About the Author
David Homel
David Homel is a writer, journalist, filmmaker, and translator, and the author of seven novels. He has translated many French-language books into English and is a two-time recipient of the Governor General's Literary Award for Translation. He lives in Montreal.
THIS WEEK: Author interviews, grizzly transformations, Pride Month celebrations, 15th century art and obsession, porta-potties turned little libraries and more!
Nothing gives us that FOMO feeling more than sitting inside on a hot, sunny day. Now that summer is here, it's time to put that Netflix subscription on hold and get outside with a great read. If you’re looking for a book with a plot that will get your pulse racing and keep ... Read more
With the long *cold* month of January almost behind us, we already have our sights set on February and that brings us to Black History Month. Check out this collection of 8 awesome reads that celebrate black Canadian authors and stories – part of Canada's rich and diverse ... Read more
In advance of World Day of Social Justice on February 20, we’re fully embracing the SJW* moniker and recognizing books that further conversations around social justice. Check out our top 10* picks!
*as if this is a pejorative term
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For those looking for a Valentine's revenge, look no further than Martine Delvaux’s prose-poem/novel The Last Bullet is for You (translated for Linda Leith Publishing by David Homel), the contemporary reckoning of all of its influences: Gustave Flaubert’s classic modern ... Read more
After a holiday hiatus, In Review is back to give you the Coles Notes on literary happenings around the web and in our own backyard. Scroll on for our bookish news and recommendations.
Going down this week there's the Ottawa International Writers' Fest, heaps of launches and readings, and the LPG Boos and Books Halloween IFOA party!
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If you have the post-turkey strength to lift your arms, write down a few of these great lit events to head to – like Wordfest Calgary, perhaps?
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Need a pre-turkey/tofurkey appetizer before this Thanksgiving weekend? Hit up one or all of the bevy of reading series, book launches, and seasonal launches going down this week.
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Last year, we resolved that we'd read more poetry. In 2016, ALU Captain/LPG Executive Director Christen Thomas details why we've resolved to read new voices – emerging, diverse, and all-around excellent – and why you should, too.
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