A new book titled Day by Day: Writing the Daily Life of the Popular Classes in France (19th-21st Century) offers an in-depth look at the everyday lives of France’s popular classes from the 19th to the 21st century. Authored by six scholars—Anaïs Albert, Fanny Gallot, Anne Jusseaume, Eve Meuret-Campfort, Clyde Plumauzille, and Mathilde Rossigneux-Méheust—the book examines a wide range of practices and experiences that define these communities. Topics include traditional activities like fishing, the social stigma associated with vulgarity, the cultural significance of needlework, the experiences of fostered children, and the symbolic role of water in popular beliefs. The book is published by La Découverte, a French publishing house known for its focus on social and political issues. The book is part of a long-term academic project by the collective Genre and Popular Classes, a group of researchers and educators who have been working together since 2010 to study and teach about the lives of France’s working and lower-middle classes. Day by Day will be released on October 8, 2026, and includes 450 pages, priced at 24.50 €. It aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked individual and collective experiences of these groups in historical narratives, highlighting the material and symbolic challenges they face in their daily lives. To coincide with its release, an excerpt from the book will be published on October 8, 2026, offering readers a glimpse into its content and themes. The book has generated mixed responses from readers and critics. Some have questioned whether the work is inclusive enough in its approach, while others have praised its subject matter and the depth of its analysis. The publication of Day by Day reflects an ongoing academic and cultural interest in understanding the complexities of social classes and their representation in historical and contemporary contexts.