Letter from BookThug Publisher Jay MillAr
Hello Amazing Readers! We wanted to take a moment to let you know about some changes that are taking place at BookThug. These are mostly in response to the current […]
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Spotlight on the Latest Issue of BafterC, Guest Edited by Jess Taylor
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on BafterC Vol. 8 No 1, which was guest-edited by none other than Jess Taylor, author of the acclaimed debut story collection, Pauls. This NEW MOTION ISSUE […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Adrienne Gruber Discusses Buoyancy Control
Adrienne Gruber’s latest book, Buoyancy Control, takes us into watery depths in order to look at our own identities. Described as fierce, ecstatic, and not for the faint of heart, Buoyancy Control […]
Continue readingLong Weekend Reading: Five Books for the Long Weekend
The May long weekend is a highlight of the spring for many of us, and whether you’re relaxing at a cottage or unwinding in the city, a book that you […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Jennifer Zilm Discusses Waiting Room
Take a seat in (the) Waiting Room, the first full-length collection of poetry from award-winning writer Jennifer Zilm. Featured in the CBC Books Spring 2016 Books Preview Selection, and named one […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Jacob Wren discusses Rich and Poor
Described as stoic, surprising and provocative, Jacob Wren’s latest book Rich and Poor was named a Most Anticipated Spring 2016 Fiction Selection by 49th Shelf. It was also been chosen as […]
Continue readingMother’s Day 2016: Top 5 Recommended Reading List
Mother’s day is coming up soon, and although moms (and dads) only get one official day a year, we all know they deserve so much more. In honour of the mothers […]
Continue readingAnnouncing the Essais Series
Book*hug is pleased to announce the launch of a new non-fiction series, the Essais Series. Drawing on the Old and Middle French definitions of essai, meaning first “trial” and then […]
Continue readingIntroducing BookThug’s New Interns: Kelly and Stacey
BookThug is welcoming some new interns this month: Kelly Duval and Stacey Seymour! We (Kelly and Stacey) are MA students at Ryerson’s Literatures of Modernity (MA) program, and we’ll be […]
Continue readingNews and Events from BookThug HQ: Week of May 2, 2016
Happy Book Birthday to Her Paraphernalia: On Motherlines, Sex/Blood/Loss & Selfies by Margaret Christakos! It’s available now and just in time for Mother’s Day! Heather Birrell reviews Job Shadowing by Malcolm Sutton […]
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