Cosmic Wonder by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman
In a book stuffed with theories, facts, and figures, some levity is always appreciated, and Hellner-Mestelman delivers.
Linda Leith Publishing
Linda Leith Publishing is a Montreal house specializing in literary fiction and non-fiction written in English or translated into English. Their books in French are published by Linda Leith Éditions.
Léa by Ariela Freedman
Based on the life of famed activist Léa Roback, this novel brings to life a heroine emboldened by political struggles that resonate to this day.
We, the Others by Toula Drimonis
We, the Others is a poignant look at inter-generational struggles, conflicting loyalties and heartfelt questions of belonging.
Lunging into the Underbrush – A Life Lived Backward by David Homel
In 1970, David Homel escaped the American draft by moving to Paris. But a hiking accident in Spain led to a harrowing journey through botched surgeries, opiate addiction, the loneliness of a crippled traveler, and the constant pain that would define his life for years to come.
Kerouac & Presley by André Pronovost
I was intrigued to read Kerouac & Presley, given my fondness for iconic writers, musicians, and mavericks. I suspect, without previously encountering the author, that he’s an “everyman” free spirit. He’s done more than visit literary and musical pilgrimages and has lived, loved, and lost on the journey. He dares to put it in writing. …
A Cemetery for Bees by Alina Dumitrescu, Translated by Katia Grubisic
This autobiographical novel traces a woman’s journey from her youth in Socialist Eastern Europe to her transplanted life in Montreal, Canada.
The Girl Who Stole Everything by Norman Ravvin
Norman Ravvin skillfully weaves his story with images of the past and present in Vancouver and a small village in Poland.
