The Drowned Man’s Daughter by C.J. Lavigne
A ragtag group of humans live in a small colony, on the edge of the island. In one direction is the sea, rough and unpredictable.
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The Rebel’s Wife by Gerald Richardson Brown
When her husband is sentenced to death by hanging after involvement in a failed rebel uprising in Upper Canada in 1838, Maria resolves to seek justice and save his life so that their young daughter can know her father.
Definitely Thriving by Kerry Clare
This is the story of Clemence, an unhappily married, eager-to-be fulfilled magazine writer of dream wedding articles.
There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth
With her debut collection There’s Always More to Say, Natalie Southworth demonstrates that she not only understands the skills necessary to write powerful short stories, she has no shortage of them.
Gasper’s Cove series by Barbara Emodi, books #4-6
With a cast of quirky Maritime characters, Gasper’s Cove is a fast-paced cozy mystery series set in a fictitious town on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Each book can be read as a stand-alone and revolves around Valerie Rankin, who runs a Crafter’s Co-op on the second floor of the Rankin General store, a …
The Chorus Beneath Our Feet by Melanie Schnell
Mary’s brother Jess has just returned to his hometown after serving eight years in the military in Afghanistan. His sight has been compromised by an injury, and he brings with him the body of his close friend, a fallen soldier.
Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux
As epigraphs go, Gereaux’s identifies commonplace racism circa 1869. The novel’s subsequent pair of historical settings, about four and eight decades later, suggest cultural change that could be measured in teaspoons.
Diving Board by Tomás Downey, Translated by Sarah Moses
In recent years there has been a wealth of Argentinian horror collections from writers such as Mariana Enríquez, Samanta Schweblin, Augustina Bazterrica, as well as the anthology Through the Night Like a Snake. Added to their ranks is Tomás Downey, author of the taut and frightening Diving Board, wonderfully translated by Sarah Moses.
Nothing at All by Olivia Tapiero, translated by Kit Schluter
Nothing at All, Olivia Tapiero’s collection of vignettes exploring loss, illness, desire, and pain was translated from French by Kit Schluter for this edition.
Lotus Detective series: Bind (book 1) and Melt (book 2) by donalee Moulton
Bind is the first book in donalee Moulton’s new cozy mystery series, Lotus Detective. Kristi Yee is part-owner of Vitality+, a gym overlooking the Bedford Basin in Halifax. Inside the gym is the Asana Yoga Studio, where she holds yoga classes. Her business partner, Jaxx Taylor, runs the gym and handles the finances, while Kristi …
Until They Sleep by Nadia Staikos
Trapped in a conservative, religious society, Frona has no one to ask if her desire for men is normal. If her lust is proper – and she’s convinced it will be the things that damns her.
Every Time We Say Goodbye by Ivana Sajko, Translated by Mima Simić
The unnamed narrator of this slim, stark novel is travelling by train from a small coastal town in southeastern Europe to Berlin.
Blood Bound: Unlacing Secret Ties by Marie-Josee Poisson, Translated by Flora-Lee Bendit
Blood Bound: Unlacing Secret Ties by Marie-Josee Poisson is a work of historical fiction that reimagines the life of Madame de Pompadour, the chief mistress of King Louis XV.
Breathing is How Some People Stay Alive by Alison Gadsby
Gadsby has become a diviner of sorts, and her stories a clarion call.
Throwback: Silence is Full of Sound by Bianca Lakoseljac
In Bianca Lakoseljac’s second collection of poetry, she explores silence through her examination of art, a craft she has deep respect for, through to the land of her ancestors and the voices of the past, through nature and the colourful laughter of her descendants, her grandchildren, as they discover the world around them.
