La grande librairie on France 5 with Augustin Trapenard, Digi Mart USA News (France): France 5 continues its major weekly literary event on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:05 p.m. with “La grande librairie,” presented by Augustin Trapenard.
The programme remains a leading destination where writers, ideas and reading favorites come together.
Each week, “La grande librairie” brings together authors from varied backgrounds, including novelists, essayists, comic book creators and memoirists, to discuss their works and debate subjects shaping contemporary creation. Trapenard is known for a demanding yet accessible style of conversation that shares a passion for books without jargon.
The show combines in-depth interviews, clashes of ideas and reading recommendations.
Broadcast during the peak of the autumn literary season, a period marked by major prizes and high-profile releases, the programme accompanies readers through a particularly dense publishing calendar. The show has become France’s principal television event devoted to literature since its creation.
It was long hosted by François Busnel, and Trapenard has taken over the programme while carrying on its spirit with his own sensibility.
Beyond promotion, the programme acts as a bridge between readers and authors. It highlights sometimes overlooked voices, supports editorial diversity and underlines the role of books in public debate.
Its influence on sales is frequently noted, as an appearance can revive interest in a title and bring it to new readers.
The episode airs Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 21:05 on France 5, in prime time as a literary magazine.
