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The first quarter of the moon

By Michel Tremblay. 1994

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction, School stories

Marcel and his cousin experience the mystical arrival of summer on the final day of exams at Ecole Saint-Stanislas. While… Marcel is in the class for "slow learners," his cousin is part of the "gifted" program. It is only towards the end of exams that Marcel's cousin recognizes Marcel's own special type of genius. Sequel to "The fat woman next door is pregnant." 1994. Uniform title: Premier quartier de la lune.

The fat woman next door is pregnant: a novel

By Michel Tremblay. 1981

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

It is May 2, 1942 in Montreal. All the women on Rue Fabre are pregnant; the fat woman next door… is pregnant with the author himself. Tremblay has created the period in which many of the well-known characters in his plays were born. Prequel to "The first quarter of the moon" (DC15399). Canada Reads 2009. 1981. Uniform title: La grosse femme d'à côté est enceinte.

The heart is an involuntary muscle

By David Homel, Fred A Reed, Monique Proulx. 2003

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Florence doesn't like writers, books, dogs, alcohol, old people, pleasure, or love, only her partner Zeno - though she'd never… admit it. The two of them run an Internet business that puts lesser known writers and artists back in the limelight. Zeno sends Florence to find his favourite author, the mysterious Pierre Laliberté, in this novel of literature and the people who create it. Strong language. Canada Reads 2004. 2002, 2003. Uniform title: Cœur est un muscle involontaire.

The hockey sweater

By Sheila Fischman, Roch Carrier. 1979

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Humourous fiction, Serious and literary fiction, Sports fiction

A young boy faces embarrassment and disappointment when he orders a Montreal Canadien hockey sweater from the Eaton's catalogue. Grades 2-4. 1979.

The cruelest month (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Ser. #Bk. 3)

By Louise Penny. 2007

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Mysteries and crime stories

Armand Gamache is called to the village of Three Pines to investigate a mysterious death resulting from a séance. Gamache… soon finds that the village is haunted by deeply buried secrets, and that he himself is the target of a powerful enemy within the Sureté du Québec. Some descriptions of violence, strong language. 2007.

Si cet endroit pouvait parler!: roman

By Liliane L Gratton. 2001

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction)

Premier roman d'une auteure originaire de l'Est de l'Ontario. C'est dans ce milieu rural qu'elle situe son récit qui, autour… du personnage central d'Angélique, évoque les secrets d'une famille et un drame amoureux. 2001.

The brutal telling (Chief Inspector Gamache novel. #5)

By Louise Penny. 2009

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Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Mysteries and crime stories

A stranger is found murdered in the village bistro and antiques store and all clues point to bistro owner Olivier… being the killer. Once again, Chief Inspector Gamache and his team are called in to strip back layers of lies, exposing both treasures and rancid secrets long buried - but not forgotten. Some strong language. 2009.

Sombres allées et autres endroits peu hospitaliers: treize excursions en territoire de l'insolite

By Stanley Péan. 1992

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Serious and literary fiction, Short stories

Recueil de treize nouvelles, histoires singulières et cauchemars miniatures.

Stornaway: l'âge du bois

By Jean O'Neil. 1996

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Historical fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Récit dans lequel l'auteur s'attache à illustrer l'histoire d'un village des Cantons-de-l'Est et celle d'une famille d'habiles entrepeneurs de l'endroit… : les Legendre. La période évoquée, 1852-fin des années 1940 environ ("l'âge du bois"), précède "l'âge de bière" et succède à "l'âge de la fourrure." Pour amateurs de récits généalogiques québécois. 1996.

Tante Anna (Collection Témoignage)

By Colette Verreault-Milot. 1981

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction

Contre toute attente, la douce et timide tante Anna ose se révolter et refuser ce foyer du troisième âge ou… on l'a reléguée, hors du champ des "vivants." L'auteur nous raconte cette révolte d'une manière vraie et crue, sans complaisance ni fausse pudeur. 1981.

