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 […]
NOVA SCOTIA – JUNE 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 […]
The spring/summer issue of Atlantic Books Today has arrived on shelves across Atlantic Canada. Over eighty new books for the season are highlighted in reviews, excerpts, author interviews, feature stories […]
NOVA SCOTIA – MAY LOCAL TOP 5 1. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction) 2. Every Little Thing by Janice Landry (Local Interest) 3. Nova Scotia […]
NOVA SCOTIA – APRIL LOCAL TOP 5 1. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction) 2. Big Book of Lexicon Volumes 19 20 21 by Theresa Williams […]
NOVA SCOTIA – MARCH LOCAL TOP 5 1. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction) 2. Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver (Romance) 3. Big Book of […]
Announcing the 2025 Nova Scotia & Atlantic Book Awards Nominees! The ceremonies for the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Book Awards both take place during the weeklong Atlantic Book Awards Festival, […]
