Don Gillmor’s On Oil traces humanity’s long, fraught relationship with oil—from Babylon’s bitumen to today’s climate crisis—warning that our dependence could “make human civilization crash and burn.” buff.ly/IwQ7WYR

I'm beyond excited to share that I'm writing my second book! This one is with Biblioasis, looking at the origins, uses, abuses, and power of nationalism in Canada.

In his debut novel, THE PASSENGER SEAT, Vijay Khurana traces the bond between two teenage boys on a road trip that begins with freedom—and ends in something much darker. Listen to his interview for CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach: cbc.ca/books/bookends…

Mark Kingwell’s book, Question Authority, invites readers to examine their own convictions and explores ways to restore a balance between trust and skepticism. Read more: bit.ly/4kBCK87

New on The Bibliophile: To celebrate the US pub date (June 3!) for ON BOOK BANNING by Ira Wells, enjoy a lively interview between him and publisher Dan Wells, from our Windsor launch. digitalbibliophile.substack.com/p/a-conversati…

Alberta’s new rules to ban “inappropriate books” from school libraries sparked a conversation on Edmonton AM. Ira Wells, associate professor and academic programs director at Victoria College, shared his insights. Listen to the full interview here: cbc.ca/player/play/au…

Ira Wells' ON BOOK BANNING is out now in the US! “Wells delivers a potent behind-the-scenes look at book banning in this standout account . . . It’s a decisive and fascinating take on a hot-button issue.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Available wherever you get your books.

Congratulations to Lazer and Biblioasis. I'm proud to have been the editor on this translation.

New on The Bibliophile: Our most recent addition to the Biblioasis publicity team, Ahmed, shares his thoughts on entering the world of publishing and what he's learned so far. digitalbibliophile.substack.com/p/taking-chanc…

As Québec’s July 1 moving day nears, rising rents and government inaction are pushing the housing crisis to new extremes. thinking man's/woman's crumpet reviews Kevin Lambert’s 'May Our Joy Endure' (Biblioasis), a critique set in the heart of the crisis. 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/real-estate-re…

Happy pub day to Alice Chadwick's novel DARK LIKE UNDER! 🎉🎉 This luminous debut captures the promise and risk of late adolescence in a profound exploration of resilience and connection, frustration and grief, renewal and the legacies we leave. biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/n…

New on The Bibliophile: An introduction from our new Sales Coordinator Hilary, followed by an interview between Lazer Lederhendler and the French-American Foundation on his award-winning translation of THE HOLLOW BEAST. digitalbibliophile.substack.com/p/an-introduct…

“An Engineer Ponders Intelligent Design” by Canadian poet Zachariah Wells. From Sum (⁦Biblioasis⁩, 2015).

New on The Bibliophile: Our press staff are taking a break, and the office will be closed next week. We'll be back on Monday, July 7, refreshed and (maybe) caught up on our reading! 🌞📚 digitalbibliophile.substack.com/p/taking-a-bre…

Upcoming titles from those fabulous Canadians at ⁦Biblioasis⁩

I almost forgot that today is Mia Couto's 70th birthday. Parabens! (Photo from Johannesburg, 2014).

Swing over to this week’s edition of Bookworm! Read Amanda Perry on Sivan Slapak’s “Here Is Still Here” (Linda Leith Publishing), Adrian Ma on Douglas Hamilton’s “Who Shot Estevan Light?” (Caitlin Press), Elise Levine’s “Big of You” (Biblioasis). reviewcanada.substack.com/p/bookworm-no-…