Soifs

By Marie-Claire Blais. 1995

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Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Une oeuvre difficile et dérangeante dans laquelle l'auteure aborde, à travers ses nombreux personnages habitant une île de la mer… des Caraïbes, des thèmes tels que la mort, la vie, la justice, la violence, les conflits de classe, le racisme, la condition des femmes, la maladie, etc. Prix du Gouverneur général, section roman 1996. 1995.

Tempête sur la Caniapiscau (Ethnos ; #3)

By Diane Bergeron. 2006

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Adventure stories, Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Qajack est un jeune Inuk de 15 ans très attaché à son coin de pays et aux coutumes ancestrales. Quand… une tempête s'abat sur la rivière Caniapiscau, Qajack devra puiser dans les enseignements de son grand-père pour aider sa communauté à rétablir le fragile équilibre naturel le long du cours d'eau obstrué de barrages. Quelques descriptions de violence. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2006.

Sortie 21: roman (Collection Littérature d'Amérique)

By Gilles Raymond. 1990

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Pierre Usher, un jeune assiste social, réclame en héritage la maison ancestrale laissée à l'abandon depuis la mort tragique de… son grand père paternel, afin de la restaurer et de la revendre. Sortie 21... ou à deux pas du XXIe siècle, quelle place est faite aux jeunes dans un monde sans merci? 1990.

Sophie veut vivre sa vie (Premier roman ; #LXXXVIII)

By Louise Leblanc. 1999

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Friendship stories, Serious and literary fiction, School stories

Sophie en a assez de la routine maison/école. Elle veut à tout prix faire partie du groupe de Patrick, un… grand de 13 ans qu'elle trouve vraiment impressionnant. Années 2-4. c1999. (Premier roman ; 88)

Sophie lance et compte (Premier roman ; #PR 22)

By Louise Leblanc. 1991

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Family stories, Serious and literary fiction, Sports fiction

Sophie rêve de devenir gardienne de but. Tout le monde rit d'elle. Sauf sa grandmère qui l'encourage. Elle lui explique… que réaliser son rêve, c'est le faire sortir de sa tête. Années 2 à 4. 1991.

Terminus cauchemar (Roman +. #14.)

By Denis Côté. 1991

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Serious and literary fiction, Science fiction

En fugue, Isabelle trouve refuge chez un scientifique. Ce dernier veut réaliser des surhommes, mais ses expériences ne sont pas toutes des réussites. Années 3-6.

Slash

By François X Côté. 2006

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Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Disabilities fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Le narrateur, qui est devenu homme tronc à cinq ans, suite à une rencontre malencontreuse avec une souffleuse, tente de… trouver à travers l'écriture un exutoire à ses rêves. Prix Robert-Cliche 2006.

Si ce livre pouvait me rapprocher de toi

By Jean-Paul Dubois. 1999

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Family stories, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Un écrivain français, désargenté et désabusé, découvre au cours d'un voyage au Québec la double vie de son père décédé. Roman psycho-touristique vivifiant. 1999.

Si la tendance se maintient

By Pierre-Marc Drouin. 2010

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Jeune homme au passé lourd, Jean-François Gagnon peut enfin réaliser son rêve: changer de peau! A vingt ans, ses études… universitaires l'obligent à quitter sa région natale au profit de la grande métropole. Finie la petite vie de banlieue dans un trou comme Sainte-Anne. Finie la persécution. Finie l'humiliation. Maintenant, c'est vive Montréal, les colocs, les filles et les manifs pour le plaisir de mettre le feu aux poubelles! Et Jean-François est bien déterminé à se reconstruire de A à Z. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle. c2010.

Sophie, l'apprentie sorcière (Pour lire avec toi)

By Henriette Major. 1988

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Canadian fiction, French Canadian fiction, Family stories, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction

Tout au long de ses aventures et dans un langage bien à elle, Sophie nous livre son point de vue… sur le monde en général et sur sa famille en particulier. On peut n'être pas d'accord avec Sophie, mais on ne peut s'empêcher de la trouver attachante. Années 2 à 4. 1988.

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