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Unleash the Hype: Get Ready for L'orangeraie Comic Book Debut
Gear up, bookworms! Larry Tremblay's haunting novel, L'orangeraie, is coming your way in a fresh, visually stunning format! An alliance between Tremblay and acclaimed Belgian illustrator Pierre Lecrenier has breathed new life into this heart-wrenching tale. The comic book adaptation, published by Rue de Sèvres, sets its release date for May 21st, 2025[1].
L'orangeraie follows Zahed, a family man, caught in the whirlpool of revenge for the tragic loss of his parents, killed in a Middle Eastern war explosion. Desperate to avenge their deaths, Zahed agrees to sacrifice one of his twins. The tragic twist and poignant ending have catapulted this story into a global sensation, translated into 25 languages[2].
Gather 'Round for the Literary Clash: The National Book Fight is Coming
Ever wanted to see literary giants duke it out in a verbal smackdown? Your dreams are about to come true! The National Book Fight is back, and we have the lineup and books you'll be arguing over!
Get ready to cheer for Mariana Mazza, who'll be defending André A. Michaud's Baignades. Or maybe show your support for Innuit activist Ghislain Picard, the choice of Naomi Fontaine's debut novel Kuessipan. Sheila Copps takes on Welsford by Claude Guilmain, while Acadian singer-songwriter and filmmaker Alexis Normand steps up for Des inconnus sous mon toit by Candace Savage[2]. Lastly, multi-talented artist and Acadian poet Xenia Gould chooses Mayday by Dyane Léger as her champion. Catch the action live from June 9th to 12th on ICI Première, and the Youth Book Fight takes center stage on June 13th[2].
So grab your popcorn, sit back, and let the literary debates begin!
Cinematic Waves: Quebec's Unforgettable Titles Come Ashore
Some good news for mega-fans of Quebecois literature! Several much-loved titles are about to grace the silver screens near you.
Get ready to experience Le sablier, Edith Blais' memoir of her Sahara captivity, in the remarkable vision of director and screenwriter Kim Nguyen. Actress Marine Johnson, known for her roles in Les oiseaux ivres and STAT, has snagged the lead role[3].
If novels are more your scene, mark your calendars for the film adaptation of La caravane des anges by Dominique Bertrand and Baignades, André A. Michaud's nail-biting suspense novel[3]. Maude Bouchard will craft the screenplay for Baignades, with Sébastien Diaz taking the directorial helm.
One City, One Book: Reading the Same Page
Imagine an entire city converging on the same page! That's the objective of "One City, One Book," an initiative that crowns a winner every year, encouraging people to discover the chosen title through diverse activities. This year's winning title, Welcome to Horror Park, takes teen readers on a spooky adventure, complete with daring parents buying a terrifying amusement park. Schools in Quebec and Wendake will receive over 1000 copies of the book, and families are invited to a special terror-filled event at the Gabrielle-Roy library on May 25th[4].
Trillium Literary Awards: Ontario's Finest
It's time to salute the unsung heroes of Ontario literature! The finalists for the 38th Trillium Literary Awards have been announced, with five French-language novels vying for the coveted prize[5]:
- Never Blue Toronto by Marie-Hélène Larochelle
- The African Prince, the Translator and the Nazi by Didier Leclair
- Céline in the Congo by Aristote Kavungu
- A Heavy Price to Pay by Claire Ménaud-Roussy
- Nickel City Fifs: A Sudbury Queer Epic on the Back of Holes by Alex Tétrault
For younger readers, Rose of the Desert, King Trashcan, and The Magic Hat are the finalists for the youth literature category[5]. The winners will be officially announced on June 19th.
A Comic Book Extravaganza: 10th Biennale du dessin
Gather your pencils, ink, and sketchbooks! The Museum of Fine Arts in Mont-Saint-Hilaire presents the 10th Biennale du dessin, featuring 12 outstanding Quebec comic book artists, including Caroline Lavergne, Jimmy Beaulieu, Rosalie Bouchard, Emmanuelle Dufour, and more[6].
Join the creation workshops running alongside this event, offering you the chance to hone your comic book skills and learn from the masters. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Dig deeper and visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Mont-Saint-Hilaire website for all the details[6].
And remember, comic book artists never take weekends off! Vincent Brault, the creator of Familiar Shadows, is currently touring southern France, meeting bookstore owners in Marseille to Avignon[7]. After returning from a productive writing residency in London, he's already hard at work on his inspiring new novel.
Now it's your turn! Explore these rich literary offerings, ignite conversations, and share your thoughts with La Presse and the wider community. Happy Reading!
- The multidisciplinary artist and Acadian poet Xenia Gould agrees to defend Mayday by Dyane Léger in the National Book Fight, a literary debate that will be livestreamed on ICI Première from June 9th to 12th.
- By translating L'orangeraie into 25 languages, the heart-wrenching tale about family, sacrifice, and revenge has attracted global attention, making its way into various home-and-garden, lifestyle, and entertainment books.
- The comic book booksellers at Rue de Sèvres in Mont-Saint-Hilaire host the A Comic Book Extravaganza, a biennial event showcasing the works of Quebec comic book artists, including Caroline Lavergne, Jimmy Beaulieu, Rosalie Bouchard, Emmanuelle Dufour, and more.
- To promote the love of reading among teenagers, the city-wide initiative "One City, One Book" invites families to a special terror-filled event at the Gabrielle-Roy library on May 25th, based on the winning title, Welcome to Horror Park.
- The festival Cinematic Waves showcases several much-loved Quebecois literary titles coming to life on the silver screen, such as Le sablier, La caravane des anges, and Baignades; remarkably, Marie-Hélène Larochelle, Dominique Bertrand, and Maude Bouchard have all been involved with the screenplay or adaptation of various novels.
