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Akane-Banashi: a free evening at Olympia to celebrate the manga's release

The new manga phenomenon straight out of Shonen Jump is coming to France, and to mark the occasion, Ki-Oon is celebrating the release of the first two volumes of "Akane-Banashi" with a free party at Olympia on October 10.

La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement

In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else!

Majo, the feminist bookshop with a small vegan café near the Pantheon

Between Jussieu and the Panthéon, you'll find a pretty, cosy bookshop in violet tones, where you'll find feminist, children's and contemporary books, and a vegan café to relax in.

Audrey Hepburn: the film star at the heart of an exhibition at Galerie Paris Cinéma Club

From September 21 to October 15, 2023, Audrey Hepburn is on show at Galerie Paris Cinéma Club. An opportunity to look back on her career, as well as the comic strip dedicated to her. You can also attend a retrospective of her films.

One Piece Night: events and pre-sales in bookshops for the release of volume 105

The best-selling manga in history releases its 105th volume! To mark the occasion, Glénat, publisher of "One Piece", is launching the second edition of "One Piece Night", on September 29 in all partner bookshops. On the program: entertainment and advance sales of the new volume.

Donate your books to Bibliothèques Sans Frontières in a fundraising drive

Give a second life to your books in good condition and let others benefit from a literary culture thanks to the solidarity collection for the NGO Bibliothèques Sans Frontières, from September 15 to October 7, 2023.

La Sirène, a second-hand bookshop full of rare books at Bastille - Photos and reportage

Rare book lovers and collectors will find what they're looking for at La Sirène, a second-hand bookshop in the 12th arrondissement of Paris.

Album Comics: the historic bookshop for comic book fans in the Latin Quarter - Photos and reportage

For over 20 years, Album Comics has been the reference address for all fans of American comics. Since 2021, the address has also had an annex dedicated to manga. To the delight of residents of the Latin Quarter.

Aaapoum Bapoum, the second-hand bookshop specializing in comics, manga and graphic novels: photos and reportage

Aaapoum Bapoum is one of the essential second-hand bookshops for all comic book readers. On the shelves of Aaapoum Bapoum, in the Latin Quarter, you'll find franco-belge, manga and comics at knock-down prices, as well as rarities, antiquarian books and first editions.

Bianca Casady, from the group CocoRosie, at the Maison de la poésie for an original reading

To mark the release of the very first bilingual collection by Bianca Casady, one half of the duo CocoRosie, the Maison de la Poésie in Paris welcomes the artist on Friday, October 6, 2023 for an exclusive reading.

Hauts-de-Seine: a free outdoor reading room under the Chateaubriand chestnut tree

The Vallée-aux-Loups park opens its doors to you until August 31, 2023 for afternoon reading sessions, under the chestnut tree planted by Chateaubriand himself! A free open-air literary salon, with entertainment for all the family.

Librairie L'Odyssée: the ideal place to buy second-hand books in the 10th arrondissement

Located on Avenue Parmentier, in the 10th arrondissement, L'Odyssée bookshop awaits you with a huge selection of second-hand books and comics.

L'Amour du Noir, the second-hand bookshop that celebrates bad genres - Photos and reportage

Thrillers, pulps and noir novels take pride of place at "L'Amour du Noir", a wonderful second-hand bookshop with shelves overflowing with treasures. It can be found on rue du Cardinal Lemoine, a stone's throw from the Institut du Monde Arabe.

Manga Dori, the second-hand manga and cosplay bookshop a stone's throw from Bastille: photos and report

If you're looking for second-hand manga, the Manga Dori bookshop in the 11th arrondissement is the place for you!

Antique and second-hand book market, every weekend in Parc Georges Brassens - Our photos

For over 35 years, the halles du parc Georges Brassens have been transformed into an open-air bookshop every weekend, for the antique and second-hand book market.

Librairie Compagnie: an intellectual boutique opposite the Sorbonne - Photos and reportage

Whether you're a student, a researcher or just curious about everything, the Compagnie bookshop is the place for you! Located between the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, you'll find general literature, but above all intellectual and scientific literature.

Salon International du Livre Rare et des Arts Graphiques 2023 at the Grand Palais Éphémère

An exceptional book fair will be held at the Grand Palais Éphémère from September 22 to 24, 2023, the only one of its kind in the world to bring together rare and antiquarian books, accessible to all budgets, for collectors and novices alike.

MCBD Shop, the used manga and retrogaming bookshop near Bastille: report

Near the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, you'll find a small, unassuming manga store that's a must for fans of the genre. MCBD Shop offers second-hand books, complete collections and retrogaming.

Vignes used bookshop, specializing in first and rare editions: photos and reportage

It's a discreet bookshop a stone's throw from the Collège de France, in the 5th arrondissement. Here you'll find rare books, genuine museum pieces that will appeal more to collectors than to readers.

Azzedine Alaïa Bookshop: unique fashion books in the home of the great couturier

Rue de la Verrerie, in the historic home of Azzedine Alaïa, has just opened a bookshop, a stone's throw from the gallery exhibiting the great couturier's work. The perfect place to find that fashion book you've been looking for!