May is short story month! Celebrate by reading a great Canadian short story. This list was originally curated by writer Kevin Hardcastle in 2020, and has been updated for 2024!
Montreal bookstores have spoken, and according to the folks who live and breathe the written word, there are titles every Montrealer should read at least once. Some of their selections serve up a slice of Montreal life history, humour, and heartache while others come from the pens of local writers and artists, tackling subjects that hit close to home. Theme and topic aside, they're all available at the indie bookshops that recommended them and Canadian Independent Bookstore Day might be the best day to snag them.
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The Montreal-based literary festival runs April 25-28, with online programming starting on the 14th. Wachtel hosted Writers & Company for 33 years before retiring in 2023. The show is currently airing as repeats on CBC Radio.