Thistledown Press is thrilled to announce that two of our titles have been shortlisted for the 2025 Saskatchewan Book Awards: Because Somebody Asked Me To: Observations on History, Literature, and the Passing Scene by Guy Vanderhaeghe (Sept 17, 2024), and The Beech Forest by Marlis Wesseler (June 4, 2024). Congratulations to Guy and Marlis, and to all of the finalists! Read the press release and full list of finalists here.
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2025 Fiction Award
Finalist: The Beech Forest by Marlis Wesseler
“This award is presented to a Saskatchewan author for the best book of fiction (novel or short fiction), judged on the quality of writing.”
2025 Book of the Year Award
Finalist: Because Somebody Asked Me To by Guy Vanderhaeghe
“This award is presented to a Saskatchewan author, or authors, for the best book judged on the quality of writing and the quality of presentation, including visual appeal, illustrations, and photography.”
2025 Non-Fiction Award
Finalist: Because Somebody Asked Me To by Guy Vanderhaeghe
“This award is presented to a Saskatchewan author, or authors, for the best book of non-fiction, judged on the quality of writing.”
2025 City of Saskatoon Award
Finalist: Because Somebody Asked Me To by Guy Vanderhaeghe
“In recognition of the vitality of the literary community in Saskatoon, this award is presented to a Saskatoon author (or pair of authors) for the best book, judged on the quality of writing.”
