Redpath Book Display: Quebec Fiction

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Kristen Howard

by Kristen Howard and Michael David Miller

Whether you have summer travel plans or will enjoy a staycation, grab a novel or play set in La Belle Province to celebrate la Fête nationale (June 23)! This month’s bilingual book display celebrates fictional stories — ranging from romances to murders — set here in Quebec.

In the mood for a vintage mystery? Try David Montrose’s 1951 The Crime on Cote des Neiges, the first in a mystery trilogy.

Love historical fiction? Then Beverley Boissery’s Sophie’s Treason (available in print and as an eBook) is for you!

In the mood for a romance? Check out Zoe Whittall’s Bottle Rocket Hearts or Jeffrey Moore’s Prisoner in a Red-Rose Chain.

Whatever your favourite genre, enjoy your summer reading!

For the full list of titles on display, check out our bibliography here.

Que vous ayez des projets de voyage pour l’été ou que vous prévoyez de ne pas voyager pendant les vacances, prenez un roman ou une pièce de théâtre se déroulant dans la Belle Province pour célébrer la Fête nationale (23 juin) ! Cette exposition de livres bilingues met en vedette des histoires – allant des romances aux mystères – qui se tiennent au Québec.

Est-ce que vous vous intéressez aux histoires historiques ? Essayez Em par Kim Thúy.

Est-ce que vous voulez savoir en plus sur le Red Light District de Montréal ? Ramassez La Shéhérazade des pauvres par Michel Tremblay.

Ou, essayez-vous une classique québécoise : Volkswagen Blues par Jacques Poulin.

Quel que soit votre choix, profitez de vos lectures d’été !

Pour obtenir la liste complète des titres exposés, consultez notre bibliographie ici.

Couverture de La Shéhérazade des pauvres par Michel Tremblay

Couverture de Volkswagen Blues par Jacques Poulin

Redpath Book Display: Access / Ability

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Amanda Wheatley

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Written by Andrea Miller-Nesbitt

In honour of National AccessAbility Week (May 28^th to June 3, 2023) and Global Accessibility Awareness Day(May 18^th), this month’s book display celebrates the diversity that disability brings to the human experience. The display includes the work of disabled authors, researchers, and artists. You will find books on the history of disability activism and justice in Canada the United States and beyond, books by and for people with a variety of disabilities and intersecting identities, and more!

The Library supports equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility work in programming, services, teaching and learning, staff culture, scholarship, and advocacy. We are committed to engaging with this ongoing work in a variety of ways with the aim of building deep and meaningful change. Please take a moment to fill out the short survey on library accessibility. All answers are anonymous. We value your feedback!

Enjoy this display and if you have any feedback or recommendations please send them to andrea.mill-ernesbitt@mcgill.ca. Let us celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities!

Redpath Exhibition – A History of Things

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Tamanna Patel

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Have you ever looked at a fork and wondered why it’s called a fork? Or perhaps you’re curious to know how the internet came about, we know we are! We can guarantee that you have little idea as to how many times the Stanley Cup has been broken. But we also know that you’d be extremely interested in knowing the answer. Well, look no further! The Humanities and Social Studies Library has just the thing for you.

We welcome all bookworms and history buffs to a thrilling journey through time and space! We invite you to enter the world of “A History of Things,” an exciting exhibition near the Redpath-McLennan corridor that explores the evolution of everyday things that have shaped our lives and the world around us. From the humble pencil to the mighty smartphone, this exhibition takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the ages, tracing the fascinating stories behind the things we take for granted. So join us as we unravel the mysteries of our material culture, and discover how the things we use every day have transformed the world we live in.

For a short preview, here are some of our favourite titles from this exhibition: