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The summer share

McKinlay, Jenn.


"Free-spirited travel influencer Hannah Spencer has spent five years touring the country in her vintage van, alone save for her hulking Great Dane, Dude. Until an unexpected inheritance from her pops has Hannah thinking about putting down roots in Cape Split, North Carolina, where she's the new owner of a worse-for-wear seaside beach house. Or, rather, fifty percent of one. Turns out Simon O'Malley inherited the other half from his gramps. As Simon and Hannah spend the summer tag-teaming repairs on the crumbling cottage, they discover it was once home to a timeless love story. As their own relationship shifts from enemies to friends to lovers, they begin to wonder if the house's romantic past might be a good omen for their future together. But there's one problem--Simon is set on selling the property at the end of the summer. For Hannah, the Split isn't like anyplace she's ever been, and Simon isn't like any man she's ever known--she doesn't want to let this new life go. She just needs Simon to see their budding relationship and this newfound community in the same way, or their first summer share might also be their last."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Free-spirited travel influencer Hannah Spencer has spent five years touring the country in her vintage van, alone save for her hulking Great Dane, Dude. Until an unexpected inheritance from her pops has Hannah thinking about putting down roots in Cape Split, North Carolina, where she's the new owner of a worse-for-wear seaside beach house. Or, rather, fifty percent of one. Turns out Simon O'Malley inherited the other half from his gramps. As Simon and Hannah spend the summer tag-teaming repairs on the crumbling cottage, they discover it was once home to a timeless love story. As their own relationship shifts from enemies to friends to lovers, they begin to wonder if the house's romantic past might be a good omen for their future together. But there's one problem--Simon is set on selling the property at the end of the summer. For Hannah, the Split isn't like anyplace she's ever been, and Simon isn't like any man she's ever known--she doesn't want to let this new life go. She just needs Simon to see their budding relationship and this newfound community in the same way, or their first summer share might also be their last."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

These empty places

Thomas, Sarah Loudin.


"Claire Roth sacrificed love for a life of comfort on Lake Toxaway--until the dam broke, and the lake washed down the side of the mountain. Fourteen years later, she longs to see the lake restored to its former glory even as the country faces hard economic times on the eve of the Great Depression. Socialite Lena Hawkins married her first love, who swept her off her feet after skyrocketing from rags to riches by speculating in the stock market. Now penniless and rejected by her family, Lena and her husband have arrived at Lake Toxaway for a fresh start. There, Lena forms an unexpected connection with Claire, who hires her to assist with the personal library Claire is building to provide jobs and education for their struggling North Carolina community. When Claire is given a second chance at love and Lena a tempting chance at a life of independence, both women must release the past to fill tomorrow with promise."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Claire Roth sacrificed love for a life of comfort on Lake Toxaway--until the dam broke, and the lake washed down the side of the mountain. Fourteen years later, she longs to see the lake restored to its former glory even as the country faces hard economic times on the eve of the Great Depression. Socialite Lena Hawkins married her first love, who swept her off her feet after skyrocketing from rags to riches by speculating in the stock market. Now penniless and rejected by her family, Lena and her husband have arrived at Lake Toxaway for a fresh start. There, Lena forms an unexpected connection with Claire, who hires her to assist with the personal library Claire is building to provide jobs and education for their struggling North Carolina community. When Claire is given a second chance at love and Lena a tempting chance at a life of independence, both women must release the past to fill tomorrow with promise."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The dead room

McPherson, Catriona, 1965-


Includes book club questions. "Reeling from the death of her husband, thirty-something audiobook narrator Lindsay Hale retreats to her Scottish hometown and the comforts of old times. The bungalow where she grew up is just as she left it, next to the scrapyard her family still owns. But something is wrong...something beyond grief. Something she can only glimpse from the corner of her eye. Lindsay's brother and best friend are there to welcome her back. An elderly widow helps Lindsay make sense of her new normal, and a kind man hints at unexpected possibilities. But when her widow friend vanishes, only Lindsay seems to notice. And while she starts 'recognizing' strangers, she begins forgetting familiar faces. Every night, as Lindsay's dream house fills with nightmares, she wonders whether she's truly unraveling--or if something more sinister's at play. Buried secrets surface and reality bends, forcing Lindsay to face the terrifying truth that her new haven isn't so safe after all."--
Date Published:2026

