August 12th once again marks the occasion for Quebec residents to buy a local book for the eleventh consecutive year.
In the literary world of Quebec, August 12th is a special day - it's "Buy a Quebec Book Day." This annual event, first celebrated in 2014, aims to promote local culture and literature from Quebec.
While the day is recognized and promoted by various organizations and bookstores, including social media announcements from Indigo and community groups, there are no specific predictions or official lists available for the top-selling books for the 2025 event.
Last year, however, saw record-breaking sales of Quebec literature, with sales being 17 times higher than usual. One book that led the literature charts on August 12, 2024, was "Amiante" by Sébastien Dulude.
The festivities for "Buy a Quebec Book Day" typically last for 12 hours, from 9 am to 9 pm. This year, these celebrations will take place amidst the backdrop of a heatwave, which is expected to subside by Wednesday.
Ahead of the event, some bookstores like Raffin on Montreal's Plaza Saint-Hubert will host meetings and signings with local authors such as Anais Barbeau-Lavalette, Patrick Senecal, Michel Rabagliati, and Lea Clermont-Dion.
In the "Other" category of the BTLF report, "Rue Duplessis" by Jean-Philippe Pleau dominated the top spot.
It's worth noting that last year, suggestion lists for books to buy for the occasion sparked criticism from authors, with Nicholas Dawson stating that the day "ends up looking like a popularity contest and [...] can quickly foster negative feelings."
Despite the lack of official predictions for this year's event, those interested in top Quebecois authors or popular Quebec books might explore local bookstore listings and bestseller charts closer to or on the event date, or check Quebec literary award announcements, as these are often influential in driving sales on such occasions.
Unfortunately, the literary community has recently suffered a loss. Magazine editor Isabelle Vaillancourt, general director of Publications BLD, passed away on Sunday. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
In a tragic incident unrelated to the literary world, a woman and a child drowned in a pool in Montreal. Upon arrival at the scene, police found the two victims unresponsive.
In conclusion, while there are no detailed predicted top-selling books for "Buy a Quebec Book Day" 2025 in current available data, the event has been successful in boosting sales of books originating from Quebec. Let's celebrate this vibrant literary culture on August 12th!
"Amidst the anticipation for the 2025 'Buy a Quebec Book Day', readers may find it beneficial to explore local bookstore listings, bestseller charts, or Quebec literary award announcements for popular titles, as these have historically driven sales on such occasions."
"The vibrant Quebec literary culture extends beyond books, encompassing various aspects of lifestyle, food-and-drink, entertainment, and local authors' meetings and signings, providing a diverse array of experiences to engage with on August 12th."
