2026 Prix Goncourt: France's prestigious literary prize awarded to Philippe Jaenada
What happened
Philippe Jaenada has won France's Prix Goncourt, the country's top literary prize, which was announced on Monday, according to France 24.
The jury made its decision at a Parisian restaurant.
The prize itself is worth only 10 euros, a purely symbolic sum.
For the winning author, though, it brings major recognition and a boost in book sales.
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