✍️Apply now: Frankfurter Buchmesse & Berlinale Matchmaking International publishing houses can now apply to participate in the Book-to-Screen Day Matchmaking at #FBM26. 📅Friday, 9 October 2026 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm 📍FBM ✍️Application deadline: 22 April www.buchmesse.de/en/rights-li... #Booksky

US historian Jill Lepore to speak at the Opening Press Conference of the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse! Read the full press release here: www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre... #fbm26 #booksky #fbm

@thebookseller.com has begun its search for the Rising Stars Class of 2026! ⭐ 📅 Send in your nomination by 15 May! ➡️https://www.thebookseller.com/features/the-bookseller-rising-stars-2026-submissions-open-for-16th-annual-list #BookSky

Meet Osnovy Publishing, the winner of this years Frankfurter Buchmesse Chytomo Special Award!🏆 ➡️You can read the full interview with co-owner and CEO Andriy Vyshnevsky here: www.buchmesse.de/en/news/ukra... #Booksky #Chytomo

📖💫Du bist jung, arbeitest in der Buchbranche und möchtest den deutschen und französischen Buchmarkt hautnah erleben? Dann bewirb dich jetzt für das Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship 2026! ✍️Bewerbungsschluss: 16. März 2026 Alle Infos: www.buchmesse.de/foerderprogr... #buchsky #germanbooksky

What topics do you think will be next on the industry agenda? The next Frankfurter Buchmesse Masterclasses will take place between 18 and 22 May 2026. The masterclasses are open for host applications. www.buchmesse.de/en/highlight...

Romania to be Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2028. Today, Romania’s Minister of Culture András Demeter and Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Director Juergen Boos signed the official agreement in Bucharest. The press release can be found here: www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre... #fbm26 #fbm28

What’s the next story in editing — and who will tell it? Join us for the first The Hof Session of 2026 and find out! The Next Story in Editing – Where Trends, Talent, and Technology Meet 📅26 February 2026 4.00 — 5.00 pm 💻Register now via Zoom: buchmesse-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #thehof #fbm

Next up at #ipgsc is Viviane Basset of @quartobooksuk.bsky.social who is giving a masterclass on Marketing and Publicity. Top tips: look at comparable titles, spend time with the author, understand your audience’s values and interests, and lots of TLC/good author care.

“It’s a fact of life but AI doesn’t always behave in the way we expect software to behave” says @georgewalkley.com at #ipgsc What we also know is that AI is getting smarter and cheaper.

Awesome keynote from the BBC’s culture and media editor @katierazzbbc.bsky.social ‘AI cannot replace creatives’ she says as she tackles the thorny topics of trust, authenticity and accuracy, culture as the refuge from reality and the rise of podcasts as TV shows #ipgsc

What is it like to lead a big business as a duo? Joint CEOs Sarah Benton and Jonathan Perdoni at @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social knowledge well. ‘It’s about clearly defined roles, a low-ego modern leadership style.. it’s not about agreeing on everything but it is about trust’ they say #ipgsc

Entrepreneur, co-founder of Shazam and author Ajay Chowdhury addresses the audience at the #ipgsc looking at the interface of publishing and technology. What does it take to build a successful business? He certainly knows!

An inspiring, high-energy keynote from Jonathan Douglas @literacy-trust.bsky.social at our Spring Conference. A rallying call for everyone to get involved in the National Year of Reading - not just to sell more books but to support literacy, inclusion and mobility #ipgsc

🌏Mit Kinder- und Jugendbüchern weltweit sichtbar werden: Unsere Rights List bringt ausgewählte Neuerscheinungen deutscher Verlage auf internationale Buchmessen und Branchenevents. 👉 Anmeldeschluss: 20. Februar 2026 Alle Infos: www.buchmesse.de/ausstellen/p...

Under the motto “The Business of Reading”, the publishing industry will come together on 11 February for the IPG Spring 2026 Conference. Those unable to attend in London can also join the event online. Further details are available here www.independentpublishersguild.com/SharedConten... #IPGSC

Juergen Boos, Director of @buchmesse.de kicked off the packed #BISG “Doing Rights Right” event at Goethe Institut NY by reminding the rights professionals in the audience that, no matter the challenges in the world, their work is all about building relationships.