Includes book club questions. "Reeling from the death of her husband, thirty-something audiobook narrator Lindsay Hale retreats to her Scottish hometown and the comforts of old times. The bungalow where she grew up is just as she left it, next to the scrapyard her family still owns. But something is wrong...something beyond grief. Something she can only glimpse from the corner of her eye. Lindsay's brother and best friend are there to welcome her back. An elderly widow helps Lindsay make sense of her new normal, and a kind man hints at unexpected possibilities. But when her widow friend vanishes, only Lindsay seems to notice. And while she starts 'recognizing' strangers, she begins forgetting familiar faces. Every night, as Lindsay's dream house fills with nightmares, she wonders whether she's truly unraveling--or if something more sinister's at play. Buried secrets surface and reality bends, forcing Lindsay to face the terrifying truth that her new haven isn't so safe after all."--

Date Published:2026

We dance upon demons : a novel

Patel, Vaishnavi.


As a reproductive health care worker in Chicago, Nisha is barely staying afloat in the ocean of abortion bans, screaming protestors, and her own all-consuming depression. When she escapes to the Indian art exhibit at her favorite museum for a brief respite, Nisha suddenly finds herself bleeding, disoriented, and collapsed on the ground. The last thing she remembers is the statue that beckoned her to touch it. In the days that follow, Nisha feels a strange power coursing within her, one that attracts a host of dangerous and enigmatic characters who covet it for themselves. Facing threats both otherworldly and distinctly human, Nisha must navigate uncertain alliances to piece together the centuries-old mystery of her odd and terrifying abilities. And as danger closes in on her loved ones, community, and the clinic she's determined to protect, Nisha must make a choice about the life she wants--and fight all the demons standing in her way to get it.
Date Published:2026

As a reproductive health care worker in Chicago, Nisha is barely staying afloat in the ocean of abortion bans, screaming protestors, and her own all-consuming depression. When she escapes to the Indian art exhibit at her favorite museum for a brief respite, Nisha suddenly finds herself bleeding, disoriented, and collapsed on the ground. The last thing she remembers is the statue that beckoned her to touch it. In the days that follow, Nisha feels a strange power coursing within her, one that attracts a host of dangerous and enigmatic characters who covet it for themselves. Facing threats both otherworldly and distinctly human, Nisha must navigate uncertain alliances to piece together the centuries-old mystery of her odd and terrifying abilities. And as danger closes in on her loved ones, community, and the clinic she's determined to protect, Nisha must make a choice about the life she wants--and fight all the demons standing in her way to get it.

Date Published:2026

Medicinal herbs of Canada

Jones, Brenda, 1953-


A full-colour illustrated guide to healing herbs found in the backyards of Canada, from the bestselling author/illustrator of Medicinal Herbs of Eastern Canada. There is medicine all around you, if you know where to look. In Medicinal Herbs of Canada, award-winning author and artist Brenda Jones gathers 134 medicinal plants from across the country in one beautifully illustrated volume, so you can learn how to identify, safely and ethically collect, and prepare the herbs growing close to you. You'll gain the skills to create an Arnica poultice to relieve pain and an Elderberry syrup to treat flu symptoms. Brew a calming tea with Lemon Balm to help relieve anxiety or make a tasty cough syrup with White Horehound and honey. With details on traditional uses as well as up-to-date scientific research, Jones offers an array of information to help new and seasoned plant lovers familiarize themselves with their neighbourhood's wild plants and their best applications. Rigorously researched, this essential guide has full-colour, detailed illustrations, accessible tips, facts, and recipes so you can benefit from the wild offerings around you. Includes a glossary of terms and a section on how to identify common poisonous plants and what to do if you encounter them.
Date Published:2026

