In 2023, Youn experienced burnout, a condition marked by symptoms such as anxiety, cynicism, and depersonalization, which he initially struggled to understand. Unable to work and anxious at the slightest notification, he began drawing his experience, creating visual metaphors that resonated with many. His illustrations, including a character with a head on fire and an anxiety demon, helped give shape to this invisible illness. After reluctantly stopping work and discovering therapy, he began posting humorous small capsules about his experience on Instagram, which echoed with many people who recognized themselves in these visual metaphors. In 2026, Youn compiled his experiences into a book titled Burnout? Therapy? It's not for me! A book to understand the phenomenon in a fun way, aiming to help those affected feel less alone and to talk about it with their surroundings. The book is currently available for pre-order on the Ulule platform until October 15. In addition to this project, several other literary and publishing-related developments have taken place in 2026. Nicolas Zago launched The Ultimate Fight Tome 1 through Ulule, a dark and philosophical light novel that reached 129% of its funding goal in three days. François Pache and Pamiri Sashi Zaifi created So Far So Close, Pamir, a book combining photographs and poems to explore a region of Tajikistan. In 2026, Eilean Books is undergoing judicial restructuring, with four potential acquirers presenting themselves for the takeover. Editions Invenit reissued Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes of Fontenelle (1686), illuminated by images from NASA. Mi-rage's Small Stories of War - The First World War offers ten short stories based on documented facts. In Scotland, the SNP has included a Youth Culture Pass in its government program for 2026-2031, although details remain to be finalized. Other developments include Simon Stream, a new digital structure of Simon & Schuster UK and International, offering 50% royalties on ebooks. The Del Duca Prize for youth was awarded to the association Dulala for its multilingual Kamishibaï contest project. Three rare polars by Sergio Toppi were gathered in a limited edition. In Quebec, the book market continues its progress, but not all bookstores benefit from it in the same way. The magazine Presk’île focuses on the Presqu’île de Rhuys. La Virevolte, a generalist and committed bookstore in Lyon, is in danger. In Brazil, WMF Martins Fontes will stop supplying Amazon. United States publishing revenues jumped 14% in July 2026. FOJO, the first French publication of the Portuguese author Osvaldo Medina, was announced. Kosélig or Maple Syrup? opens the series Les Amoureuses du Vivant. L'Arche BD, a new comic book, comics, and manga bookstore in the Pays de Gex, is launching. Antonio (collector's edition) is a novel that combines literature and passion for automobiles. Maury Imprimeur is undergoing judicial restructuring, with 680 jobs at stake. Japan by sea is an illustrated reportage guide dedicated to ferry travel in the archipelago. Marie Cobessi was appointed to the general direction of the French Society of Books. Day 2104, a thriller by Mabrouka Arnaud, is being crowdfunded on Ulule. Women of Resonance is an artistic and documentary photography project showing luthiers. Les Arènes and L’Iconoclaste: Gallimard enters the capital. Manga: Japan aims for 1000 billion yen abroad. Drooms is a series exploring identity, discrimination, injustice, and introspection. United States publishing revenues jumped 11% in June. GoRead translates a novel by AI for 3000 crowns. Gibert is undergoing judicial restructuring. Orange and Ammareal relaunch their book collection among 7000 employees. A study commissioned by the Association of American Publishers estimates that the rise of digital lending in libraries is associated with a measurable decrease in book sales. The Passage editions pass under Glénat's banner. The average cost of a school year in 6th grade decreases. Les Éditions sociales and La Dispute launch a support campaign. The British printed book market has crossed the billion pounds threshold. Laure Gallimard takes the head of Gallimard Jeunesse with a new team. Vroum takes over the Éditions de l’Attente. A library organizes a petting zoo with rare books. The Lamp-Post, a new English-language bookstore, will open in Paris. In Yemen, the book survives war, printing costs, and piracy. Emma Tesson becomes the new regional mission officer for Culture-Justice in Brittany. The Éditions Marie Romaine is taken over by ediSens. Insight Editions launches Insight France with Hachette Livre. Read and make read remobilizes its volunteers. A novel to tell May 68 to Generation Z. Eight independent American bookstores have approached the American Booksellers Association on the consequences they fear from a presidential memorandum. Argentina: bookstores in "emergency" after a drop of 41.5%. The French Language Enrichment Commission provides an equivalent to name dropping. Arnaud Labory is appointed director of the press service of Albin Michel. Negotiations stall between the Syndicat de la librairie française and the employee unions. Hachette Livre reorganizes its international governance from 2027. An imperial Ethiopian manuscript reappears for 250,000 €. The Éditions du Félin launch a new collection. How to measure the carbon footprint of a book's production. Janine Boissard, a major figure of French popular literature, is no longer with us. The editions Allary are condemned. Presidential election in Brazil: publishers and bookstores demand a state policy for the book. Peter May, author of the famous Lewis trilogy, is dead at 74. The Drac Normandie may change direction. Mexico: five book reforms requested from President Claudia Sheinbaum. Córdoba orders 50,000 books. Russia: up to 70% of municipal funds could be removed from general access. Archaeologists find the "class" where Aristotle taught Alexander. Aya Books expands to Marseille. In La Rochelle, "the first French bookstore specialized in Anglophone romance." The Council of the EU sanctions Xenia Fedorova, a Russian publisher cleared. Marvel in mourning: the illustrator Joshua Cassara is dead at 46. AI: the Court of Auditors presses Culture to take action. Dangles celebrates its 100 years. Frédéric Desfeuillet, the Jules Verne passer in Amiens, is dead at 54.