The selection of 10 books is unveiled for the Janette-Bertrand Literary Award
In the world of literature, there's been a flurry of exciting developments. Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, has announced her intention to carry on the ideological fight they shared. Meanwhile, the Montreal Book Fair has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of its Janette-Bertrand Prize.
The Janette-Bertrand Prize, established to highlight books that promote gender equality and women's autonomy, or texts that fight against gender-based violence, has attracted a diverse range of entries this year. The shortlist, unveiled in mid-October, includes titles such as Eminent Victorians by Manon Louisa Auger, Sex Recitals by Renée Robitaille, The Summer of Anger by Elizabeth Lemay, The Mouth by Myriam de Gaspé, Not Even Dead by Geneviève Rioux, The Mother of Larvae by Maude Jarry, A Novel in the Oven by Marie-Sissi Labrecque, The Sex of Power by Jocelyne Richer, 34 B by Isabelle Hubert, and Almost Virgin by José Blanchette.
Last year, the prestigious prize was awarded to Toronto Never Blue by Marie-Hélène Larochelle. The name of this year's laureate will be announced on November 19 at the Montreal Book Fair, where they will receive a $5,000 bursary.
Unfortunately, a previous report erroneously included A Silent History by Alexandra Boilard-Lefebvre in the shortlist. We apologise for any confusion caused.
Elsewhere, the literary world mourns the loss of Robert Redford, the star of 'All the President's Men' and winner of an Oscar for 'Ordinary People'. His contributions to cinema and activism will be greatly missed.
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