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Rod Carley's Latest Novel is a Theatrical Odyssey Full of Elizabethan Eccentrics

With trademark humour and vivid imagination, Rod Carley is back at it in his latest novel, a Shakespearean romp set in 17th century Stratford-upon-Avon, and in Scotland (and all the roads between). ...

Writers' Trust Announces the 2024 Finalists for Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers

The Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers is unique in the landscape of Canadian literary prizes: It is presented annually to an emerging writer who identifies as (but is not limited to) ...

Two Young Athletes Find Themselves Torn Between the Sport They Love and State Rule in Eyes on the Ice

Already the author of two critically acclaimed hockey biographies for young readers, Anna Rosner has stayed with the sport, but shifted approaches and forms in her latest work. The result is the powerful ...

An Eclectic and Gripping Cast of Characters Yearn for Happiness in Caroline Adderson's New Short Story Collection

Caroline Adderson is an author that has long been lauded amongst readers and literary critics, with a reputation for writing powerful novels, and some of the finest short fiction published in Canada and ...

Back to School Contest! Enter to Win the Complete Speak Out Series from Groundwood Books!

Groundwood Books, one of the most celebrated children's publishers in Canada, is kicking off back to school season with a fantastic giveaway of their Speak Out series. All four titles in the series will ...

An Ex-Christian Bisexual Hooker Goes Through Trials and Tribulations in Angel B.H.'s Powerfully Honest Debut Novel, All Hookers Go to Heaven

After a number of false starts in her writing, debut novelist Angel B.H. finally decided to simplify and focus on short fiction, aiming to write a series of stories with themes that were constant in ...

A Young Wolf Faces His Enemies and His Destiny in Coltrane Seesequasis' Thrilling Debut

Feeling a profound sense of inspiration to write stories since high school, Coltrane Seesequasis has arrived with his debut work, Secrets of Stone (Kegedonce Press). It's a fascinating and fully immersive ...

Read an Excerpt from Hope, the New Terry Fox Biography edited by Barbara Adhiya

We're beginning the Fall 2024 publishing season on a note of hope and inspiration today, as we share an excerpt from the powerful new biography on Terry Fox. With the latest edition of the Terry Fox Run ...

Jennifer Maruno Sends a Young Witch and Her Rodent Sidekick on an Adventure in Broom for Two

Prolific children's author Jennifer Maruno may be familiar to readers of Open Book. In fact, as recently as last week, another title written by Maruno was featured on the site.This time we're sharing ...

Danesh Mohiuddin's Debut Picture Book is the Story of Playful Monsters With a Heartfelt Parent and Child Relationship

Many authors have interesting life stories of their own, and unique pathways to becoming an artist. Our featured book today, Mummy and Me: A Monster's Tale (Owlkids Books), is written and illustrated ...