A full-colour illustrated guide to healing herbs found in the backyards of Canada, from the bestselling author/illustrator of Medicinal Herbs of Eastern Canada. There is medicine all around you, if you know where to look. In Medicinal Herbs of Canada, award-winning author and artist Brenda Jones gathers 134 medicinal plants from across the country in one beautifully illustrated volume, so you can learn how to identify, safely and ethically collect, and prepare the herbs growing close to you. You'll gain the skills to create an Arnica poultice to relieve pain and an Elderberry syrup to treat flu symptoms. Brew a calming tea with Lemon Balm to help relieve anxiety or make a tasty cough syrup with White Horehound and honey. With details on traditional uses as well as up-to-date scientific research, Jones offers an array of information to help new and seasoned plant lovers familiarize themselves with their neighbourhood's wild plants and their best applications. Rigorously researched, this essential guide has full-colour, detailed illustrations, accessible tips, facts, and recipes so you can benefit from the wild offerings around you. Includes a glossary of terms and a section on how to identify common poisonous plants and what to do if you encounter them.

Date Published:2026

Rust programming in easy steps

Urwin, Richard.


Includes index. Rust Programming in easy steps is a practical, no-nonsense guide to Rust for developers who want to write fast, modern systems code. Start by installing and configuring Rust and VSCode, then work through the working examples. Use free, downloadable code to get started now.
Date Published:2026

Small town Ontario : 50 historic main streets to explore

Brown, Ron, 1945-


Includes index. Fully illustrated with the author's photographs, Small Town Ontario is an ideal book for anyone who wants to visit the most attractive remaining historic places and to learn more about Ontario's unique and lasting heritage.
Date Published:2026

Bromantasy

Roche, Mìre.


"Juniper O'Reilly is good at only two things: demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect skincare routine. Everything else--taking care of the farm, bartering for goods, any sort of manual labor--falls to Juniper's best friend, the absurdly capable, endlessly patient Mo Elmthorn. But when Juniper accidentally volunteers them both for a quest to kill a fearsome monster, he knows he's finally gotten in over his head. Juniper hates camping, he hates the dark, and there's no way all these foraged mushrooms are going to sit well in his stomach. One thing he doesn't hate? How good Mo's thighs look in his questing pants--he doesn't have time to think about that, though, with a monster to hunt and their futures on the line. But monsters come in all shapes and sizes. When Juniper and Mo realize that the terrifying beast they've sworn to kill is just a scared little girl torn from her family, they're off to find not only the true villain of the story, but maybe even a happy ending"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Juniper O'Reilly is good at only two things: demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect skincare routine. Everything else--taking care of the farm, bartering for goods, any sort of manual labor--falls to Juniper's best friend, the absurdly capable, endlessly patient Mo Elmthorn. But when Juniper accidentally volunteers them both for a quest to kill a fearsome monster, he knows he's finally gotten in over his head. Juniper hates camping, he hates the dark, and there's no way all these foraged mushrooms are going to sit well in his stomach. One thing he doesn't hate? How good Mo's thighs look in his questing pants--he doesn't have time to think about that, though, with a monster to hunt and their futures on the line. But monsters come in all shapes and sizes. When Juniper and Mo realize that the terrifying beast they've sworn to kill is just a scared little girl torn from her family, they're off to find not only the true villain of the story, but maybe even a happy ending"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

House of margins

Tsamaase, Tlotlo.


