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SUMMARY:Women in Translation Month
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					As the Andes DisappearedFiction Caroline Dawson\, translated by Anita Anand Baldwin\, Styron and MeMemoir\, Nonfiction Mélikah Abdelmoumen\, translated by Catherine Khorduc Club MicrobeKids Elise Gravel\, translated by Montana Kane Dandelion DaughterFiction Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay\, translated by Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch EmFiction Kim Thúy\, translated by Sheila Fischman Hekla and LakiKids Marine Schneider\, translated by Nick Frost and Catherine Ostiguy HorseflyFiction Mireille Gagné\, translated by Pablo Strauss JournalMemoir Marie Uguay\, translated by Jennifer Moxley Land of MirrorsFiction\, Graphic novel Maria Medem\, translated by Aleshia Jensen and Daniela Ortiz Nauetakuan\, a Silence for a NoiseFiction Natasha Kanapé Fontaine\, translated by Howard Scott Nights Too Short to DanceFiction Marie-Claire Blais\, translated by Katia Grubisic Pale ShadowsFiction Dominique Fortier\, translated by Rhonda Mullins PragueFiction Maude Veilleux\, translated by Aleshia Jensen and Aimee Wall School for GirlsFiction Ariane Lessard\, translated by Frances Pope So Long Sad LoveFiction\, Graphic novel Mirion Malle\, translated by Aleshia Jensen Songs for AngelFiction Marie-Claire Blais\, translated by Katia Grubisic Sugaring OffFiction Fanny Britt\, translated by Susan Ouriou The BigamistFiction Felicia Mihali\, translated by Linda Leith The FutureFiction Catherine Leroux\, translated by Susan Ouriou The JellyfishGraphic novel Boum\, translated by Robin Lang and Helge Dascher The Old Man and the ChildKids Gabrielle Roy\, translated by Katherine Sehl The WaitingGraphic novel Keum Suk Gendry-Kim\, translated by Janet Hong This Radiant LifePoetry Chantal Neveu\, translated by Erín Moure ValidFiction Chris Bergeron\, translated by Natalia Hero youPoetry Chantal Neveu\, translated by Erín Moure No results found.
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SUMMARY:On August 12th\, I'm Buying a Quebecois Book!
DESCRIPTION:This #12aout\, discover a book from here! \nAugust 12 is Quebec Book Day\, known in French as « Le 12 août\, j’achète un livre québécois  ». Founded in 2014 by authors Patrice Cazeault & Amélie Dubé\, August 12 has since become one of the highest-selling days for bookstores across the province. \nHere at Read Quebec\, we’re excited to showcase the latest local literature with a special focus on English-language books published\, written\, and translated within Quebec. Beyond bestsellers and prizewinners\, we’re also eager to share hidden gems and forthcoming titles that may just become your next pageturner.  \nHead to ReadQuebec.ca/Books to discover our Fall catalogue\, and share your recommendations by tagging us and using the hashtags #12aout  #12aoutjacheteunlivrequebecois and #QuebecBookDay. Looking for inspiration? Get started with some favourites from our team below\, or pick up a copy of the new Montreal Review of Books to read about some of the latest releases! \n\n\n: ReadQuebec.ca/Books\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP on Facebook\n			\n				Staff Recommendations\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					A Different HurricaneFiction H. Nigel Thomas A History of Photography in Canada\, Volume 1:  Anticipation to Participation\, 1839–1918Nonfiction Martha Langford A Ladder of BonesFiction Bunmi Oyinsan AjarPoetry Margo LaPierre All Kidding AsideFiction Jean-Christophe Réhel\, translated by Neil Smith And Then Again BeginFiction H. Nigel Thomas Annapurna’s BountyFiction Veena Gokhale As the Andes DisappearedFiction Caroline Dawson\, translated by Anita Anand At Beckett’s GravePoetry Robin Durnford Baldwin\, Styron and MeMemoir\, Nonfiction Mélikah Abdelmoumen\, translated by Catherine Khorduc Beyond Ken DrydenMemoir\, Nonfiction Oren Safdie Blood BoundFiction Marie-Josée Poisson No results found.
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