100 upcoming literature events
Salon brassens, bibliophilie et raretés
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Halle aux chevaux-René Froment
This is the eighth edition of a beloved Paris book fair held under the Halle aux chevaux–René Froment. Twenty-two professional exhibitors showcase rare books, bibliophilia, prints, and other bibliophile rarities, attracting book lovers from across the city.
Italissimo Festival: Paris–Rome pairing — Piperno reading by Micha Lescot
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 21:00
La Maison de la Poésie
An evening of Italissimo: Paris–Rome pairing, featuring a reading by Alessandro Piperno, presented by Micha Lescot. Held at La Maison de la Poésie, the event blends contemporary Italian fiction with Parisian literary culture, promising sharp wit and thoughtful conversation.
Antonio Moresco & Nicoletta Vallorani
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 15:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Two renowned Italian writers, Antonio Moresco and Nicoletta Vallorani, present a joint reading and conversation at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, offering insights into contemporary Italian fiction. The intimate venue and sparkling dialogue promise a thoughtful evening of literature and storytelling.
Festival Italissimo : Rencontre littéraire
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 19:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Four acclaimed writers—Ingrid Astier, Thomas Clerc, Giancarlo De Cataldo and Alessandro Piperno—gather at La Maison de la Poésie for a literary discussion on Italissimo, exploring how Rome and Paris live in their work and how the cities steer their creators.
Boualem Sansal & Roberto Saviano
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 18:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Two acclaimed authors Boualem Sansal and Roberto Saviano engage in a thought-provoking dialogue at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, exploring their novels, political themes, and social critique. A rare, intimate literary exchange that invites insight and debate.
Des villes littéraires : Rome & Paris
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 18:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Join a literary exploration of Rome and Paris at Maison de la Poésie, tracing how these cities shaped writers, ideas, and cultural history. A thoughtful discussion blending prose and poetry with urban memory, perfect for literature lovers and curious minds.
Antonio Franchini & Christophe Mileschi
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 11:30
La Maison de la Poésie
A poetry reading pairing Italian poets Antonio Franchini and Christophe Mileschi at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. The evening promises intimate verse, rhythmic exchanges, and contemporary literary dialogue in a historic venue.
« En l’absence d’Umberto Eco », avec Patrick Boucheron
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 16:30
La Maison de la Poésie
In Paris' Maison de la Poésie, celebrated historian Patrick Boucheron leads a thoughtful discussion on Umberto Eco's enduring influence on literature, semiotics, and culture. This evening explores Eco's absence as a prompt for new readings and conversations about his legacy.
Erica Cassano & Simona Dolce
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 16:30
La Maison de la Poésie
Two contemporary poets, Erica Cassano and Simona Dolce, perform new work in an intimate Paris recital at Maison de la Poésie. The evening blends lyric poetry with current themes, offering a close-up literary experience.
Martin Rueff & Christophe Mileschi
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 15:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Two celebrated poets, Martin Rueff and Christophe Mileschi, perform at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. An intimate poetry reading in a historic venue, showcasing contemporary French verse with nuanced rhythm and engaging, melodic delivery that captivates both seasoned and new readers.
Tiphaine Samoyault –Toutes sortes de Misérables
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 19:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Tiphaine Samoyault presents a literary evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, exploring Toutes sortes de Misérables. Expect an insightful reading and discussion on the human condition, history and society, with the author guiding the audience through provocative ideas and vivid prose.
Ma rencontre avec Toni Morrison
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Join Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 for a conversation with renowned novelist Toni Morrison at the Grand Palais. An intimate author-talk offering insights into craft, storytelling, and contemporary themes in a grand Paris setting.
François Mitterrand et le fait poétique
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 20:00
La Maison de la Poésie
An intimate literary evening at Maison de la Poésie Paris exploring François Mitterrand's relationship with poetry and the poetic act. Scholars and poets discuss how literature intersected with his presidency and shaped French cultural life.
FLAASH — Soirée sous influence
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Point Éphémère
FLAASH — Soirée sous influence launches with a revue and a talk at Point Éphémère in Paris. An engaging evening of contemporary literature, discussion, and informal networking in a lively waterfront venue.
À la découverte de Frankenstein
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Marie Darrieussecq presents a new translation of Frankenstein at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, held at the Grand Palais. This book-launch-style event pairs a reading with a discussion on translation choices and Mary Shelley's enduring classic.
