Marilyn Bowering answers our #writersblock questionnaire on her new book THE UNFINISHED WORLD (@llpmtl.bsky.social), the books she turns to for lessons in tragedy and resilience, and, well, writer's block itself. Read our interview with Marilyn here: alllitup.ca/writers-bloc...

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of Christmas Weekend by Monique Polak. The evening was full of warmth and great conversation. 🎄 Christmas Weekend is available now at the link in our bio!

Daily(ish) #SmallPress #books: The Bigamist by Felicia Mihali, translated by @lleith.bsky.social (@llpmtl.bsky.social) & Commonwealth by D.A. Lockhart (@kegedoncepress.bsky.social). Alt-text = details. #DSPBposts 💙📚 #BookSky

We’re delighted to celebrate Sentence, the new collection of stories by Mikhail Iossel. An evening of literature and conversation, with a reading and Q&A. 📅 September 19, 2025 🕔 5–7 PM 📍 Bar Kabinet, 98B Laurier Ave. Ouest, Montréal

✨ Upcoming Book launch! ✨ Author Monique Polak launches Christmas Weekend (LLP) & Just a Minute (Orca book publisher). 🗓️Sept. 18, 5–7 p.m. 📍Biblio Café, 5853 Sherbrooke St. W. Join us for readings, stories, and book signings!

✨ Monique Polak talks about her new YA novel Christmas Weekend 🎄on CBC's All in a Weekend. A holiday story of family and surprises. Listen to full interview at the link in our bio.

✨ Coming October 2025 ✨ In The Unfinished World, Marilyn Bowering tells the story of Pearl, who scatters her grandmother’s ashes and discovers handmade dolls, tales of survival, and a gift that ties her to the natural world. Pre-order now at the link in our bio.

🍁 Canada Lives Here: The Case for Public Broadcasting by Wade Rowland (@llpmtl.bsky.social) ‬ A timely, thought-provoking defence of the CBC and its vital role in protecting public spaces, culture, and identity in Canada. alllitup.ca/books/canada... #lpg50 #canlit #savethecbc

If you loved our Aug. #alubookclub pick WHERE THE JASMINE BLOOMS (@fernpub.bsky.social) by @zslong.bsky.social, try these four follow-up reads from @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @llpmtl.bsky.social, Baraka Books, and Inanna Publications next. alllitup.ca/alu-summer-b...

🌍 It’s Women in Translation Month! ✨ LLP is honoured to showcase a wide range of books translated by women — from poetry and memoir to YA and fiction that spans worlds. Add one (or all!) to your shelf via the link in our bio. 📚

🌍 It’s Women in Translation Month! ✨ LLP is honoured to showcase a wide range of books translated by women — from poetry and memoir to YA and fiction that spans worlds. Add one (or all!) to your shelf via the link in our bio. 📚

Didn’t read Monique’s blog post? Hear it straight from her! She shares how her own life inspired Christmas Weekend, a heartwarming YA novel about blended families and the ties that hold us together. 🎄❤️ 📚 Available now at the link in bio.

📚🇭🇹 Every third Saturday in August, Montreal celebrates Haitian Book Day and this year it falls on Aug 16. Discover 3 books about or by Haitian authors, offering unique windows into Haitian life & literature. All titles are available at the link in our bio!

LLP is excited to present the origin story of one of our newest release, Christmas Weekend by Monique Polak. Find out a little bit about what inspired Monique to write her newest book! For the full story, go visit her blog at www.moniquepolak.com!

LLP is excited to present the origin story of one of our newest releases, SENTENCE by Mikhail Iossel. Find out what inspired Mikhail to write his newest book, and its importance in relation to his personal and professional history!

📚Christmas Weekend by Monique Polak is available now! A heartwarming young adult novel about building bridges, family, and of course, holiday cheer! This books chronicles a story of love and unity that is not restricted to just the holidays. Grab a copy at the link in our bio! Happy reading!

