Laurence Cossé is a French novelist and journalist. Born on February 20, 1950, in Boulogne-Billancourt, she is known for her fiction that often revolves around the themes of literature, culture, and the complexities of human relationships. Cossé began her writing career as a journalist, working for various French publications before turning to novel writing. One of her most acclaimed works is "A Novel Bookstore" (original title "Au bon roman"), a literary thriller that centers around a unique bookstore in Paris which only stocks good novels chosen by a secret committee. The book explores the love of literature and the impact that books can have on people's lives, as well as the darker aspects of literary ambition and the book industry. Laurence Cossé's writing is characterized by her profound observations of society and her intricate storytelling, making her a respected figure in the contemporary French literary scene.