Includes discussion questions. "Before her disappearance, Anaya was a brilliant writer: a rising star. Invited to an exclusive writers' retreat at Günter Huis, an eerie colonial mansion on the slopes of Devil's Peak, Anaya was supposed to craft the next great African literary masterpiece--and so were four other young, emerging writers, all competing for the grand prize. But Anaya never made it home. When a sensationalized true crime podcast about Anaya emerges, claiming to reveal everything that happened at Günter Huis, her sister Ranewa is both skeptical and furious. But with each surreal episode, Ranewa begins to piece together a truth worse than she ever could have imagined... At Günter Huis, Anaya's nightmares consume her. Time slips away from her. Günter Huis inflicts distorted visions and terrible supernatural visitations, pushing Anaya to tell a story no one dares. But exorcising the house's endless cycle of evil requires a sacrifice that neither Anaya nor her fellows are ready to make." --
Date Published:2026

Includes discussion questions. "Before her disappearance, Anaya was a brilliant writer: a rising star. Invited to an exclusive writers' retreat at Günter Huis, an eerie colonial mansion on the slopes of Devil's Peak, Anaya was supposed to craft the next great African literary masterpiece--and so were four other young, emerging writers, all competing for the grand prize. But Anaya never made it home. When a sensationalized true crime podcast about Anaya emerges, claiming to reveal everything that happened at Günter Huis, her sister Ranewa is both skeptical and furious. But with each surreal episode, Ranewa begins to piece together a truth worse than she ever could have imagined... At Günter Huis, Anaya's nightmares consume her. Time slips away from her. Günter Huis inflicts distorted visions and terrible supernatural visitations, pushing Anaya to tell a story no one dares. But exorcising the house's endless cycle of evil requires a sacrifice that neither Anaya nor her fellows are ready to make." --

Date Published:2026

Lifelines : searching for home in the mountains of Greece : a story of shelter shared

Hoffman, Julian.


Wrens I -- Beginnings: an introduction -- I: Grounding. Sheltering -- Above the lakes -- Lines on a map -- Wrens II -- II: Shifting. Lost songs -- The way of the river -- Higher ground -- A shrinking world -- Wrens III -- III: The shared world. In the eyes of a bear -- The wild nearby -- Of water, mountains, sky -- Homecoming -- Wrens IV. "In the summer of 2000, Julian Hoffman and his wife Julia found themselves disillusioned with city life. Overwhelmed by long commutes, they stumbled upon a book about Prespa, Greece--a remote corner of Europe filled with stone villages, snow-capped mountains and wildlife, which they would soon call home. Prespa is a crossroads. Where three countries come together around two huge lakes, where limestone collides with granite and heat-pulsing Mediterranean ecosystems meet their colder, Balkan relatives. Here, languages, wartime histories and rivers converge, and pelicans, bears and people leave their footprints on the water's edge--next to unexploded bombs. Lifelines is not only the tale of a courageous leap into a new life, but of seasons punctuated by unforgettable encounters, from a stare-down with a bear surrounded by spring wildflowers to a deep-winter meeting with fourteen wrens sheltering above a frozen doorway. And into this place encircled by mountains, Julian seamlessly weaves an intricate web of stories--of conflict and possibility; of refuge lost and found; of the wild lifelines that connect us all as we move through the world seeking a home." --.
Date Published:2026

Wrens I -- Beginnings: an introduction -- I: Grounding. Sheltering -- Above the lakes -- Lines on a map -- Wrens II -- II: Shifting. Lost songs -- The way of the river -- Higher ground -- A shrinking world -- Wrens III -- III: The shared world. In the eyes of a bear -- The wild nearby -- Of water, mountains, sky -- Homecoming -- Wrens IV. "In the summer of 2000, Julian Hoffman and his wife Julia found themselves disillusioned with city life. Overwhelmed by long commutes, they stumbled upon a book about Prespa, Greece--a remote corner of Europe filled with stone villages, snow-capped mountains and wildlife, which they would soon call home. Prespa is a crossroads. Where three countries come together around two huge lakes, where limestone collides with granite and heat-pulsing Mediterranean ecosystems meet their colder, Balkan relatives. Here, languages, wartime histories and rivers converge, and pelicans, bears and people leave their footprints on the water's edge--next to unexploded bombs. Lifelines is not only the tale of a courageous leap into a new life, but of seasons punctuated by unforgettable encounters, from a stare-down with a bear surrounded by spring wildflowers to a deep-winter meeting with fourteen wrens sheltering above a frozen doorway. And into this place encircled by mountains, Julian seamlessly weaves an intricate web of stories--of conflict and possibility; of refuge lost and found; of the wild lifelines that connect us all as we move through the world seeking a home." --.