📚SENTENCE by Mikhail Iossel is available now! A collection of stories that chronicle a life through sentences, playing with both memory and language. SENTENCE is a unique and riveting book unlike any other you have read before. Grab your copy at the link in our bio! Happy reading!

"...the stories are bursting real heart, real melancholy, and real questioning from an acutely sensitive and perceptive soul," writes Alexander Hackett. Read the rest of the review at the link below: mtlreviewofbooks.ca/reviews/sent... @mikhail-iossel.bsky.social @llpmtl.bsky.social

"It’s hard to mail your cosmic address into space when none of your recipients know what a postal code is." Teenage writer / space expert Nathan Hellner-Mestelman explains pulsar maps in his book THE LANGUAGE OF THE STARS (@llpmtl.bsky.social), in today's #excerpted. alllitup.ca/excerpted-th...

LitStack spotlights Sentence by Mikhail Iossel—a “dizzying spin of memory, imagination, and virtuosity.” Link in bio #MikhailIossel #SentenceBook #OneSentenceStories #CanadianLit #Microfiction #LLPBooks

"Sentence is a reflection of this: a great swirling maelstrom of memory, in which bits of the past, ego, and identity float to the surface to be savoured and reconsidered. The effect, particularly in the longer pieces, is dizzying, intensely poetic, and oddly soothing." —mRb Thank you mRb!

LLP is very excited to announce its newest upcoming release on August 1st! Sentence by Mikhail lossel! You can pre-order Sentence through the link in our bio, and believe us, it is one title you do not want to miss!📚✨

LLP is very excited to announce its newest upcoming release on August 1st! Christmas Weekend by Monique Polak! You can pre-order Christmas Weekend through the link in our bio and add some holiday cheer to the end of your summer!📚✨

“…a restless torrent of ideas and enthusiasm.” 🌌 Quill & Quire writes that The Language of the Stars “vibrates with Hellner-Mestelman’s obvious love for his subject.” A remarkable young voice in Canadian YA literature. 📚 Read the full review at the link in our bio.

🕰️ Throwback Thursday! Still thinking about our lovely LLP launch at Blue Met ✨ It was a joy to gather in celebration of our new titles, share readings from our authors, and connect with fellow book lovers. Thank you to everyone who joined us—what a day! ❤️📚

“Drimonis’ book is one step in building greater compassion for the many people who come to Canada seeking a better life.” @lisatimpf.bsky.social reviews this 2022 title from @llpmtl.bsky.social for #throwbackthursday #canlit www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/we-the-oth...

All of us at LLP are shocked and saddened to share the passing of David Gawley, our Chief Financial Officer, who passed away due to complications following surgery. He is greatly missed.

Have you heard Nathan Hellner-Mestelman on All in a Weekend with Sonali Karnick? At 17, he's already published Cosmic Wonder and The Language of the Stars, a dazzling journey through time, space, and science—written for readers of all ages. Listen here at the link in bio!

The Language of the Stars by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman is on CBC Books’ list of “23 Canadian YA Books to Read in Spring 2025”! A cosmic, quirky must-read from LLP. #TheLanguageOfTheStars #CanadianYA #CBCBooks #LLPReads

LLP’s Annual Launch is happening: Sunday April 27 at 11:30 AM at the 2025 Blue Metropolis Festival! Join us at Hôtel 10 (Suite 10) to celebrate the latest LLP titles. Free event.

Brains evolved twice. Eyeballs? 65 times. Nathan Hellner-Mestelman’s The Language of the Stars is packed with quirky, cosmic facts just like this one. Read more here: www.lindaleith.com/en/pages/boo...

Two chances to catch Sivan Slapak at #BlueMet! She joins the Bold & Creative talks at 5:30 p.m. and a powerful fiction panel at 8:30 p.m. on April 26. Don’t miss her voice in these vital conversations. #LindaLeithPublishing #CanadianAuthors

Catch Nathan Hellner-Mestelman live at 3 Quebec events this April! From Quebec City to Montreal, join him as he unpacks cosmic mysteries with humour and heart. #TheLanguageOfTheStars #BlueMet #LindaLeithPublishing

☄️ Our solar system started with 100 rocky planets. Four survived. Earth? Hit 10 trillion times. Not the funnest time. Get more cosmic chaos (and comedy) in The Language of the Stars by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman. Link in bio.

