& Some of the most important publishers await Cluj readers with the best books of the moment at promotional prices of up to 55% on some titles

& From Thursday, June 18, until Sunday, June 21, Bookfest can be visited at the Casino Cultural Center in the Central Park, and admission is free

& Cluj readers are expected on Friday and Saturday at the launches of the latest publishing releases

The Bookfest Book Fair returns to Cluj-Napoca between June 18- 21, bringing to the public approximately 10,000 volumes, the latest publishing releases and attractive promotional offers.

Now in its 13th edition, the Bookfest Cluj-Napoca Book Fair will take place at the Casino Urban Culture Center in "Simion Bărnuțiu" Central Park and can be visited daily, between 10am and 8pm.

Some of the The most important publishing houses in Romania await Cluj readers with the most appreciated books of the moment, available at promotional prices. Participating publishers announce discounts ranging from 10% to 55% for numerous titles from the offer presented at the fair.

Visitors will have access to a varied selection of books for all ages and reading preferences, from contemporary literature and non-fiction volumes to children's books, educational aids and specialized publications.

Among the exhibitors present at this edition are: ARI Publishing House, Grupul Editorial Art, Cuantic, Grupul Editorial Corint, Gama, Gemstone Books, Humanitas and Humanitas Fiction Publishing Houses, Junimea Publishing House, Grupul Editorial Litera, Napoca Star, Niculescu - Oxford University Press Publishing House and Polirom Publishing House.

Book launches and meetings with established authors

This year's edition of the Bookfest Cluj-Napoca Book Fair also proposes a series of events editorials dedicated to the book-loving public, bringing together authors, publishers, literary critics and cultural figures.

Friday, June 19, from 18:00, the Junimea publishing house is organizing a meeting with readers, with the guest academician Ioan-Aurel Pop. He will hold a microconference starting from the volume Moldova medievală văză dinspre Transilvania, published in the collection "Historia magistra vitae". The same event will also feature the novel The War Without a Century by David Seko, a volume awarded the COPYRO National Debut Award and the Debut Award – Prose of the Romanian Writers' Union in 2025. The presentations will be given by Ovidiu Pecican, and the host of the meeting will be Simona Modreanu.

On Saturday, June 20, starting at 1:00 p.m., the Quantic publishing house will bring Olivia Mândruțiu-Rusu to the public, who will present both printed editions and audiobooks of the representative volumes of her creation, which make up the Cathar Trilogy, namely: Beech Trees and Shelves, The Emerald Ring and The Woman with the Blue Hat. The event will be attended by the author, the editor Hadrian Mateescu and the writer Ovidiu Pecican.

The Junimea publishing house program continues from 2:00 PM, with the launch of the author's series Marin Tarangul from the "Integrum collection, which brings together three volumes of studies and essays dedicated to theology and spirituality, literature and traditional culture, and art history and aesthetics. The same event will also present the volumes Suspending Gravity by Hellmut Seiler, How to Listen to Rachmaninov by Codruța Vancea, Without a Facebook Account by Vasile Nedelciu and Selected Reports by Bogdan Lupescu. Ion Pop, Lucian Scurtu, Ion Cristofor, Cătălin Chirilă and Ciprian Butnaru will speak, and the host will be Simona Modreanu.

The last launch of the day will start at 4:00 PM, when the novel Acolo donde cicutane nu se sănătoare nicum by Jesus de Cerro will be presented, a novel published in the collection "Narratio" by Junimea Publishing House. The event has as special guest the actor Pavel Bartoș, the presentation being made by Radu Găină, under the coordination of Simone Modreanu.

Editorial news and special offers at Bookfest Cluj-Napoca

In addition to book launches and meetings with authors, the participating publishing houses are preparing numerous editorial news and promotional offers for the public. Visitors will be able to discover the latest releases on the book market and benefit from substantial discounts on hundreds of titles.

The Humanitas stand will bring together approximately 750 titles published by Humanitas and Humanitas Junior publishers, to which are added approximately 100 volumes from Nemira and Trei publishers. Visitors will benefit from 20% discounts on Humanitas titles and 25% on Humanitas Junior volumes, as well as special offers on books from partner publishers.

Among the most anticipated editorial novelties is "Texistența" by Mircea Cărtărescu, a volume that continues the reflections of one of the most important contemporary Romanian writers on the relationship between life and literature. The book proposes a personal incursion into the universe of creation and writing, exploring how existential experience and the artistic act condition each other.

