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With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in January 2026. Feat. a top 10 from: @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social.
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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"NNNo more KKKops."

From NMLCT: published by @ecwpress.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations to Vanessa F. Penney whose debut novel The Witch of Willow Sound is on the 2025 Bram Stoker Awards® Preliminary Ballot! bramstokerawards.horror.org/front-page/t...
January 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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In this NBN episode, I chop it up with Paul Vermeersch about his fascinating new collection of poetry, NMLCT (ECW Press, 2025).

Listen in. 🖤

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January 17, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Next Thursday January 22 at 7:00pm ET over on Instagram, Alison chats with Mackenzie Nolan about the writing life as part of the live The First Thirty series.

VEAL is Mackenzie's debut novel, published in Canada with @ecwpress.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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It's the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth, and my book on Labyrinth and queer childhood is available for pre-order from @ecwpress.bsky.social! #labyrinth #80s #davidbowie

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It’s Only Forever: Labyrinth
Labyrinth has captivated audiences for nearly 40 years. From David Bowie’s iconic goblin king to groundbreaking puppetry and music, it evolved from a box office flop to a beloved cult classic. In It’s...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
A new year is the perfect time to start thinking about your financial goals, including how to maximize your retirement income. Author Frederick Vettese demystifies a complex and often frightening subject and provides practical, actionable advice. Learn more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eue...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners by Renée Sylvestre-Williams is now available!

As single living hits record highs, The Singles Tax offers actionable tips and expert insights to help solo earners build savings, retire confidently, travel wisely, and live comfortably.
January 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in December 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @ecwpress.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, & @coachhousebooks.bsky.social.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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These are some upcoming dates and authors for our Instagram Live Writers' series, The First Thirty.

Hope you'll hop into our chats.

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December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This holiday season, read and give local books with the Muskoka Lit List! 🎁 open-book.ca/Read-Muskoka #ReadLocal #Muskoka
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Still looking for holiday gifts? Why not pick up something by a local author? #ReadBrampton #ReadLocal open-book.ca/Read-Brampton
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Why not #ReadLocal this holiday season? Check out Open Book‘s selection of Niagara titles here: open-book.ca/Read-Niagara #ReadNiagara
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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#BookReview: A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing by Scott McIntyre “outlining the tumultuous beginnings, storied ups and downs of growth, and eventually the ending of his own publishing house—Douglas & McIntyre”

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December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I have been open and honest about how much poetry scares me. I won't give up.
I am excited to sit with @paulvermeersch.bsky.social to chat about NMLCT from @ecwpress.bsky.social
Thursday, 7:00pm ET.
Instagram Live.

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For reviews of Junction Reads’ titles, check out the Homepage. After reading Paul Vermeersch’s poetry collection NMLCT I closed my eyes. An image kept repeating itself. I am driving on an emp…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Read @amandaearl.bsky.social's review of Gillian Sze's An Orange, A Syllable (pub. @ecwpress.bsky.social) in Issue 33!

I feel an intimate connection between speaker and reader. Sze writes about language through the lenses of parenthood, relationships and art.

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December 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
For the person who carries a pocket notebook, fills their evenings with poetry slams and cooking classes, and thinks the right side of their brain might be bigger.

Enter the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025 at checkout for 30% off this year’s releases!

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December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Dive into the world of animal healers in HEAL THE BEASTS by Philipp Schott, DVM (@ecwpress.bsky.social) where stories explore human-animal bonds full of colourful anecdotes & unforgettable creatures.

Get cozy as Philipp reads an excerpt featuring a very familiar bear: alllitup.ca/cozy-fest-ph...
December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
For the person who wears a Jays cap year round, never skips leg day, and believes in the art of kayfabe.

Enter the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025 at checkout for 30% off this year’s releases!

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December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For the person who always stops when they pass their local Little Free Library, is an activist for causes that matter to them, and loves trying a new hiking trail.

Enter the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025 at checkout for 30% off this year’s releases!

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December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Spoiler for tomorrow’s episode, in which we lay it on the line.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is presented by @thewalrus.ca
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December 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The next The First Thirty event is December 18!!

I am so excited to chat with literary leader, @paulvermeersch.bsky.social about his latest poetry collection from @ecwpress.bsky.social

Hope you'll join us over on Instagram at 7:00pm ET.
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM