Hélène Szuszkin joins JC Lattès

Hélène Szuszkin, who has spent ten years at Grasset, will join JC Lattès editions' press department, led by Charlotte Rousseau, at the end of November. She holds a master's degree in modern literature from Sorbonne and has worked in publishing since 1989, including roles at Fayard, Alinéa, Armand Colin, Liana Levi, Stock, and the editions of the Toucan. She joined Flammarion in 2012 as a press officer before moving to Grasset in 2016.

Dis-moi tout enters liquidation

Dis-moi tout, a publishing house founded in 2022 specializing in "memory books," entered judicial liquidation on October 13, 2026, according to the commercial court of Rouen.

Kana and Le Lombard reorganize

Kana and Le Lombard reorganized their commercial and marketing departments after Nicolas Ducos's departure for Vega editions. Sadia Mokrani now leads the common commercial direction, while Juliette Bartolo and Manuel Soufflard became marketing directors for Kana and Le Lombard, respectively.

Veronica Roth's new release

Veronica Roth's La Sixième Faction was published on October 8 by Nathan, following the release of Divergente fifteen years prior. It ranks second in the Publishers Weekly bestseller list for young adult fiction in the United States.

Henry Dougier passes away

Henry Dougier, founder of editions Autrement and the Ateliers Henry Dougier, died on October 18, 2026, at the age of 90. He was known for publishing works such as Inconnu à cette adresse by Kressmann Taylor.

India's graphic novel release

In India, Siddhesh Gautam's The Blue Book was published by Penguin Random House India in July 2026. The graphic novel uses blue and white to depict the caste system and its struggles.

Lefebvre Dalloz strengthens authors

Lefebvre Dalloz announced measures to strengthen the role of its authors in the development of its digital services, including the creation of a user club, new promotion spaces, and a charter for artificial intelligence.

Lina Fiaschi joins Pocket Jeunesse

Lina Fiaschi became the digital and media marketing officer at Pocket Jeunesse (PKJ), an Editis group publishing house, in October 2026.

Marvel unveils 2027 plans

Marvel revealed its program for 2027 at the New York Comic Con, including a new miniseries on Magneto, the continuation of the Hulk saga, and X-Men-related projects.

Alain Damasio's novel released

La Horde du Contrevent, a cult novel by Alain Damasio, was published in the United States by Abrams Press on October 13, 2026, with an English translation by Alexander Dickow.

German support for publishers

In Germany, the Greens proposed permanent public support for small independent publishers with annual turnover under two million euros. They also suggested revising the attribution of two federal prizes after a controversy over bookstore exclusion.

Bertelsmann's on-demand printing

Bertelsmann plans to print up to 1.5 million books on demand annually starting in April 2027, with a new on-demand printing line in Gütersloh.

Literary agents face rupture

The Association of American Literary Agents faced a rupture when Dystel, Goderich & Bourret left the organization, citing concerns over the new ethics code blurring the line between representation and paid services.

Panini France launches card collection

Panini France launched a Mortelle Adèle card collection with 185 cards available for pre-sale starting October 6, 2026.

Fontaine O Livres introduces German workshop

Fontaine O Livres introduced Die Buchwerkstatt, a German version of its environmental workshop for publishing, at the Frankfurt Book Fair from October 7 to 11, 2026.

Moscow publisher ceases operations

The Moscow-based publisher Individuum ceased operations after eleven years, with its editor-in-chief, Alexei Kiselev, announcing the decision on September 28, 2026. Controlled by Eksmo group since 2023, it faced several difficulties including criminal proceedings against three professionals.

Yuval Noah Harari's book announced

Penguin Random House announced the publication of The Laws of History by Yuval Noah Harari on September 21, 2027, with a coordinated launch in several major markets.

Damien Tornincasa joins LivreSuisse

Damien Tornincasa became the general secretary of LivreSuisse on October 1, 2026, succeeding Guy Chevalley.

