Salon du Livre 2022: 45th Edition

 

Le Salon du livre de Montréal 2022

Montreal Annual Book Show

November 23-27, 2022

The Salon du livre is an annual fall event that is very much appreciated and loved by Montrealers. This yeas, for the first time ever, it is being held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The  space allotted to the Salon is enormous, so do not forget to wear comfortable walking shoes.

For 5 days, nearly 2,000 writers, represented by more than 600 publishing houses, will take part in multiple activities at the Show. It is a festive even for audiences of all ages and a great opportunity to choose and buy just the right books as Christmas presents for the family and friends. 50% visitors to the Salon are children, coming along on a school visit or in the company of their parents.

Whether it is by enjoying the festive atmosphere generated by the activities and meetings on site, or by strolling in the aisles between book stalls, or participating in numerous book presentations and literary discussions, there are many ways to experience the Show! 

The much-loved book signings - there are more than 3,500 of them - will be at the heart of the experience for visitors who can plan their visit to meet their favorite authors. The Salon will also offer to the public around twenty Grand Interviews, which present an opportunity to meet the authors. During these encounters, the Salon offers a great number of opportunities to discover more about an authors, their works and careers. Among others, Daniel Bélanger will converse with Tristan Malavoy, and Chrystine Brouillet will answer questions from journalist François Lévesque. In turn, singer Bruno Pelletier will meet with Samuel Larochelle, Mitsou, Abeille, and Noémie Gélinas with Billy Robinson. Horror master Patrick Senécal will speak with Sonia Sarfati, comedian Mariana Mazza with Chloé Varin, and Italian-Swiss author Giuliano da Empoli with Pénélope McQuade. The novelist Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Dany Laferrière will additionally share some confidences during Grands interviews.

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For more information, visit the Salon's website.