Petit Café du Bonheur is it Summer Reading Gift 2026, written by Ilja Gort.
This book is not for sale but will be given away as a gift by bookshops between 10 June and 8 July 2026.

On a whim, Dutchwoman Fleur Blom (34) bought a heavily loss-making café in Valfleury-en-Provence, in the south of France.
But behind the village’s charm lie gossip, rivalry and a corrupt mayor. With courage and humour, she manages to win the villagers’ trust and transform her ailing café into the village’s bustling centre. But at what cost?
An exceptionally witty feel-good read, brimming with flair, friendship and Provençal sunshine.

Read Part 2 too: Grand Café du Malheur.