice take charge. It’s in writing that she finds her escape. In her poems, she shares her daily experiences, unveils her inner thoughts, reveals the humiliations she has endured, and vents the anger that festers within her. A profoundly moving work presented as a collection of fictional poems.It grips us by the guts and offers us a brutal yet necessary perspective on society. A heartfelt gem from the beginning of this year!
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At Éditions Le Soir Venu
In bookstores on March 5, 2026
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Talking About My Son, Philippe Besson
In this poignant and essential novel, Philippe Besson...ng> tackles a highly relevant subject: bullying in schools, and the sometimes deadly consequences it can have on its victims. Here, the book opens with a white march, organized in tribute to Hugo, 14 years old. It's an opportunity for his father to recall 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. Short, gripping, and heartbreaking, this is a book you don’t want to miss.
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From Pocket Editions
In bookstores since January 2, 2026
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Dry Your Tears: An Investigation by Emma Fauvel, by Mei Lepage
Emma Fauvel is called to Annemasse, her childhood town, to lead the investigation into Adèle's disappearance. But when you return to confront a past you tried to forget, you must be ready to face your old demons. As she reconnects with former acquaintances and tries to shed light on justice, Emma will uncover deep shadows that will prove to her that everyone can surprise us. A debut novel filled with twists and turns, that...It immerses us in every nook and cranny of an investigation, and we just can't let go because we want to know the outcome!
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Published by Seuil, Verso collection
In bookstores since January 16, 2026
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French comedy, Charlie Jégonday
As the town hall threatens to destroy their city, Belette, Zizou, and Requin have no choice but to try to imagine the future. In this empire where resourcefulness reigns, they do their best to survive in a neighborhood abandoned by everyone. Belette, on her part, sees only one way out: the language of Molière. These two buddies, on the other hand, take refuge in the worst schemes. A first novel skillfully written with a good dose of humor by Charlie Jégonday.
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At Editions La Tribu
In bookstores since January 21, 2025
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