Back to school is the perfect time to dive into some exciting new reading.
In this sense, The Editors United et JCL Editions have put together a selection of new releases for you that will delight all book lovers. Whether you’re looking to escape, discover fascinating worlds or simply immerse yourself in a good story, these books have everything to make your return to school even more enjoyable.
Explore these captivating titles, support our local authors, and enjoy the simplicity of online shopping to make reading a pleasure accessible at all times!
Here are the 10 must-read novels for the new school year:
Love, Substitution and Other Disasters
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Andrée-Anne G. Dufour – The United Publishers
Romantic comedy, in bookstores
When Marie-Louise is offered a job as a high school teacher, she panics at the idea of being in charge of teenagers. Between a jaded colleague, difficult students, her responsibilities as a mother and a very attractive colleague, her problems are anything but secondary!
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Esther Gagné – The Editors United
Historical romance, in bookstores
Beauce, 1925. At 25, Adélia Tessier seeks independence and moves to a small border village. But she quickly finds herself confronted by a smuggler, a zealous priest and a secret lover. Will she find the courage to follow her heart despite the forces that oppose her?
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Isabelle Barrette – The Editors United
Romantic comedy, in bookstores
Shortly after arriving in New York, Julia, an ambitious director, sees her company Sky Productions take off thanks to a partnership with the rock group Perfect Soul. But a scandal breaks out, plunging the group into turmoil. In the media storm that follows, it is his heart that capsizes, while it beats wildly for one of the musicians…
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Marie-Bernadette Dupuy – JCL Editions
Historical romance, in bookstores
Newly married, Albane sees her husband leave for war. She escapes with her father to the family castle of Brantôme, soon occupied by three refugee families. Between deprivation, clandestine fighting, persecution, love and passion, her path will be strewn with thorns.
Martine Labonté-Chartrand – The United Publishers
Romantic comedy, in bookstores
Tired of her husband’s ingratitude, a housewife challenges him to switch roles. So Véronique takes Marc’s place at the family real estate agency, where she ends up discovering hidden sides of her husband’s professional life.
Catherine Bourgault – JCL Editions
Romance, in bookstores September 11
By returning to live in her native village, Lexie knows that she will have to face Noah, her childhood sweetheart. Between misunderstandings and unspoken words, will they succeed in rekindling their flame from the past?
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Marjolaine Bouchard – The United Publishers
Historical novel, in bookstores September 18
The arrival of a stranger in Port-aux-Esprits upsets the balance of the small coastal town. The fortune tellers, usually quiet, then become the target of gossip. What future do the cards have in store for them?
Taylor Swift, Follow Her Voice
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Chad Newkey-Burden – The Editors United
Biography, in bookstores September 18
The biography of the world-famous singer is now available in French. This book explores Taylor’s artistic evolution and her success as a businesswoman.
A trip to the hotel
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Collective – The Editors United
Collection of humorous short stories, in bookstores September 25
When eight of the most famous authors of chick lit end up in the same hotel, anything can happen! This collection, both romantic and hilarious, is full of colorful characters and stories that will make you laugh out loud and even shed a few tears.
The legacy of the great oak
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Louise Caron – JCL Editions
Historical novel, in bookstores September 25
After starting their family in France, Marie-Angélique Delavoye and her husband return to Lower Canada, where they met many years ago. But even though time has changed many things, the old tensions that originally caused them to flee resurface, forcing them to question their choices.
This literary rentrée, let yourself be seduced by these 10 new releases carefully selected by The Editors United et JCL Editions. And remember, reading is a true pleasure that nourishes the soul and stimulates the imagination, so dive into a book and savor every page!
