Daniel Pennac to announce shock retirement?

‘The Malaussene Saga’ author created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Pennac fans. Speculation had been rife that the author of the Malaussene Saga is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 81, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an author isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an author just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDaniel

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouDaniel was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Daniel Pennac was unlike any other author we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDaniel”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026

“Didn't Daniel Pennac retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 10 Jan 2026

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