The Wepler-Fondation La Poste Prize has announced the shortlist for its 29th edition, with 12 books competing for the prestigious award. The winners will be revealed on Monday, November 9, 2026. Among the shortlisted works, four are debut novels by emerging authors: Amandine Agić, Siméon Lerouge, Thomas Roy, and Sarah Tadlaoui. The remaining eight books are by established authors, including Phœbe Hadjimarkos Clarke, Karim Kattan, Gaëlle Obiégly, Lucie Rico, and Dominique Sigaud. Established in 1998 by the Librairie des Abbesses, the prize seeks to highlight a literary work that stands out for its originality and ability to challenge traditional genres. It is funded by the La Poste Foundation and the Wepler Brewery, which is based at Place de Clichy, a location that has hosted the award ceremony annually since its inception. The shortlisted titles include D'un pays qui n'existe plus by Amandine Agić, Le Livre des souterrains by Phœbe Hadjimarkos Clarke, Vexations. Une expérience utilisateur by Antoine Hummel, Septentrionale by Karim Kattan, La Croix percée by Siméon Lerouge, Odessa des oiseaux by Sophie G. Lucas, N'efface pas mes cercles by Emma Marsantes, Rien à voir by Gaëlle Obiégly, Mais que fait ce sang sur le pull de Jennifer ? by Lucie Rico, Furia by Thomas Roy, Pute vierge by Dominique Sigaud, and Croire au code by Sarah Tadlaoui. These books represent a wide range of themes and styles, reflecting the prize's commitment to diversity in contemporary literature. The jury for the 2026 edition consists of twelve individuals from varied professional and cultural backgrounds. Among them are Jules Barbier, Bruno Delignon, Frédérique, Aurélie Garreau, Philippe Ginesy, Blanche Sarfati, Véronique Llorens, Barbara Puggelli, Sylvie Wahl, Marie-Lys de Saint Salvy, Marie-Rose Guarniéri, and Élisabeth Sanchez. Each brings unique perspectives to the evaluation process, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the shortlisted works. In 2025, the prize was awarded to Bernard Bourrit for his novel Détruire tout, while the special mention was given to Hélène Laurain for Tambora. This year, the winner will receive 10,000 euros, and a special mention will be awarded to another book, recognizing its boldness and originality with a prize of 3,000 euros. The ceremony will take place at the Wepler Brewery, continuing a tradition that links the award to its founding location.