Date Published:2026

Anansi boys

Gaiman, Neil.



Date Published:2005

Girl's girl : a novel

Feldman, Sonia, (Novelist).


"One summer shatters the balance between three best friends, forcing them to confront the line between friendship and attraction. Fifteen-year-old Mina's whole world is her two best friends, but after an unexpected first kiss, the established dynamics of their trio quickly unravel. Everything that was once shared openly, from clothes to secrets, now feels impossibly fragile. Loyalties shift and tensions simmer across the long days of this pivotal summer, where the girls have nowhere new to go and everything new to feel. Looking back, an adult Mina traces the undercurrents of longing that shaped her first experience of desire. The rituals of girlhood-gossip, selfies, sleepovers, and videogames-become threads in a delicate, volatile web of intimacy, in which everything feels achingly fleeting and permanently etched. Loving one person, Mina learns, can shift the way we love everyone else-including ourselves. Bold, vulnerable, and sharply funny, Girl's Girl is a sundrenched and dewy snapshot of modern girl culture set in the blaze of one suburban Midwest summer"--
Date Published:2026

"One summer shatters the balance between three best friends, forcing them to confront the line between friendship and attraction. Fifteen-year-old Mina's whole world is her two best friends, but after an unexpected first kiss, the established dynamics of their trio quickly unravel. Everything that was once shared openly, from clothes to secrets, now feels impossibly fragile. Loyalties shift and tensions simmer across the long days of this pivotal summer, where the girls have nowhere new to go and everything new to feel. Looking back, an adult Mina traces the undercurrents of longing that shaped her first experience of desire. The rituals of girlhood-gossip, selfies, sleepovers, and videogames-become threads in a delicate, volatile web of intimacy, in which everything feels achingly fleeting and permanently etched. Loving one person, Mina learns, can shift the way we love everyone else-including ourselves. Bold, vulnerable, and sharply funny, Girl's Girl is a sundrenched and dewy snapshot of modern girl culture set in the blaze of one suburban Midwest summer"--

Date Published:2026

A murder in Hollywood

Crichton, Michael, 1942-2008.


In the glitz and decadence of 1970s Hollywood, an era when sex and drugs were readily available on any movie set, the writer of the next Western blockbuster, Bloodrock, has just been found dead in his motel bathtub. Now publicist Harvey Jason is desperately trying to keep the project on track while the famed Harlow Perkins, a brilliant and ruthless investigator, begins to unravel the mystery and hunt the killer down. From scorching-hot desert locations to sleazy motel bars, the members of the cast and crew--each one with a very dark secret of their own--will send this case deeper and deeper into a maze of confusion and shadows until the shocking truth is revealed. Will the murderer be found? Or will the true identity of the killer turn out to be just another Hollywood illusion?
Date Published:2026

In the glitz and decadence of 1970s Hollywood, an era when sex and drugs were readily available on any movie set, the writer of the next Western blockbuster, Bloodrock, has just been found dead in his motel bathtub. Now publicist Harvey Jason is desperately trying to keep the project on track while the famed Harlow Perkins, a brilliant and ruthless investigator, begins to unravel the mystery and hunt the killer down. From scorching-hot desert locations to sleazy motel bars, the members of the cast and crew--each one with a very dark secret of their own--will send this case deeper and deeper into a maze of confusion and shadows until the shocking truth is revealed. Will the murderer be found? Or will the true identity of the killer turn out to be just another Hollywood illusion?

Date Published:2026

Pope Leo XIV : the biography

Allen, Elise Ann.


