For Chiara Stanziani, the world of books has always been a place of fascination. Now an agent at the Helsinki Literary Agency (HLA), she works to bring outstanding Finnish literature to global audiences, ensuring that authors find new readerships across borders. Her journey into publishing has been shaped by persistence, curiosity, and a bit of […]
For Ferran Muñoz Jofre, literature is more than just a profession—it’s a passion that bridges cultures, ideas, and languages. As an editor at Editorial Anagrama, one of Spain’s most prestigious publishing houses, he has played a key role in curating a diverse and high-quality literary catalogue. Starting as an intern and rising to the position
Eglė Vėbraitė has spent years shaping the literary landscape of Lithuania through her work as a project manager in several publishing houses, including Kitos knygos, Sofoklis, and Obuolys. With a strong academic background in Lithuanian Philology and Literature & Press, she has built a career that bridges publishing, translation, and literary curation. Fluent in multiple
Anna Mioni is a literary agent, the founder of AC² Literary Agency, and a renowned translator. After a decade of working closely with authors and publishers, she has acquired important and meaningful experience in the publishing world. She recently visited Slovenia and stayed at Goga Press (Založba Goga) literary residence, situated in the heart of
David Piovesan is a researcher who focuses on the role and future of bookstores in Europe. In this conversation, he reflects on the challenges faced by independent booksellers, their cultural significance, and the importance of bibliodiversity. What are some of the main challenges small booksellers are facing today, in France and globally?The first is survival,
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This November, as part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) residency program, David Piovesan and Aylin Efe completed a short but productive professional visit to Slovenia, coinciding with the Slovenian Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem) in Ljubljana. The highlights of their stay included two well-attended presentations at the fair: In addition to their public appearances, both
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From November 12–15, 2024, the Lit‑Quest Europe residency brought together literary professionals Sofi Živković, Violeta Radkova, and Margarita Kaloyanova in Zagreb, for a four-day program centered around the Interliber Book Fair. Highlights included: The visit also included informal networking, cultural exploration, and one-on-one meetings with local literary professionals — all contributing to stronger regional ties
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We are excited to announce that a group of literary professionals will be visiting Zagreb from November 12–15, 2024, as part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) residency program. Their stay coincides with the Interliber Book Fair, one of the most important literary events in the region. This year’s guests include Sofi Živković, Violeta Radkova, and
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We are pleased to announce that David Piovesan and Aylin Efe have been selected as Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) guests for the upcoming residency in Slovenia, which will take place during the Slovenian Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem) in Ljubljana. Both guests will participate in the fair’s professional program with public presentations and will meet with
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From May 13–15, 2024, the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP-CB) training program for emerging literary agents held a dynamic and content-rich residency workshop in Zagreb, hosted by Sandorf Publishing in cooperation with regional partners. The workshop brought together agents Janek Domonell, Chiara Stanzani, and Manca Masnik (Goga Publishing House), alongside program mentors and Croatian publishing professionals. The
