In 2026, the volunteers of the Culture Art Polar Sud Aveyron association are back in action and relaunching the idea of a festival for the Polar, Vin & Cie meeting, but in a mini version, this Saturday June 27.
A new format which is accompanied by another major novelty, since thePrix Robin Cook now puts the spotlight on, and in competition, premiers romansbut still in the world of crime fiction.
“The idea is to arouse the curiosity of readers. A first novel involves a risk for the publisher so it is generally that there is a real desire to carry out this project, and that there is something remarkable in the writing”details Nicolas Azéma.
Comments abounded by Florent Fernandez who points out “that there is a lot of talent in the first novels.”
A great opportunity to meet young authors
This year, five works are in competition, and three authors will be present on the day of June 27 to discuss with the public.
Après one breakfast at the trenels At the brasserie The Columnswhere the public can meet the authors at 8:30 a.m. (reservations at 05.65.62.32.63), the authors will travel to three media libraries in the area.
A 10h30readers will be able to meet Macodou Attolodé (Rebel sparks, ed. Gallimard) à la MéSA à Millau, Jean-Marie Leygonie (Down the list, ed. du Rouergue) At the Misa de Saint-Affrique et Maïa Thiriet (Without Eden, ed. Emmanuelle Collas) à la Médiathèque Larazc et Vall©es de Cornus.
Then go to 2:30 p.m. at Silex – Espace Karine Orcel for one round table in the presence of the three authors who will evoke the theme The thriller takes root, from intimacy to editingthe opportunity to discover more about their journey.
Of the exchanges which will be recorded by Radio Larzacwhere the association hosts a program around the same themes as the festival.
This meeting will be followed by the presentation of the Robin Cook Prize and a time of conviviality.
A return of this festival format which delights the organizers, happy to encourage meetings between these young authors and readers, and a great opportunity to enjoy fun together as the pages turn.
