A new novel titled Grand-Guignol by Cyril Camus explores the intersection of horror storytelling and the Paris of the Crazy Years, set in the Montmartre theater known for its macabre performances. The novel follows the members of the troupe as they find themselves entangled in a real horror similar to the one they perform on stage, with special effects becoming uncontrollable. Cyril Camus, an English professor in Toulouse and a theinomane and musicophile, is also a passionate reader of fantastic and horror literature, from Lovecraft to Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman, as well as North Korean cinema and reworkings of Shakespeare's plays. This is his first novel. Other notable literary releases include The Thousand Deaths of Una the Eternal by Alix E. Harrow, which received the Locus 2026 Award for Best Fantasy Novel and was among the finalists for the Hugo Award. The book blends time travel, memory, and historical narrative. Additionally, The Ices by Rébecca Déraspe and Yoakim Bélanger delves into the sudden return of a buried trauma when a mother learns her son is accused of sexual assault. In the realm of non-fiction, Finishing with the False Ideas about the Middle Ages by Guilhem Jean challenges over forty clichés about the Middle Ages, offering a fresh perspective on this historical period. Meanwhile, Gabin from A to Z by Mathias Moncorgé and Patrick Glâtre provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of Jean Gabin, fifty years after his passing. Other releases include The Collector of the Montparnasse Cemetery by Ernestine Garnier, which transforms the famous Parisian cemetery into a mystery scene where the dead react to a tomb raider. Corinne Luchaire, her rays and her shadows by Cédric Meletta revisits the forgotten career of actress Corinne Luchaire, daughter of Jean Luchaire, who died of tuberculosis before her 30th birthday. In the realm of historical fiction, Demba by Daniel Picouly explores the experiences of a former Amazon in 1906 Marseille, facing slavery and exhibition in human zoos. The Fall of Eddie Blanket by Melissa Lucashenko weaves together two stories separated by five generations, exploring family memory, colonization, and contemporary struggles. Other notable works include The Art of Drinking Tea with Crocodiles by Sarah Marquis, which transforms her expeditions into a guide for self-knowledge, and The Heart of the Child by Laure de Rivières, which explores the complexities of adoption and family dynamics. In the realm of contemporary issues, Checkpoint China by Diego, a Franco-Spanish correspondent in Beijing, investigates a disappearance that leads to a deeper look into Chinese society. The Commander of the River by Yabar tells a story of growing up between Rome, Somalia, and silences. In the realm of drama, The Weeper by Camilla Läckberg opens with a young girl's struggle, setting the stage for a thirty-year-old secret in Fjällbacka. Maboule by Maboule is a collection of stories gathered from cities and villages, while Chat Larme by Hélène Cixous explores memory and the absence of the beloved.