"I learned I should be more brave in my life and in my writing." — Felicia Mihali speaking about The Bigamist Tune in to Felicia's conversation on CBC’s All in a Weekend with Sonali Karnick. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

📚 The Bigamist Quote of the Day! We end with a quiet confession—one that stays with you. A favourite of translator Linda Leith, who brings Felicia Mihali’s voice to English readers with care. 📖 Find the book—link in bio! #TheBigamist #Translations #LitFic

✨ Fun Fact! Did you know about the Gaia Sausage galaxy collision? About 5% of the atoms in your body may have come from another galaxy. You’re cosmic! Read more in The Language of the Stars by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman—link in bio!

📖 The Bigamist Quote of the Day! How do you find purpose when you're a stranger in a strange place? In today’s quote, Felicia Mihali captures the quiet ache of starting over—when even your dreams feel too small to matter. ✨ Link in bio to read more

✨The Language of the Stars: Fun Fact of the Day! Only 0.000000000063% of matter atoms survived the Big Bang—and you are made of them! 🌌 That’s today’s mind-blowing fact from Nathan Hellner-Mestelman, author of The Language of the Stars. Link in bio to read more The Language of the Stars facts!

📖 Read the full story📚 The Bigamist Quote of the Day — Linda’s Pick Translator Linda Leith shares another powerful moment from The Bigamist by Felicia Mihali. This excerpt highlights the novel’s sharp social commentary and the nuances Linda brings to the English edition. 🔗 Read more—link in bio.

Edeet Ravel sat down with guest host Dionne Codrington on CBC’s All in a Weekend to chat about her new novel Miss Matty—a story of glamour, grit, and finding your voice. Listen now to hear what inspired this unforgettable YA heroine! Link in bio to listen! #MissMatty

📖 The Bigamist Quote of the Day! 📖 Felicia Mihali reflects on alienation, memory, and belonging in a city that never felt like home. 📚 Read The Bigamist now—link in bio! #TheBigamist

The Language of the Stars is here! 🌌 Explore cosmic chaos, existential questions, and the forces shaping life in Nathan Hellner-Mestelman’s new science book. Get your copy now—link in bio!

📖 The Bigamist Quote of the Day—Linda Leith’s pick! This translator-chosen moment captures humour and heart in one line. What do you think? 📚 Read The Bigamist now—link in bio! #TheBigamist #FeliciaMihali #LitFic #canlit

📖 The Bigamist Quote of the Day! 📖 Felicia Mihali explores identity, migration, and race in her latest novel. What do you think of this quote? Let us know! 🗣️ 📚 Read The Bigamist now—link in bio!

James' cat @eddiethetabby.bsky.social curls up with a review copy of MISS MATTY from @llpmtl.bsky.social #canlit #catsofbluesky

Quill & Quire calls Miss Matty by Edeet Ravel “a satisfying exploration of two girls’ journeys to find purpose, belonging, and growth.” 📖 Dive into this moving coming-of-age novel set in wartime Montreal. Read the full review at the link in our bio!

📚The Bigamist by Felicia Mihali, translated by Linda Leith, is available now! A beautifully written novel about migration, love, and self-discovery in Montreal. Caught between two men and two cultures, how will she choose? Get your copy at the link in our bio!

Celebrate the launch of Miss Matty, with a conversation between Edeet Ravel and Tarah Schwartz at the Côte Saint-Luc Public Library! Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Livestreamed on Zoom Raffle: Win a signed copy of Miss Matty + a $50 Babar gift certificate! 🔗 Register at link in our bio!

"The introspective calm of the nameless narrator in Felicia Mihali’s novel, The Bigamist, translated by Linda Leith, sets the tone right from the start..." Thank you, mRb and Sharon Morrisey! 📖 Read more and grab your copy of The Bigamist at the link in our bio!