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Albertine's Most Anticipated Books of the Rentrée Littéraire 2026

As booksellers, our favorite time of year is the rentrée littéraire. Here are some of our most anticipated novels coming out this summer and fall.

Book Club

Albertine Book Club Fall 2026 Calendar

This fall, we’re looking forward to a series of riveting conversations on Élisabeth by Éric Rohmer (Aaron Kerner, McNally Editions); The Deserters by Mathias Enard (Charlotte Mandell, New Directions); The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Dusapin (Aneesa Abbas Higgins, Summit…

Prix Albertine Jeunesse 2027

The Prix Albertine Jeunesse is a reader’s choice award based on the vote of young readers aged 3 to 11 years old, who cast their votes for their favorite book from a collection of Francophone youth literature available in English…

Talk

An Evening with Alain Damasio and Emily Hockaday

On October 27, join France's defining fantasy/science fiction author of the 21st century Alain Damasio as he discusses with Emily Hockaday, editor of Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, the translation of his novel Horde of the Counterwind.

Talk

An Evening with Gaël Faye and Peter Godwin

On November 4, join singer, songwriter and writer Gaël Faye as he discusses his new book Jacaranda with journalist, author, and filmmaker Peter Godwin.

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Contemporary Classics: Fall Reading List

In these recent books, contemporary authors find inspiration in the work and lives of classic novelists. These books satisfy a craving for the immersive quality of 19th century novels, a craving that is ever on the rise.

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Haunting Reads for Fall Evenings

Turn to these eerie novels as it starts to get dark earlier outside. They range from true horror novels to classic ghost stories to unsettling new looks at the world all around us.

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