Another important publication is "The New Guide to the Insensible (after twenty years)" by Radu Paraschivescu, an update of the volume that has already become a classic in the humorous and critical analysis of behaviors in the Romanian public space. With irony, a spirit of observation and numerous examples inspired by everyday reality, the author offers an X-ray of contemporary forms of incivility and intolerance.

The new edition of the volume "Letters to a Young Gymnast" by Nadia Comăneci, published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the historic moment of the 10 obtained at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, will also be available at the Humanitas stand. The anniversary edition is completed by an interview conducted by Andrei Nourescu, a foreword signed by Radu Paraschivescu and an afterword by Andreea Esca. The book offers a personal perspective on the performance, discipline and journey behind the exceptional sporting success.

The Humanitas offer will include numerous titles of Romanian and universal literature, essays, history, philosophy, humanities and children's books, many of which are available at promotional prices throughout the entire duration of the Bookfest Cluj-Napoca Book Fair.

Polirom Publishing House brings to Bookfest Cluj-Napoca some of the most discussed editorial releases of the year, from contemporary Romanian literature and essays, to volumes of political and geopolitical analysis.

Among the novelties presented is "Times without Patience" by Gabriela Adameșteanu, one of the most recent volumes signed by one of the most important prose writers of contemporary Romanian literature. The book brings together narrative sequences that complement each other in a complex literary construction, exploring with sensitivity and psychological finesse individual destinies, human relationships and the tensions of a society in continuous transformation.

Readers will also be able to discover "Neumanna. In the snake's mouth" by Cristian Tudor Popescu, a volume that proposes a reflection on the contemporary world and the directions in which current society is heading. Bringing together texts with a strong analytical and imaginative charge, the book addresses themes such as technology, violence, the fragility of democratic values ​​and the transformations that shape the present and the future.

Also very relevant is the volume "The Endless War. How the Invasion of Ukraine Changed the Rules of the Game" by Armand Goșu, one of the most appreciated Romanian specialists in the ex-Soviet space. The book offers an analysis of the war in Ukraine and the new geopolitical realities generated by the conflict, addressing topics such as the evolution of peace negotiations, Russia's strategy, the transformations of international alliances and the impact of new military technologies on contemporary conflicts.

The offer of Polirom Publishing House welcomes readers with numerous titles of Romanian and universal literature, history, social sciences, memoirs and essays, consolidating the presence of the publishing house among the important landmarks of this edition of Bookfest Cluj-Napoca.

The Art Editorial Group participates in Bookfest Cluj-Napoca with approximately 900 titles and discounts ranging from 20% to 50%, offering readers access to some of the most appreciated publications editorials of the moment, as well as volumes already established in the public's preferences.

Among the novelties brought to this edition is the novel "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman, one of the most beloved contemporary authors. The book follows the fate of a young woman who sets out in search of the story behind a famous painting, discovering an unexpected connection with a group of teenagers who spent their last summer together at the seaside twenty-five years ago. A story about friendship, art, memory and the power of human connections to cross time and generations.

Young audiences will also be able to discover the graphic novel "The New Girl" by Cassandra Calin, an author of Romanian origin who has settled in Canada. Inspired by her own experience of emigration, the book tells the story of Lia, a teenager who must adapt to a completely new life in another country, facing the challenges of integration, adolescence and the discovery of her own identity. The volume addresses themes such as change, belonging and self-acceptance with sensitivity and humor.

The offer of the Editorial Art Group includes numerous titles of contemporary fiction, literature for children and adolescents, non-fiction and illustrated books, many of which are available at promotional prices throughout the entire duration of the fair.

Editura Junimea participates in Bookfest Cluj-Napoca with approximately 200 titles, most of which have been published in recent years, focusing on volumes of history, contemporary literature, poetry and essays. Some of the most recent publishing appearances will also be presented to the public during the events and launches organized during the salon.

Among the publishing novelties is the volume "Moldova medievala văză dinspre Transylvania" by Ioan-Aurel Pop, president of the Romanian Academy. The book proposes an exploration of the historical relations between the two Romanian provinces and capitalizes on research dedicated to Romanian medieval history, while also offering a broad perspective on the evolution of Romanian identity and culture.

Readers will also be able to discover the novel "Războiul fără veac" by David Seko, one of the most notable debut publishing appearances of the last year. Awarded the COPYRO National Debut Award and the Debut Award – Prose of the Romanian Writers' Union, the volume proposes an original foray into the universe of historical fiction and confirms the emergence of a new voice in contemporary Romanian literature.

