Weekly Books lists 459 novels stamped by the publishers “Rencontre littéraire” and appearing in the offices of August and early September. Seven historic grand prizes, influential and/or rewarding for the winner, also mark the season. A very French particularity, during which literature is at its peak.
Read: A 2024 literary season ever narrower to 459 novels
Goncourt Prize 2024
The book, which should be on bookstore shelves the first week of September, must be sent to each member of the jury before September 7.
1time selection: Tuesday September 3
2th selection: Tuesday 1is october
3th selection: Tuesday October 22
Proclamation: Monday November 4 at DrouantParis IIe
Grand Prix of the French Academy 2024
1time selection: Thursday September 26
2th selection: Thursday October 10
Proclamation: Thursday October 24 at the French AcademyParis VIe
Renaudot Prize 2024
1time selection: Thursday September 5
2th selection: Thursday October 3
3th selection: Thursday October 24
Proclamation: Monday, November 4 at DrouantParis IIe
Prix Femina 2024
The president of the Fémina jury for this vintage is Nathalie Azoulai. Christine Jordis is the vice-president.
1time selection: Tuesday September 10
2th selection (+ list of tests): Tuesday 1is october
3th selection: Tuesday October 22
Proclamation: Tuesday, November 5 at the Carnavalet MuseumParis IIIe
Prix Medicis 2024
1time selection: Wednesday September 18
2th selection (+test list): Wednesday October 9
Proclamation: Wednesday November 6 at La MéditerranéeParis VIe
Interallié Prize 2024
1time selection: NC
2th selection: NC
3th selection: NC
Proclamation : NC
Price December 2024
1time selection: Monday September 2
2th selection: Tuesday October 8