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Andersen Prize draws a line: no AI in its 2027 fairy tales
For the 60th edition, works generated, rewritten or revised with artificial intelligence systems will not be accepted.
ITAS Prize reopens submissions: five ways of looking at the mountains
The 53rd edition welcomes books published in 2026, with copies due by 31 January 2027.
Città di Castello turns its literary prize into a four-day festival
From 22 to 25 October, schools, the library, theatre and San Domenico will host talks, finalists and past winners.
Los Angeles plans an immersive bookshop built around reading and atmosphere
Genres Book Society aims to open on Melrose Avenue in 2027, with flexible spaces, a café-bar and areas for events.
Truong Tran turns memoir into an open, nonlinear form
How to Exi(s)t explores identity, belonging and the burden of shame imposed by others.
Francesco Totti presents Oltre in Rome: life after football
The book written with Alessandro Alciato for Cairo Editore was presented on 19 October at Teatro Brancaccio, on Via Merulana in Rome.
Young readers decide in Sanguinetto: Mannucci and Silei win
I misteriosi cinque wins the Premio Castello; Senzacuore takes the Young Readers award. Reports are dated 19 October; the ceremony was on 18 October.
Julia May Jonas introduces Diana: when friendship becomes a contest
The cover of the Vladimir author’s second novel was revealed on 19 October. Its US release is scheduled for 11 May 2027.
Ekpeki on speculative fiction: power begins with those who lack it
In an interview published by Élékéré Press on 19 October, the Nigerian writer discusses influences, working conditions and literary projects.
James Daunt makes the case for booksellers: reading grows in bookshops
The New Yorker profile published on 19 October reopens the discussion about bookshops and the discovery of books.
J.H. Markert on The Chain House: horror begins with control
In his CrimeReads essay published on 19 October, the writer explains the research behind his novel.
Francesca Scotti wins the Chiara: three votes settle the short-story contest
La stagione delle case vuote, published by Hacca, wins the 38th edition. The result was announced in Varese on 18 October.
Alaa Faraj wins the Severino Cesari Prize with Perché ero ragazzo
The national debut-book prize was awarded in Perugia on 18 October. The book is published by Sellerio.
Premio Italia: Vallorani and De Simone lead the winning novels
The 18 October report announces the Stranimondi results: Ogni cosa e nessuna for science fiction and Bashavert for fantasy.
Luigi Nacci’s Il tempo dei semplici wins Il Libro della Vita
The ceremony took place in Padua on 17 October. Corriere del Veneto confirmed the result in its report on 18 October.
Pordenonelegge heads beyond the city for an autumn of author encounters
Announced on 16 October, Fuoricittà offers thirteen events from 26 October to 30 November, with free admission.
Forlì: books bring readers and authors together at the Saffi Library
Nine free events run from 20 October to May 2027 at Palazzo Romagnoli, opening with Roberto Mercadini.
Julia Deck wins the Lattes Grinzane: young readers choose Ann d’Inghilterra
The result announced in Alba on 17 October honours the Adelphi edition translated by Yasmina Melaouah.
Isabel Allende wins the Planeta and returns to Alba’s story
La hora antes del alba wins the 75th edition. The ceremony took place on 15 October; EFE’s report is dated 16 October.
Lee Child visits Preston as short books reach readers in prison
The visit reported on 16 October marks a Quick Reads delivery. Writing.ie updated the wider programme on 17 October.
Milton Keynes recognises the people who make reading a pleasure
The 2026 Reading for Pleasure Awards from HarperCollins, The Open University and UKLA were announced on 17 October.
Il gigante delle Langhe puts the verdict in 7,100 young readers’ hands
The twenty-fifth edition’s finalists were announced on 16 October. Fiction winners will be revealed in Cortemilia on 18 March 2027.
Buck opens a week of children’s stories across languages in Foggia
The 16 October update details Sunday 18 October’s opening with Sergio Olivotti. The festival continues until 25 October.
Rare books return to Milan’s Villa Necchi with first editions and paper conservation
FAI presents the third Mostra del Libro Antico e Raro, running from 23 to 25 October with over forty exhibitors and conservation events.
Edinburgh Book Festival announces more author conversations to watch online this October
Its 16 October newsletter previews more than thirty recordings joining the on-demand collection, alongside conversations already available from the summer festival.
Savaş and Manuguerra win Mediterranean Culture Prize, with translation also honoured
The twentieth edition’s winners were announced in Cosenza on 16 October. French-language translator Yasmina Mélaouah also received an award.
Bernice Barry and Meg Caddy bring overlooked lives into historical fiction
The ARA Historical Novel Prize winners were announced on 15 October: The Names of a Hare and A Flash in the Dust take the main awards.
Rome’s Eur district gains a two-floor bookshop devoted to readers
Mondadori announces its Viale Europa 88/92 shop: almost 400 square metres and more than 26,000 titles, with children’s, comics and romance sections.
Seven fresh views of Pinocchio arrive at Perugia’s Arconi library
Opened on 15 October, 7 matite per un burattino runs in Perugia until 18 October, with free admission.
