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Two studies by Aldus Up, the European book fairs network co-founded in the framework of the Creative Europe programme and coordinated by the Italian Publishers Association (AIE), which were published on the network's platform on 16 June during the Bologna Children's Book Fair show: Europe is not united yet when it comes to statistics on the book world. From reading habits to translations data, each country performs surveys independently, making it difficult to carry out an overall analysis of trends.

Are you yearning for some new reading material? We invite you to explore our 13 Reader Delights, covering every genre from novels to engaging non-fiction to self-help, graphic novels, art and photography books.

From gripping family sagas and romance novels to the trilogies of the century – we have good reading tips for everyone.

New Adult Stage in Hall 1.2 for fans of New Adult, Romance and Fantasy

Under the motto "#fbm24 is reading - Read. Reflect. Relate.", the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse will celebrate reading in all its facets from 16 to 20 October 2024. It is about celebrating reading where stories begin: at the centre of the publishing industry. After all, it is stories that connect people.

Discover the latest reading tips for the autumn and get to know bestselling authors behind the scenes.

For the 75th time, Frankfurter Buchmesse (18 - 22 October 2023) will open its doors in October and celebrate hundreds of stories and the authors behind them. Among those taking part are Marc-Uwe Kling, Cornelia Funke, Deborah Feldman, Rafik Schami and Christopher Clark. Tickets for public and trade visitors are now available online.

Our Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reader Delights will immerse you in new worlds.

Discover Frankfurter Buchmesse's programme highlights - on site, digitally and in our media library: 365 days a year.

In its second year, BOOKFEST once again has exceptional readings, concerts, parties and performances planned that will create a week-long festival atmosphere in Frankfurt - with Margaret Atwood, Ken Follett, Maja Lunde, Jo Nesbø, Elif Shafak, Colson Whitehead and many more.

From dystopian to insta-poetry: We’ve got the must-reads for Young Adults.

The new stage in Hall 4.0 is all about trends and market developments in the fields of academic, education and publishing services. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will become the centre of the Campus Weekend.

Whether performance art or the sound of flamenco, whether high culture from the Prado or fun culture in the form of tapas – Spain’s “spilling creativity” can be experienced not only at Frankfurter Buchmesse from 19 to 23 October 2022, but this summer as well in the city of Frankfurt and many other places in Germany.

Discover Frankfurter Buchmesse's programme highlights for publishing professionals. Digitally and on site, multi-faceted, worldwide and 365 days a year.

Explore everything that moves art lovers in our Art & Photography Reader Delights.

The prize is a trip to this year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse (11-15 October 2017).

Frankfurt Kids Festival is the book fair highlight for young fans of reading.

THE MARKETS - Global Publishing Summit 2016 / Flanders and the Netherlands

The bestselling Norwegian author Jo Nesbø will present his new book "Knife" (Penguin Random House, publication date: 9 July 2019) at BOOKFEST at Frankfurter Buchmesse (16-20 October 2019).

You can explore current topics and explosive discourses in the Reader Delights section on politics and society.

This is where globetrotters and bon vivants find new reasons to dream and explore.