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We are deeply saddened by the news of author Gail Bowen’s passing. We are proud to have been her publisher for the last seven years, and we know how much the Joanne Kilbourn series meant to so many readers. Reader’s Digest has called her Canada’s best mystery novelist. Among her numerous achievements, she has been recognized with the title of Grand Master by Crime Writers of Canada, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, and the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina. Beyond her many literary accolades, she was a thoughtful, kind, and gracious person who was an absolute pleasure to work with....
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It’s that time of year! Whoever is on your list this season, we have the perfect gift. This year we’re offering 30% off of all the books included in the gift guide when you use the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025! This also applies to audiobooks and ebooks— which have no shipping fees or wait times! For the person who loves Tuesday movie nights, already has tickets for Wicked: For Good, and has a playlist for every occasion. Jesusland: Stories from the Upside Down World of Christian Pop Culture by Joelle Kidd Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good: Larry David and the Making of Seinfeld...
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A note from our co-publisher, David Caron . . . A lot of us these days are looking to “buy Canadian” when we spend our money, and it can be difficult at times to figure out how Canadian a product really is. For example, I was disappointed yesterday to learn that my favourite local craft beer is actually owned by an American company. So, what about books? There are four pieces to consider when it comes to being Canadian: the retailer, the creator(s), the printer, and the publisher. 1. The retailer The retailer gets the largest chunk of the book price,...
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It’s that time of year! Whoever is on your list this season, we have the perfect gift. This year we’re offering 30% off of all the books included in the gift guide when you use the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2024! This also applies to audiobooks and ebooks— which have no shipping fees or wait times! For the person who is all about that ’90s nostalgia, had an elaborate plan for getting Eras tickets, and has perfected their TikTok algorithm. Clever Girl: Jurassic Park by Hannah McGregor We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the ’90s and Changed Music by Andrea...
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Over 3,500 books, or a million pages ago, our (still!) proudly independent house started with humble origins: in 1973, Jack David, a grad student at York University, found out there was funding available for the English Graduate Students Association. Using some of this funding, Jack published the first issue of a journal, Essays on Canadian Writing, in 1974. The journal grew and thrived, leading to the incorporation of Essays on Canadian Writing Limited by Jack David and Robert Lecker in 1977. In 2003, Robert would sell his shares to Jack, and one year later, David Caron joined ECW as...