Remise du Prix Franz Hessel (Festival du Livre de Paris)
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
The Franz Hessel Prize ceremony takes place at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A formal celebration of Franco-German literature with prize presentation and readings in a grand Paris venue.
Ecriture et trajectoires de légitimité — Aram, Mahdi et Slaoui
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Institut du monde arabe
A literary discussion at Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris with Mounia Aram, Youssra Mahdi, and Nesrine Slaoui, exploring how writing shapes legitimacy and career trajectories. The conversation probes craft, identity, and reception in contemporary Francophone literature and situates these authors within global literary dialogues.
Veiller les invisibles — Grand entretien avec Philippe Torreton
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
An intimate interview at the Paris Book Festival with Philippe Torreton, weaving poetry and humanities into a candid dialogue. Held at the Grand Palais, the session pairs theatre-influenced storytelling with literary discussion, offering fresh insights into contemporary human sciences.
Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 – Saisons (France Inter / Les Equateurs)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais on 18 April 2026 at 12:00, this program features Les Saisons de France Inter and Les Equateurs, pairing popular French fiction with live readings and author conversations. A grand Paris literary event in a prestigious venue.
Festival du Livre de Paris dans les bibliothèques parisiennes
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Paris hosts a city-wide book festival staged across public libraries, featuring author talks with Yasmina Khadra, Agnès Desarthe, Andreï Kourkov, and Claudie Hunzinger at venues like Médiathèque James Baldwin and Médiathèque Virginia Woolf. Free with advance registration; the city’s reader prize is awarded on Saturday, April 18.
Parcours culinaire: Train Mille-Fleurs, Paris à Istanbul
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
As part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this culinary-literary parcours unfolds at the Grand Palais, tracing a Mille-Fleurs train voyage from Paris to Istanbul. Expect readings, tastings, and travel-inspired narratives that blend cuisine and literature.
Ben Lerner on Transcription
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Shakespeare and Company
American author Ben Lerner discusses his playful, moving novel Transcription in conversation with Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company. The talk explores language, memory, and form in contemporary fiction within the intimate Paris bookstore setting.
Hugo Clément: avant l'épuisement
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this engaging talk by Hugo Clément explores 'avant l'épuisement' in the context of Mercosur and epidemic crises, offering sharp reflections on media, politics, and global challenges.
Prix Hors Concours dévoile sa sélection 2026
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, the Prix Hors Concours 2026 selection is unveiled as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. This formal book-launch introduces the year’s nominees and kicks off Paris’s premier literary festival in a grand setting.
Voyageurs de l'extrême — Sciences
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
At the Paris Book Festival 2026, explorers of extreme science take the stage as astronauts and researchers share stories of daring missions at the Grand Palais. This literary discussion blends science and narrative to illuminate the edge of human exploration.
L’Atelier d’Alberto Giacometti de Jean Genet
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:30
La Maison de la Poésie
A literary event at Maison de la Poésie in Paris exploring the atelier of sculptor Alberto Giacometti and writer Jean Genet. This intimate reading/discussion blends art and literature in a refined Paris venue.
Poèmes culinaires à la carte
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais during Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Poèmes culinaires à la carte invites audiences to a lyrical tasting menu where gastronomy meets poetry. A standout reading at Paris's premier book festival, blending culinary themes with verse in an elegant literary setting.
Table ronde: Professionnels de l’édition africaine — enjeux et défis
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
A round-table at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 examining the African book industry, its opportunities and challenges. Publishing professionals discuss ecosystems, distribution, and development at the Grand Palais.
La Maison Vide — Rencontre avec le lauréat Goncourt
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
A literary session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 featuring the Goncourt Prize laureate discussing La Maison vide. Taking place at the Grand Palais, this talk pairs acclaimed fiction with contemporary Parisian book culture, offering insight into the author’s work and a chance to hear direct commentary.
Rencontre avec Yasmina Khadra
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, acclaimed author Yasmina Khadra appears at the Grand Palais for a literary encounter. He discusses his latest novel, weaving a tale about a Palestinian monk, and shares insights into his craft and contemporary fiction at this landmark Paris venue.
Hommage à Mercè Rodoreda — poésie & roman
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the Grand Palais hosts a literary tribute to Mercè Rodoreda featuring poetry readings and discussions of her novels, celebrating the grande voix of Catalan and world literature.
A la rencontre de Huysmans, Miller et Pessoa
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
Join a literary dialogue at Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, exploring how Huysmans, Miller and Pessoa cross fiction, biography, and novel form. A thoughtful discussion on three distinct voices and their interwoven narratives, shedding light on Paris’ literary heritage.
