The first selection for the Goncourt 2026 prize highlights two overseas writers, Thélyson Orélien and Ananda Devi. Orélien, with his novel "It was that or die", discusses the escape of a Haitian in search of safety. Meanwhile, Devi presents "Chronicle of a Lost Kingdom", which traces the history of a Mauritian village through generations. The competition continues with a next selection scheduled for October 6.