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10 books to devour in April!

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All His Mistakes
, Andrea Mara

When Milo Irvine goes missing, the world of his parents Marissa and Peter crumbles. Yet, the little boy was supposed to spend the afternoon at a friend's house, and Jenny, the mom, had confirmed the address to Marissa via message. Who pretended to be Jenny? Where is Milo? With this gripping thriller that you can easily devour in just 24 hours, Andrea Mara takes us through the streets of Dublin at the heart of the many twists and turns this investigation will encounter. With short chapters and a punchy writing style, the author makes us experience a true emotional rollercoaster and reminds us that appearances can often be deceiving...

Published by Editions Points
Available in bookstores on April 4, 2025
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The Breizh Brigade - Neither French nor Breton…, Mo Malø

Three months after solving her first murder, the Breizh Brigade is making a big return, and this time, the investigation is sure to be anything but relaxing, as the target is none other than… the mayor of Saint-Malo himself! Maggie, Louise, and Enora Corrigan, three generations of a truly unique family, brought together by their passion for little crimes à la Agatha Christie, are back for a second book with an impeccable pace. Once you have the book in hand, there’s no putting it down until you reach the conclusion, thanks to the thrilling twists!

A light writing style, full of humor and suspense. A delight.

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Éditions Points
In bookstores since March 21, 2025

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How to end a love story
, Yulin Kuang

Helen Zhang, a successful New York author, ...She hadn't seen Grant Shepard since the night of a heartbreaking accident thirteen years ago, involving him and Helen's sister, who had tragically lost her life. So when she finds herself in California to work on the television adaptation of her novels and sees that Grant is part of the writing team, Helen tries to convince him to resign. Forced, nonetheless, to work together, Helen and Grant begin to know each other beyond the sad past that connects them, until a love story unfolds between the two characters. An extraordinary love story that transcends the boundaries of romance to touch on themes of family, grief, and suicide. An engaging and sensual enemies-to-lovers narrative that captivates.

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Published by Seuil, Verso collection
Available in bookstores since February 7, 2025
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The Seventh Moon, Piergiorgio Pulixi

While Eva, Mara, and Vito Strega are celebrating the creation of their new investigative unit in style, a strange call brings them back down to earth. A young woman has just been found dead, in a setup that eerily reminds the two young detectives of one of their previous cases. Thus begins a breathtaking investigation, expertly crafted by Piergiorgio Pulixi's sharp pen. A thriller that we love, bringing together all the elements to make our experience thrilling: Family drama, pagan sacrifices, personal stories… And the good news is that for fans of Inspector Vito Strega, the author is releasing in a large format his brand new novel, Stella, on the same date, also from Gallmeister. Once again, get ready for some surprises !

Gallmeister Editions (Totem)
In bookstores on April 2, 2025
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Fabulous Birds in a Victorian Sky
, India Holton

A caladrius, a very rare and endangered bird, has been spotted in England. That’s enough to shake up the ornithology world. A competition has been specially organized, with a chair as the grand prize! Beth Pickering, a young professor at Oxford, jumps into the race that takes an unexpected turn when her path crosses with Devon Lockley. Filled with plots and a love story, this historical-fantastical novel is both funny and whimsical. 

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From J'ai Lu Publishing
In bookstores since March 5, 2025
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They Call Me Casquette Verte, Alexandre Boucheix

A few years ago, Alexandre Boucheix discovered running almost by accident. Yet this discipline would grip this young project manager by the guts, so much so that he wouldn't stop pushing the limits of his body further and further, while sharing his feats on social mediaCasquette Verte. In this debut novel, he who has managed to establish himself among the biggest names in ultra-trail in just a few years, while continuing to drink and smoke just like any young person, .this book delves into the deepest reflections that cross his mind during his wildest projects. However, there’s no intention here to present the unreachable and incomprehensible figure of the elite athlete, but rather to talk about a quest, and the most beautiful one of all: the quest for oneself. A hypnotizing book that will make you want to lace up your sneakers right away.

Flammarion Editions
Available in bookstores on April 2, 2025
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Letter to a Black Woman
, Françoise Ega

In the early 1960s, Françoise Ega, then a typist, gets hired as a household employee in various homes in Marseille. Through this experience, she aims to witness firsthand the working conditions of young women from the Caribbean employed as domestic workers. In this diary addressed to Carolina Maria de Jesus, a Brazilian author, Françoise Ega recounts the everyday life filled with discrimination, exploitation, and humiliation. An infinitely political narrative, still very relevant, that takes us from outrage to tenderness.

Published by Folio
In bookstores since February 20, 2025
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Hunger Games 5, Rising Sun on the Harvest, Suzanne Collins



24 years before the events of the original saga, this 5th book of the Hunger Games invites us to discover the story of one of the most beloved characters by the audience: Haymitch Abernathy. In this new installment, Suzanne Collins once again immerses us in the tense and unsettling atmosphere of the Capitol's arenas, while unveiling the details about this complex character that has remained very secretive until now. A novel that takes us back to our youth, delightfully transporting us once again to the heart of Panem, t.out and integrating perfectly with the stories already imagined by the American novelist. A true success that is sure to delight all the fans of the series.

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PKJ Editions
Available in bookstores since March 20, 2025
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Done and Dusted
, Lyla Sage 

Headed to Meadowlark, in Wyoming, where Emmy Ryder is from there. After a barrel racing accident, the young woman decides to leave Denver and return to her loved ones at Rebel Blue ranch, where she grew up. There, she reunites with her friend Teddy, her father, her niece, her two brothers, and also Luke Brooks, the best friend of one of her brothers, who she has known for many years and has never really liked. But it seems that the annoying teenager has transformed into a caring and compassionate man whose only goal is to help the woman he’s starting to fall in love with get back in the saddle. It’s a wonderfully cowboy love story that makes us long for a getaway to the American West.

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From J'ai Lu Publishing
Available in bookstores since March 5, 2025
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The Black House, Yūsuke Kishi

Like every day, Shinji Wakatsuki heads to the Kyoto Insurance Agency where he works. However, this day will change his life forever when he visits a client and discovers his son's body hanging in a closet. Thus begins a breathtaking chase to find the psychopath behind this tragedy that has all the hallmarks of an insurance scam. An event that triggers for him a journey into the depths of the darkest corners of the human soul. An exceptional thriller, masterfully crafted by the master of Japanese crime fiction, Yūsuke Kishi. A fascinating novel, truly a deep dive into the meanders of the h .the human spirit, which you can't help but devour from the first page to the last.

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Éditions 10/18
In stores since March 6, 2025
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