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Authors Rally for Nora Amid Grasset Leadership Turmoil

4/17/2026

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More than 100 authors at Grasset published an open letter after Olivier Nora (CEO of Grasset) left after 26 years.
Vincent Bolloré (French billionaire and Grasset owner) faces backlash linked to turmoil at his media holdings and ties to far-right figures.
The letters emphasize Nora's role in fostering a diverse literary community.
Hachette Livre CEO Arnaud Lagardère praised Nora's contributions to French literature and independence.

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More than 100 authors at Grasset published an open letter after Olivier Nora (CEO of Grasset) left after 26 years.
Vincent Bolloré (French billionaire and Grasset owner) faces backlash linked to turmoil at his media holdings and ties to far-right figures.
The letters emphasize Nora's role in fostering a diverse literary community.
Hachette Livre CEO Arnaud Lagardère praised Nora's contributions to French literature and independence.