Triste Tigre (Sad Tiger) by Neige Sinno won the Prix Littéraire du Monde, the Prix Les Inrockuptibles, the Prix Femina, the Prix Blù Jean-Marc Roberts, and the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens in 2023. It went on to win 21 Goncourt Choices…

From literary prizes to bookstores and media platforms, Jean-Paul Hirsch, Commercial Director & Press-Attaché of P.O.L., part of the Gallimard publishing group offers a behind-the-scene view of how books find readers in France and why…

French writer, essayist, and eco-socialist activist Corinne Morel Darleux has built a body of work that blends politics, poetry, and environmental consciousness with remarkable grace. Before venturing into fiction-writing, she has published…

Éditions Dalva has emerged as a bold response to gender disparities in publishing. For Co-founders Juliette Ponce and Marie-Anne Lacoma, the imprint is not merely a feminist project but a literary commitment to amplifying women’s…

Trames literary agency emerged from a common desire to innovate, collaborate, and rethink how literary careers are supported. Violaine Faucon, who co-founded Trames with Sylvie Pereira, Camille Paulian, & Kinga Wyrzykowska shares how…

As reading habits rapidly evolve, India and France are witnessing an unprecedented interest in manga, anime and webtoons. Josselin Azorin-Lara, founder of Akogée Studio, shares that it is more than a trend: it’s a cultural shift shaped by a…

As global demand for compelling IP continues to surge, the journey from book to screen has become more dynamic. Maÿlis Vauterin (MV) and Delphine Clot (DC), Co-Founders of Matriochkas, discuss what makes a work truly adaptable and the rise…

Vincent Montagne, Chairman & CEO of Média-Participations and President of the French Publishers Association, reflects on the group’s cross-media philosophy, the global power of intellectual property, and the enduring relevance of books…

By removing the bookstore from the spotlight and placing books, authors, and readers at the centre, Mohit Batra, Rajat Book Corner shares how to build citywide reading culture through collaboration, empowerment, and shared celebration.

Raman Shresta, Rachna Books reflects on how thoughtful curation, a deeply rooted community, and an uncompromising philosophy have shaped his bookshop into a cultural landmark.