From big authors and CEOs to international newcomers, the first day of the Frankfurt Book Fair kicked off with literary discussions and talks on the future of publishing.

 

With France as Guest of Honor at the Fair, the shortlist of the Prix Goncourt is announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the first time.

Defending freedom to publish, Frankfurt's CEO Talk featured Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel VP Guillaume Dervieux.

Africa has a larger presence in Frankfurt than ever this year, with a strong contingent of francophone publishers as part of the France Guest of Honor program.

Greenland has a presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the first time: Milik Publishing presents its list of 'Arctic noir' titles.