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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Baraka Books
Montreal-based Baraka Books truly has something for everyone in their slate of press picks: including nonfiction about how 19th century evolutionary science was perceived in Canada, an epic, Shakespeare-adjacent novel, and a nuanced novel about race and the workplace (recommended by a very special guest recommender).
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Turnstone Press
Next up on Press Picks are four propulsive book recommendations by the team at Turnstone Press, presented by the adorable press mascot Bingley: a whimsical mother-daughter drama; a high-octane page turner about the climate crisis; a cinematic mystery-thriller; and an award-winning long poem.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: ECW Press
Serving up three gift-worthy books for the holidays, the editors at ECW Press share why they love these particular reads: a scathing social critique-slash-apocalypse story; an extraordinary memoir about transition and escaping through video games; and a fascinating generational Holocaust story.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Rebel Mountain Press
The publishers of Nanoose Bay, BC’s Rebel Mountain Press serve up three hilarious, fun-to-read books for kids for our Press Picks feature; ones that also speak truth to experiences of disability, queerness, and gender.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Annick Press
Picture book lovers, rejoice! The kids book pros at Toronto-based Annick Press have selected three heartwarming, gorgeous picture books for the littles (and art lovers) in your life.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: At Bay Press
Winnipeg’s At Bay Press is known for discovering new authors and bringing beautiful books to light. Today, they deck our blog with three gift-worthy books for the holiday season, including a stunning debut novel by an Indigenous author, a New-Yorker best book, and a visually impressive poetry collection.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Book*hug Press
Today’s Press Picks come from staffers of radically optimistic, award-winning indie publisher Book*hug Press. Their four fantastic book picks for gift-giving this holiday season include something for everyone: a nostalgic coming-of-age, a winter-perfect novel to curl up with on the couch, and two giftable poetry collections.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Guernica Editions
Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Guernica Editions is known for a robust local and international publishing program. Their publicist Crystal serves up three gift-worthy books for the holiday season in this Press Picks feature.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: NeWest Press
Edmonton, Alberta-based NeWest Press and its staffers Christine, Matt, and Meredith recommend three knockout books for giving this holiday season for All Lit Up Press Picks: a reflective, gorgeously-written novel, a poetry collection that tackles climate change, and a high-octane debut thriller.
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays: Breakwater Books
Newfoundland-based Breakwater Books is first up on Press Picks with three book recommendations for mystery fans, art aficionados, and historical fiction buffs (or for anyone who loves a good plot-driven novel).
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All Lit Up Press Picks for the Holidays
We went straight to the source this year and asked some of your favourite independent Canadian literary presses for their holiday book recommendations. Whether you’re in it for yourself, or for the giftees on your wish list, follow along as 19 indies share over 55 book recommendations for all kinds of readers.
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An Interview with Michael V. Smith, author of Queers Like Me
Poet, writer, and professor, Michael V. Smith talks to us about why he’s not a private person, what brings him hope these days, and his newest poetry collection Queers Like Me (Book*hug Press). Photo credit: Jessica Zais Photography
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Under the Cover: A Plea for Pluralism in We, the Others
Toula Drimonis, author of We, the Others (Linda Leith Publishing), discusses how the rise of reactionary, anti-immigration sentiment in Quebec led her to start writing her book.
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Writer’s Block: James Chaarani
In his new novel Between the Head and the Hands (ECW Press), James Chaarani depicts both joyful and challenging coming-of-age story, where protagonist Michael reconciles his religion with his sexuality. Today, James answers our Proust questionnaire on his zeal and advice for writing, as well as what book he returns to again and again.
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Tell Me, Story by Brandon Reid
Turtle Island, Canada, our land—they all represent the same thing. Here, all peoples of Earth unified unlike ever before in our combined history; we finally found each other. There is still much to be reconciled, so we may all live in peace, which will take generations. I have hope, though. We will all live together,…
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