What is L’Euguélionne, feminist bookstore?
L’Euguélionne (pronounced ler-gay-lee-onn – you can think of a gay lion, even though it’s not what it means 😉 ) is a feminist bookstore and non-profit solidarity co-op in Montreal, also known as Tiohtià:ké, on unceded Mohawk and Algonquin territory. We offer a large selection of new and used books, zines and print art. The bookstore specializes in women*’s literature (fiction, poetry, comic books, essays, young adult fiction and children’s books) and feminist, queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual and non-binary, two-spirited, anti-racist, anti-colonial works, etc. We also host diverse literary feminist events including launches, reading circles, talks, workshops and round table discussions.
What we offer
- A collection of feminist, queer, LGBTQIA2S* books of all kinds: essays, novels, poetry, art books, children’s books that challenge stereotypes, introductory books, university textbooks, a women’s history section, graphic novels … in other words, something for everyone!
- Specialized booksellers who love what they do and can offer specific recommendations, hunt for rare resources and suggest works not carried by mainstream bookstores.
- Introductory workshops on women’s literature and feminisms, given in CEGEPs, women’s centres, etc.
- Over a thousand used books, snatched up by booksellers with a keen eye.
- Tons of zines, poster art, cards and stickers by artists from Montreal and elsewhere.
- A whirlwind of literary events, launches, reading circles, discussions, debates and celebrations.
- A space for feminist communities to call their own
Accessibility
See our accessibility page for details about our physical space (width of corridors, ramps etc.).
At L’Euguélionne, we are committed to making our physical space, our events and our book selection as accessible as possible, within our means. For us, universal accessibility isn’t just a checklist but a constant, ongoing process. We welcome with much interest and appreciation all comments, criticisms and suggestions about accessibility.
The atmosphere and accessibility of the bookstore can vary depending on the time of day and any events being held there. We endeavour to communicate as much information as possible in advance and encourage those organizing events in the space to do the same.
Our collective
Sayaka Araniva-Yanez
Léa Chrétiennot
Yara Coussa
Silas Dixon loves to read! He is a public library technician in addition to working at L’Euguelionne. She is also on the Board of Directors for Rock Camp Montreal. In his very limited spare time, she is a freelance editor, kickboxer, softball superstar and landscape painter.
Joée de la Fresne graduated in women and gender studies at Concordia. From 2013 to 2023, she was involved in the micro-publishing collective and production of printed objects Possibles éditions. Since 2021, Joée has been the parent of a little beast who is a devourer of board books, colourful illustrations and incredible stories.
Liza Hammar
Marilou LeBel-Dupuis
Shaghayegh Orouji
Charlie Rain Tremblay
Andréanne Wahlman