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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.
A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in January 2026. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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newly posted at @periodicities.bsky.social : Jérôme Melançon @lethejerome.bsky.social : …more songs the radio won’t play…, by Stan Rogal / @ecwpress.bsky.social ;
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Jérôme Melançon : …more songs the radio won’t play…, by Stan Rogal
…more songs the radio won’t play… , Stan Rogal ECW Press, 2025       Stan Rogal is very serious about not being serious – even when inte...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Here it is! Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview with titles from @dundurnpress.bsky.social @ecwpress.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social @umanitobapress.bsky.social @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social #CanLit

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Most Anticipated: Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Books on politics, memoir, biography, history, health, identity, social justice, disability, community, food, and more! 
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January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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"NNNo more KKKops."

From NMLCT: published by @ecwpress.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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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...
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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
A promotional image that includes a photo of author Mackenzie Nolan, a white woman with long brown curly hair pinned up at the front and also hanging down around her shoulders. Writing includes: The First Thirty: Thursday January 22. 7:00pm ET. A writerly chat with Mackenzie Nolan with her novel VEAL from ECW Press. The content is in front of a faded image of the cover of the novel, with parts of a blue xray image of mannequin parts discarded on a black background.
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
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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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Happy New Year, everyone! We're here with some books to help you welcome 2026 from a healthy, happy place.

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New Books for a Fresh Year · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Books to help you welcome 2026 from a healthy, happy place. 
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January 6, 2026 at 7:24 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.
A copy of The Singles Tax: Non-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners by Renée Sylvestre-Williams sits on an open notebook atop a coffee table.
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.
A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in December 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.
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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Promo image with six photos of authors, Mackenzie Nolan (white woman with long black curly hair); Meg Todd (White woman with short blonde hair); Margo LaPierre (white woman with long blonde hair); David Bergen (white man shaved head wearing glasses); Umar Turaki (black man, shaved head, short beard, wearing glasses); Leila Marshy (white presenting Palestinian woman with short hair wearing glasses)
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This holiday season, read and give local books with the Muskoka Lit List! 🎁 open-book.ca/Read-Muskoka #ReadLocal #Muskoka
This Holiday Season, read and give local books with the Muskoka Lit List! Books featured include: Mike Mentzer by John Little, The Donnellys I & II by John Little, and No Quarter by John Jantunen.
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Still looking for holiday gifts? Why not pick up something by a local author? #ReadBrampton #ReadLocal open-book.ca/Read-Brampton
This holiday season, read and give local books with the Brampton Lit List. Books featured include Countess by Suzan Palumbo and Pull Focus by Helen Walsh. Thank you to the Ontario Book Publishers Organization and Ontario Creates for this initiative.
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Why not #ReadLocal this holiday season? Check out Open Book‘s selection of Niagara titles here: open-book.ca/Read-Niagara #ReadNiagara
Books featured include: The Northern by Jacob McArthur Mooney, Water Borne by Dan Rubinstein, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge by Brian Martin and 40 Days & 40 Hikes by Nicola Ross.
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.
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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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The cover of An Orange, A Syllable by Gillian Sze. The cover is a photo of an open window. A long, sheer curtain covers the left half of it, and cream shutters are visible through the right half. Sunlight suffuses the photo
December 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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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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Books featured include: Off Menu by Amy Rosen, Cattail Lane by Fran Kimmel, Princess Nai and Other Stories by Jamal Saeed, An Orange, A Syllable by Gillian Sze, Accidents After Happening by Robert Preist, More Songs the Radio Won't Play by Stan Rogal, NMLCT by Paul Vermeersch
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...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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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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Books featured include: Life Is Fighting by Kevin Robert Kesar, BIGGER! BETTER! BADDER! by Keith Elliot Greenberg, The Northern by Jacob McArthur Mooney, The Golden Generation by Oren Weisfeld, “Just Call Me Andi” by Andria Petrillo, Madness by Mark Hebscher, Mike Mentzer by John Little and Irresistible Force by Brain R. Solomon.
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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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Books featured include Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides by Natalie Porter, Motherness by Julie M. Green, Reconciling by Larry Grant in conversation with Scott Steedman, Water Borne by Dan Rubinstein, Lake Burntshore by Aaron Kreuter, The Many Names of Robert Cree by Robert Cree with Therese Greenwood
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