Les madeleines d’Erri De Luca — Discussion
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Grand Palais hosts a literary discussion titled 'Les madeleines d’Erri De Luca', exploring how culinary motifs shape narrative. Erri De Luca's work is brought into focus as gastronomy meets literature in an engaging evening of ideas and conversation.
Prix de littérature de l’Union européenne: tremplin pour auteurs émergents
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session examines the EU Literature Prize as a springboard for emerging authors. A panel discusses award criteria, opportunities for visibility, and the prize's role in shaping European literary careers, hosted at the Grand Palais.
Le retour de Douglas Kennedy — roman (Festival du Livre de Paris)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, renowned author Douglas Kennedy discusses his novel L’homme n’avait pas assez d’une vie. Hosted at the Grand Palais, this literary talk explores ambition, memory, and the craft of contemporary fiction.
Eliot Ruffel –Pilote automatique
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
La Maison de la Poésie
Poet Eliot Ruffel performs a reading of Pilote automatique at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Expect precise imagery, rhythmic cadence, and a contemplative dive into language and memory. An intimate evening for lovers of contemporary poetry.
Le Tarot Littéraire – Festival du Livre de Paris
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:30
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, Le Tarot Littéraire invites attendees to submit their books to tarot-style cards and receive a literary suggestion in return. An interactive, bookish ritual that blends imagination with Paris’s iconic festival vibe.
« Tentative de résumerÀ la recherche du temps perduen une heure » #89
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 20:00
La Maison de la Poésie
A one-hour literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, offering a playful attempt to summarize Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time. The performance condenses the sprawling novel into a concise, engaging hour, exploring memory, time and style in an intimate, spoken-word atmosphere.
Le Sorceleur: immersion dans le livre audio (Witcher, YA)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
An immersive audio-book session from The Witcher saga at the Paris Book Festival, inviting YA readers to dive into Le Sorceleur through guided narration and evocative sound design at the Grand Palais. A lively blend of storytelling and sensory exploration.
Blind test livre audio
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Grand Palais
Join a playful blind-test of audiobook excerpts at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 inside the Grand Palais. A literary game that blends listening with book knowledge, offering a fun, immersive indoor experience amid Paris' premier book festival.
Roman et sciences humaines: au cœur de la santé mentale
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session at Grand Palais explores novels and the humanities through mental health, blending pop culture with témoignages and expert reflections in a lively literary discussion.
Diplomatie des centres de données à l’ère numérique
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
A provocative humanities talk at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, 'Diplomatie des centres de données à l’ère numérique' explores how data centers redraw alliances and power in the digital age. Hosted at the Grand Palais, the session blends policy, technology, and humanities to illuminate strategic infrastructures.
Young Adult contre le patriarcat: les plumes indociles
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, join a compelling discussion 'Young Adult contre le patriarcat: les plumes indociles' at Grand Palais. The session explores how young adult authors confront gender norms and elevate diverse voices in contemporary fiction.
Voyage culinaire: L'enfance du goût
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Grand Palais
A literary talk at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 in the Grand Palais, exploring the childhood of taste and the stories behind dishes. This discussion invites attendees to consider how cuisine shapes memory and life, framed around L’enfance du goût.
Bande dessinée pour la jeunesse: Réflexions sur les émotions
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, a youth-focused comics session invites families to explore emotions through graphic storytelling. The discussion, part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, features the author guiding kids through how images and words express feelings and spark imaginative conversations.
L’horreur à toutes les pages – Horror Reading, Festival du Livre de Paris
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Join a spine-tingling horror reading at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. L’horreur à toutes les pages invites fans of YA and adult fiction to hear chilling excerpts in the Grand Palais, exploring how fear flickers across pages and awakens imagination.
Lecture: Two authors explore thriller codes
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
At the Paris Book Festival 2026, two authors discuss how thriller conventions shape contemporary novels, including youth fiction. The conversation at the Grand Palais offers sharp insights into genre craft, reader engagement, and the creative process behind suspenseful storytelling.
Grand entretien avec Mircea Cărtărescu
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Mircea Cărtărescu, a towering figure in contemporary literature, sits down at the Grand Palais for a grand entretien. The interview probes his novels, craft, and the future of world literature in a lively, high-level exchange in a landmark venue. A must-see event for book lovers and literary professionals.
Interview with Andrei Kurkov
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the Grand Palais hosts an in-depth interview with novelist Andrei Kurkov about his latest work, sharing insights into his storytelling and the themes he explores.