The publishing house's offer also includes the poetry volume "Fără cont pe Facebook" by Vasile Nedelciu, a book that explores, through a dense and reflective lyrical discourse, themes such as identity, memory, spirituality and the individual's relationship to the contemporary world. Considered one of the most important poets of his generation, the author proposes a profound poetry, built on a solid cultural and existential dimension.

Editura Corint comes to Bookfest Cluj-Napoca with over 300 titles and discounts of up to 35% off the list price for a selection of volumes from its offer.

Among the most important editorial novelties presented at the Corint stand are:

"Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: the last flight", by Jacques Pradel and Luc Vanrell, a captivating investigation that reconstructs the circumstances of the disappearance of the famous author of the book The Little Prince. Starting from the last moments of his flight on July 31, 1944, the volume follows, like a police investigation, the steps that contributed to the elucidation of one of the best-known mysteries of World War II.

"The Lighthouse of Stalingrad. The Great Secret of the Eastern Front", by British historian Iain MacGregor, proposes a reinterpretation of one of the best-known stories of the war. Based on archival documents, testimonies and unpublished sources, the book analyzes the reality behind the legend of "Pavlov's House", a symbol of Soviet resistance during the Battle of Stalingrad.

Another new title that will be available to Cluj readers is the volume "Vietnam. A Tragic Epic, 1945 - 1975", signed by the renowned historian Max Hastings. Considered one of the most important works dedicated to the Vietnam conflict, the book offers a broad perspective on a war that continues to influence the way in which contemporary conflicts and relations between the great powers are understood.

Travel literature and essay lovers will also be able to discover "Europe in Four Hands. Travel Journal", Stelian Tănase's most extensive and personal book. The volume follows an itinerary through twenty major European cities and offers the reflections of an intellectual who has known both the communist reality and the tranformările Europei de post-1989.

Editura Niculescu awaits visitors with over 1,000 titles, including volumes published in partnership with Oxford University Press, dozens of recent editorial appearances and discounts of up to 50%. Readers will also benefit from special promotions on certain titles, book packages and collections.

Among the editorial novelties presented at Bookfest Cluj-Napoca is the children's volume "Minuni ale lumii antice și moderne" by Mia Cassany and Maria Titos, an invitation to explore the most spectacular buildings and monuments of the world. Richly illustrated and accessible to young readers, the book offers a fascinating foray into history, culture and the great achievements of human civilization.

Some of the most appreciated titles from the Niculescu catalog will also be available at the publisher's stand. Among the bestsellers of the moment is "Negative Emotions. How to Free Yourself from Fear, Anxiety, Sadness, Anger, Aggression, Shame" by Latifa Gallo, a guide dedicated to understanding and transforming difficult emotions into resources for personal development and inner balance.

Also, readers interested in personal development will be able to discover the volume "Act and Think Like a Cat" by Stéphane Garnier, an international bestseller that proposes, in an original and humorous manner, lessons in autonomy, calm and confidence inspired by feline behavior.

Editura Cuantic returns to Bookfest Cluj-Napoca with approximately 70 titles addressed to a diverse audience, from the youngest readers to history, psychology, philosophy, personal development, biographies, memoirs and contemporary literature enthusiasts.

Among the main novelties Among the publications presented for the first time in Cluj-Napoca are volumes 7 - 12 of the "Immortal Stories" collection, which continues one of the most appreciated series of classic stories for children.

Readers interested in psychology and psychotherapy will be able to discover the work "Unusual therapeutic strategies. Psychiatric techniques of Dr. Milton H. Erickson" by Jay Haley, considered one of the reference works dedicated to understanding change processes and therapeutic intervention.

For sports lovers, the Cuantic publishing house brings the volume "Supersteaua" by Andrei Vochin, an extensive foray into the history of the most successful football team in Romania, built on testimonies and documents that reconstruct the defining moments of a memorable era in Romanian sports.

An outstanding editorial appearance is also the "Cathar Trilogy" signed by Olivia Mândruțiu-Rusu, which brings together the novels Birches and Shelves, The Emerald Ring and The Woman with the Blue Hat. The family saga follows destinies unfolding over several generations, against the backdrop of major historical and social transformations.

The offer of the Cuantic publishing house is complemented by history volumes signed by renowned authors, award-winning sports biographies, personal development and psychology books, as well as numerous titles dedicated to readers interested in culture and society.

