The Prix du Roman de la Nuit has announced its first selection of 10 books for its 2026 edition. This award celebrates literary works that are inspired by the night and selects living authors from both the French and international literary scenes. The shortlisted titles include Le Rêve inachevé de Jack Kerouac by Pierre Adrian (published by Actes Sud), La Ronde de nuit by Bora Chug (published by Rivages, translated by Kyungran Choi and Pierre Bisiou), Le visage de la Nuit by Cécile Coulon (published by L'Iconoclaste), L'Arabe du Samedi soir by Selim Derkaoui (published by du Seuil), Solo Tu by Philippe Fusaro (published by Sabine), Murmuration by Sylvie Germain (published by Albin Michel), Septentrionale by Karim Kattan (published by Elyzad), Et puis ils sont allés danser by Yacha Kurys (published by Gallimard), Le soir où Bobby n'est pas venu jouer by Mayra Montero (published by Métaillé, translated by René Solis), and Fuck Circus by Esther Teillard (published by Grasset). The jury consists of a diverse group of individuals from the literary and cultural fields, including Yvan Amar (linguist, journalist, and producer at several French radio stations), Marie Binet (president and founder of the Prix du Roman de la Nuit, as well as an author and television director), Julien Cendres (writer and editor of Raymond Radiguet’s works), Pierre Defendini (publisher and creator of literary salons), Caroline Grimm (novelist, actress, and director), Géraldine Laurent (musician and saxophonist), Alexandra Lemasson (literary critic, actress, and writer), Nicolas le Verge (literary influencer), Marie Sellier (author and screenwriter), and Sandrine Taddeï (television programmer and Europe 1). In addition to these jurors, the award has honorary jurors such as Sandrine Bonnaire, Arielle Dombasle, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Frédéric Taddeï, and Agnès Touraine. The second selection of books will be announced on October 29, and the winner will be presented with the Prix du Roman de la Nuit at the Hôtel Madison in the 6th arrondissement of Paris on December 16. Last year, the award was given to Irène Frain for her book L'or de la nuit, published by éditions Julliard. The Prix du Roman de la Nuit continues to highlight the richness of contemporary literature and its connection to the nocturnal theme, drawing attention to both established and emerging voices in the literary world.