It’s that glorious time of year again to leave your worries behind and do more of what you really love (ahem, reading). Whether on vacation or a staycation, or relaxing at the beach or pool, summer is the perfect time to get lost in a book. And remember, a “beach read” is simply any book […]
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Iris and the Dead: The Playlist is here! Miranda Schreiber has curated a playlist of songs that inspired the writing of her debut novel Iris and the Dead. We hope you enjoy! Find the full Spotify playlist here. The Child is Gone—Fiona Apple Thinkin Bout You—Frank Ocean Mystery of Love—Sufjan Stevens The Hours—Beach House Sister—Angel Olsen […]
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Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15, 2025. In celebration of this special day, we’ve assembled a list of eight books that either feature a prominent father figure, or portray nuanced and varied experiences of fatherhood. It’s important to note that Father’s Day can be complicated for many people for various reasons. If Father’s Day […]
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The Fun Times Brigade: The Playlist is here! Lindsay Zier-Vogel has curated a playlist of songs that inspired the writing of her latest novel The Fun Times Brigade. We hope you enjoy! Find the full Spotify playlist here. “There are so many songs in The Fun Times Brigade—some I made up, some are from my childhood (shout […]
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I Remember Lights: The Playlist is here! Ben Ladouceur has curated a playlist of songs that inspired the writing of his debut novel I Remember Lights. We hope you enjoy! Find the full Spotify playlist here. “Here is the music that meant a lot to me as I wrote I Remember Lights: songs I studied to, played […]
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The Literary Press Group of Canada (LPG), of which Book*hug is a proud member, is celebrating 50 years of supporting Canadian literary publishers. From all of us at Book*hug Press, we want to wish the LPG a very Happy Birthday and thank them for all they do to support and advocate for independent Canadian-owned literary […]
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Book*hug Press acknowledges that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. We recognize the enduring presence of many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and are grateful for the opportunity to meet and work on this territory.