Youth Conversation with Gaëlle Josse
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 15:30
Grand Palais
Join Gaëlle Josse for a youth-focused conversation at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 in the Grand Palais. The distinguished author discusses her latest work, writing craft, and inspirations in an intimate, engaging dialogue beneath the venue's grandeur. A highlight for literature lovers at Paris' premier book festival.
Haïti/Sao Paulo: From Anger to Revolt — Poetry & Theatre
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
An evocative poetry-theatre piece from Haïti and São Paulo, tracing anger to revolt in the face of violence, staged at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A lyrical, performance-driven exploration blending narrative and verse.
Cuisine and Travel: Does Food Shape Our Journeys?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this literary discussion probes how cuisine can alter our sense of travel. Through novels and culinary science, speakers explore food as a storytelling device and voyage catalyst, inviting reflection on culture, taste, and identity.
Réécrire le monde au féminin: roman et BD
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
Part of the Paris Book Festival 2026 at the Grand Palais, this discussion spotlights feminine perspectives in novels and comics, featuring Alyerel Ilesi and Blanche. Explore how YA fiction and graphic novels rewrite gender narratives and spark engaging dialogue.
Finale régionale des Petits Champions de la lecture
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, the regional final of the Petits Champions de la lecture unfolds as part of the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Young readers compete in a text and storytelling challenge, offering a family-friendly, intellectual spectacle in a grand Paris venue that celebrates children's reading talents.
L'anniversaire — Poésie et Théâtre
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:30
Grand Palais
A theatrical-poetry piece titled L'anniversaire, blending theatre and verse, staged at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. This avant-garde performance offers a grotesque yet succulent celebration that invites literature lovers to a vivid, immersive literary-theatrical experience.
Le fabuleux voyage de Psalmanaazaar – récit performatif par Raphaël Baud
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Grand Palais
An immersive performative storytelling piece, Le fabuleux voyage de Psalmanaazaar, by Raphaël Baud, presented as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais. A literary journey that blends narrative and stagecraft in an elegant Paris venue, drawing book lovers to a late-evening reading.
Qui veut la peau de la démocratie
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
An humanities-led discussion at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 in the Grand Palais, titled 'Qui veut la peau de la démocratie.' The talk probes threats to democracy, power, and public discourse, inviting readers and scholars to debate the state of governance.
Taking the Path of Nature in Our Plates
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this discussion at Grand Palais explores how nature shapes our meals and our sense of meaning. Authors examine culinary culture, sustainability, and identity, inviting the audience to rethink what ends up on our plates.
Des femmes puissantes: rencontre d'écrivaines et militantes
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Two powerful women writers and activists share their voices, journeys, and imaginaries in a lively discussion at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Held at the Grand Palais, this session explores female empowerment, storytelling, and political engagement in contemporary French literature.
Remise du Prix Marcel Gotlib at Festival du Livre de Paris
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
An award ceremony for the Marcel Gotlib prize in comics at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, staged with fanfare at the Grand Palais. A festive, intellectual celebration of bande dessinée drawing together creators and readers in Paris.
Mots et personnages gourmands: la littérature comme art et poésie
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this session explores literature as art, poetry, and storytelling, intertwining human sciences with culinary motifs and gourmand characters. Expect thoughtful discussions with authors on how words become art and how cuisine informs narrative.
Le marché du livre audio en France: bilan 2025 et perspectives 2026
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
A panel examining the French audiobook market, presenting 2025 results and 2026 outlooks. Industry insiders discuss publishing trends, distribution, and consumer behavior, as part of Festival du Livre de Paris at the Grand Palais.
Bienvenue dans la Terre des Triangles
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, this youth-focused session part of the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 brings 'Bienvenue dans la Terre des Triangles' to life with stories that merge science and imagination. A colorful, family-friendly reading adventure about triangles and shapes, perfect for curious kids.
Discussion: Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe and Manet
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
An insightful session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 exploring Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe and the scandal surrounding Manet’s painting. Delve into its reception, modernity, and the role of culinary imagery in 19th‑century Paris as art history is reexamined.
Voyager en zones interdites sur les routes de l’atome – Fukushima
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Part of the Paris Book Festival 2026 at the Grand Palais, this reading and discussion explores a novel about travel through forbidden zones on the routes of the atom, including Fukushima. A provocative blend of science, humanities, and human stories in a grand, historic venue.