"Originally published in Spainish as: LEON XIV: CIUDADANO DEL MUNDO, MISIONERO DEL SIGLO XXI, by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial S. A., Peru, 2025"--Title page verso. On May 8, 2025, the whole world watched with great anticipation as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and the new pope who emerged to greet us from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica was a surprise to all. He was a man no one expected, a "dark horse candidate," as the media came to call him, and the first-ever American to be elected--Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. But why him? What did the other cardinals see in Robert Prevost? Who is Leo XIV? How did his path lead him to the Holy See, and what can we expect from him? Elise Ann Allen offers here the only biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring the Holy Father's very first interview after his election. She gives readers an intimate and detailed account of the life of Robert Prevost, from his birth in Chicago and his first years as a priest in the Augustinian order to his years as a missionary in Peru and the vital role he came to play in the Vatican as head of bishops. The result is an inspiring picture of a man of profound character, spiritual leadership, integrity, warmth, and citizenship in the world. This biography is replete with revealing stories and reflections from those who know Leo XIV personally, details of his pastoral ministry over the years, and analysis of his global perspective as a dual citizen of the United States and Peru. Pope Leo XIV is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the Church's pastor--his priorities, convictions, and vision for the future of faith.
Date Published:2026

"Originally published in Spainish as: LEON XIV: CIUDADANO DEL MUNDO, MISIONERO DEL SIGLO XXI, by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial S. A., Peru, 2025"--Title page verso. On May 8, 2025, the whole world watched with great anticipation as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and the new pope who emerged to greet us from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica was a surprise to all. He was a man no one expected, a "dark horse candidate," as the media came to call him, and the first-ever American to be elected--Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. But why him? What did the other cardinals see in Robert Prevost? Who is Leo XIV? How did his path lead him to the Holy See, and what can we expect from him? Elise Ann Allen offers here the only biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring the Holy Father's very first interview after his election. She gives readers an intimate and detailed account of the life of Robert Prevost, from his birth in Chicago and his first years as a priest in the Augustinian order to his years as a missionary in Peru and the vital role he came to play in the Vatican as head of bishops. The result is an inspiring picture of a man of profound character, spiritual leadership, integrity, warmth, and citizenship in the world. This biography is replete with revealing stories and reflections from those who know Leo XIV personally, details of his pastoral ministry over the years, and analysis of his global perspective as a dual citizen of the United States and Peru. Pope Leo XIV is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the Church's pastor--his priorities, convictions, and vision for the future of faith.

Date Published:2026

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How to find a guy in five weddings

Timoti, Cynthia.


"It's 27 Dresses meets Sonya Lalli's The Matchmaker's List in this delightful romcom where she doesn't believe in love...he's determined to prove her wrong -- by being her matchmaker! Kimiko Halim thinks happy endings only exist in fairy tales. But her late grandmother's will specifies settling down as a condition to inherit her yarn store, and the family's legacy is the only thing that matters. Kim's plan is simple: find a guy, date him until the store is hers, then gently uncouple from the poor, unsuspecting victim. But the clock is ticking, and her dates have been more frogs than princes. When Rob Carmichael, a perpetual groomsman and self-proclaimed proponent of happily-ever-afters, overhears Kim's cynical view of love, he's baffled. Having been surrounded by happy relationships all his life, Rob convinces her that he can find her a soulmate in one of the next five weddings he's going to. What can possibly go wrong?"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"It's 27 Dresses meets Sonya Lalli's The Matchmaker's List in this delightful romcom where she doesn't believe in love...he's determined to prove her wrong -- by being her matchmaker! Kimiko Halim thinks happy endings only exist in fairy tales. But her late grandmother's will specifies settling down as a condition to inherit her yarn store, and the family's legacy is the only thing that matters. Kim's plan is simple: find a guy, date him until the store is hers, then gently uncouple from the poor, unsuspecting victim. But the clock is ticking, and her dates have been more frogs than princes. When Rob Carmichael, a perpetual groomsman and self-proclaimed proponent of happily-ever-afters, overhears Kim's cynical view of love, he's baffled. Having been surrounded by happy relationships all his life, Rob convinces her that he can find her a soulmate in one of the next five weddings he's going to. What can possibly go wrong?"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Meanwhile, back in Nokomis : tales from Canada & elsewhere

Ferguson, Will.


