Every April, readers across the country come together for One eRead/Un Livrel Canada, a nationwide digital book club that connects libraries and communities through a shared reading experience. This year’s featured title is What I Know About You by Éric Chacour, originally published in French as Ce que je sais de toi and beautifully translated into English by Pablo Strauss.
What I Know About You follows Tarek, who grows up in a tight-knit Levantine Christian family in 1960s Cairo. He starts to walk the path his family has laid out for him, to follow in his father’s footsteps as a doctor and a father. When he meets Ali, the son of a patient, the two form a bond they must keep a secret.
Chacour’s writing blends emotional depth with vivid atmosphere, offering a story that is both intimate and universally resonant. It’s a compelling choice for a program designed to spark discussion, understanding and connection. This April, discover a captivating story and join readers from coast to coast in celebrating Canadian literature.
How One eRead Works
One eRead/Un Livrel Canada functions like a “one book, one community” initiative on a national scale. For the entire month of April, participating libraries provide unlimited, simultaneous access to the selected title in both English and French. That means no waitlists, no holds, and no barriers, just open reading for everyone!
How to Access the Book
English
The ebook and audiobook will be available in English through CloudLibrary.
Français
The ebook is available through CloudLibrary and Cantook.
The audiobook is available through Radio-Canada’s OHdio.
Accessible Formats
Accessible formats are offered through CELA.
Don’t Miss the Live Author Events
Two virtual events will cap off the month:
Français: April 29 - 7:00 PM EST: Éric Chacour in conversation with Caroline Morin*
English: April 30 - 7:00 PM EST: A discussion with Chacour and translator Pablo Strauss, hosted by Antonio Michael Downing via Mississauga Public Library’s YouTube channel.
*Access to BAnQ’s online activities is through Teams. You can download the Teams application or participate in the meeting as a guest without creating an account, at your choice.
These interviews will be livestreamed, and you will have an opportunity to submit your questions during the show.
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