Our 20th-Anniversary celebrations continue with another installment in our Author Spotlight series. Today, we’re shining a light on Nic Brewer, author of the acclaimed novel Suture. Nic is also one of our favourite people. Nic graciously sat down with us to talk about what it means to be part of the Book*hug Press family, a […]
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Read With Pride: Twelve Books to Celebrate Pride Month
Happy Pride to all!???? In honour of Pride Month, we have assembled a reading list featuring inspiring books by LGBTQIA2S+ authors. While this list is by no means exhaustive, here are twelve essential reads, ranging from literary fiction to memoir and lyrical essays to poetry, to add to your TBR pile during Pride Month and […]
Continue reading20th Anniversary Author Spotlight Q&A: Lindsay Zier-Vogel
Today’s 20th Anniversary Author Spotlight is on Lindsay Zier-Vogel, author of Letters to Amelia, and the forthcoming novel The Fun Times Brigade (May 2025). B*: What does being part of the Book*hug author family mean to you? LZV: The Book*hug staff takes such incredible care of its authors. The entire process, from pre-acquisition meetings, to editorial […]
Continue readingHappy Book Birthday to Nauetakuan, a silence for a noise by Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, translated by Howard Scott
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the release of Nauetakuan, a silence for a noise by Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, translated by Howard Scott! Named a Most Anticipated Spring 2024 Fiction title from 49th Shelf, Nauetakuan, a silence for a noise is a timely, riveting story of reclamation, matriarchies, and the healing power of traditional teachings that affirms how […]
Continue readingBooks for Dad: Father’s Day Sale and Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner. In honour of dads everywhere, we’ve curated a list of recommended reads to help you pick the perfect book for the father figures in your life. From must-read novels to stand-out poetry and short story collections, here are some suggested books Dad will love. Besides, you can only […]
Continue readingHappy Book Birthday to Holy Winter by Maria Stepanova, translated by Sasha Dugdale!
Happy Publication Day to Holy Winter by internationally acclaimed author Maria Stepanova, translated by Sasha Dugdale. This profoundly moving long poem, written from Stepanova’s dacha in the Russian countryside over the winter of 2020/2021, is perfect for fans of Sylvia Plath, Inger Christensen, and Anne Carson. Maria Stepanova was a highly influential figure in Moscow’s […]
Continue reading20th Anniversary Author Spotlight Q&;A: Sandra Ridley
Today’s 20th Anniversary Author Spotlight is on poet Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, Silvija, and Vixen, winner of the 2024 Pat Lowther Memorial Award. B*: What does being part of the Book*hug author family mean to you? SR: 15 years ago, I bumped into Jay and Hazel in a parking lot near the Ottawa Small Press Book […]
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