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Hachette Livre is expanding its slate of podcasts with the launch of L’Intention, a new original series

The new podcast series L’Intention reflects the Group’s ongoing effort to innovate in ways that benefit authors and their works, through the creation of formats and content that reach new audiences. 

Hachette Livre has added a number of new podcasts in recent months as a counterpart to the wide array of books released by the Group’s imprints. Recent additions include the Annabac series published by Hatier, in which Cyrus North helps high school students study for final exams (Ton BAC avec Cyrus North), an audio journey around the globe with the travel guide series Le Guide du Routard (Road Trip), and a podcast that offers a deep dive into Pierre Lemaitre’s latest novel with its publisher, Calmann-Lévy (La Salle de lecture de Pierre Lemaitre – “Post-partum” littéraire). The Group has created a total of some 10 projects over the last 12 months.

L’Intention is a podcast series created by Hachette Livre.

Each episode welcomes an author in the literary spotlight, giving listeners an inside view of the creative process and each book’s unique world. The guests look back at the moments
Interviews with authors such as Cédric Sapin-Defour, Julie Héraclès, Amina Khelil and Estelle Faye can be found at Hachette.fr and on all streaming and download platforms. 

L’Intention features:

  • Captivating interviews: in-depth discussions with authors that explore themes, influences and the challenges they faced while writing their latest book.
  • Exclusive revelations: a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process, along with personal anecdotes and insights that offer a unique window into literary creation.
  • A variety of genres: the episodes span a wide range of writing styles, from novels to non-fiction and comics.


Launched in October 2023, the series already features 8 episodes and is expanding at the rate of two releases per month.