Translation becomes a meeting place at Palermo’s Festival delle Letterature Migranti
Strade presents its 23–24 October programme: schools, Virginia Woolf and a conversation between Niviaq Korneliussen and Francesca Turri.
At Bookolica in Tempio Pausania, reading means changing perspective
Sa Scena’s 15 October programme update highlights school readings and Spazio Faber meetings. The festival’s core events take place on 23–24 October.
Sally Rooney: Faber halts new book supplies in the United Kingdom
The decision, agreed with the author, covers all formats. Copies already in bookshops may still be sold.
UmbriaLibri’s opening day brings fiction and live readings into Perugia
The programme updated on 14 October details the 16 October opening: Fumettibrutti, Minimetrò readings and an evening with Gifuni and Lagioia.
Foligno Fantasy Festival connects students’ stories with Federico Taddia
The municipality announces the fifth edition at Palazzo Trinci on 17 October, with a writing competition and an event for young readers.
Boston Book Festival brings Emily Wilson and ancient literature to new readers
WBUR’s 14 October report previews the free festival in Copley Square on 17 October, connecting genres and translation.
Rainbook makes space for difference through literature in Cagliari
A 14 October update previews the 21–25 October festival, connecting books, LGBTQIA+ culture and discussion.
A shared book space opens inside Villa Alba in Fonte Nuova
A new Librerie di Nadia location opened on 14 October, offering books to borrow and return.
Carmen Gallo wins the Strega Poetry Prize with a voice that crosses myth
Einaudi’s Procne Machine wins the fourth edition of the prize at the 13 October final in Rome.
PEN–Inge Feltrinelli shortlist puts writing as resistance in focus
The 13 October announcement brings together eight writers and a collective Eritrean nomination; the award will be presented at BookCity Milano.
Bologna opens La città delle donne with readings inspired by Alinovi
The programme returns on 15–17 October, preceded by a reading at Teatro San Leonardo on the 14th.
Bonnie Garmus returns with Peck & Peck, bringing poetry into fiction
Published in the United States by Scribner on 13 October, the novel follows an aspiring poet in 1980s literary New York.
Yiyun Li’s Music Against the Night brings the past into living focus
The novel was released in the United States on 13 October; a new essay by the author examines memory and invention.
Camila Sosa Villada: writing a place for oneself in the world
Il viaggio inutile. Corpo e scrittura joins SUR’s catalogue, connecting autobiography, identity and literature.
Torino Spiritualità returns to human bonds and the memory of love
The 22nd edition brings readings, dialogue and reflection to Turin on 14–18 October.
Bogotá invites new readers beyond the last page of independent books
Applications for Después de la página remain open until 16 October through Cámara Colombiana del Libro and Idartes.
Marmillibri turns sixteen towns into a journey through stories
From 16 October to 11 December, Marmilla’s travelling festival connects fiction, poetry and local places.
Umberto Eco: memory rekindled through books and childhood objects
Alessandria announces La misteriosa fiamma della memoria, opening on 16 October at Biblioteca Francesca Calvo.
Campiello Giovani opens a new chapter for young writers
The 32nd edition invites writers aged 15–21 to submit a free-theme short story by 15 January 2027.
Rome reads together again: Arvalia Legge returns on 13–15 November
Municipio XI announces three days of books, conversation and workshops for younger readers.
Trento: four conversations to read the present
Antonella Viola and Carmine Abate feature in a programme connecting books, memory and current affairs.
Adjei-Brenyah meets readers for an evening of stories in Iowa
On 12 October, the author of Friday Black and Chain-Gang All-Stars gives a reading followed by audience questions.
Ogaga Ifowodo’s poetry wins the Nigeria Prize for Literature
Why Does God Need a Gun? receives the $100,000 award with a collection confronting violence.
Festival
Rapallo
November in books and ideas: Agorà in Cesena and the Rapallo Prize
Agorà Festival returns to Cesena on 6–8 November; Rapallo celebrates women’s writing on 7 November. Two opportunities to encounter ideas, discover books and hear different perspectives.
Lucca Comics & Games 2026: sixty years of stories, a legacy to share
From 28 October to 1 November, Lucca celebrates its sixtieth anniversary with Legacy: comics, games, exhibitions and encounters connecting generations of readers.
UmbriaLibri 2026: The Golden Bough brings stories to Perugia and Terni
From 16 to 18 October in Perugia and 20 to 22 November in Terni, the thirty-second edition led by Nicola Lagioia connects fiction, memory and imagination. Preview events, illustration and emerging writers broaden the programme.
Barcelona’s FLIB 2026 invites readers to choose for themselves
From 22 to 27 October, the fifth Italian Literature Festival brings books, languages and people together. Domenico Starnone opens a programme combining current debates, theatre, music and family activities.
Camilla and the books that change lives: from Lady Chatterley to reading with Charles
Secret teenage reading, Dickens and the King’s laughter: in a BBC documentary, the Queen explains why books remain an essential part of her life.
Frankfurt 2026: when Italian stories cross borders
New Italian voices, international acquisitions and stories looking for readers beyond borders.