Poisson poisonNed Beauman
From January 15
Between books about war, the climate crisis or the death of a loved one, Poisson poison appears a bit like an extraterrestrial in this winter literary season. British author Ned Beauman should make people laugh or, at least, succeed in bringing a smile to his readers’ minds with his most recent work, winner of the 2023 Arthur C. Clarke Prize, which rewards each year the best published science fiction book. in the United Kingdom.
Satirical, Poisson poison is the quest of a scientist and a mining company executive who will join forces to find the trace of the venomous lumpfish. A “deadly ugly” species, but whose disappearance would be catastrophic. LH
The fat girl who dreamed of loveNadia Tranchemontagne
From January 28
Already well established on social networks, Nadia Tranchemontagne offers content on body diversity, reminding her subscribers that it is better to love and respect your body (no matter our curves or the size of our pants).
This winter, the thirty-year-old will move from digital to paper with a very first novel, The fat girl who dreamed of love. A work that promises to tackle fatphobia, the violent judgment of others… and that which we sometimes inflict on ourselves. LH
Transform your ruins into eye shadow in ten easy stepsCatherine Côté
From February 4
Catherine Côté tackles the quarter-life crisis with her new book, Transform your ruins into eye shadow in ten easy steps. With “humor and self-deprecation”, the author will offer a collection that will explore the codes of personal development.
Like a “false survival guide” helping readers through their quest for identity. After Pineapple upside down et Baby Shower, Transform your ruins into eye shadow in ten easy steps will also be adapted for the theater by Gabriel Cloutier Tremblay and presented this winter on the stages of Périscope from February 11. LH
A bright futurePierre Lemaitre
From February 12
Two years later Silence and angerPierre Lemaitre is finally back with the third volume of his series dedicated to the Trente Glorieuses. It’s difficult to guess the fate that awaits the members of the Pelletier family, but we can bet that the famous French writer will be able – as always – to surprise his readers with a whole range of characters and abundant adventures. A “fascinating, intense and moving” work, Calmann-Lévy editions promise. LH
Do it like a grown-upTristan Demers
From February 12
After 40 years in the cultural world and the publication of comics which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, Tristan Demers turns in 2025 to confidences (his own) in his next publication.
In Do it like a grown-uppublished by Libre Expression, the designer, author and animator gives an honest, sensitive story, which tells how his art allowed him to escape family ills which were part of his journey from a very young age . RS
Standing in the stormDominique Demers
From March 4
Recognized for her works in children’s literature, Dominique Demers once again embraces the dramatic genre with Standing in the storm. After As long as there are birds (2024), the writer this time offers a novel whose main plot is an “improbable friendship”, that between a literary columnist in her forties and an elderly lady who wishes to write about the resilience of animals. LH
I will take away the fireLeila Slimani
From March 5
An important figure in French literature, Leïla Slimani concludes her trilogy of Other people’s countries this spring with his most recent title, I will take away the fire.
A story of family and women who try to be “free each in their own way, in exile or in solitude”, according to the times. With this third and final volume, she notably highlights Mia and Inès who, born in the 80s, will have to “make a place for themselves, learn new codes, confront prejudice, sometimes racism”. LH
When the students revoltedEmanuelle Dufour and Francis Dupuis-Déri
From March 11
Authors and researchers Emanuelle Dufour and Francis Dupuis-Déri project themselves into the future with When the students revolted. A (false) school textbook published in 2047-2048 and anchored “in a world located after the Climate Collapse”.
In addition to focusing on the notion of democracy, the book will focus on revolts, demonstrations and other struggles led by students, all over the world. LH
The morning begins againVirginie Chaloux-Gendron
From March 18
After The black factory (2022), a moving collection of poetry where it is a question of domestic violence, Virginie Chaloux-Gendron is back with The morning begins again. A fourth work marked by metamorphosis and repair. “Light and ashes mix in a shifted, invisible temporality, set back from the outside world,” announces Le Noroît. LH
Fragments d’OlivierMarianne Brisebois
From March 20
“Just writing all the time.” This is Marianne Brisebois’ Instagram bio, and it’s not hard to believe.
This spring, the young author will already publish her sixth novel since 2021, Fragments d’Olivierpublished by Hurtubise. Known for her sensitive, touching fiction focused on deep interpersonal relationships, she presents here the story of Camille and Olivier.
Friends since childhood, they will have to face their inner struggles and heartbreaking choices, while Olivier returns from his rehab like a hair in the soup… and Camille cannot deny her love for him, despite everything . RS
Hunger Games: Harvest SunriseSuzanne Collins
From March 21
The fame of the series Hunger Games by author Suzanne Collins hardly needs any introduction. The fifth volume to be published, Sunrise over the harvest (Sunrise on the ReapingVO) is an ante-episode which takes place 24 years before the events of the first volume and which will focus on the character of Haymitch Abernathy.
Why are we waiting for him? The release of The Ballad of the Serpent and the Songbird dates from 2020. It says a lot about readers’ impatience to dive back into the heart of Panem. RS
I am LeoLouise Tremblay d’Essiambre
From April 2
Known for her numerous series, Louise Tremblay d’Essiambre continues her contemporary momentum with I am Leoher 63rd novel, addressing the current topic of sexual identity. “If only she was like that guy at school who didn’t completely reject his body!”
For a rare time, the Quebec author has written an independent story – and therefore which will only be one volume – to present Léonie, a young girl born in the wrong body… and who should have been called Léo. RS
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