A new salary grid for the book publishing industry was introduced on September 7, 2025, through a decree that updated the national collective agreement for the sector. This 18th amendment to the agreement reflects two minimum wage increases that occurred in January and June of 2024. The previous salary grid had become outdated shortly after its introduction due to the January 1, 2026, minimum wage increase. The updated grid now aligns with the current minimum wage, which stands at 1867.02 euros per month for a full-time position as of June 1, 2026. The amendment also revised minimums for seniority, monthly, and annual salaries, applying to all employees regardless of company size. The salary grid is based on a standard full-time workweek of 35 hours. The new salary grid was extended to all employers and employees covered by the national collective agreement, which was established in January 14, 2000. The amendment was necessary to ensure that the minimum salaries for categories E5 (1802 euros) and E6 (1817 euros) were not below the gross monthly minimum wage, which had risen to 1823.03 euros. The social partners involved in the amendment considered the other usual increase in the minimum wage, which traditionally occurs in June. In other developments within the publishing industry, Laure Gallimard has taken the lead at Gallimard Jeunesse with a new team, including Céline Dehaine as general director and Thierry Laroche as editor-in-chief. Éditions Vroum has acquired Éditions de l'Attente, an independent publishing house founded in Bordeaux in 1992 and known for contemporary literature and poetry. The new owner plans to retain the name and location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and has announced a new programming schedule for 2027. Meanwhile, ediSens has taken over Éditions Marie Romaine, which was founded in late 2022, and will add a collection of "true stories" to its catalog, with three publications planned for the end of the year. The Californian publisher Insight Editions has launched Insight France, directed by Rodolphe Lachat and distributed by Hachette Livre, which will combine French adaptations of the American catalog with original creations from French authors and artists. Other updates include Hachette Livre reorganizing its international governance starting in 2027, with David Shelley moving to a new role as Global Advisor and executive president of Hachette UK and Hachette Book Group. Katie Espiner and Ben Sevier will take charge of the British and American activities, respectively. Éditions du Félin is launching a new collection called Spotlight on October 16, 2026, featuring short books with autonomous chapters that can be read in any order. The first volume, Spotlight on the Middle Ages, is written by historian and novelist Laurent Decaux. The National Syndicate of Publishing has developed a tool called Livrempreinte, which helps publishers calculate the balance of a print run down to the individual copy and test different choices before printing. The tool also aims to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in book production. Additional news includes the 100th anniversary of Éditions Dangles, which was founded in 1926 in the backroom of a Parisian bookstore and is now part of the Piktos Editorial Group. Editis has appointed Valentin Bouvet as director of operations, returning to the group after previously managing Lelivrescolaire.fr at Hachette Livre. The novel C’était ça ou mourir by Thélyson Orélien has sparked a debate about the use of artificial intelligence, with Libération and franceinfo conducting tests and comparisons. Force ouvrière is addressing Editis and its shareholders regarding the cost of commuting for employees in Malesherbes and Tigery, proposing solutions such as TotalEnergies fuel cards. The National Association of Book Publishers (ANEL) has renewed its board of administration for 2026-2027, with Geneviève Pigeon retaining the presidency. The first Prix Renaudot reappears 100 years after its publication, with the original winner’s work being reprinted at the request of its grandchildren. Jean Orizet, poet and co-founder of Cherche Midi, has died at 89. Zoos, care, and well-being: the books to understand the job of animal caretaker. The Spanish publisher Grupo Planeta is preparing to return to the French book market with Éditions Planeta, a new house in Paris directed by Claire Do Sêrro. The first books will be available in bookstores in August 2027. Glénat launches "Glénat Signature" to attract companies and brands, offering custom books for businesses. The Ciclic Centre-Val de Loire has appointed Annaïck Le Ru as general director, succeeding Philippe Germain. After 37 years at Dargaud, François Le Bescond is preparing to leave, with Pauline Mermet taking the editorial direction. Zulma will launch its first collection of stationery on October 1, 2026, composed of notebooks reproducing several of its covers. Alain Névant, who helped establish the fantasy genre in France, returns through Delnoch Publishing. François Maspero, the publisher who published books the French wanted to ban, has passed away. Albin Michel reorganizes its commercial direction with three effective movements since September 1, 2026, with Daphné Esménard taking the direction. Antoine Bellier has been elected president of the Religion group of the National Syndicate of Publishing (SNE), succeeding Jonathan Boulet. Gründ Jeunesse generalizes USB-C for its children's sound books. Maggie Doyle, who directed the foreign literature of Éditions Robert Laffont for more than 20 years, has died at the beginning of September. Nicolas Ducos takes the general direction of Vega, a joint venture of Kadokawa and Média-Participations. Windows on Christmas is a collection of 24 short stories, written by 24 authors, but created by 28 volunteers of the literary association Humain.e.s de Lettres, with part of the profits from the Ulule campaign donated to the association SOS Préma. At Editis, the big "tidying up" continues, with Télémaque regaining its independence. A library in Louisiana organizes a petting zoo with rare books. The Lamp-Post, an Anglophone bookstore, will soon open in Paris. In Yemen, the book survives war, printing costs, and piracy. Emma Tesson has joined the team of Livre et lecture en Bretagne. Read and encourage reading remobilizes its volunteers, with science in share. The Ultimate Fight, a novel by Nicolas Zago, has reached 129% of funding in three days. A novel to tell May 68 to Generation Z, Le Joli Moi de Mai by François Betz. In the United States, eight independent American bookstores have approached the American Booksellers Association regarding the consequences they fear from a presidential memorandum on internal terrorism and political violence. In Argentina, bookstores are in "emergency" after a 41.5% drop in turnover. The French Language Enrichment Commission provides an equivalent in French, the nominite, instead of banning name dropping. Negotiations for the Bookstore branch are at a standstill, with the General Directorate of Work requested for intervention. si loin si proche, Pamir is a book where photographs and poems construct a sensitive crossing of a constrained territory. De Saxus (Eilean Books) is ready to be acquired by Hachette Livre, Média Participations, and Editis. An imperial Ethiopian manuscript reappears after 160 years. When Fontenelle meets NASA, the editions Invenit reissue Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes by Fontenelle. Janine Boissard, a major figure of French popular literature, has died at 93. The Court of Cassation condemned the editions Allary for paying a collection director in author's rights. In Brazil, publishers and bookstores demand a state policy for books. Peter May, author of the famous Lewis trilogy, is dead at 74. Small War Stories: World War I, by Mi-rage. In Normandy, the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs may change director. In Mexico, five reforms of the book are requested from President Claudia Sheinbaum. In Argentina, the province of Córdoba orders 50,000 books. In Scotland, 200 £ for 18-year-olds, bookstores want their share. A publisher seduces self-publishing by offering 50% of the revenue. In Russia, up to 70% of municipal funds could be removed from general access. The archaeologists find the "class" where Aristotle taught Alexander. A romance bookstore in Lille exports to Marseille. In La Rochelle, "the first French bookstore specialized in Anglophone romance" is set to open. The Del Duca Prize for youth is awarded to the association Dulala. Three rare polars of Sergio Toppi are gathered in a limited edition. 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 Audit presses Culture to act. In Quebec, bookstores are fracturing despite market growth.