After two years of virtual editions, Quebec’s Holiday Book Fair is back with in-person events at this year’s edition, which kicks off today.
Running from November 2-5, the event includes a free book fair featuring Quebec authors and poets at Concordia’s McConnell Building (with works available in both English and French), as well as a series of book launches, readings, and more.
The Holiday Book Fair is open Friday and Saturday November 4-5, 2022, from 11 AM – 5 PM, in the Atrium of the McConnell Building at Concordia University, (1400 De Maisonneuve Boulevard W.) and is fully accessible.
Discover your next favourite local author and get a head start on your holiday shopping!
The event calendar for this year’s edition is below. If you can’t maker it in-person, all live events will also be livestreamed; head to readquebec.ca/events for more details.
Montreal Review of Books – Fall Issue Launch
Ursa Montreal (5589 Park Avenue)
Free, no registration required
Join us for the launch of the Fall Issue of the Montreal Review of Books, featuring Alexei Perry Cox (PLACE), Neil Smith (Jones), and Toula Drimonis (We, the Others). Hosted by Montreal Review of Books Editor, Malcolm Fraser. In-person and livestreamed.
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 7 PM
Atwater Poetry Project – Holiday Book Fair Special Edition
Atwater Library and Computer Centre, Adair Auditorium (4023 Tupper Street, Westmount)
Free, no registration required
This evening of new writing will feature poets Prathna Lor (Emanations), River Halen (Dream Rooms), and Trynne Delaney (the half-drowned). Moderated by APP curator, Faith Paré. In-person and livestreamed.
Friday, November 4, 2022, 1 PM
Eight Voices: Finalists for the First QWF Spoken Word Prize
4th Space, inside the McConnell Building, Concordia University (1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal)
Free, no registration required
In an exciting world premiere, the finalists for the inaugural Quebec Writers’ Federation Spoken Word Prize will offer short performances to showcase their talents. Hosted by poet and SpokenWeb director, Jason Camlot. In-person and livestreamed.
Friday, November 4, 2022, 3 PM
Jazz Stories: En Direct
4th Space, inside the McConnell Building, Concordia University (1400 Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal)
Free, no registration required
Author and Radio Canada personality Stanley Péan will discuss Black and Blue: Jazz Stories with host Jason “Blackbird” Selman. They will be joined by Anita Anand (A Convergence of Solitudes), Rana Bose (Shaf and the Remington), and Kasia Van Schaik (We Have Never Lived On Earth) for a musically inspired session of improvised live writing. In-person and livestreamed.
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