Netflix turns a 12th arrondissement venue into a giant library for one weekend
Netflix is taking an unexpected turn this autumn 2026. The streaming platform is hosting a Book Festival in Paris to celebrate the deep connection between literature and its biggest series and films. For three days, Ground Control in the 12th arrondissement transforms into a vast open-air library.
Pages and screens: an undeniable bond
Adapting a bestselling novel into a film or series is always a risky move. It means running the risk of disappointing fans and failing to live up to the original work. And yet, it is also a way of bringing to life the paper characters that readers hold so dear.
Certain sagas illustrate this tension perfectly. Harry Potter, for instance, sparks just as many strong reactions through its films as through its books. An adaptation, then, does not erase the novel, it gives it a second life.
The streaming platform has clearly grasped what is at stake. Over the past few years, it has delivered a string of adaptations that have met with considerable success. What’s more, an adaptation has the power to put a book back in the spotlight.
A two-way relationship at the heart of the festival
While literature has an obvious influence on cinema, the reverse is equally true. A hit series can reignite the desire to read the novel it was based on. It is this two-way relationship that will sit at the heart of the Book Festival taking place in Paris this autumn.
Netflix has chosen to pay tribute to all the literary masterpieces that inspired its greatest successes. The event promises to be a celebration of both pages and screens in equal measure, book lovers and series fans alike will find something to enjoy.
“Adapting a novel means risking disappointing fans, but it is also a way of keeping the magic alive.”
Ground Control becomes a library
From Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, Ground Control, located at 81, rue du Charolais in the 12th arrondissement, will host the Netflix Book Festival. This cultural venue will transform into a vast open-air library for the duration of the weekend. The event is organised in partnership with the Centre national du Livre.
The programme includes author meet-and-greets, musical readings, panel discussions and a wide range of other activities. Every type of reader will find a format that suits them. From graphic novels to romance, manga to thriller, the variety on offer is impressive.
- Meet-and-greets with authors and actors connected to the adaptations
- Musical readings for an immersive experience
- Panel discussions on the relationship between literature and cinema
- Activities centred on manga, thriller, graphic novels and romance
- A look back at adaptations including Lupin, The Queen’s Gambit, Bridgerton and Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight
Iconic adaptations in the spotlight
The event is set to revisit the platform’s greatest adaptations. Among them: Lupin, The Queen’s Gambit, Bridgerton and Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight. What these titles share is that they were all born from a literary or graphic work before conquering screens worldwide.
The event does not stop at the most well-known series, however. From manga to thriller, every form of literature that has inspired the platform will be represented. It is a rare opportunity to see these two worlds come together in a single space.
Practical information for the Netflix Book Festival
The Netflix Book Festival takes place at Ground Control, 81 rue du Charolais, Paris 12e. The dates are set for 16 to 18 October 2026. The event is organised in partnership with the Centre national du Livre.
Over these three days, the venue will host a varied programme of activities, open to all reading and streaming enthusiasts. Whether you are a fan of Bridgerton or Lupin, there will be something on the schedule for you. The breadth of genres represented also guarantees a rich experience for every kind of visitor.
If you love books and series in equal measure, this is the weekend for you. Netflix is bringing two passions together that are so often enjoyed separately, an invitation to see these two forms of storytelling as two sides of the same coin.
