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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Framed By Our Houses
Sunny, Rainy and Snowy Sketches of Canadian Living by William R. Marshall
What’s it like being the only Anglophones settling into the rural Beauce region south of Québec City, where no one keeps a lock on their door? What kind of struggles does one encounter as a young adult living in communal housing in Peterborough, Ontario in the era of love, peace, and rock and roll? How does it feel to eke out a rugged living in a remote cabin in Brighton Beach, BC, without any experience of that lifestyle? Author William R. Marshall can tell you the answers, since these are all lives he’s lived. Full of warmth, heart, and a delightful sense of humour, Framed by Our Houses is a gorgeous collection of stories of Marshall’s time spent in different houses across Canada, from farm to sea and city. Recounting stories of his life living in, staying in, and visiting these houses across the nation—and across the span of his life—Marshall paints a charming portrait of Canadian life, touching on all manner of rites and rituals of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging as he does, as well as gesturing to wider issues of settler-Indigenous relations, immigration, and the increasing loss of community roots in the modern world. In such a world, we might all be better off doing as Marshall has, trading roots for webs, finding our place amidst a sprawling network of relationships spanning space and time.
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An Unfound Door
by Nicholas Varner
In An Unfound Door, Gabe evolves from a shy, sickly loner to a thoughtful, empathetic young man as he makes his way through the turbulence of 1960s America, beginning a quest to understand the purpose of his existence and the mystery of his recurring dream. His journey takes him along winding mountain trails and on hitchhiking adventures far into Canada. He experiences love and loss, finding wisdom and friendship in the words of a Chinese shop owner, a Blackfoot elder, an Imam, and an old widower the locals call Tommy Trashcan. His path eventually merges with that of his best friend, Manolo, and together they search for answers in the confused and chaotic sixties, encountering a mysterious biblical hitchhiker who saves them from a dangerous situation. At last, the meaning of Gabe’s recurring dream becomes clear, as he and Manolo walk a path together into a new world.
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Layla's Headbands
by Brandon Baker
Layla loves her headbands—she has ten in total, each with its own unique design and story! Join Layla as she takes young readers on a fun, fashion-filled adventure, featuring vibrant colours, playful numbers, stunning patterns, and lovable animals—all wrapped up in a pretty little bow. To learn more about this charming rhyming picture book that will captivate young readers, and their families, alike, visit LaylasHeadbands.com. CREATE THE PERFECT 2-IN-1 GIFT: Looking to put together the perfect baby shower, birthday, or holiday gift for that special little someone? Well, Layla needs your help to complete her book look when you buy a hardcover copy of Layla’s Headbands. All that’s left is for you to pair it with a cute boho-style wraparound headband of your choosing, and voilà! A customized gift that’s sure to get you into their good books. Whether you purchase a headband from your favorite boutique, shop online, or add one to your Amazon cart, you’ll spark imagination and outfits for that little fashionista in your life. For inspiration, and to learn more, visit LaylasHeadbands.com
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The Gonna Find Love Club
by R.Thomas Roth
You know, Ben, I teach my students that Petrarch should have said something. He should have told Laura de Noves how he felt. He should have trusted her with his heart… before it was too late.” None of us get through life without being a little messed up by it, and Professor Ben Buchanan has a few kinks in his mental hose. Okay, maybe more than a few—try a tattered self-esteem, lingering heartbreak from the end of his marriage, and a major daydreaming problem. But he loves his job and his kids, and he’d love to stop sitting at home on Friday nights with a glass of wine and his own anxieties. Thankfully, this is the Communication Age, and Ben and his friends are determined to find another chance at love. Ben’s gonna impress his friend and colleague Kate Robinson and get the courage to tell her how he feels. Frank’s gonna scour the online dating scene for the one who (moved) away. Dan’s gonna rekindle the love in his crumbling marriage, and Nick’s gonna see if the Hot Faculty Five were just joking about that little field trip they claimed would land him in the hospital. But they’re not the only ones looking for love. Kate Robinson has had a run of bad luck long enough her mother’s talking about it, and the new online dating platform hasn’t been much help. A sweet, shy colleague who loves words like she does might be the end of a tragic pattern (if he can get it together enough to say something)—or he might be the crowning disaster in a comedy of errors that at this point feels practically Shakespearean.
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Momentum
A Memoir by Emily Brown
In this poignant memoir, Emily Brown takes readers on a quest for belonging through a labyrinth of family secrets and hidden wounds. Spanning from her childhood in Beverly Hills to her adult years in Canada, Momentum delves into the challenges of reconciling the past with the future, as Emily seeks to heal fractured family ties and find her truest self. The story begins at the memorial for Uncle Bib, whose generosity and warmth left a lasting mark on his extended family. The gathering sparks Emily to reflect on her painful and tangled past. The aftermath of her parents’ divorce becomes the backdrop for life-defining decisions made in adulthood—such as her eight-year, full-time commitment to a San Francisco based, feminist activist organization fighting for social change, a year spent in Hungary before the collapse of the Soviet Union, motherhood, and ultimately settling down in Canada. Through vivid recollections of her childhood and the many twists of her adult life, Momentum traces Emily’s journey as she grapples with love, loss, and forgiveness. As she reflects on the emotional toll of family expectations and uncovers long-held secrets, Emily comes to realize that understanding her past may not be about finding answers but about learning to live with the questions. Ultimately, this memoir offers a compassionate and nuanced portrayal of a family and one woman coming to understand her place within it.
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Canada, Canadians and The Beatles
by John Robert Arnone
THE STORY OF THE BEATLES IS THE STORY OF CANADA AND CANADIANS With all that has been written about the world’s greatest band, you are holding something new! Finally, a book that offers a well-paced, entertaining look at Canada’s proud, oversized role with The Beatles as a band and as solo artists. Little known and rare narratives fill these pages: Treasured gems from Canada's past and present that create a new ripple in The Beatles' story. John Robert Arnone's previous work on how Canada and Canadians affected the music, art and history of John, Paul, George and Ringo is vastly expanded and reimagined. This book takes you on a remarkable Canadian journey. It rises to a whole new level, with compelling new research, stories, interviews and many fresh new images, including never before or rarely seen photos.
