I’m in research of books to read, I’m a 17y/o

the next book i’d recommend you (and everyone, really) read is sagan’s “the demon-haunted world.” i’m sure you can find it in french. it’s a user’s manual for the human mind, and an easy read.

Hey fellow canuck! You’re in a great place to explore more reading. I’m going to list a few random suggestions in different genres and styles.

Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud: this is THE definitive comic book about comic books! In a simple graphic style the author explains conventions, theories, history, and more. Great for the casual comic lover and for the aspirational comic creator alike.

Charles de Lint’s Newford books: while not set in Montreal these are set in a fictional city inspired by places like Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. These books mix magic and realism and are classics of the urban fantasy genre. De Lint always gives them a Canadian flavour (in my opinion) even though the location is left ambiguous.

Rice Boy by Evan Dahm: also available free online as a webcomic, this is a spectacular work of dreamlike surreal fiction.

All Systems Red by Martha Wells: this short, action packed sci fi novella launched the much-beloved Murderbot Diaries series. Showcasing a casually diverse cast of characters and an intriguingly built world, the books follow a security bot which has hacked the module that governs its behaviour. Instead of going on a classic robot killing spree, it has continued to do a half passed version of its job and watch a LOT of TV. Fun, fast, funny.

Coyote America, Dan Flores: This nonfiction book talks about the myths of Coyote and the modern reality of the coyote animal as it continues to spread across our continent. A compelling and enjoyable book that will make you appreciate these animals that are expanding their territories further into our world.

Fire Weather, John Valliant: a gripping nonfiction about the devastating Fort McMurray fire, blending overall context with first hand accounts. Absolutely fascinating.

Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir: this modern sci fi set in the near future unfolds into a story of planet-wide significance when a single astronaut finds himself the only surviving member of a last-ditch mission to save Earth from a unique yet science-based threat. When he finds himself in contact with a member of a new alien species, the mission becomes vital for two worlds instead of one.

Camp Damascus, Chuck Tingle: the notorious self-published author became a new York times best seller with this debut full-length horror novel. The gushy, visceral plot revolves around an isolated Christian community and the gay conversion camp that looms as a threat over the town. The story is from the perspective of a young queer woman whose reality has become increasingly unreal as she deals with the threat of the mysterious local conversion camp.

Okay, that was a bunch! Hope some of these sound interesting. Best of luck in your reading journey – I can say for sure that books have brought me a lot of joy in my life so far.