Lire la société

Lire la société is a French association known for organizing the annual Political Book Day (Jornada del Libro Político) at the French National Assembly. This event, now in its 35th edition, includes the awarding of literary prizes in various categories related to political writing. Lire la société collaborates with the French Chamber of Deputies to host this event. The organization is currently newsworthy because it is awarding a special literary prize to former Spanish King Juan Carlos I for his memoir, 'Reconciliación,' co-written with Laurence Debray. This decision has sparked controversy within the French National Assembly, generating media attention and debate surrounding the appropriateness of honoring Juan Carlos I in this manner. The event and the associated prize highlight Lire la société's role in promoting and recognizing political literature, while also demonstrating the potential for such awards to become politically charged.