The House of Happiness, Manu Causse
With their blended family, Emma and Manu have succeeded in creating a true house of happiness where everyone has their place, where each person grows, in love and kindness. But life decided to challenge this cozy stability with Youma's cancer diagnosis, Emma's 18-year-old daughter. Through this journal he keeps throughout this fight, Manu Causse shares the journey of his stepdaughter, the harshness of an illness that steals away her youth, but also the pure, deep, and ever-growing love he has for her. A powerful tale inspired by reality, reminding us that everything can change in an instant.
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From Harper Collins, Traversée collection
In bookstores on January 14, 2026
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Even the Seagulls Have Gone Silent, Jaap Robben
Mickael is 9 years old when his father, Birk, dies trying to save him from drowning. On the almost deserted island where they live, he forms an extremely close bond with his mother, Dora. Each of them seeks to fill this unbearable absence in their own way, even to the point of committing the irreparable. A fascinating, addicting novel that brilliantly depicts a toxic relationship without ever resorting to excess or discomfort.
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From Gallmeister Editions
In bookstores on January 7, 2026
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Daughter of a Whore, Swann Dupont
She uses raw language, doesn't beat around the bush, speaks the truths that everyone else keeps quiet about, and it’s incredibly effective. Swann grows up in a small village, the kind you barely know. Among her desires, the knowledge of her body, her battles, her anger: Swann evolves and shapes her identity in a world where love, hopes, friendship, and violence are all intertwined. Far from being a figure weighed down by the little gifts life gives her, she arms herself with words to tell her story, to give a voice to the struggles she faces, and to set herself free.
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Published by Istya & Cie
In bookstores on January 8, 2026
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Train Station Novel, Philibert Humm
It falls in the grand tradition of Jack (London or Kerouac, take your pick) that it belongs to.journalist Philibert Humm with this novel that has a humor that can be a bit unsettling at times, but is always refreshing. A quirky train adventure, during which two buddies, true Don Quixote and Sancho Panza of modern times, dream of being authentic "hobos" from America. A burlesque journey, told with an unmatched style, that sweeps us away at high speed and stays (almost) always on track.
From Folio Editions
In bookstores on January 8, 2026
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London Calling, Melissa Bellevigne
In love, Alice knows all about failure and she’s sure that her ex, Justin, has something to do with it. Determined to get the answers to her questions, she heads to London to confront him once and for all. What she doesn’t expect, however, is to find herself with a fake fiancé who might just turn out to be a bit more... This light, funny, and so British romance is a delight to read in no time and is perfect for a touch of sweetness during this chilly January month.
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From Editions 123
In bookstores on January 13, 2026
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I Will Write Your Stories, Claire Léost
Olga, a trained hospital biographer, decides to visit the hospitals to tell the stories of the patients. There she meets Frédéric, who tries his best to care for Linh, Jeanne, Thomas, Manon, and all the others. Each in their own way, they strive to save these souls that are as diverse as they are fascinating, representing all ages and all ailments. In a beautifully poetic manner, Claire Léost honors humanity by restoring dignity to care, whether it's for the body or the mind.
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Published by JC Lattès
In bookstores on January 14, 2026
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My Name Is Not Enough, Jodi Picoult
With captivating skill, Jodi Picoult delivers a single narrative that intertwines two stories of women striving to carve out their place in the world of theater, set in two completely different eras. On one side, there’s Mélina, a young playwright who has written a play inspired by her ancestor, Emilia Bassano, and whose best friend submits it to a festival under a male pseudonym. On the other side, we meet Emilia Bassano herself, who, in 1581, is trying to make her voice heard as a playwright in Elizabethan England by hiring a certain William Shakespeare to be the face of her plays… A monumental work, truly feminist, where...ambition is queen, and it offers us a splendid time travel adventure!
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From Charleston Editions
In bookstores on January 13, 2026
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The Ghosts of Shearwater, Charlotte McConaghy
This book is the story of an island, and the...Life that crosses paths. Deaths that continue to haunt each of its rocks. Living souls striving to stand tall. In exploring grief, parenthood, and humanity in all its glory, Charlotte McConaghy offers us an astonishing family saga, where nature, fierce and vibrant, transcends the mere backdrop to become a character in its own right. Page after page, we become captivated by the story of Dominique Slat and her three children, who have become the last guardians of humanity. A masterpiece.
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From Actes Sud Publishing
In bookstores on January 14, 2026
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