The novel Nicolo-Peccavi or the Dreyfus Affair in Carpentras by Armand Lunel, the first Prix Renaudot winner, is set to be reissued 100 years after its original publication in 1926. The book, which delves into themes of identity, memory, and inheritance, will be released on September 24 by L’éditeur à Part as part of the « Identités » collection. This new edition includes a preface by Manuel Carcassonne, director of the publishing house Stock, and a special introduction for this reissue. The story, set during the Dreyfus Affair—a historical controversy in late 19th-century France involving a Jewish military officer falsely accused of treason—follows Augustin Nicolo-Peccavi, a textile merchant and antisemite who discovers his Jewish heritage. This revelation challenges his self-perception and raises questions about the tension between personal identity and inherited lineage. The reissue highlights Lunel’s lesser-known work and its continued relevance to modern discussions on identity and history. The reissue coincides with the centenary of the Prix Renaudot, a French literary prize established in 1926. Armand Lunel, born in 1892 in Aix-en-Provence, was a philosophy professor and a close collaborator with composer Darius Milhaud, for whom he wrote several libretti. His work often focused on the history and culture of Jews in the south of France, reflecting both his personal background and the broader social context of the time. In other publishing news, the Spanish publishing giant Grupo Planeta is preparing to return to the French market with Éditions Planeta, a new Paris-based publishing house under the direction of Claire Do Sêrro. The first titles are expected to be released in August 2027. Additionally, Éditions Dangles, a publishing house founded in 1926, is celebrating its centenary. It has grown from a small Parisian bookstore to a major publisher specializing in natural health and well-being. The French publishing industry is also undergoing several changes, including the appointment of Arnaud Labory as director of the press service at Albin Michel and the reorganization of Hachette Livre’s international governance starting in 2027. Meanwhile, the National Syndicate of Publishing (SNE) has announced its new board of administration for 2026-2027, with Geneviève Pigeon retaining the presidency. Other developments include the acquisition of Éditions Marie Romaine by ediSens, the launch of a new collection by Éditions du Félin titled « Éclairage », and the introduction of USB-C charging for children's sound books by Gründ Jeunesse. Additionally, the Éditions du Rouergue announced the death of Scottish author Peter May, known for his popular Lewis trilogy. In the realm of literature, the novel C’était ça ou mourir by Thélyson Orélien has sparked controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in its writing, with the author denying such claims. Meanwhile, the reissue of J.R.R. Tolkien’s unfinished narrative L’Histoire de Kullervo appears for the first time in French, translated by Aurélien Blanchard. The reissue of Nicolo-Peccavi or the Dreyfus Affair in Carpentras serves as a reminder of the enduring relevance of questions about identity, memory, and the complexities of inherited history.