Literary prize Evok Collection

Every year, the Prix Littéraire Evok Collection showcases six works meticulously selected by the co-founders of the prize, Tristane Banon and Emmanuelle de Boysson. This prize picks out French novels or collections of short stories of indisputable literary quality, an ideal accompaniment for the summer season. A demonstration of cultural commitment, it illustrates the daring, energy and freedom of Evok Collection, which constantly steps away from the beaten path and invites us to escape, to discover new voices, and to immerse ourselves in unique and inspiring worlds.
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Ce que je sais de toi – Éric Chacour (Éditions Philippe Rey) Winner 2024

The jury of the 5th Evok Collection Literary Prize awarded “Ce que je sais de toi”, the debut novel by Éric Chacour. Set within Cairo’s Levantine community, the book follows a man’s search for truth through bold and skillful storytelling. The jury praised its refined writing full of humor, sensuality, and delicacy as well as the author’s deep understanding of human nature.

La fille de Lake Placid – Marie Charrel (Éditions Pérégrine)

Finalist for the 2024 Evok Collection Literary Prize, Marie Charrel reflects on “La fille de Lake Placid”, her novel published in 2024, in conversation with Anne-Marie Revol.

Rousse – Denis Infante (Éditions Tristram)

Finalist for the Evok Collection Literary Prize, Denis Infante reflects on “Rousse”, his novel published in 2024, in conversation with Anne-Marie Revol.  

Insula – Caroline Caugant (Éditions du Seuil)

Finalist for the 2024 Evok Collection Literary Prize, Caroline Caugant reflects on “Insula”, her novel published in 2024, in conversation with Anne-Marie Revol.  

Stella et l’Amérique – Joseph Incardona (Éditions Finitude)

Finalist for the Evok Collection Literary Prize, Joseph Incardona reflects on “Stella et l’Amérique”, his novel published in 2024, in conversation with Anne-Marie Revol.

Ceux qui appartiennent au jour – Emma Doude van Troostwijk (Éditions de Minuit)

Emmanuelle De Boysson and Tristane Banon talk about the 2024 Evok Collection Literary Prize, starting with the first reading “Ceux qui nous appartiennent” by Emma Doude van Troostwijk.
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