📣Frankfurter Buchmesse is setting the course for the future: internationally experienced publishing executive Joachim Kaufmann will become President and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse in autumn 2026. You can find detailed information in the press release: pr.buchmesse.de/i/OyeHtXKVb0... #fbm26

How is leadership changing in the book industry – and what perspectives do women in decision-making positions bring to the table?📖 🎤We asked Karin Schmidt-Friderichs and Slava Svitova about their thoughts. Read the full interview here: www.buchmesse.de/en/news/inte... @boersenverein.bsky.social

This year's titles for the Books at Berlinale event have been announced. Since 20 years, we have been working with the Berlinale Co-Production Market to showcase titles that are suitable for screen adaptation. @pubperspectives.bsky.social publishingperspectives.com/2026/01/fran...

Missed out on some of the many FBM25 events? No problem! You can gain insights from industry experts, explore the trends shaping publishing, and expand your knowledge by rewatching FBM25 sessions in our media library.🎬 ➡️https://www.buchmesse.de/en/highlights/media-library Our tipps for you:

Translating Chile: Open Call 2026📣 📚Chile will be the Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027! The Translating Chile program is looking for foreign publishers interested in translating and publishing Chilean books in other languages. ➡️More information: www.dirac.gob.cl/traducciones

Happy 2026!🎉 A new year also means a new Frankfurter Buchmesse📖 We look forward to another year filled with a shared passion for books, reading and writing new stories!🫶 ✍️ #FBM26 will take place from 7–11 October 2026 with Czechia as Guest of Honour Czechia2026. #booksky #buchbubble

💥Comics are born in dialogue – and business grows in exchange. 📈For 2026, both the Comics Business Centre and the Webtoon Area will expand, reflecting the developments in the industry ➡️Book your table now until 31 January 2026 and meet the global comics industry at Frankfurter Buchmesse!

🎤„Frankfurt bleibt in Bewegung – mit der Branche, für die Branche.“ Christian Ebert (Geschäftsleitung FBM) im Interview über das neue Hallenlayout 2026✍️ ➡️Hier geht es zum Artikel im Börsenblatt: www.boersenblatt.net/home/neu-sor... #FBM26 #BlueskyVerlage #Buchbubble

Discover German Stories in Guadalajara!🧳 📚The #FIDL is taking place from 29 November - 5 December 2025. Come say Hi! 📍German Collective Stand No. II 1, EXPO Guadalajara ➡️Find our full programme and a list of all co-exhibitors, here: www.german-stories.de/.../feria-in.... #booksky #bookfair

🌎Mit Büchern um die Welt: das sind die Deutschen Gemeinschaftsstände 2026! Internationale Präsenz zeigen und ausländische Märkte erschließen - mit unserem Netzwerk. 🤝 ➡️Jetzt anmelden und ein globales Netzwerk aufbauen: www.buchmesse.de/ausstellen/p...

"The uniqueness of the fair derives from being both an integrated B2B and B2C fair. With our new strategy we aim to strengthen both parts,” - Christian Ebert, VP Marketing & Sales, FBM. Read more on FBM Next in the Publishing Perspectives Interview: publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/fran...

📚 One year after Italy’s appearance as Guest of Honour at #FBM24, Giornale della Libreria explores the current state of the Italian publishing industry. Download the PDF for free, here: www.giornaledellalibreria.it/landing-page...

Frankfurter Buchmesse auf Expansionskurs – mit neuer Leadagentur Scholz & Friends🎉 Wir danken Vier für Texas für 13 Jahre erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit!♥️ Hier geht es zur Pressemitteilung: www.buchmesse.de/presse/press...

🎥The next Book-to-Screen story: submit your novel for Books at Berlinale now! ✍️ Deadline: November 11, 2025 👉You can find all details, including a short checklist for publishers and literary agents, here: www.efm-berlinale.de/en/copro-mar... #berlinale #book #film

At the Frankfurt Bookfair @buchmesse.de , I once again moderated the Frankfurt Kids Conference, including interviewing beloved Gruffalo-illustrator Axel Scheffler for his opening keynote. #kidlit #kidlitart #ukkidlit #kidlituk #booksky #fbm25

Our first time at the @buchmesse.de Frankfurt Book Fair was an absolute blast! 🤩 A huge thank-you to Medien.Bayern for making our participation possible. We loved gaining new insights into the global book publishing industry and connecting with so many inspiring people from around the world.

