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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 mRb Launch
DESCRIPTION:July 2\, 2026\nThe Backyard Theatre\, Teesri Duniya Theatre (251 Ave Pins)\n\nReadings at 6 pm.\n \n\n\nThe Montreal Review of Books launches its Summer 2026 issue on Thursday\, July 2 in the Grande Gallerie of Teesri Duniya Theatre (Cité-des-Hospitalières\, 251 Ave Pins). Please note that this is an outdoor venue with a covered roof\, with three to four steps leading to the seating area. There will be signage indicating the way.\n \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and mRb readings begin at 6:00 with featured authors Natalie Doonan (Eating the Urban Wild\, McGill-Queen’s University Press)\, Guy Rex Rodgers (What We Choose to Forget\, ELAN) and Chanel Sutherland (Layaway Child\, House of Anansi). The authors will be available to sign books after the readings. Admission is free.\n\n \nFor those unable to attend in person\, readings will be live-streamed on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@aelaq\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue accessibility information:The Backyard Theatre is an outdoor\, covered event space adjoining the Cité-des-Hospitalières. Guests may enter from the gardens or from the building. The building is wheelchair accessible by ramp and elevator\, entrance to the left of the main doors at 251 Avenue des Pins Ouest. There is a short flight of steps leading to the landing where the readings will take place. Wheelchair accessible and gender neutral bathrooms are available.\n \nIllustration detail by Sara Prune.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Featured Books\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					No results found.No results found.
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LOCATION:The Backyard Theatre\, Teesri Duniya Theatre\, 251 Ave Pins\, Montreal\, QC\, H2W 1R6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Women in Translation Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:August is Women in Translation Month! Founded by Meytal Radzinski in 2014\, Women in Translation Month celebrates writing by women in languages other than English. \nHere in Quebec\, we are grateful for the care and labour of translators who bring important stories to English-speaking audiences around the world. \nCheck out some featured titles below\, translated from French\, Spanish\, Korean and more! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Featured Books\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Together by the SeaFiction Marie-Claire Blais\, translated by Katia Grubisic Sailors Can’t SwimFiction Dominique Scali\, trans. Jessica Moore My Friend Kim Jong UnGraphic novel\, Nonfiction Keum Suk Gendry-Kim trans. Janet Hong Republic of GlassFiction Catherine Leroux\, trans. Katia Grubisic The Price of SilverFiction\, Graphic novel Sophie Bédard\, trans. Robin Lang Floating IslandsFiction Joyce Mansour\, trans. by Emilie Moorhouse Fragile Like a BombFiction Catherine Fred Lavarenne\, trans. by Natalia Hero The MongooseGraphic novel Joana Mosi MetadoggozGraphic novel Bérénice Motais de Narbonne\, trans. Montana Kane Beware Her FuryGraphic novel Mirion Malle Fruit SaladGraphic novel Cathon Between the Island and the TurtleFiction Karine Rosso\, trans. Anita Anand Blood BoundFiction Marie-Josée Poisson The Love of ManFiction Hélène Rioux\, translated by Jonathan Kaplansky School for GirlsFiction Ariane Lessard\, translated by Frances Pope PragueFiction Maude Veilleux\, translated by Aleshia Jensen and Aimee Wall The Old Man and the ChildKids Gabrielle Roy\, translated by Katherine Sehl The WaitingGraphic novel Keum Suk Gendry-Kim\, translated by Janet Hong HorseflyFiction Mireille Gagné\, translated by Pablo Strauss Baldwin\, Styron and MeMemoir\, Nonfiction Mélikah Abdelmoumen\, translated by Catherine Khorduc The FutureFiction Catherine Leroux\, translated by Susan Ouriou This Radiant LifePoetry Chantal Neveu\, translated by Erín Moure So Long Sad LoveFiction\, Graphic novel Mirion Malle\, translated by Aleshia Jensen Land of MirrorsFiction\, Graphic novel Maria Medem\, translated by Aleshia Jensen and Daniela Ortiz The BigamistFiction Felicia Mihali\, translated by Linda Leith Sugaring OffFiction Fanny Britt\, translated by Susan Ouriou Hekla and LakiKids Marine Schneider\, translated by Nick Frost and Catherine Ostiguy JournalMemoir Marie Uguay\, translated by Jennifer Moxley Club MicrobeKids Elise Gravel\, translated by Montana Kane Pale ShadowsFiction Dominique Fortier\, translated by Rhonda Mullins The JellyfishGraphic novel Boum\, translated by Robin Lang and Helge Dascher Nauetakuan\, a Silence for a NoiseFiction Natasha Kanapé Fontaine\, translated by Howard Scott youPoetry Chantal Neveu\, translated by Erín Moure Nights Too Short to DanceFiction Marie-Claire Blais\, translated by Katia Grubisic ValidFiction Chris Bergeron\, translated by Natalia Hero As the Andes DisappearedFiction Caroline Dawson\, translated by Anita Anand Dandelion DaughterFiction Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay\, translated by Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch Songs for AngelFiction Marie-Claire Blais\, translated by Katia Grubisic EmFiction Kim Thúy\, translated by Sheila Fischman No results found.
URL:https://readquebec.ca/event/women-in-translation-month-2026/
LOCATION:QC
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SUMMARY:2026 Read Quebec Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Read Quebec Book Fair returns to Casa d’Italia December 5-6\, 2026! Join us for special events\, author signings\, and the latest releases from Canadian writers and publishers.  \nProduced by the Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (AELAQ)\, the Fair celebrates the vibrancy of English-language writing\, publishing\, and translation in Quebec.  \nTaking place in the historic Casa d’Italia\, the Fair will present a full weekend of programming\, including a lightning round with local poets\, a conversation between graphic novelists Lee Lai and Arizona O’Neill\, and a conversation with Everyday Reconciliation authors Derek Aronhie:nens Montour and Elin Sandberg Miller. We’ll also be hosting another edition of speed-dating event for writers and editors\, where up-and-coming and seasoned wordsmiths will have the opportunity to deliver their pitches directly to publishers\, as well as a panel discussion on publishing in translation. \nThe Fair will offer plenty of fun for young booklovers in a cozy\, book-filled Kids’ Nook both days\, and a storytime reading with Gillian Sze. \nStick around for our 5 à 7 opening cocktail on Saturday for delicious hors d’oeuvres and a chance to connect with Montreal’s vibrant literary community. \nCasa d’Italia is located at 505 Jean-Talon East\, and is fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The fair takes place on the second floor\, accessible via stairs or elevator. Take the entrance on Berri Street\, across the street from Jean-Talon metro (exit Jean-Talon Nord). \nStay tuned for more information\, coming soon! \n			\n				Apply to table
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LOCATION:Casa d’Italia\, 505 rue Jean Talon est\, Montreal\, QC\, H2R 1T6\, Canada
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