The Quai d'Orsay Literary Prize, established last year by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, unveiled the six finalist novels for its 2026 edition last week. They are:

  • Je n'ai jamais dit Papa, by Louis-Philippe Dalembert (Robert Laffont);
  • Qui se ressemble, by Agnès Desarthe (Buchet-Chastel);
  • Feu de Dieu, by Mohamed Kacimi (Actes Sud);
  • Garcia Lorca et le poète birman, by Nour Malowé (Éditions Récamier);
  • Quartier des fantômes, by Rithy Panh and Christophe Bataille (Grasset);
  • Bréviaire des anonymes, by Lyonel Trouillot (Actes Sud).

Each year, the Quai d'Orsay Literary Prize honors a French-language novel that offers a distinctive perspective on the world and relations between peoples. The selected works highlight issues such as intercultural dialogue, otherness, and the understanding of international realities. The winner will be announced on September 4, during the Fabrique de la Diplomatie, to be held at Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris's 12th arrondissement.