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The 10th Arrondissement libraries celebrate the literary rentrée!
Refresh your reading list by diving into the latest literary highlights alongside local experts who live and breathe books. Whether you are hunting for a hidden gem or simply want to debate the season's buzzworthy novels, these neighborhood sessions offer the perfect deep dive into current writing. Connect with fellow bibliophiles and grab inspiration from those who know the Parisian shelves best.
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher (Paris 10th)
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The 10th arrondissement libraries are marking the literary season with a series of community gatherings. From October 15 to October 17, 2026, book lovers are invited to share their reading favorites and discover new releases recommended by local librarians and booksellers. Whether you are seeking your next great novel or eager to discuss recent publications, these sessions provide the perfect setting for literary exploration. Admission to all sessions is free of charge, and the venues are fully wheelchair accessible. Make sure to mark your calendar to catch these engaging author encounters and communal reading discussions taking place across the district.
As every year, we invite you to share our favorites and your discoveries from the new literary season's releases in partnership with our local booksellers:
Saturday, October 10 at 4 p.m. at the François Villon Library
and Saturday, October 17 at 4 p.m. at the Claire Bretécher Library
Presentation of essential novels and our discoveries
Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Françoise Sagan Media Library
Meeting with Joy Sorman for La vie brute (Flammarion)
Our take on this event
The literary season arrives in the 10th arrondissement with a curated program hosted by local libraries in partnership with neighborhood booksellers.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, join the event at the Médiathèque Françoise Sagan from 19:00 to 21:00 for an exclusive meeting with author Joy Sorman, who will discuss her book La vie brute, published by Flammarion.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Claire Bretécher library, located at 11 rue de Lancry, will host a session from 16:00 to 17:30. This event focuses on sharing personal reading recommendations alongside a presentation of essential new novels selected by library staff and local book experts.
Attendance at all events is free. The venues are equipped for wheelchair access to ensure that everyone can participate in these discussions.
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