Beneath the Mediterranean sun, in the shade of a garden, or during a long journey, holidays finally offer that rare luxury: time to read. This season’s literary releases invite us to explore singular destinies, universal emotions, and distant horizons. Eight novels, eight journeys, ready to slip effortlessly into your suitcase.
The Man Beneath the Storm – Gaëlle Nohant
With her unique talent for weaving intimate stories into the fabric of history, Gaëlle Nohant transports readers to France in 1917. Filled with secrets, courage, and life-changing destinies, this captivating novel unfolds like a luminous fresco, carried by emotions that linger long after the final page.
Éditions L’Iconosclaste Roman
Atmosphere – Taylor Jenkins Reid
This time, the bestselling author explores the dreams of space conquest through a heroine determined to push the boundaries of her destiny. An ambitious, vibrant, and deeply human novel that invites us to look at the stars in a different light.
Éditions Charleston
The Emperor of Gladness – Ocean Vuong
A poet before becoming a novelist, Ocean Vuong offers a delicate and deeply moving work about the bonds that shape us. A sensitive read, filled with gentleness and depth, perfect for summer’s suspended moments.
Éditions Gallimard
Audition – Katie Kitamura
Mysterious and elegant, this novel explores the games of appearances, shifting identities, and the truths we sometimes prefer to ignore. A refined read that will appeal to lovers of sophisticated contemporary fiction.
Éditions Stock
My Friends – Fredrik Backman
The Swedish author once again reveals his gift for portraying human relationships with tenderness and humour. Through a story of friendship and legacy, he delivers a warm-hearted novel that leaves a smile long after the final page.
Éditions Simon Schuster Uk
The Star Society – Gabriella Saab
Between Hollywood glamour, artistic ambition, and women’s destinies, Gabriella Saab transports us into a fascinating world where elegance meets dreams of greatness. A perfect literary escape for the holidays.
Éditions HarperCollins Focus
The Shark House – Sara Ackerman
Set in Hawaii, this sun-drenched novel is infused with ocean, mystery, and escape. Sara Ackerman creates an immersive story in which the wild beauty of nature becomes a character in its own right, offering a true literary getaway.
Éditions Harper Muse
Take What You Can – Naima Coster
With sensitivity and insight, Naima Coster explores friendship, ambition, and the choices that shape our lives. One of the most anticipated releases of the season, arriving in August.
Éditions Pamela Dorman Books
