New book by Gaspard Amée
Gaspard Amée, a Swiss-French-Canadian author, has released Marcher près des œufs, a poetic narrative exploring identity, self-construction, and the bonds between generations. The book, published by Éditions du Blé, continues the themes introduced in his 2024 work Sasamat, forming a diptych with shared titles and fragments. Narrative structure and themes
The narrative follows a child accompanying an adult through various landscapes, from the Haute-Provence to the Rockies, reflecting on internal and external worlds. The text emphasizes the body, memory, and nature, blending prose and poetry to explore identity transformations and the challenges of finding one's place. Author’s background
Amée, born in Switzerland and raised in the Three-Lakes region, Quebec, and Provence, now resides in Vancouver. He previously worked in journalism and communication and currently divides his time between writing and translation. His first collection, Sasamat, won the Concours de création littéraire de l'Ouest et du Nord canadiens and he has served on the jury for the Prix de poésie Radio-Canada in 2025. Other cultural contributions
He also hosts La Minute papillon, a cultural segment on ICI Première. Other notable publications include Le Monde de Noé by Pierre Antoine, a novel about a 62-year-old aunt recounting the history of the world to her 17-year-old nephew with leukemia, set to release on 4 November. Diverse range of new works
Imago je suis by Dan Yodwira features a narrator grappling with disillusionment and seeking freedom. Vital by an unnamed author follows a psychologist dealing with the death of a patient. L’oiseau qui boit des larmes T2 by Lee Young-do continues a fantasy narrative involving four peoples and a murder that disrupts a fragile balance. Additional releases
The Crime Writer by Diane Jeffrey explores a writer suspected of his wife’s disappearance. Vive la liberté! by Sybille Hein addresses the concept of freedom for children. Les Nouveaux philosémites by Edith Bruder examines the phenomenon of philosemitism. Monaco, l’histoire inconnue by Pierre Abramovici delves into Monaco’s hidden history. More books and albums
Keith Jarrett, Japon 1976 by Philippe Séclier traces the legendary 1976 tour by Keith Jarrett. Le parfum des feuilles de thé by Camille Monceaux continues the story of Akane and Mayumi in Japan. Trésor d’hiver by Gilles Baum and Csil is an illustrated book for young children. Molière par la scène by a collective of researchers examines the staging of Molière’s plays. Children’s and cultural works
La Fiesta des miettes by Fanny Sidney is a first album for children. Esquisse d’une serial killer by Hu Mu-ching revisits a criminal case in Taiwan. Le Chœur ukrainien by Coralie Grimand gives voice to an Ukrainian choir. Le Grand mensonge et autres textes by Goliarda Sapienza collects previously lesser-known theatrical works. Continuing series and themes
Noël tourne au mystère by Carine Pitocchi continues the Cosy Christmas Mystery series with a trip to Egypt. Mom alone – Ma vie de mère parfaite by Clotka humorously depicts the daily life of a mother. L’Hors-présence ou chimères du pays de Morsan by Tiphaine Raffier explores a family facing the end of a loved one. Les glaces by Rébecca Déraspe and Yoakim Bélanger deals with a mother confronting a past trauma. Mystery and historical works
Le collectionneur du cimetière Montparnasse by Ernestine Garnier transforms the Montparnasse Cemetery into a mystery. Corinne Luchaire, ses rayons et ses ombres by Cédric Meletta revisits the life of a forgotten French actress. Dinosaures, pornographie, dictateurs by a Booksletter team explores books that challenge certainties. Chacun by an unnamed author follows a man waiting for his missing wife. Experimental and reflective works
Ce roman prétend vous lire pendant que vous le lisez by Laurent Caron-Laramée is a novel that challenges the reader to engage fully. Trump face à Caligula, Poutine face à Tibère by Delphine Jouenne compares modern tyrants to historical figures. Élie et Élisée Reclus by Hubert Prolongeau recounts the journey of two brothers who sought to reshape the world. Nantes Calling by Patrice Jean is a novel blending historical and contemporary narratives. Cultural and personal narratives
Demba by Daniel Picouly tells the story of an African warrior. Sarah Marquis by an unnamed author reflects on life lessons learned from crocodiles. L’Échelle de Judith by Galien Sarde explores themes of desire and architecture. La rage et la tendresse de Philippe Mouazan by Xavier Grall portrays a free man connected to his Breton roots.