Gallimard Jeunesse leadership change

Laure Gallimard took over the presidency of Gallimard Jeunesse, with Céline Dehaine as general director and Thierry Laroche as editorial secretary general.

Éditions Vroum acquires publisher

Éditions Vroum acquired Éditions de l'Attente, an independent publisher based in Bordeaux, and entrusted its editorial direction to Garance Dor.

EdiSens expands catalog

EdiSens took over Éditions Marie Romaine, an independent publisher focused on non-fiction, adding a "true romances" collection to its catalog.

Insight Editions launches in France

Insight Editions launched Insight France, directed by Rodolphe Lachat and distributed by Hachette Livre, combining French adaptations of its American catalog with original French creations.

Albin Michel appoints press director

Arnaud Labory was appointed director of the press service of Albin Michel, reporting to Anna Pavlowitch, the director of editions.

Hachette Livre reorganizes

Hachette Livre reorganized its international governance starting January 1, 2027, with David Shelley becoming Global Advisor to the general direction and Katie Espiner and Ben Sevier taking charge of British and American activities, respectively.

Éditions du Félin launches new collection

Éditions du Félin launched the "Éclairage" collection on October 16, 2026, offering short books with autonomous chapters that can be read in order or at random.

Carbon footprint calculator introduced

The National Syndicate of Publishing introduced Livrempreinte, a calculator for measuring the carbon footprint of book production, available to French publishers.

Éditions Dangles celebrates anniversary

Éditions Dangles celebrated its 100th anniversary, having been founded in 1926 in the backroom of a Parisian bookstore.

Wage increases extended

The 18th amendment to the collective agreement of the book publishing branch was extended to all employers and employees, incorporating two minimum wage increases from January and June 2025.

Valentin Bouvet joins Editis

Valentin Bouvet was appointed head of operations at Editis, overseeing distribution, manufacturing, and other services for publishers.

Controversy around novel

C'était ça ou mourir, a novel by Thélyson Orélien published by Grasset, faced controversy regarding the use of artificial intelligence, with the author denying such claims and Grasset expressing confidence in him.

Fuel cost concerns raised

Force ouvrière requested assistance from Editis management and its shareholder to address rising fuel costs for employees in Malesherbes and Tigery.

ANEL board renewed

The National Association of Book Publishers (ANEL) renewed its board of administration for 2026-2027, with Geneviève Pigeon retaining the presidency.

ANEL meeting reveals board

The ANEL's annual general meeting on September 10 revealed the board of administration for 2026-2027.

Critique of novel's editorial standards

Laurent LD Bonnet questioned the mechanisms of prescription and editorial standards in a critical response to C'était ça ou mourir.

Ukraine content in publication

Ukraine-related content was featured in the 51st edition of Soutien à l'Ukraine résistante, published on September 21, 2026, four and a half years after the start of the Russian invasion.

Lonely Planet updates guides

Lonely Planet announced the largest overhaul of its Pocket and Classic guide collections in a generation, preparing for 2027 in response to the American market's contraction.

Tolkien's work published

L’Histoire de Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien was published in French by Christian Bourgois editions on September 17, 2026, after more than a century.

Open letter defends Sally Rooney

Nearly 160 personalities, including Annie Ernaux and several Nobel Prize winners, signed an open letter defending Sally Rooney against a ban on her books in the United Kingdom.

Historical speech referenced

Ferdinand Buisson's 1917 speech in favor of the League of Nations was referenced in connection with Emmanuel Macron's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026.

Dystopian comic released

Altered Blood, a dystopian science fiction comic book by Romane (Holicdraw), follows Kryo, a half-human, half-alien Alterée, in a world where Earth no longer exists.

Novel withdrawn

Juna Liebrecht's first novel, set in Kherson under Russian occupation, was withdrawn by Molino Verlag after threats and criticism, at the author's request.

