An important event for the Parisian literary scene, it was an opportunity for around 5,000 interested members of the public to meet writers who have been the talk of the publishing world since the autumn. The event also served as a venue for public debates and conferences.

The event’s theme was political engagement, at once paying homage to great writers who were politically active, while encouraging discussion about what this means for writers in today’s society.

WordAppeal sponsored the day for the second time. WordAppeal’s President, Laetitia Puyfaucher, and Ludovic Boursin presented and signed copies of their book, Human Media: the dangers and opportunities of social networks for companies.