Best-selling books in French stores

A selection of best-selling books from October 9 to 15 in the bookstores La Procure includes a range of titles spanning religious texts, political commentary, and cultural analysis. These books reflect current interests in spirituality, technology, and social issues.

Pope’s visit to France in 2026

Among the notable publications is Léon XIV in France: from September 25 to 28, 2026: "You are the saints of France!", a commemorative album of the Pope's visit to France, featuring nine speeches, four homilies, one greeting, and testimonies from the faithful and a journalist's account. It captures the spiritual and cultural impact of the Pope’s presence in the country.

Pope’s messages on faith and life

Another title, For the World to Have Life: Apostolic Journey in France: Homilies and Speeches, compiles four homilies and nine speeches given by the Pope during his trip to France, in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, from September 25 to 28, 2026. This collection explores themes of faith, hope, peace, communion, and attention to the most vulnerable, in connection with the theme For the World to Have Life.

Pope’s encyclical on artificial intelligence

The Pope's first encyclical, MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: ENCYCLICAL LETTER, published in May 2026, addresses artificial intelligence and its human, economic, and cultural consequences, offering a Christian reflection on the technological revolution. It provides a moral and spiritual perspective on the rapid changes brought by technology.

Books on success, hope, and social issues

Other notable titles include Succeeding at Life by Adrien Candiard, which questions the contemporary pursuit of success and personal fulfillment, drawing on the book of the prophet Haggai to propose an anti-method of happiness inspired by the Gospel. Resurrection: The Return of Eternal France by Philippe de Villiers calls for action and hope, relying on the biblical concept of the Little Remainder to revive France.

Reflections on Israel and antisemitism

Sermons under the Rubble by Delphine Horvilleur, a rabbi, offers reflections on Israel, antisemitism, violence, and political responsibility, drawing from Jewish texts to rekindle dialogue and repair fractures. The book addresses urgent social and religious issues through a Jewish spiritual lens.

Fiction and historical spiritual texts

The Founder by Giuliano Da Empoli follows a political advisor recruited by Alexander Zimmer, the founder of Panoptik, a surveillance company aiming to defeat humans through artificial intelligence. It blends fiction with contemporary concerns about technology and control.

Spiritual reflections from the 17th century

Living the Presence of God by Laurent de la Résurrection compiles letters and spiritual maxims of Nicolas Herman, a 17th-century Carmelite brother, based on original editions published in 1692 and 1694. It offers a historical perspective on faith and spirituality.

Analysis of Western society’s transformation

Homo Occidentalis by Jérôme Fouquet and Ruben Rabinovitch examines deep transformations in Western society, including changes in family, sexuality, authority, and community, through political analysis and psychoanalysis. It provides a multidisciplinary look at the evolving identity of the West.