Cécile Wajsbrot’s Oratorio explores the experiences of people who are forced to leave their homelands, focusing particularly on migration across the Mediterranean and the policies that seek to regulate such movement. The book combines elements of choir music, dialogue, and storytelling, weaving in quotes from literary figures like Brecht, Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson, as well as political speeches and historical references such as Ellis Island and the Nansen passport. Wajsbrot, who was born in Paris in 1954, is a novelist, essayist, and translator who has written extensively and recently won the Grand Prix de Littérature Henri-Gal in 2024. Oratorio will be published by Zulma, with an excerpt available on 1st October 2026. In addition to Wajsbrot’s new work, other recent publications include Le Chœur ukrainien by Coralie Grimand, which gives a voice to members of a Ukrainian choir navigating the challenges of exile and war. Another title, Le collectionneur du cimetière Montparnasse by Ernestine Garnier, reimagines the Montparnasse cemetery as a setting for a mystery. These books contribute to a diverse range of literary offerings in recent months. Other notable releases include The Thousand Deaths of Una L'Éternelle by Alix E. Harrow, which was awarded the 2026 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and The Weeper by Camilla Läckberg, which opens with the story of a young girl uncovering a long-buried secret in the coastal town of Fjällbacka. These works reflect the variety of themes and genres being explored by contemporary authors. Also appearing in recent publications is Gabin from A to Z by Mathias Moncorgé and Patrick Glâtre, a retrospective on the French actor Jean Gabin. Additionally, Leïla Slimani's adaptation of Tolstoy’s Resurrection brings a modern perspective to a classic novel, highlighting the intersections between past and present.