The Czech Republic will present itself as Guest of Honour at the 78th book fair (7–11 October 2026). The motto for the country’s presence at the fair is ‘Czechia – A Country on the Coast’. It’s a maritime description of a landlocked Central European country. The cultural and literary perspectives of a country located in the heart of Central Europe will be one focus of the Guest of Honour presence. Look forward to a Guest of Honour programme featuring contemporary literature represented by authors such as Radka Denemarková, Jáchym Topol and Kateřina Tučková.