Rencontre avec un écrivain majeur: Liberté, j'écris ton nom
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the Grand Palais hosts an exceptional author discussion with a major writer. The session explores themes of liberty and humanity, offering rare insights from a renowned voice in contemporary French literature in a grand Paris venue.
Libres et indépendantes: tabous féminins et avancées
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais during the Paris Book Festival, this discussion explores how advances in human sciences are lifting the last taboos around women. Leading researchers and thinkers examine gender, equality, and social change in a compelling, accessible dialogue.
Lecture: Voyage d'Alexandre Dumas en Géorgie
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
As part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this indoor reading at the Grand Palais presents Voyage d’Alexandre Dumas en Géorgie and marks the opening of Georgia’s stand. A refined literary moment celebrating cross-cultural storytelling in a prestigious Paris venue.
L'agriculture entre passé et futur: sciences humaines et BD
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
At Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this panel explores agriculture between past and future, blending humanities and bande dessinée. The talk probes how rural life is depicted in literature and graphic storytelling and what lies ahead for the agricultural world.
Rencontre avec Agnès Desarthe
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
Attend a literary encounter with Agnès Desarthe at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. The author discusses her latest novels and storytelling craft in a refined venue, offering fans an intimate, insightful look into contemporary French fiction.
Etats généraux de la lecture pour la jeunesse
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
A high-profile forum at the Paris Book Festival focusing on youth reading, exploring challenges and a ten-year plan to boost reading among young people, with educators, librarians, and policymakers.
Mauvais Genres: polars, mangas et comics
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Grand Palais
Join Mauvais Genres at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 for an hour exploring polars, mangas and comics at the Grand Palais. A literary moment blending crime fiction and illustrated storytelling in a grand Paris setting.
Trump et Poutine: deux figures, un même jeu
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris, a panel at the Grand Palais examines Trump and Putin through the lens of the humanities, probing strategy, media narratives, and geopolitical storytelling. A sharp, intellectual discussion on power and leadership in a grand venue.
L'eau: retour aux sources — Face aux crises climatiques
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this session explores 'L'eau: retour aux sources' from a humanities perspective. It considers water amid climate crises and social tensions, weaving literary and nonfiction angles for a thoughtful, international audience.
Francoeur
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
A literary conversation at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 featuring authors Marie-Aude Murail and Constance Murail, held at the Grand Palais. This discussion explores contemporary fiction and writing for young readers, offering insight into their works within an elegant, indoor Paris setting.
Régis Loisel: Confidences d'un Maestro
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
An intimate discussion with renowned graphic novelist Régis Loisel at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Held at the Grand Palais, the talk explores Loisel's creative process, storytelling in comics, and career highlights, offering rare insights into his craft.
Carnet de voyage et souvenirs culinaires des Marquises
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this literary evening at Grand Palais presents Carnet de voyage et souvenirs culinaires. A travel-writing meditation on the Marquesas, pairing breathtaking landscapes with culinary memories and stories that transport readers into distant shores.
Tout un monde en français: BD voyage Haïti à la Belgique (Yanick Lahens)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Explore Tout un monde en français, a BD program tracing travel from Haïti to Belgium with Yanick Lahens, at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A stylish, thought-provoking session on Francophone literature and graphic storytelling in the Grand Palais.
L’humanité face à l’absurdité de la guerre
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, meet at the Grand Palais for a thoughtful discussion on humanity confronting the absurdity of war. The talk, titled L’humanité face à l’absurdité de la guerre, examines how literature helps us traverse conflict and reflect on resilience.
Du Maghreb au Brésil: football, jeunesse et révolte
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
A discussion at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais exploring novels and comics about football, youth, and revolt from Maghreb to Brazil, highlighting how sport and youth shape social change.
Romance: Poetic Harangue and Readings
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Romance: Poetic Harangue offers a night of performative poetry at the Grand Palais. Expect intimate readings exploring romance, sweetness, and voluptuous language in a grand historic venue.
Contemporary Georgian Prose: Three Novels
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
As part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, three contemporary Georgian novels are presented in a reading at the Grand Palais. This program invites readers to dive into modern Georgian prose, with authors and works showcased in a prestige setting within Paris's premier literary festival.
Proche-Orient: La Paix Impossible — Sciences humaines et Bande dessinée
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, a cross-disciplinary discussion blends sciences humaines and bande dessinée to examine the Near East and the question of peace. Scholars and artists join forces at the Grand Palais to explore narratives, representations, and possible paths toward dialogue.
