Literary Prize: Nathacha Appanah Moves Closer to the Goncourt

With less than a month until the Goncourt Prize is awarded, the competition is tightening. Out of the original 15 titles selected, eight remain in the running. The second selection was revealed on Tuesday, October 7. "The Night at the Heart" by Nathacha Appanah (Gallimard) is among the titles advancing towards the Goncourt Prize. From the eight selected books, four finalists will be announced on October 28, before the prize is awarded on November 4.