Ben Lerner on Transcription
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.
Federica Manzon & Giuseppe Catozzella
Two Italian writers, Federica Manzon and Giuseppe Catozzella, present a joint literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, sharing excerpts and discussing their latest works. The intimate venue promises a thoughtful evening of prose, translator-friendly dialogue, and literary insight.
Salon brassens, bibliophilie et raretés
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
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 Franchini & Christophe Mileschi
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.
Antonio Moresco & Nicoletta Vallorani
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.
Erica Cassano & Simona Dolce
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.
Des villes littéraires : Rome & Paris
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.
Festival Italissimo : Rencontre littéraire
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.
Martin Rueff & Christophe Mileschi
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.
« En l’absence d’Umberto Eco », avec Patrick Boucheron
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.
Boualem Sansal & Roberto Saviano
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.
Tiphaine Samoyault –Toutes sortes de Misérables
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.
Ecriture et trajectoires de légitimité — Aram, Mahdi et Slaoui
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.
FLAASH — Soirée sous influence
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.
François Mitterrand et le fait poétique
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.
« Tentative de résumerÀ la recherche du temps perduen une heure » #89
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.
« Éluard, une Poésie ininterrompue »
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.
Eliot Ruffel –Pilote automatique
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.
Blind test livre audio
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.
Suzette la mouette – lecture atelier
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this youth-oriented reading workshop at Grand Palais invites children and families to join Suzette la mouette for a guided storytelling session and a hands-on activity. A playful introduction to books and storytelling in a grand Paris venue.
Finale régionale des Petits Champions de la lecture
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.
Table ronde: Professionnels de l’édition africaine — enjeux et défis
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.
Poetry and Humanities: Quand les textes nous aident à vivre
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.
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