Banlieues et jeunesse: engagement et citoyenneté
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
A moderated discussion at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 in the Grand Palais that examines youth, suburbs, and citizenship through humanities-inspired fiction and critical dialogue. The session invites readers to reflect on social engagement and the role of literature in contemporary society.
Adaptation littéraire: faire vivre le livre à l'écran
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
A session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 exploring how literature becomes screen-worthy storytelling. Panel discusses adaptation choices, challenges, and the dialogue between novels and films, set at the Grand Palais on April 17 at 11:00.
Poetry and music evening with Davit Evgenidze
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
A poetry and music soirée at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, featuring composer-pianist Davit Evgenidze. This literary-musical performance blends spoken poetry with live piano in an elegant, Parisian book-festival setting.
Pizza et autres saveurs italiennes — voyage culinaire
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Grand Palais
At Grand Palais, this literary discussion at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 explores pizza and other Italian flavors, blending travel writing with culinary culture. A tasty, thought-provoking session that invites book lovers to savor both stories and dishes.
Des femmes à la conquête de la liberté
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this literary session explores novels celebrating women's emancipation. Hosted at the Grand Palais, it features a reading and discussion centered on 'Des femmes à la conquête de la liberté', showcasing contemporary women's voices.
La nouvelle géorgienne: Reading from Georgian short stories
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session presents La nouvelle géorgienne, a new anthology of contemporary Georgian short stories. Readers are invited to explore Georgian voices through curated excerpts at the Grand Palais.
Political Dystopias: Two Novels on Freedom as Resistance
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
Two novels explore political dystopias and how freedom becomes an act of resistance. This Paris Book Festival discussion at the Grand Palais delves into political imagination, storytelling craft, and the role of literature in challenging power.
Youth Reading: Loup l'enchanteur
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
Youth reading session at Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A kid-friendly encounter with Loup l'enchanteur, showcasing French children's literature in a grand Paris venue. A perfect family-friendly moment of storytelling within the festival's vibrant program.
Les milliardaires, entre mythe et réalité
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
At the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this talk at the Grand Palais examines how billionaires are mythologized and fantasized, through humanities and graphic novels, to distinguish myth from reality. A provocative discussion for readers and scholars, blending sociology, economics, and comics.
Poetry and Humanities: Quand les textes nous aident à vivre
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Poetry-focused session at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, at the Grand Palais, exploring 'Quand les textes nous aident à vivre'—how poetry and humanities shape daily life through readings and discussions.
Nouveaux récits culinaires: culinary fiction reading
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Grand Palais
As part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this evening at Grand Palais features new culinary narratives from authors, exploring behind-the-scenes of restaurant kitchens to pastry artistry. A literary event blending gastronomy with storytelling, offering readings and engaging discussion about food literature in a grand Paris venue.
Romance Culinaire Asiatique
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Grand Palais
An evocative literary evening at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, featuring readings and discussion on the romance of Asian cuisine. A vivid blend of storytelling and flavors in a prestigious Paris venue, celebrating cross-cultural gastronomy.
Après la fin: la résilience de l’écrit à l’écran
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais during the Festival du Livre de Paris, filmmaker Frédéric Lopez discusses 'Après la fin, la résilience de l’écrit à l’écran' with Louis, exploring how literature endures on screen and how storytelling crosses media. A thought-provoking cross-media conversation on novels, cinema, and authorship.
« Éluard, une Poésie ininterrompue »
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 20:00
La Maison de la Poésie
An intimate poetry evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris featuring an uninterrupted recital of Paul Éluard’s verses. The program highlights Éluard’s surreal, lyrical imagery in French, offering a focused, atmospheric literary experience in a historic venue.
Roman: Visages de l’exil – être étranger à l’autre
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
Two powerful novels explore exile and belonging, presented at the Paris Book Festival. At the Grand Palais, this session pairs readings from prominent works with a thoughtful discussion on what it means to be foreign to the other, inviting audiences to reflect on identity through literature.
Sciences humaines: Intégration et multiculturalisme — réalité et aspirations
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
An intellectually engaging session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, held at the Grand Palais, examining the realities and aspirations of integration and multiculturalism in contemporary society. The humanities-focused discussion invites scholars and readers to explore promises versus outcomes and the social dynamics of diverse publics.
La fin du voyage - roman noir historique
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the master of Icelandic noir unveils La fin du voyage, a historical crime novel. Join a focused reading and book-launch at the Grand Palais as the author discusses characters, research, and the dark corners of history. A must for fans of Nordic crime and French festival culture.