A suitcase filled with books is pictured at a booth at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 6, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, as preparations are under way for the fair's official opening. From October 7 to 11, 2026, publishing experts will meet up with partners from the technology and creative industries such as film and games at one of the world's leading venues for printed and digital content. (Photo by Hannes P. Albert / AFP via Getty Images)