Check out the audio clip here to listen to John Bemrose speak about his novel The River Twice with Jason D’Souza, host of CBC Ontario’s Fresh Air.

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Tune in here to listen to David Carpenter chat with CBC Saskatchewan’s Shauna Powers about his book of nature essays I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like: A Memoir. Rattlesnakes in Arizona! Wolves up close! And plenty more here.

John Bemrose will be appearing at Ottawa International Writers Festival on Sunday, October 23 at 3 PM at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St)! John will be in conversation with Roy MacSkimming on the topic of his latest novel, The River Twice. You can find out more and purchase tickets here.

We’re absolutely thrilled to see Nikki Vogel’s novel Silencing Rebecca on CBC Books’ list of YA books to watch for in fall 2022! Check out the full list here.

Head over to The 49th Shelf to read an excerpt of David Carpenter’s book of nature essays, I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like: A Memoir. Make sure to enter their Giveaway contest for a chance to win a copy!

“Like so many stories that have withstood the passage of time, the story of the Golem included, Rebecca’s journey is a universally relatable one – one of self discovery. Silencing Rebecca is a fun and engaging read that fuses contemporary narratives with pious tradition and stirring folklore.”—Regan Treewater-Lipes, Alberta Jewish News You can read the

Here is a lovely piece written by John Bemrose for All Lit Up about his hometown Paris, Ontario (depicted in the photo below), the setting of his novel The River Twice.

Thomas Trofimuk talks to Rod Kurtz on CBC Edmonton’s Radio Active about his novel The Elephant on Karlův Bridge. You can listen to the excerpt here!

THURSDAY OCT 13 at 7 PMSHELF LIFE BOOKS, CALGARYFREE Join Shelf Life Books and Thistledown Press for the launch of Thomas Trofimuk’s new novel The Elephant on Karlův Bridge. Thomas will be joined in conversation by author Will Ferguson. If you’d like to attend, please register! You can do so here. Though masks are voluntary,

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 at 7 PMSHELF LIFE BOOKS, CALGARYFREE Join Shelf Life Books for their very first Industry Night, a monthly panel discussion on writing, publishing, and all things books! Each event will feature three panelists and an expert moderator/host. This month’s theme is Writing Across Genres for Younger Audiences. Participants will explore the challenges

Thursday Oct 13 2022 7:00 pm, Mcnally Robinson Saskatoon, Travel Alcove + YouTube Join David Carpenter for the hybrid launch of I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like (Thistledown Press). With in-conversation host Dave Margoshes. The launch will be hosted live in the Travel Alcove of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Saskatoon and also available as a simultaneous YouTube stream with live

SATURDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2022 at 3 PMAUDREYS BOOKS, EDMONTON Join author Thomas Trofiumuk in conversation with Gail Sidonie Sobat as they discuss Thomas Trofimuk’s latest fascinating novel, The Elephant on Karlův Bridge. Set in Prague and narrated by the 600-year-old Charles Bridge, this novel begins with an elephant named Sál escaping the Prague Zoo. As

Congratulations Barbara Nickel and all other nominees for the 2022 The Canadian Children’s Book Centre Awards! Barbara’s novel Dear Peter, Dear Ulla is a finalist for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People. You can see the full list of nominees here.

TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2022 AT 7:00PMMoose Jaw Public Library Celebrate with Thistledown Press and David Carpenter in launching his new book, I Never Met A Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like. Books will be available for sale courtesy of Post Horizon Bookstore. ABOUT THE BOOKDavid Carpenter’s collection of essays explores a city boy’s love of the wild,

Award-winning author Thomas Trofimuk—most recently of  The Elephant on Karlův Bridge—answers All Lit Up‘s Proust questionnaire. He dreams up his perfect writing day (including a café where you can still get espresso for $1.50) shares his advice on the craft, and tells us all about the magic of an overpriced lavender scented candle. Check out the column here.

Follow the link here to read a glowing review of Phoebe Tsang’s Setting Fire to Water, ‘a delightful debut that transforms seemingly prosaic lives and events into exciting secrets[,]’ written by Aerith Au for Cha.

THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 19:00-20:00 Celebrate with David Carpenter in launching his new book, I Never Met A Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like. The stories that fuel these essays are as diverse as the animals—and insects at its heart. David will be joined by Bruce Rice. This event will take place in the newly renovated

Take a peek at CBC Books list of anticipated Canadian new releases for August, and you’ll find David Carpenter’s I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like: A Memoir! This upcoming book of essays will be available on August 31. You can pre-order a copy here.

Check out this glowing review for Robert Currie’s Shimmers of Light by SaskBooks Reviews here. Review written by Shelley A. Leedahl.