Culture news Read all about it: Audible opens bookless pop-up audio bookstore New York is the launchpad this month for Audible Story House a pop-up bookless bookstore. The firm hopes the idea will take off in the city and cement its place as a community hub and listening lounge for literature. 11/05/2026
Moments Holiday reading: The best travel books to inspire your next trip From classic memoirs to modern fiction, these travel books capture the spirit of adventure and are perfect to pack for your next holiday. 03/05/2026
Culture news Walter Chandoha: A new book celebrates the king of cat content Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968". 28/04/2026
Culture news Rare Pablo Neruda book on Spanish Civil War to go on display in Chile A rare copy of Pablo Neruda’s “Spain in the Heart”, written during the Spanish Civil War and possibly printed on cotton made from military uniforms, is set to go on public display in Chile for the first time. 25/04/2026
Travel News Rabat is officially the World Book Capital. Here’s what to see and do From hidden bookstores to historic libraries, Rabat offers many delights for book lovers. 23/04/2026
Culture news Sophie Hughes: 'A translated book is one that has been written twice' This World Book Day, we discuss the oft-overlooked art of literary translation and the future of the practice with translator and 2026 International Booker Prize judge Sophie Hughes. 23/04/2026
Culture news Top Russian publisher rejects accusations in 'LGBT extremism' probe The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional values', including cracking down on films, books, art and culture. 22/04/2026
Culture news Le coup de Grasset: Exodus of authors and the collective response Not wanting to drift with their publishing house after Olivier Nora's ouster, 170 authors have announced that they are leaving Grasset. Writer Oscar Coop-Phane reflects on his experience. Bookseller Gwilherm Perthuis denounces an ultra-concentrated publishing industry. 18/04/2026
Culture news Literary controversy: 115 authors exit French publishing house Grasset More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know. 16/04/2026
Art Getting people together: Neal Slavin on the art of group photography Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy. 11/04/2026
Culture news Spanish police find lost 17th-century manuscript for sale online Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved. 06/04/2026
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Brussels Naked and more book picks beyond the headlines In this special episode, we step away from the headlines and into the world of books. With the help of Brussels-based author Irina Papancheva and Stefan Grobe, we share some reading recommendations for the long weekend. 05/04/2026
Culture news Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book? JD Vance will be the first US Vice President in recent times to publish a book while in office. The announcement of his second book ramps up speculation that Vance is paving the way for a 2028 presidential run. 01/04/2026
Culture news World Poetry Day: Where to begin writing your own words of wisdom Euronews Culture's poet-in-residence Aurora Vélez has advice on how you can start writing about life, love and everything in-between and World Poetry Day is the perfect place to start. 21/03/2026
Culture news Read all about it: Portuguese teenage book addict goes viral Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools. 18/03/2026
Culture news Len Deighton, best-selling British spy novelist, dies aged 97 Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world's most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20 languages over a career spanning half a century. 17/03/2026