BookStar 2026 literature festival opens in Skopje

The 12th edition of the BookStar European literature festival has commenced in Skopje under the theme ‘FREE AT LeAST – WHY FREEDOM?’. The event brings together prominent international and domestic authors to discuss literature, culture, and contemporary social challenges.

Key highlights include an opening session featuring Spanish author Eloy Moreno, who engaged with local students on topics such as school violence and identity. The program also features sessions dedicated to Marjane Satrapi and world-renowned novelist Guzel Yakhina.

Other scheduled activities include literary readings by authors such as Liljana Korobka and Sasha Bronwasser, as well as a debate titled ‘Can a bestseller be great literature?’. The festival continues with various discussions, podcasts, and readings aimed at exploring the concept of freedom through diverse linguistic and cultural lenses.