Friday, October 10 2025 @ 6:00 PM

We’re hosting an intimate evening at our studio in Villeray with writer + multidisciplinary artist Fariha Róisín.

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Event Info

Rooted in Fariha’s acclaimed book Who Is Wellness For?, this gathering invites an open, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means as a creative today to dream, travel, and create. The discussion will be moderated by Charles Hall and explores the values that shape everything we do at Le Marathon Créatif.

This experience combines reading, conversation, and community exchange. Leave with fresh perspectives, and if you’d like to go deeper, visit Maktaba’s table at the event to pick up a signed copy of Fariha’s books, and join their writing workshop on October 15.

There are three ways to join our special event, so everyone can take part!

  • 20$ Standard Ticket – Event access only

  • 60$ Book Bundle – Event + signed copy of Who Is Wellness For?

  • 85$ Full Experience – Event + writing workshop with Fariha

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About our guests

  • Fariha Róisín’s Book

    Who Is Wellness For?: An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind

  • Charles Hall’s publication

    ULTRA Credits
    Designer: Shakeil Greely Co_Publisher: Seaton Street Press & Lindsay Buchman

About Librairie Maktaba

LIBRAIRIE MAKTABA is an independent bookstore and versatile cultural space located in a heritage building in Montreal’s vibrant Old Port area. MAKTABA is a concept bookshop, carrying a curated selection of English-language books by diverse authors on a variety of subjects, for readers of all ages. Our purpose is to cultivate and share knowledge, inspiration and imagination to the greater Montreal community, with a global virtual reach.

Half of the proceeds from this experience will support Le Marathon Créatif, a youth-focused non-profit dedicated to empowering the next generation of creators through art, mentorship, and wellness-centered programming.