Literary recommendations offered for summer reading in Quebec and France

Various bookstores and literary journalists are offering summer reading recommendations across Quebec and France.

In Quebec, featured titles include Andrée A. Michaud's thriller "Proies," Emmanuelle Pierrot's subversive novel "La version qui n’intéresse personne," and Michel Jean's "Kukum," which tells the story of Almanda Siméon and her life within the Innu community.

In Vernon, France, the bookstore La Compagnie des Livres has curated a selection for various age groups. Adult recommendations include Marie Vareille's "Solange" and Stéphane Schaeffer's "Encore 25 étés." Children's and adolescent titles featured include works by Yvan Pommaux, Vincent Cuvellier, and Bethany Rutter. The bookstore is also hosting storytelling sessions for young children throughout August.