Are you looking for what to read to survive the dragging winter? Here is a list of books that are catching our eye these days.
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1. not even deadGeneviève Rioux (Free Expression)
At the end of March 2016, Steph was the target of an attempted rape and murder. In this powerful novel, the narrator writes in the second person and addresses her attacker, asking herself: “Who dies when they kill?” We follow his quest for justice, the investigation which follows the brutal attack and the journey of a victim facing the legal system. The author, also a survivor of attempted murder and sexual assault, denounces this radical violence by offering us a powerful fiction, from which we emerge shaken and moved.
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2. The light yearBarbara Vetere (Libre Expression)
Marie-Hélène and Barbara are two Quebecers expatriated to our American neighbors. They will learn to discover themselves and become attached to each other, for better and for worse, through illness and motherhood. Resilient and full of courage, a five-year-old boy will also be touched by their story and will become, unbeknownst to him, the main character. At the end of this light year, two of the characters survive; the third will shine in the firmament, from San Diego to Las Vegas, via Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, in Quebec. A touching novel that raises the question: how far are we willing to go for friendship?
In bookstores February 12
3. Dancing QueenFelicia Mihali (Ed. Hashtag)
In her late fifties, Sonia learns of the death of Marc, the man she married at 18. With this unexpected news comes an equally unexpected inheritance: Marc left her the apartment where they lived together during their marriage, which lasted only two years. What were Marc’s intentions? Was he hoping for Sonia’s forgiveness… or her silence? In search of answers, Sonia returns to her native country to try to make peace with her past and overcome the incomprehension that has disturbed her peaceful daily life in Montreal. Dancing Queen addresses abuse through the eyes of three generations of women; wives, daughters and mothers who find it difficult to separate love and domination.
In bookstores February 4
4. ContoursAnn-Élisabeth Pilote (Stanké)
Eli returns home after several years of traveling. She moves into the house left to her by her grandmother when she died. One night, an inexplicable phenomenon occurs: the glow of the suns of other solar systems suddenly disappears. Following this mysterious event, Eli becomes friends with his neighbors, an artist mother and her house painter son. It is his bond with them that will allow him to get through the months following the disappearance of the suns. Éli is fascinated by her neighbor, and especially by the painting she is working on. Together, they address disappearance as much as art and filiation. In the spring, the artist died suddenly; secrets will resurface and gaps in their relationship will be exposed.
In bookstores February 19
5. The fat girl who dreamed of loveNadia Tranchemontagne (Quebec America)
It’s been (too) long since Samuelle believed she had to change her body in order to experience love; an idea that his mother, obsessed with his weight, has been hammering into him for a long time. Today, she undertakes a complex but emancipatory quest: to discover her value beyond her physical envelope and regain control over her life. A unique fiction on fatphobia and a first publication by the blogger and activist, also project manager and trainer for the Voies project at the Marie-Vincent foundation.
In bookstores January 28.
6. InuktitutElisapie Isaac & Heather O’neill (Akumalik Productions Inc.)
The 10 pieces that make up the album Inuktitut (2023) may not be original pieces, but singer-songwriter Inuk manages to make us see these rock and pop classics in a new light. In this book filled with archival images from the North, Elisapie explores the memories and stories associated with each of the pieces; the real events that inspired her to reinterpret these songs.
Available at select independent bookstores at leslibraires.ca and at the Bonsound online store.
7. Elvis: the legendGillian G Garr (Broquet)
Illustrated from official archives from Graceland, this book traces the different periods of the King’s existence, from his childhood in Mississippi to the end of his life in Memphis. In addition to the 150 color and black and white photographs, we have reproduced 30 rare collector’s items to offer us a rich foray into the world of this artist who left a lasting impact on the world of music.
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8. Taylor Swift Superstar, the unofficial illustrated biographyCarolyn McHugh, Éditions de l’Homme
His latest album, Midnightsracked up nearly 185 million plays on Spotify in the 24 hours following its release. It’s no secret: Taylor Swift is a music megastar today. Through this biography, we discover the story in photos of the singer-songwriter from West Reading, Pennsylvania, who would break several records and become, in 2023, the first artist to be crowned personality of the year by the magazine Time.
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9. Jean Leloup: Great moments of lucidityOlivier Boisvert-Magnen, Les Malins
The journalist and columnist here tells the story of each of the albums of one of our most original and influential singer-songwriters, Jean Leloup. He gives the floor to around sixty artists like Hubert Lenoir, France D’Amour and Dumas who worked with Leloup or who were influenced by his music. A colorful portrait, which aims to be as accurate as possible, of the eccentric musician, who has been nicknamed in turn John The Wolf, Dead Wolf, Johnny Guitar or even Roi Ponpon.
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