Publishing News & Views

As the leaves turn shades and slowly shake from trees, Quebecers know it is almost time to carry their book-filled tote bags from the park to an indoor reading spot. What better way to find the coziest spaces than to explore Montreal’s literary scene first-hand?

We reached out to Montreal-based literary community members for their book recommendations for this summer season. Check out what they’re reading below.

Simon Dardick talks about the fiftieth anniversary of Véhicule Press. The photo above shows Willy Wood (printer), Doug Wood (Willy’s brother), and Guy Lavoie (co-founder and editor), 1973. “This, from our first year, is probably the oldest photo we have,” says Dardick.

The Queer Film Classics book series relaunches with a new local publisher.

Our roundup of seasonal literary events for spring 2023.

Three Afro-Quebec artists are shaping new futures for translation in Quebec.

Montreal’s leading producer of new Anglo-Québécois theatre launches its in-house publishing arm, Infinipress.