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Koh-i-Noor: The Playlist by Michael Eddy

Koh-i-Noor: The Playlist is here!  Michael Eddy has curated an official playlist for his debut novel Koh-i-Noor. Michael has also written sixteen vignettes, explaining how he associates each song with his book! Michael crafts a fascinating mixtape-essay that walks us through his early love of Hip Hop, his art school days in Halifax's "Golden Age", [...] Continue reading

Jelly, Baby: The Playlist by Therese Estacion

Jelly, Baby: The Playlist is here!  Therese Estacion has curated an official playlist for her debut collection of essays Jelly, Baby: Essays on Disbaility and Vulnerability. Therese has also written thoughtful blurbs for each song, explaining their relevance to her writing process and the themes explored within her book! Take it away Therese! _________________________________________________________ Yield by cktrl— [...] Continue reading

Ten Essential Reads for For Short Story Month 2026

For Short Story Month, we’ve compiled a list of ten essential short story collections from our catalogue that everyone should check out! From speculative worlds to flash fiction and well beyond, these impressive collections prove that, while the stories may be short, they pack a powerful punch that will leave a lasting impression. Discover them [...] Continue reading

Behind the Poem With Jennifer LoveGrove

Today, we invite Jennifer LoveGrove to the blog to share the story behind the writing of  Amber: resting place of departed souls, one of the poems in her latest collection The Tinder Sonnets. Read on for insight into the various associations Jennifer drew from the word Amber, and how this shaped her writing. Take it [...] Continue reading

Gold Star: The Playlist by Emma McKenna

Gold Star: The Playlist is here!  Emma McKenna has curated a playlist of songs that inspired the writing of her poetry collection Gold Star. We hope you enjoy! The Playlist:  Calling Over Time by Edith Frost Give Out by Sharon Van Etten Metal Heart by Cat Power Protection by Emma Ruth Rundle War by Brutus FOUR [...] Continue reading

Book*hug Wrapped 2025: Staff Edition

It is time for part two of the 2025 edition of our annual Book*hug Wrapped series, where we ask our staff what their favourite books of the year have been (which luckily coincides with gift giving season). We hope you enjoy this year's selections, and that some of these titles will end up on your [...] Continue reading
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