📈Frankfurter Buchmesse continues to grow – and connect the world of literature! The 77th edition was all about growth, global discourse, and a passion for reading across generations. 🤝 Read the full press release here: www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre... #fbm25 #booksky

That’s a wrap for Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025!🎉 We would like to thank all participants, exhibitors, and visitors for that special #OnlyAtFBM -Feeling.📚 Don’t forget to save the date: Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 will take place from 7 to 11 October 2026!

Spannendes Podium zum Thema FRAUEN & WIDERSTAND an der #FBM2025 mit Ulli Lust, Delphine Minoui und Shila Behjat. @buchmesse.de

📚🇵🇸🎤 Daybreak in #Gaza - Humanising Palestinian lives and safeguarding Palestinian culture. Buchvorstellung und Podiumgespräch an der #fbm2025 mit Alena Jabarine (Moderation), Mahmoud Muna (Buchhändler, Autor) und @matthewteller.com (Nahostexperte). @buchmesse.de

👨‍🚀 #WeltraumWochenende Empfehlung: Am Sonntag, dem 19. Oktober ab 13:00 Uhr, stellt ESA-Astronaut Matthias Maurer sein neues Buch „Was ist Was: Training für den Mond“ auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse vor! @buchmesse.de @astromatthias.esa.int

Weitere Fotospots von meinem ersten Tag auf der @buchmesse.de 😊 #buchsky #germanbooksky #booksky #fbm25 #fotospot

Leaving a chair for the 3rd panellist: Conversational AI Amanda Collins. Amanda was the perfect guest until she went off in a strop and refused to speak any more! AI tools are clearly not perfect right now! #AI #fbm25

Don’t forget to join us this Friday at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the Charleston Micro-Conference! @buchmesse.de This event (part of the Publishing Perspectives Forum) is free and open to all registered Frankfurt Book Fair attendees. #fbm25

Noch ein Veranstaltungstipp für die @buchmesse.de: Unsere Fachreferentin Paula Zimmermann am Sonntag um 11:00 im Gespräch mit Hadija Haruna-Oelker @hadijaho.bsky.social und Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus @tomerdd.bsky.social. Moderation: Elsa Koester @elsakoe.bsky.social connect.buchmesse.de/newfront/ses...

Heute um 20:15 ❗️ Lesung "Daybreak in Gaza" unten im medico-Haus. (falsche Info auf dem Share-Pic) @buchmesse.de Morgen findet es tatsächlich um 19:00 statt.

When The Hof comes 'live' to Frankfurt and asks who controls reality? Tasked with making sense of it all were: Chief Publishing Officer at Springer Nature, Harsh Jegadeesan; and Davar Ardalan, author of AI for Community; and Under Secretary General at the United Nations, Melissa Fleming #fbm25

The challenges of publishing audio experienced by the independent sector and how listening behaviour differs in markets around the world. With Jon Watt (Bonnier UK), Sabine Cramer (Dumont, Koln) and @pubperspectives.bsky.social’s Porter Anderson #fbm25

The incredible @grantamag.bsky.social are celebrating 25 years coming to the book fair, so we popped over to their stand with gifts for Noel Murphy, Commercial Director #fbm25

CEO of Simon & Schuster International Perminder Mann talked candidly with @porteranderson.bsky.social of @pubperspectives.bsky.social about new challenges, company culture, respect for others in the workplace, leadership style and the desire to be truly global publisher #fbm25 #ExecutiveTalk

Really interesting talk from Laura Summers of BookMachine, giving expert advice about resilience in the workplace, with a focus on emotional agility, adaptability, connection and sustainable stamina. Top tips too on getting enough sleeping, setting boundaries and getting away from screen! #fbm25

‘How To Future Proof Your Publishing Career’ panel now on the Innovation Stage with Suzy Astbury, Sara Lloyd, Meru Gokhale and Suzanne Collier. Already getting into the hot topic of AI and how it’s disrupting the publishing industry #fbm25

If you are coming to #fbm25 this week, don’t forget to visit the Guest of Honour The Philippines in The Forum. They have some striking exhibits! #OnlyAtFBM