Top 5 Must-Read Books for the September Literary Season
Categories : Entertainment, published on : 9/5/25
With the rentrée littéraire, Paris overflows with promising novels and powerful essays. Just steps from the Grands Boulevards, Hôtel Les Plumes is the ideal place to combine a Parisian getaway with the joy of reading.
Settle into our cozy lounge or wander through the 9th arrondissement with a book in hand—literature takes center stage.
Five Books, Five Unique Voices to Discover
Nancy Huston, known for her committed writing, returns with Enragée, engagée – Selected Texts 2000–2024: a collection as sharp as it is essential, blending feminism, politics, and introspection.
On the suspense side, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is impossible to put down—a gripping family thriller full of secrets and betrayals, perfect for binge-reading.
The literary season is also a chance to discover powerful international voices. Javier Cercas takes us on an existential journey with The God-Fool at the End of the World.
In The Sisters, Jonas Hassen Khemiri weaves an emotional tale of exile, identity, and memory.
Finally, Anders Lustgarten delivers a powerful debut with Three Burials, already shortlisted for the 2025 FNAC Novel Prize. A literary world tour without ever leaving your armchair.
Reading in the Heart of Paris—Calm and Inspiration
Near Hôtel Les Plumes, you’ll find no shortage of perfect reading spots. Square Montholon, just two minutes away on foot, offers a leafy retreat to enjoy a few chapters.
Bustling terraces along Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, or the quiet charm of the library at the Musée de la Vie Romantique, enrich this Parisian reading experience. You can also escape into the peaceful pathways of Square Alex-Biscarre, ideal for reading in the shade.
A Literary Season to Savor
From moving novels to gripping thrillers and thought-provoking essays, this selection promises true moments of escape.
Stay at Hôtel Les Plumes, and let words carry you away—right in the heart of the capital.
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