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Below are some of our most recently released books.
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Roots and Wings
A Story of Faith, Family, and Fortitude by Marisa Agostini
Marisa Agostini’s story is one of resilience, faith, and perseverance. Born into the post-World War II Italian town of Montalto Uffugo, Marisa witnessed the challenges of economic hardship firsthand. In 1958, her family left their home and embarked on a challenging journey to Toronto, Canada—a land of opportunity for her family. This memoir chronicles Marisa’s life: as a child living in a southern Italian town, as a fifteen-year-old who traded school for work to support her family, as a young bride navigating new responsibilities, and as a determined woman balancing motherhood and education to carve out a professional career. With memories of her Italian heritage and the unwavering moral foundation instilled by her faith, Marisa reflects on the sacrifices that paved the way for a life of purpose and fulfillment. Marisa’s book captures the immigrant experience, celebrates multicultural Canada, and offers inspiration to women who face their own challenges. Marisa’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of faith and family ties.
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Fire
by Zack Nethery
Two years have passed since the Elementals closed the portal to the Underrealm—but were they as successful as they thought? Twenty-one-year-old Brianna North, a criminology student in her final year at King’s University in New York, is used to not having many close friends. But when an eclectic group of young adults suddenly transfer to her school mid-semester, she finds herself drawn into their world. Though Brianna is happy to call them friends, she can’t shake the feeling that their arrival isn’t a coincidence. Soon after they appear, a series of mysterious deaths claims the lives of female students, putting the campus on edge. At the same time, Jeff starts missing classes, and the group grows secretive, often dodging Brianna’s questions. As fear and suspicion take hold, Brianna’s investigative instincts lead her to a world she never imagined—one where supernatural forces are at play and a long-standing battle rages in the shadows. Who is killing these young girls? And if Brianna digs any deeper, will she be next?
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Trailblazer for Women’s Health
The Remarkable Life of Dr. May Cohen by Robert Sarner
When it comes to advocating both for women’s reproductive rights and the advancement of women in medicine, few Canadians have had more impact than Dr. May Cohen. Born to Jewish immigrants and Communist activists during the Great Depression, May was imbued from childhood with a profound sense of social justice. She carried this passion into her tenure at the University of Toronto’s medical school at a time when women students were few and far between. In spite of the prevalent sexism of the era, May thrived and rose to the top of her class, eventually establishing herself as a renowned doctor alongside her husband through their shared family practice in Toronto’s burgeoning Bathurst Manor community. Over the course of her medical career, Dr. Cohen came to recognize the gravity of the issues surrounding women’s health—especially when it came to their right to a safe and legal abortion. Inspired by Dr. Henry Morgentaler, she would go on to champion advocacy around the issue. Later pursuing a career in medical education at McMaster University, she would also make significant contributions to advancing the idea of social determinants of health, advocating for women’s advancement in the medical field, and arguing for women’s health to be taken seriously as a distinct discipline. All of this was balanced with her love of family and a lifelong partnership with her equally committed and accomplished husband, Gerry. Rich, challenging, and inspirational, the story of Dr. Cohen’s life is nothing short of remarkable—a testament to the difference one person can make, no matter the challenges.
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I Wear Pajamas All Day Long
by Tom Scanlan
I wish for just one day I could do things my own way… What would you do if you got to do things your way? Would you read books upside down or crawl up a slide? Would you howl at the moon or wear a bowl on your head? Kids often do silly things naturally, and parents are quick to correct them. I Wear Pajamas All Day Long is a light-hearted, whimsical rhyming story that reminds kids it’s okay to be silly and to see the world upside down—whether you’re doing it for a single day, or for your entire life. Through humour and fun, the book reminds kids (and parents) that it’s good to use their imagination and see the world differently!
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Poetry Extravagance
by Duncan G Ewing
Mental illness, Covid protocols, and paranormal encounters are just a few of the topics explored in this genre-blending collection. Flitting between prose poems, personal essays, and fictional vignettes, Poetry Extravagance is extravagant in both form and subject. From BC politics to Christian theology, nothing is off-limits in these pages, which look beyond poetic convention to offer a new perspective on the challenges of contemporary life. Refracting 21st century chaos with kaleidoscopic verve, these writings encourage readers to see poetry as a blessing.
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In A Life
A memoir peppered with stories of a lucky life in music and Bum Ticker adventures by Steve Goldberger
Steve Goldberger has been a working musician and recording artist for fifty-plus years. In his book In a Life: A Memoir Peppered with Stories of a Lucky Life in Music and Bum Ticker Adventures, Steve shares his personal stories from being in a country rock and bluegrass band called Black Creek in the 1970s and ’80s to playing and working with all kinds of roots-style musicians, both Canadian and international, in the Toronto and Niagara region. He also reflects on his Jewish roots and recounts his experiences working in his family’s business and coping with several health issues. Scattered throughout his stories are those from some of his musician friends, including such Canadian award-winning and successful musicians as Bernie LaBarge, Graham Lear, Wendell Ferguson, Jim Casson, Penner MacKay, and so on. Steve was even blogging before blogging was a thing. Back in 1998, after being diagnosed with an enlarged aorta that needed to be replaced, he started the blog The Bum Ticker to chronicle his experience with open-heart surgery, receiving responses from people all over the world. Some of the blog’s humorous and scary excerpts are included in this book. Music, friendships, dogs, love, sadness, death, humour, joy, and philosophical outlooks—In a Life has it all.
