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Cormorant books is a Canadian independent book publisher of fiction and nonfiction. We’ve been publishing diverse Canadian voices since 1986.
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SAM, SHOW, and THE FRAGMENTS THAT REMAIN are all CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, Fall 2025!
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November 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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In this NBN episode, I have a lovely conversation with award-winning and nationally acclaimed author Shane Peacock about his novel, A Place of Secrets (
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social, 2025).

In case you haven’t noticed, I love gothic lit. 🔥

Tune in:

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November 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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What pairs well with a new book? Shortbread book cookies (bookies?)! "The Love Song of Mr. Byrd" cookies are almost too cute to eat ... (but they're delicious!)
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"The Love Song of Mr. Byrd", a new chapter book by Philippa Dowding. The image shows the book cover with bird and bat on a tree limb looking at each other. One shortbread "book cookie" with the cover imprinted on it in icing is placed on either side.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Gary Teelucksingh, author of Roots of Prosperity: Building Legacies Beyond Wealth, discussing how to build financial habits that work for your personal lifestyle.
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Financial literacy is easier than you think
November is financial literacy month. The Big Story discusses how to build financial habits that work for your personal lifestyle.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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“Like Munro and the late filmmaker David Lynch, Peacock enjoys pulling the curtain back on small-town politesse and exposing the rot behind it.” — The Toronto Star (starred review)
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November 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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"A celebration of community, solidarity, and the transformative power of imagination." —PickleMeThis.com
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The Seaside Cafe Metropolis, by Antanas Sileika
"How is it possible to live under tyranny? One must create a sort of fantasy world to shield at least part of oneself from the oppression. And under this shield, people can make alternative lives for ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Plague Thieves is #2 today!

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November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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See Shane Peacock at the Angel Reading Series, December 5, 2025. The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm Street.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Such a great turn out to support @kateblair.bsky.social and @cormorantbooks.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Meet Bat and Mr. Byrd, one with fur and one with feathers, who celebrate joy, loss, and love over one sweet summer. Enjoy the Book Trailer for THE LOVE SONG OF MR. BYRD, with illustrations by Caroline Clarke @cormorantbooks.bsky.social #writer #booksforkids #Canadianbooks #ireadcanadian #chapterbook
The Love Song of Mr. Byrd Book Trailer
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Today's episode of Turning Pages features a conversation with Zilla Jones discussing The World So Wide ( @cormorantbooks.bsky.social ). Online now to stream/DL. umfm.com/programming/...
Turning Pages logo - an open book with flared, colored pages and the cover of Zilla Jones The World So Wide featuring a woman in a flowing dress in Grenadian colours against a green background.
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Congrats @kateblair.bsky.social on a great book launch for WE BURY NOTHING (DCB @cormorantbooks.bsky.social) at Queen Books! www.cormorantbooks.com/Books/W/We-B... #CanKidLit #BookLaunch

More pics from the launch in thread 👇🏽
Group of smiling people, many holding copies of Kate Blair's We Bury Nothing book, at Kate's book launch. Kate is standing in the middle of the group. Book cake with the cover of Kate Blair's We Bury Nothing as the main decoration. Kate Blair reading from her new book We Bury Nothing at Queen Books in Toronto.
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Very pleased to receive a visit from my MP @orourkeguelph.bsky.social to help me promote my novel *The World of After* ( @cormorantbooks.bsky.social) --my bestselling title of the day-- at today's Book Bash in #Guelph, @downtownguelph.bsky.social.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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"An inventive, immersive celebration of curiosity, courage, and learning." — Kirkus Reviews
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BRIARWOOD | Kirkus Reviews
Calpurnia “Callie” Garcia dreams of spending a summer at selective, secretive Camp Briarwood, which is reserved for the brightest of minds.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Join us to celebrate THE LOVE SONG OF MR. BIRD and Philippa Dowding at West End Phoenix. Sunday, Nov 16, 1pm, 3 Bartlett Ave.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We Bury Nothing by Kate Blair Ties Past to Present with Engaging Mystery
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We Bury Nothing by Kate Blair Ties Past to Present with Engaging Mystery
Reviewed by Melanie Marttila
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October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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“Captures the very essence and soul of Canada World Youth (CWY) ... how youth education, critical thinking and a global vision of development made up the experience of Canada World Youth and achieved something transformational.” — The McLeod Group
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“A School for Tomorrow: The Story of Canada World Youth” by Mark Dickinson - The McLeod Group
McLeod Group blog by Rhonda Gossen, October 29, 2025 This book captures the very essence and soul of Canada World Youth (CWY). Author Mark Dickinson, himself a former participant, writes about how you...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Check out Zilla Jones on New Books Network
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Zilla Jones, "The World So Wide" (Cormorant Books, 2025) - New Books Network
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October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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“Should be required reading for anyone devoted to city-building.” — Glenn Miller, Plan Canada
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October 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Meet the author: Shane Peacock | Crime Fiction Lover
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October 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Please join us to celebrate the launch of WE BURY NOTHING by Kate Blair. Saturday, Nov 8, 2pm, Queen Books, Toronto.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Happy Pub Day ROOTS OF PROSPERITY! Congratulations Gary Teelucksingh
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October 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Happy Pub Day HOUSING FOR ALL! Congratulations Frank Lewinberg and Vincenzo Pietropaolo.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Happy Publication Day Philippa Dowding and THE LOVE SONG OF MR. BYRD
A red maple tree branch, a summer’s twilight, and an unlikely friendship.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM