Eight books are in contention for the seventh edition of the **Prix Le Temps retrouvé**, a literary award created in 2020 by Le Pari(s) littéraire and supported by the Daniel Iagolnitzer Foundation. The award celebrates works that explore "the complexity of human relationships and the evolution of society" with "style and finesse." This year's shortlisted titles include The Country of Summers by Pierre Adrian (Gallimard), The Devil Laughs with Us by Xavier-Marie Bonnot (Récamier), Lola Will Die by Victor Dumiot (Calmann-Lévy), Remember Me, My Beauty by Anna Ostasenko Bogdanoff (JC Lattès), Living Without Happiness and Not Dying from It by Véronique Ovaldé (Flammarion), The Man Who Was Happy Without Knowing It by Antoine Rault (Pauvert), Maratse, Son of Greenland by Dominique Simonneau (Kubik Éditions), and The Writer of Tangier by Dounia Tengour (Éditions du Rocher). The jury, led by Douglas Kennedy, includes a range of literary figures and experts: Claire Bauchart, Alessandra Fra, Bertrand Galimard Flavigny, Daniel Iagolnitzer, Jean-François Laville, Alexandra Lemasson, Nathalie Maranelli, Monique Ruffié, Philippe Vilain, and Denys Viat. The jury met on September 11 to finalize the list of eight books for the first selection. The second round of selections will be announced in mid-November, with the award ceremony planned for December at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. The **Prix Le Temps retrouvé** has become a notable event in the French literary calendar, recognizing both emerging and established authors. Last year, the award was given to Franck Bouysse for his book Between All (Albin Michel), which was praised for its emotional depth and narrative complexity. The award's focus on societal evolution and human connection reflects a broader interest in literature that engages with contemporary themes and personal experiences. The upcoming ceremony at the Hôtel de Crillon, a historic and elegant venue in Paris, underscores the prestige of the award. As the second selection round approaches, readers and literary enthusiasts will be watching closely to see which book will ultimately be chosen as the winner. The final decision will be made by the jury, who will evaluate the shortlisted titles based on their artistic merit and thematic resonance.