The 90th edition of the Interallié Prize, which will be awarded during the 2026 literary season, has announced its first selection of 10 books. These autumn titles have been chosen by the prize’s jury and will be further deliberated on October 7 and November 5. The award ceremony is scheduled for November 18 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lasserre restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The shortlisted works include Le pays des étés by Pierre Adrian (Gallimard), Tête brûlée by Jean-Luc Coatalem (Stock), Le petit cosmonaute by Franck Courtès (Julliard), Le fabuleux piano by Sonia Devillers (Robert Laffont), La Femme au manteau de loutre by Alain Genestar (Grasset), JE by Lilia Hassaine (Gallimard), Un diamant dans les gravats by Luz (Stock), Les amants du Vercors by Jessica L. Nelson (Albin Michel), La Rédemption by Jean-Noël Orengo (Grasset), and Chante méchante by Guillaume Sire (Calmann Levy). The Interallié Prize was established in 1930 by writers who were waiting for the results of the Femina Prize. It was first awarded to André Malraux for his novel La Voie royale. The prize has a tradition of honoring writers who also work as journalists, reflecting its origins within the Interallied Union, a group of writers and intellectuals. The jury for this year’s selection is chaired by Jean-Marie Rouart and includes notable figures such as Stéphane Denis, Gilles Martin-Chauffier, Éric Neuhoff, Christophe Ono-dit-Biot, Jean-Christophe Rufin, Jean-René Van der Plaetsen, Florian Zeller, and Louis-Henri de La Rochefoucauld. Last year, the prize was awarded to Louis-Henri de La Rochefoucauld for his novel L’Amour moderne, published by Robert Laffont. The 2026 selection highlights a diverse range of literary voices and themes, reflecting the continued relevance of the Interallié Prize in contemporary French literature. The deliberation dates and final ceremony provide a structured timeline for readers and literary enthusiasts to follow the process leading up to the award’s announcement. The Interallié Prize remains a significant event in the French literary calendar, drawing attention from authors, publishers, and readers alike. Its focus on writers with a journalistic background underscores its unique identity within the literary awards landscape. The selection process, involving multiple stages of review, ensures that the winning work is recognized for both its literary merit and its contribution to public discourse through journalism.