At the Palais des congrès in Montreal, the year's biggest Book Fair will be held from November 22 to 26. Themed "Being Human," this significant literary event promises to delight all generations and remains a must-visit occasion. We offer reading suggestions and our favorites to highlight the 2023 program of this event.
À la Croisée des Chemins, Volume 3, by Louise Tremblay D'Essiambre
The successful Quebecois author releases the highly anticipated sequel in one of the most acclaimed and widely read series. In this captivating new novel, the Fitzgerald children, now adults, continue their quest for happiness that seems to slip through their fingers. The plot unfolds between Montreal and Sherbrooke, in the mid-1940s.
Le Transfuge by Chris Hadfield
The astronaut and one of the world's best fighter pilots, Chris Hadfield, presents his second novel, "The Defector." A political thriller whose plot takes us right into the heart of the action, in the cockpit of a fighter jet, transporting us to the Israeli war period of the 1970s.
Le Vieux Qui ne Voulait Pas Fêter Son Anniversaire by Jonas Jonasson
This successful novel immerses us in the life story of Allan Karlsson, who is about to turn a hundred. However, he adamantly refuses to be celebrated surrounded by the other elderly people in his retirement home. A literary gem that adds a touch of humor to the idea of becoming old.
Les Angoisses de ma Prof de Chinois de Jean-François Lépine by Jean-François Lépine
Journalist Jean-François Lépine published his third book in his career. Having frequented China and its community for four decades, first, as a journalist in Beijing in the early 1980s to a six-year stint as a diplomat, he presents a portrait of this unique people who dream of regaining their place at the center of the world, what they think of us, and what we can learn from them. A book written through numerous testimonies collected from Chinese over all these years.
Louise Portal, Her Biography
The multi-talented actress and artist, Louise Portal, publishes her first biography after more than 50 years in her career. Written in collaboration with Samuel Larochelle, the Saguenay-born artist reflects on the most significant moments of her life and artistic career, including her relationship with her twin sister Pauline, which was anything but smooth.
Blanche Comme un Drap by Chloé Varin and Rémi Allen
An album to discover with your children and grandchildren, addressing the theme of self-affirmation through words, beautiful illustrations, and a magician analogy.
Jamais Deux Sans Moi by Guy Fournier
The author, columnist, and screenwriter Guy Fournier publishes his first biography, after years of doubts, hesitations, and questioning. In this publication, the nonagenarian tells his life anecdotes - sometimes light, sometimes painful, while recounting certain notable elements of his career and the women who have marked his life.
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