Books in Quebec’s Sails
- Quebec's French-language book market is thriving, experiencing one of its best years in over a decade, according to a recent report.
- Revenues climbed by 6.9% compared to 2023,marking the second-highest increase since 2012,the report stated.
- Children's books, with an 11.4% increase, and adult books, up 10.9%, fueled much of this growth.
Quebec Book Market Sees Strong Growth, Led by Children’s and Adult Titles
Table of Contents
- Quebec Book Market Sees Strong Growth, Led by Children’s and Adult Titles
- Quebec Book Market in 2025: A Thriving Landscape
- What’s the Current state of the Quebec French-Language Book Market in 2025?
- What Key categories are Driving This Growth?
- Are There Any Other Areas Contributing to the market’s Success?
- What About the Comics and Graphic Novel Sector?
- What Were the Best-Selling Books in Quebec in 2025?
- What Other Titles Were Popular in Quebec Bookstores?
- Can You Summarize the Key Data Points in a Table?
Quebec’s French-language book market is thriving, experiencing one of its best years in over a decade, according to a recent report. The Gaspard assessment,a report from the management company of the French language titles bank,indicates a robust performance in bookstores across the province.
Revenue Surge Driven by Key categories
Revenues climbed by 6.9% compared to 2023,marking the second-highest increase since 2012,the report stated.
Children’s books, with an 11.4% increase, and adult books, up 10.9%, fueled much of this growth. These two categories account for just over half – 53.5% – of the total market share.
Fantasy and Community Markets Contribute
Sentimental literature, particularly fantasy books aimed at adult readers, continued its upward trajectory, growing by more than 50% for the second consecutive year. The report noted that sales in this genre have doubled in just two years.
The community market, which includes school buyers, also played a significant role. Income from this sector increased by more than 10%, following a 5.5% gain in 2023. Children’s literature and comics were the primary drivers of this growth.
Comics Experience Slight Slowdown
While the overall market is strong, comics experienced a slight deceleration after years of rapid expansion. Sales of comics and graphic novels increased by only 0.4% compared to the previous year, according to the report.
Top Sellers: Auto Guide Leads the Pack
Despite literature and youth titles each representing a quarter of total sales, *the Auto Guide* 2025 edition was the best-selling book in Quebec last year.
Other top-selling titles included *One hundred years of love. Reflexios on old age* by Janette Bertrand; *Someone else* by guillaume Musso; *Rue Duplessis. My little darkness* by Jean-Philippe Pleau; and *Civilized* by Patrick Sénécal.
A cookbook made its way into the top 10,landing in sixth place. Notably, the Bescherelle *The art of combining* ranked ninth. *Mondial des records Guinness 2025* came in 16th.
Quebec Book Market in 2025: A Thriving Landscape
What’s the Current state of the Quebec French-Language Book Market in 2025?
The Quebec French-language book market is experiencing a period of robust growth, marking one of its best years in over a decade. According too a recent Gaspard assessment (a report from the management company of the French language titles bank), bookstores across the province are performing well.
What Key categories are Driving This Growth?
Revenues surged by 6.9% compared to 2023, reaching the second-highest increase as 2012. Two key categories are fueling this positive trend:
Children’s books: Increased by 11.4%.
Adult books: Increased by 10.9%.
These two categories collectively account for a notable portion of the market, representing 53.5% of the total sales.
Are There Any Other Areas Contributing to the market’s Success?
Yes, two other sectors are playing significant roles:
Fantasy Literature: This genre, particularly fantasy books aimed at adult readers, continued its upward trajectory, growing by more than 50% for the second consecutive year.Sales in this genre have doubled in just two years.
The Community Market: This includes sales to schools and other community buyers. Income from this sector increased by more than 10%, following a 5.5% gain in 2023.Children’s literature and comics were primary drivers of this growth.
What About the Comics and Graphic Novel Sector?
While the overall market is thriving, comics experienced a slight slowdown after years of rapid expansion. Sales of comics and graphic novels increased by only 0.4% compared to the previous year, according to the report.
What Were the Best-Selling Books in Quebec in 2025?
The best-selling book in Quebec last year was the Auto Guide 2025 edition. Even though literature and youth titles each represented a quarter of the total sales, the Auto Guide took the lead.
What Other Titles Were Popular in Quebec Bookstores?
Here are some of the top-selling titles, according to the provided data:
One hundred years of love. Reflexios on old age by Janette Bertrand
Someone else by Guillaume Musso
Rue Duplessis. my little darkness by Jean-Philippe Pleau
Civilized by patrick Sénécal
The following books also made it into the top 10 sellers:
A cookbook landed in sixth place.
bescherelle The art of combining ranked ninth.
Additionally, Mondial des records Guinness 2025* came in 16th.
Can You Summarize the Key Data Points in a Table?
Certainly! Here’s a table summarizing the key growth figures:
| Category | Revenue Change (Compared to 2023) | Market share Contribution |
| ———————– | ———————————— | ——————————– |
| Overall Market | +6.9% | N/A |
| Children’s Books | +11.4% | ~26.75% (approx., assuming equal) |
| Adult Books | +10.9% | ~26.75% (approx., assuming equal) |
| Fantasy Literature | +50%+ | N/A |
| Community Market | +10%+ | N/A |
| Comics/Graphic novels | +0.4% | N/A |