For the Bookfest period, the publishing house is preparing discounts ranging from 10% to 25%, including for editorial novelties, volumes available at special prices of 5, 10 and 15 lei, as well as promotional packages dedicated to families and collectors.

Editura Litera participates in the Bookfest Cluj-Napoca with an offer of approximately 380 titles for adults and children, preparing for visitors discounts of up to 55% on numerous volumes from its catalog.

Among the most important editorial news is “Correspondence” by Virginia Evans, a novel built around the exchange of letters that shape the life of the protagonist Sybil Van Antwerp. Through a sensitive story about memory, forgiveness and the power of human connections, the author explores how literature and communication can become essential landmarks in understanding one's own existence.

Readers will also be able to discover the autobiographical volume “Hymn for Life. The Story of the Woman Who Chose Not to Be Silent” by Gisèle Pelicot, one of the most powerful and discussed recent editorial appearances. The book tells the story of a woman who transformed a traumatic experience into a public message of dignity, courage and solidarity, becoming a symbol of the fight against sexual violence and the right of victims to make their voices heard.

Another notable appearance is the novel “Underwater” by Tara Menon, a story of friendship, loss and survival, set between an island ofin Thailand and the New York metropolis. Against the backdrop of dramatic events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the effects of climate change, the author builds a moving meditation on the relationship between people and nature.

The Litera publishing house's offer is complemented by numerous fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, books for children and teenagers, personal development and history volumes, all available at promotional prices during the Bookfest Cluj-Napoca Book Fair.

ARI Publishing House proposes at Bookfest Cluj-Napoca a selection of volumes dedicated to spirituality, personal development and the study of Kabbalah Wisdom, addressing readers interested in the inner dimension of human experience and mystical traditions.

Among the representative titles presented at the publishing house's stand are "Unveiling the Secrets of the Bible", a kabbalistic commentary on the Torah, written by Professor Michael Laitman. The volume offers a symbolic and spiritual interpretation of the first five books of the Old Testament, exploring the deep meanings of some fundamental texts for the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Readers interested in the dialogue between religious traditions will also be able to discover "Kabbalah and the New Testament", signed by Daniel Aron Meze. The book proposes a kabbalistic reading of the Gospels and the Pauline epistles, complemented by an analysis of the historical context and the evolution of Christianity in the first centuries of its existence.

The publisher's offer also includes "The Book of Zohar", one of the fundamental works of Jewish mysticism, presented through the commentaries of Professor Michael Laitman and the kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam). The volume offers readers an introduction to the symbolic and spiritual universe of one of the most influential works of the Kabbalistic tradition.

For those who wish to familiarize themselves with the main concepts of this field, the ARI publishing house also recommends "Introduction to the Book of Zohar", a didactic work that explains the essential notions of the Wisdom of Kabbalah. The volume includes numerous diagrams, illustrations and explanations dedicated to fundamental Kabbalistic concepts, being designed as an accessible guide for readers at the beginning of their study.

The updated program of the launches will soon be available on the page bookfest.ro

Entrance will be free both within the Book Fair and to the events scheduled during it. Bookfest Cluj-Napoca will be open from Thursday (June 18) to Sunday (June 21), between 10:00 and 20:00.

Partners: Cluj-Napoca City Hall and Local Council, Imagine TACT, Casino Urban Culture Center.

Media partners: Radio Napoca FM, Cluj 24, No bine, Cluj, Clujul Cultural, I like Cluj, Ştiri pentru copii.

Bookfest is the most important book fair in Romania and the only event of the publishing industry that has managed to acquire a significant international dimension. The 2026 Bookfest International Book Fair (Bucharest, June 3 - 7, 2026) featured over 150 exhibitors, with the five-day program featuring over 500 events, from launches and debates to interactive events. The Guest of Honor for the 2026 edition was Bulgaria. In previous international editions, the invited countries were: Spain, Hungary, France, German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Poland, Czech Republic, Israel, Sweden, United States of America, Great Britain, Japan, Italy, Republic of Moldova and Portugal.

The Bookfest Book Fair has local editions in Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Târgu Mureș, Brașov and another international edition in Chișinău.

Contact:

Mihai Mitrică, AER executive director

T: 0728.327.601

e-mail: mihai.mitrica@aer.ro

Adrian Baciu, AER public relations assistant

T: 0728.327.603

e-mail: adrian.baciu@aer.ro