Together with the bookstore owners, the book office of the French Institute in India has curated a list of the finest contemporary French titles translated into English and regional languages, to ensure that they reach the Indian reader. This partnership involved creating new collaborations between publishers, distributors and the bookstores to make sure French books could find their way to Indian bookshelves!
Corners have already opened in several Indian cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Goa, Varanasi, Chandigarh and Pondicherry. The network is aimed to extend to more cities in the coming month, including Mumbai, Calcutta, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, chasing the objective to be present in every city equipped with an Alliance française.
French literature, what’s new?
France is most famous for its classics but hundreds of contemporary works are being translated and published every year in the anglophone world. Yet, many of these translations never reach the Indian subcontinent. This is the gap we want to fill. We want to ensure that every Indian reader who has had a curiosity or desire to partake of French literature can do so.
Why Indie bookshop?
Independent bookstores now more than ever before play a critical role in bringing people a personal touch in their book suggestions, as well as keeping a literary community alive. They are not just places that sell books, but cultural hubs preserving the love of reading and literary culture. Through the PMF! Initiative, our aim is to federate and support a network of indie bookstores.
Locate your nearest French corner
Locate your nearest French corner
Events and Activities
The Thinnai Stories
The PMF Book Station
Pardon My French! A week-long series of events celebrating French literature all day, in every way.
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