MAY 24-25, 2024
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What is Montreal Mystery / Montréal Mystère?
Welcome to the inaugural Montreal Mystery book festival in downtown Montreal, where the worlds of French and English literature meet. This event brings together English and French language writers for a weekend dedicated to the mystery and thriller genres.
The festival will hold all events at the Grande Bibliothèque (BAnQ) in Montreal. The full ticket gives you access to 10 panels featuring 24 authors from Quebec, the rest of Canada, the United States and abroad and to several book signing periods. You will also be able to purchase a festival tote filled with goodies, and the authors' books through Librairie Bertrand, which will be onsite. The Saturday evening special event will give you access to 2 panels: one with Guillaume Morrissette and Isabelle Lafortune (in French) and the other with Shari Lapena and Lilja Sigurdardottir (in English).
The events go from 4:00 to 9:00pm on Friday May 24, and from 10:00am to 8:30pm on Saturday, May 25. Check out the line-up and schedule for more information, then purchase your tickets today.
The festival will hold all events at the Grande Bibliothèque (BAnQ) in Montreal. The full ticket gives you access to 10 panels featuring 24 authors from Quebec, the rest of Canada, the United States and abroad and to several book signing periods. You will also be able to purchase a festival tote filled with goodies, and the authors' books through Librairie Bertrand, which will be onsite. The Saturday evening special event will give you access to 2 panels: one with Guillaume Morrissette and Isabelle Lafortune (in French) and the other with Shari Lapena and Lilja Sigurdardottir (in English).
The events go from 4:00 to 9:00pm on Friday May 24, and from 10:00am to 8:30pm on Saturday, May 25. Check out the line-up and schedule for more information, then purchase your tickets today.
Authors
Join Lilja Sigurðardóttir, J. L. Blanchard, Laurie Freedman, Simon Gervais, Jessica Hamilton, Robyn Harding, Daniel Kalla, Isabelle Lafortune, Catherine Lafrance, Ann Lambert, Shari Lapena, Nicole Lundrigan, André Marois, Maureen Martineau, Catherine McKenzie, Guillaume Morrisette, Roz Nay, Marcie R. Rendon, Robert Rotenberg, Amy Stuart, Steve Urszenyi, René Vézina, and Tessa Wegert for all things mystery and thriller at Montreal Mystery!
Visit Montréal
Montréal is a city that will ignite your passion for mystery. The city's blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy has inspired countless authors and served as the backdrop for iconic mystery novels. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the historic Old Montréal, with its cobblestone streets and alleys. Montreal's unique blend of French and English cultures make it a perfect setting for a bilingual book festival.
