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.

Saturday, July 30 at 2 PMLittle Manitou Art Gallery204 Elizabeth AvenueManitou Beach, SKAdmission by donation Join David Carpenter at the ‘Wonder of Words’ Manitou Beach Literary Festival. The event will take place at Little Manitou Art Gallery in Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan! Home of the healing waters and Manitou Springs Spa. Admission to the event is

Two Thistledown authors today in the Edmonton Journal! Check out this article to read about new books by Thomas Trofimuk (The Elephant of Karlův Bridge) and Nikki Vogel (Silencing Rebecca)!

Thursday, July 21 at 7 PMFREEArt Gallery of Swift Current (Swift Current, SK) Art Gallery of Swift Current presents a reading by Lee Gowan from his new novel The Beautiful Place. ABOUT THE NOVELLee Gowan’s new novel is an audacious sequel to Sinclair Ross’ prairie classic, As for Me and My House. The Beautiful Place

Tuesday, July 26 7 PMFREEShelf Life Books in Calgary, Alberta Join Shelf Life Books & Thistledown Press for an evening of readings with authors Katherine Walker and Lee Gowan. If you’d like to attend, please register! Shelf Life Books has limited capacity, so registration is recommended. You can do so here. ABOUT ALL IS WELL Christine

Congratulations Theressa Slind, whose short story collection Only If We’re Caught won the Saskatchewan Book Awards’ Ministry of Parks, Culture, and Sport First Book Award! Theressa, we’re very proud of you! You can find out more about the book or purchase your copy here. Check out the virtual awards ceremony below!

Saturday, July 16 5-6 PMFREE2nd Floor LobbyMoose Jaw Cultural Centre (217 Main St. N) Join Thistledown Press and Saskatchewan Festival of Words for an evening of readings featuring Rita Bouvier, Katherine Walker, and Lee Gowan. Books by the authors will be available for purchase, with snacks and a cash bar available! The event will start

Sunday, July 10 at 2 PM (ET)Live on Zoom Join Thistledown Press and Another Story Bookshop for the virtual book launch of Phoebe Tsang’s debut short story collection Setting Fire to Water! Phoebe will be in conversation with Christine Fischer Guy. This event will take place live on Zoom; please register here. You can pick

To our Thistledown authors, suppliers and supporters: We’re writing today to let you know about some recent changes at TDP. At the end of April, Caroline Walker left her position as Managing Editor. We are grateful to Caroline for her contributions and we wish her all the best in the future. We now officially welcome

Saturday, July 2 at 2:00 PMToronto Public Library Beaches Branch (2161 Queen St East, Toronto) Join John Bemrose for a live, in-person book launch and reading at the Toronto Public Library (Beaches Branch). Books will be available courtesy of the official on-site bookseller, Book City! *Full vaccination and masks are much appreciated* More information here.

Sunday, June 26 at 1:30 PMParis Public Library (12 William Street, Paris, ON) Join John Bemrose and Green Heron Books for a live, in-person book launch and reading at the Paris Public Library (County of Brant Public Library – Paris Branch – 12 William Street, Paris, ON). Books will be available courtesy of the official

Congratulations Diana Hope Tegenkamp for being nominated for the 2022 Indigenous Voices Awards! Diana’s book Girl running (published by Thistledown Press in 2021) is in the shortlist for Published poetry in English. Recipients of the 2022 Indigenous Voices Awards will be announced on June 21, 2022, which is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Check out the

Barbara Nickel and her novel Dear Peter, Dear Ulla have been chosen as a 2023 Northern Lights Nominee for the Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards! Congratulations Barbara! The Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award promotes reading to grade 4-9 by offering them the chance to vote for their favourite Canadian book. You can find out more