"Will Ferguson recounts the small, revealing moments of a travel-writing career in this funny, eclectic collection of essays--and opinions--on Canada, the writing life and the world beyond. From the Arctic Circle to the mud pools of New Zealand, Will Ferguson has spent a career chasing stories that reveal as much about Canada as they do about the world. Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis brings together his funniest, sharpest and most surprising adventures--collected here for the first time. Ferguson brings readers on a journey, from a tiny theatre town in rural Alberta to the haunted (and horse-grazed) shores of Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia. He weighs the benefits and drawbacks of the Confederation Bridge, wanders the jumbled cultural mixture of Montréal's neighbourhoods and confronts his queasy relationship with Scottish whisky. In between, Ferguson muses about the defining elements of Canadian culture and offers readers some writerly advice. He ponders the merits of selling out to advertisers, Canada's national reputation for peacekeeping and the most frequently asked questions in literary interviews. He also offers his thoughts on the real questions: What's the most Canadian condiment? The best contender for a national bird? And why didn't he get the handyman gene? With his trademark humour and a sincere appreciation for Canada and beyond, Ferguson roams through a life of travel, writing and the moments in between from a distinctly Canadian point of view."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Will Ferguson recounts the small, revealing moments of a travel-writing career in this funny, eclectic collection of essays--and opinions--on Canada, the writing life and the world beyond. From the Arctic Circle to the mud pools of New Zealand, Will Ferguson has spent a career chasing stories that reveal as much about Canada as they do about the world. Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis brings together his funniest, sharpest and most surprising adventures--collected here for the first time. Ferguson brings readers on a journey, from a tiny theatre town in rural Alberta to the haunted (and horse-grazed) shores of Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia. He weighs the benefits and drawbacks of the Confederation Bridge, wanders the jumbled cultural mixture of Montréal's neighbourhoods and confronts his queasy relationship with Scottish whisky. In between, Ferguson muses about the defining elements of Canadian culture and offers readers some writerly advice. He ponders the merits of selling out to advertisers, Canada's national reputation for peacekeeping and the most frequently asked questions in literary interviews. He also offers his thoughts on the real questions: What's the most Canadian condiment? The best contender for a national bird? And why didn't he get the handyman gene? With his trademark humour and a sincere appreciation for Canada and beyond, Ferguson roams through a life of travel, writing and the moments in between from a distinctly Canadian point of view."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Event horizon

Karam, Balsam.


Seventeen-year-old Milde is from the Outskirts, a place beyond the mountains where the dirt is corpse-rich, where mothers and daughters, banished from society, make their living-without rights, access to care, or legal status. But Milde refuses to accept the order of things and, together with some friends, she revolts against the government's injustice. Arrested, imprisoned, and tortured, Milde is eventually presented with a final choice: to be executed publicly or, as part of an experiment, to be launched into space, into a black hole called the Mass. She chooses the Mass, opting to face its fathomless depth and loneliness rather than hurt the morale of her weary allies back home. Collapsing and expanding myth and reality, Event Horizon is an exquisite existential work of speculative fiction, dark as deep space, woven with reflections on exile, oppression, solidarity, trauma, and loss.
Date Published:2026

Seventeen-year-old Milde is from the Outskirts, a place beyond the mountains where the dirt is corpse-rich, where mothers and daughters, banished from society, make their living-without rights, access to care, or legal status. But Milde refuses to accept the order of things and, together with some friends, she revolts against the government's injustice. Arrested, imprisoned, and tortured, Milde is eventually presented with a final choice: to be executed publicly or, as part of an experiment, to be launched into space, into a black hole called the Mass. She chooses the Mass, opting to face its fathomless depth and loneliness rather than hurt the morale of her weary allies back home. Collapsing and expanding myth and reality, Event Horizon is an exquisite existential work of speculative fiction, dark as deep space, woven with reflections on exile, oppression, solidarity, trauma, and loss.

Date Published:2026