by Meg Edwards Most of us have our eyes glued to a bright screen for much of the day, and sadly that holds true for children too. While our […]
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NOVA SCOTIA – JULY LOCAL TOP 5 1. Anatomy of a Cover-Up by Paul Palango (True Crime) 2. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction) 3. 22 […]
From quiet countryside shops to bustling downtown gems, Prince Edward Island is home to a vibrant and welcoming independent bookstore scene. Whether you’re after used paperbacks, rare finds, locally written […]
Nothing beats shopping local. It strengthens the community, supports the economy, and offers a better customer experience. Local, independent businesses are unique, they offer one-of-a-kind products, and one-of-a-kind service. Where […]
Take a look at Halifax on a map, and you may be shocked by the number of bookstores that populate the city. Maybe it’s caused by all the universities scattered […]
by Marie-Linda Lord Antonine Maillet and Marguerite Maillet Two exceptional Canadian literary women Antonine Maillet and Marguerite Maillet are two of the most important figureheads of Acadian literature. Distant cousins, […]
Nothing says summer like diving into a good book. Whether lounging back at the beach, surrounded by sand and ocean waves, or soaking up the sun, patio side, a book makes the perfect companion. From re-released classics, like Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars, to new releases like The Illogical Adventures: A Memoir of Love and Fate, these five books are sure to keep you entertained all summer long. And the best part, they’re all written by Atlantic Canadian authors!
by Martin Bauman When Marjorie Simmins lost her husband, the late and celebrated author and film maker Silver Donald Cameron, to cancer in 2020, she struggled with two conflicting realities […]
by Jo-Anne Elder There is much for Éditions Perce-Neige to celebrate this year. An essential feature in the Acadian literary landscape since 1980, Perce-Neige is marking its 45th anniversary. The […]
Resistance, activism, political change. These are some of the things that are making up our current geopolitical climate locally and in Canada. Atlantic Canadian authors have crafted books that reflect […]
This spring, the Atlantic Book Awards Festival will once again celebrate the vibrant literary culture of Atlantic Canada with a week of engaging events, both online and in person. The […]
The “climate lens” is a concept in Canadian public policy which asks decision-makers not to ignore the coming tsunami (excuse the pun)of climate-driven effects that many communities will, or have […]
