Deuce by Vivian Zenari
Pete Peterborough suddenly deletes his Facebook account and gets rid of his phone, craving a complete disconnect from the digital world and his meddlesome mother and twin sister.
First Novel
Burr by Brooke Lockyer
A ’90s-era Southern Ontario Gothic about holding on to the dead, voiced with plaintive urgency and macabre sensuality.
Lore Isle by Jiin Kim
A middle-grade fantasy that follows a young boy into a magical land of mummers, sprites, fairies, and murderous pitcher plants in an attempt to save his home — and his family.
Closer By Sea by Perry Chafe
A coming-of-age debut novel about the mysterious disappearance of a young girl and the fragility of childhood bonds, set against the backdrop of a small island community adapting to an ever-changing landscape.
Stealing John Hancock by H&A Christensen
H&A Christensen have crafted an unforgettable story of stolen identities, where you can trust no one. Complications unfold so rapidly and are put to rest so smoothly that you won’t ever want this book to end. I’m just hoping there will be a sequel.
-Michelle Berry, author of the thriller Everything Turns Away
Hold Your Tongue by Matthew Tétreault
Hold Your Tongue by Matthew Tétreault is a work of fiction built around the final days of Alfred, a central figure in his family even though he lives apart from them. It is primarily the story of Richard, who tries to make sense of his family, his history, and his life through the stories told by and about his great uncle Alfred.
I (Athena) By Ruth DyckFehderau
Funny, tough, and serious-minded, Ruth DyckFehderau’s I (Athena) recalls the work of Barbara Gowdy and Elizabeth Strout.