Roman
“The Bear Hunter’s Daughters”
Seven wild sisters, daughters of the bear hunter, sell their pelts and dance in the market, their mysterious identities hidden behind their strength and freedom. When their father disappears, they must survive alone in an unforgiving forest, where violence and hunger shape their transformation. A feminist and wild tale, where cold and harshness shine through every page. The girls are endearing, we take the pleasure of loving and hating them in turn, tender or implacable. Each word is an ode to the fiercest freedom, in all its most demanding aspects.
Anneli Jordahl, editions of the Observatory, 448 pages, 23 euros
Polar
“The Illusion of Evil”
After a trial, a man is again acquitted of pedophilia charges. A little later, thousands of Italian smartphones vibrate at the same time. Everyone received a link to a video titled The law is you. We see this same person tied to a seat and the public is invited to vote to decide their fate. A race against time begins for the three police officers on the trail of the “dentist”. This thriller which takes place in Sardinia is distinguished by a gripping intrigue while making us think about this society and the use of social networks.
Piergiorgio Pulixi, Gallmeister, 512 pages, 13.20 euros
Roman ado
“Robin hood, hakking, heist and rebellion”
You probably know Robin Hood, this bandit with a big heart, but probably not the series of books aimed at teenagers Robin Hood by Robert Muchamore. He transposes the legend into the contemporary world, with corruption, manipulation and even survival. The first volume, Hacking, robbery and rebellionbegins with the imprisonment of Robin's father for a crime he did not commit, framed by a thug. The young man, a talented hacker who avenged his father, is wanted by the sheriff. He then takes refuge in Sherwood Forest. The series, which has seven volumes, follows the adventures of Robin Hood tracking down evildoers.
Robert Muchamore, Casterman, 288 pages, 12,90 euros
Personal development
“Your attention is your superpower”
Mentalist who has more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, Fabien Olicard has published eight books. Including this personal development book in which the Rochelais offers his readers to test their level of attention and become aware of their faculties. Through this work, which is similar to a practical guide, he shares some keys to fully understanding how your own attention works and mastering it. Between reducing your mental load, optimizing your time and your organization, many tips are recommended to make your daily life easier.
Fabien Olicard, First, 216 pages, 18,95 euros
Autobiography
“Friends, my loves and this terrible thing”
It's a book where you know the ending before you open it. Matthew Perry, brilliant interpreter of the brilliant Chandler Bing from Friendspublished his autobiography less than a year before his death, in October 2023. A memoir whose often dark content he counterbalances with second-degree and a lot of self-deprecation. If certain of the actor's addictions – alcohol, medication, drugs – were public knowledge, he recounts them here in detail. As is the exercise, Matthew Perry delivers numerous anecdotes about his career and the fans of Friends will appreciate. For example on how he got the role of Chandler, his unreciprocated attraction to Jennifer Aniston or the behind the scenes of his relationship with Julia Roberts which began via fax…
Matthew Perry, I read, 384 pages, 8.60 euros
BD
“Worried Istanbul Newspaper”
If you like the works of Riad Sattouf, this graphic novel should please you. Cartoonist for a satirical newspaper in Türkiye, Ersin Karabulut recounts his journey in an intelligent manner. He alternates scenes from everyday life – family life, his beginnings in press cartoons, his relationship with girls – and the evolution of the political and religious situation in his country. The first volume of what should form a trilogy – the second is expected in January – allows us to better understand the situation of this crossroads between East and West, marked by religious ferment and the rise to power of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the last 30 years.
Ersin Karabulut, Dargaud, 152 pages, 23,50 euros
Science-fiction
“Fiery Code”
After the fall of the Internet, humanity tears itself apart and retreats into city-states called Fortresses. When that of Albi falls, a team of conveyors collects the only survivor, a mysterious boy, trained and amnesiac, destined to find the Prior, a coveted figure. Their dangerous road trip could change the future of humanity. A Mad Max-style universe, endearing characters and a well-paced plot are served by the raw writing of Marge Nantel; the themes raised by the story question values and convictions, pushing the viewer to their limits. An excellent read, reserved for an informed public.
Marge Nantel, Mnémos, 480 pages, 24 euros
Roman
“Swallow's Journal”
Who, after a heartbreak, has not felt numb for a while? The “hero”, or at least the narrator, seems to have lost his emotions for good. Originally a courier, Urbain sets off in search of thrills to find them and becomes… a hitman. Hirondelle, his last victim, kept a diary which will upset this disillusioned thirty-year-old. We no longer present Amélie Nothomb, one of the most regular French-speaking novelists. Here she creates a short work that is as disturbing as it is addictive. Good and evil, like love and hate, mix to confuse our emotions.
Amélie Nothomb, The Pocket Book, 96 pages, 6.90 euros
Polar
“Black water lilies”
In the famous village of Giverny, where Claude Monnet painted his numerous Nymphéas paintings, the tranquility is broken by the murder of a man holding in his hand a postcard bearing the message “Eleven years old. Happy birthday “. The detective novel follows three village women over thirteen days: a little girl gifted in painting, an attractive teacher and a mysterious old lady. How are they linked? The more Inspector Sérénac and his team advance in the investigation, the more gray areas appear. Between a walk in the village in reference to the painter and a treasure hunt, this closed session mixes twists and turns and references to art, before an unexpected outcome.
Michel Bussy, Pocket, 512 pages, 9,20 euros
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