A Bear Story, Eowyn Ivey
Birdie, a waitress with a lively life, is raising her daughter Emaleen all on her own in a small community in Alaska. On the other hand, Arthur leads a hermit’s life in the depths of the nearby mountains. Everything changes when they clumsily fall in love and decide to settle down together, cutting themselves off from everything. But while it all seems idyllic at first, the balance quickly starts to wobble, ultimately leading to the downfall of this unique little family. By alternating perspectives, Eowyn Ivey presents us with a human, wild tale, where nature, secrets, and relationships intertwine in a captivating ballet.
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From Gallmeister Editions
Available in bookstores on June 4, 2025
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The Psycho, Freida McFadden
Just married, Tricia and Ethan are on the hunt for a home where they can build their life together. But during a visit to the manor of Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who recently passed away, the couple finds themselves trapped due to a violent storm. The house is absolutely unsettling, strange noises echo around, and Tricia can't shake her bad feelings. As if someone still lives here... By alternating the viewpoints of Tricia and Ethan through short chapters, Freida McFadden delivers once again a thrilling novel with an utterly unexpected twist that leaves us completely stunned.
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At J'ai Lu Editions
In bookstores since April 16, 2025
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The Fisherman's Dream, Hemley Boum
Zacharias has never known his grandfather fisherman. Until late, he never even suspected its existence. Yet, not only does he share his name, but he also bears a striking resemblance to him. Overnight, the one who left behind his mother and friends to come study in France will be confronted with a past he knows nothing about. Through a family story woven across 3 generations, Hemley Boum explores the questions of origin, heritage, and traditions. A tale that takes us from Douala, Cameroon, to Paris, following the journey of a family shaped by life, death, and love.
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Published by Folio
Available in bookstores since May 15, 2025
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It's the story of a love, Isabelle Lagarrigue
On New Year's Eve in 1993, Charlie meets Come. They are 14 years old, she lives in Paris, and he lives in Brittany; they are young and carefree. Yet, this evening marks the beginning of a unique love story, that first love you never forget. As the pages turn, two timelines intertwine to gently reveal the evolution of the relationship between the two main characters. A love novel of unmatched purity, deeply moving, that makes you experience every possible emotion within 320 pages — tears will flow, just so you know!
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From Recamier Editions
In bookstores since May 7, 2025
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The Little Revolutions of a Frenchwoman in Tehran, Shirin Rashidian
Everything changes for Lila overnight. First, she finds out that she is pregnant by a man she barely remembers. On top of that, she realizes that her father, who is dead, is not really her father, and that he is actually Iranian like her mother. Without hesitation, in the midst of a crisis of identity, she decides to get a ticket to Tehran in search of a father and a grandfather she has never known. Thus begins a journey that shakes her to her core, filled with discoveries where...Cultural, traditional recipes, all kinds of relationships, and political instability. Through a modern and bubbly heroine, Shirin Rashidian highlights the painful history and uncertain future of Iran, where a young generation continues to fight for its freedom.
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Published by Flammarion
In bookstores since May 21, 2025
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Anouk's List, Alexandre Galien
After diving into detective novels, Alexandre Galien is now taking on a completely different literary genre, and he’s doing it brilliantly! Adam, a thirty-something writer, has recently lost his wife Anouk, a renowned comedian, in a car accident. When he decides to sort through his wife’s belongings, he finds a curious notebook addressed to him, containing a scavenger hunt to complete throughout the capital. He embarks on this experience, which is as astonishing as it is necessary, alongside his friend Razack. A poignant tale that explores grief and the way one rebuilds after such a loss, without any sugarcoating.
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At HarperCollins Publishers
In bookstores since April 2, 2025
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Further than Elsewhere, Chabouté
Alexandre is a night guard. He lives while everyone is sleeping, only knowing the nighttime face of his neighborhood. He craves fresh air, nature, and freedom. But when his trek in Alaska falls through after a bad fall, he decides to take the opportunity to explore… his everyday life. Equipped with his travel journal, he will describe this other world he traverses without knowing, from the wildlife to the plants, from the bench to the crack in the wall. Once again, Chabouté uses his light and distinctive style along with his unique perspective on life to offer us a story full of tenderness, poetry, and much more.she, and a touch of craziness.
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Published by Glénat Editions
Available in bookstores since May 7, 2025
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The Invisible Notes, Morgane Alves
During the funeral of their father &Loisel, an unknown person hands a letter to Valentine and her brother Antoine. While the latter seems uninterested in the latest message from their father, Valentine is determined to understand its meaning and uncover her parents' past. With her delicate pen, Morgane Alvès delivers a family tale that is both surprising and touching.
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Published by Flammarion
Available in bookstores since May 21, 2025
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The Coming Storm, Louise Mey
Thanks to a clear, direct and brutal writing style, Louise Mey takes us on a thrilling journey of survival and community, with a rare power. We dive into Mila's story, who, since the Retracting, lives with her mother in a hamlet filled with women and children, where everyone serves each other, and where everyone knows each other's secrets without ever naming them. Until the day when a man arrives, threatening this balance. The Coming Storm is a modern fable, ecological and feminist tale to devour without any restrictions, just like...
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At Editions Pocket
In bookstores since May 13, 2025
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Westwell (volumes 2 and 3), Lena Kiefer
Having been forced to end her relationship with Jessiah, Helena decides to continue her investigation to understand the causes of her sister Valerie's and her boyfriend's death. With the help of her friends and valuable contacts, she gradually uncovers clues that could make all the difference. But can she really stay away from Jessiah? Do they face the same risks as their siblings if they get back together? With these two new volumes, Lena Kiefer manages to maintain the suspense right up to the end of the saga. A story full of mystery but above all an endearing and perfect love story for summer!
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Published by Albin Michel, Nox collection
Available in bookstores since February 26th (volume 2) and April 30th, 2025 (volume 3)
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