Authors sue Meta

Nearly 300 authors sued Meta, alleging unauthorized use of their works for AI training.

Fantasy manga scheduled

Heathen(s), a fantasy manga by Shindo, inspired by ancient Greece, is scheduled for release in December 2026 and is a prequel to Aerials, set for 2027.

Madrid bookstore to close

The Pérgamo bookstore in Madrid, founded in 1946, will close its historic premises in the Salamanca district on November 17 due to lease non-renewal.

Author faces threats

Youssef Badr, a judge and author, faced threats from the far-right magazine Frontières, prompting his publisher to call on booksellers to mobilize.

Book publisher contests restrictions

In Mexico, Penguin Random House contested restrictions on Todo a la luz, an investigative book that implicated singer Gloria Trevi, with the International Association of Publishers supporting the publisher's appeal.

Anne-Laure Béatrix appointed

Anne-Laure Béatrix, after twelve years at the Louvre, was appointed general director of the Clos Lucé chateau in Amboise, responsible for cultural programming and partnerships.

Fnac Darty acquisition approved

The European Commission approved Daniel Křetínský's public offer to acquire Fnac Darty, giving him control of both Fnac and Editis.

Exhibition catalog pre-sale

Philippe Druillet and Enki Bilal's exhibition "Des Dieux et des Hommes" will be accompanied by a catalog pre-sale on Ulule, with the exhibition running from December 3, 2026, to May 9, 2027.

Law proposed for copyright cases

A proposed law aims to better share the burden of proof for originality in copyright cases, as creators face challenges in proving the originality of their works.

Éditions Libre contests fees

Éditions Libre seized the services of fraud repression to contest the Société Genilloise d'Entrepôt (SGE) over fees and contractual conditions related to the liquidation of Makassar.

Book crowdfunding success

Stéphanie Lechat's book Lila, mon amour - The power of maux, born from the grief of her daughter's illness, has 377 pre-sales on Ulule.

Book controversy in France

Philippe de Villiers's book Résurrection: Le Retour de la France éternelle faced controversy after its advertisements were removed from public transport in Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle.

Book donation initiative

Lee Child supported an initiative to distribute nearly 500,000 books in UK prisons, with one book per cell and additional titles for libraries and reading activities.

Bookstore space changes

Relay bookstores at the Lyon station will lose the ability to freely order books starting November 1, 2026, with a fifth of the space dedicated to books replaced by Lego toys.

Bookstore vandalism reported

Bookstores in Paris, Grenoble, and Strasbourg suffered from looting and vandalism during the night of October 18 to 19, following social unrest on October 17.

Post offices sell books in Japan

In Japan, post offices in Fukushima began selling children's books in areas affected by bookstore closures after the 2011 disaster.

Mobile library in Baltimore

Araba Maze's mobile library initiative in Baltimore distributed free books to children in neighborhoods with limited access, aiming to offer 500,000 books in five years.

Book exchange in Portugal

In Portugal, municipal libraries in Sintra offered residents the opportunity to exchange dog or cat food for a book as part of the Livro Solidário initiative.

British Library acquires archives

The British Library acquired 68 boxes of archives of Antonia Susan Byatt, including drafts of Possession, work notebooks, correspondence, and personal diaries.

Book sales increase with adaptations

A NielsenIQ BookData study found that Netflix adaptations like Bridgerton and Lupin led to increased book sales, though the extent of this increase was variable.

Cultural initiative plans ahead

The Passe Culture, a cultural initiative in France, is preparing a strategic project for 2030 after five years of operation.

Literary award winner

Lenora Thaker's The Pearl of Tagai Town, which brought back to life a community from Queensland, won the highest distinction of the Queensland Literary Awards, worth 30,000 Australian dollars.

Bestselling authors remain top

Sarah Knafo remained at the top of sales, while Thélyson Orélien climbed despite controversy surrounding his book C'était ça ou mourir.