Overview

• The first selection lists 14 French novels and 14 foreign works released on September 12.
• Nathacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrère and Laurent Mauvignier headline the French contenders.
• The published rosters provide full titles and publishers across major houses and independents.
• The jury is chaired by Pascale Roze and comprises nine members who are all writers.
• Tightened lists and a first essays slate arrive on October 16, with the Médicis awarded November 5, the day after the Goncourt.