Hachette Livre in the news

The 2024 ranking of the top 201 French publishers shows a slight overall revenue decline, with Hachette Livre leading growth mainly abroad, Editis recovering, and notable gains among smaller niche publishers.

Xavier Niel's NJJ has joined the acquisition race for Eilean Books, which is in receivership, alongside Editis and Kadokawa, with a deadline for improved bids by late November.

Myriam Gilles, formerly of Audible France, is now Director of Audio Productions at Hachette Livre, tasked with boosting audio format creation.

Louis Hachette Group, the parent company of Hachette Livre, has achieved financial independence from Vivendi, allowing it to refinance debt, increase cash flow, and pursue its own strategic acquisitions while maintaining strong commercial performance.

Hachette Livre has appointed Myriam Gilles, former Head of Productions at Audible France, as its new Director of Audio Productions to boost audio book output.

Hachette Livre, the third global book publisher, is reorganizing its international management with new appointments for key leadership roles to enhance global development and synergies.

Insight Editions, a Californian publisher specializing in popular culture books, launched Insight France to adapt its catalog and create original works for the French market, led by Rodolphe Lachat.

Hachette Livre appointed Myriam Gilles, former head of production at Audible France, as its new Director of Audio Productions to accelerate audio book development.

Hachette Livre hires Myriam Gilles from Audible to boost its audio book production, capitalizing on the growing audio market and its existing Audiolib imprint.

Hachette Livre reorganizes its international management with new appointments for global growth and synergy.

Hachette Livre is reorganizing its leadership with new appointments for David Shelley and Philippe Lamotte to drive international growth and synergy.

Hachette Livre is reorganizing its international leadership starting in 2027, promoting David Shelley to Global Advisor, and appointing Katie Espiner and Ben Sevier as new CEOs for its UK and US operations respectively.

Hachette Livre has launched Hachette Bande Dessinée, a new comics division aiming to produce fewer but more impactful titles by combining several imprints and focusing on strategic releases and revivals of classic characters.

Arnaud Nourry, former CEO of Hachette Livre and current head of Les Nouveaux Éditeurs, discussed the Thélyson Orélien affair and reflected on his strategic leadership and opposition to the sale of Hachette Livre.

The HECTAAR chair in Caen will establish an interdisciplinary research program on contemporary book and publishing history, utilizing extensive archives from Imec, including those of major French publishers like Hachette.

Booksellers are boycotting Hachette Group publications due to Vincent Bolloré's ownership, impacting sales like Boualem Sansal's "La Légende" despite high advances and promotional spending.

Hachette Livre's 2025 growth was driven by acquisitions and diversification, though early 2026 shows mixed regional performance with varied market dynamics.

Independent publishing houses are emerging in France to resist the concentration of the industry by large groups like Hachette and offer diverse literary choices.

80 authors collectively published "La Grande Evasion" to protest Vincent Bolloré's influence on the publishing industry and advocate for authors' rights to reclaim their works from ideologically misaligned publishers.

Hachette Illustré is launching "J'adore lire!" in 50 French bookstores throughout October to promote reading for all ages, especially children and young adults, with various engaging activities.