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Book Publishers Association of Alberta
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Founded in 1975, the Book Publishers Association of Alberta supports the thriving Alberta publishing industry.

https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/
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Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending November 6, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending November 6, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/ Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending November 6, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending November 2, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending November 2, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending November 2, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending November 2, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Thanks to everyone who celebrated #ABBookDay with us! Today reminds us to take a moment and reflect on the important role local publishers play in ensuring Alberta’s Story is being told. Without a thriving book publishing industry, we risk our stories being left untold and unexplored. #ABbooks
Text: Thank you for celebrating Alberta Book Day! Graphic: a red book in the shape of Alberta.
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Do you love niche topics and off-the-beaten-path reads? There’s an Alberta Book for that! #ABBookDay #ABbooks #ABleg #ReadAlberta @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @aupress.ca
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Want to judge a book by its cover? There’s an Alberta book for that! AB publishers work with award winning designers to create captivating covers. #ReadAlberta #ABBooks #ABBookDay @newestpress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Enjoy devouring thrilling mysteries? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Looking for a book that fits your accessibility needs? There’s an Alberta book for that! Check out Accessible Alberta: buff.ly/GsGbzt3 #ReadAlberta #ABBookDay @mythicroads.bsky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky @newestpress.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Seeking award-winning books that showcase the unique perspectives and voices of our province across Canada? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ReadAlberta #ABBooks #ABBookDay @renegadeartsent.bsky.social
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Want to read local authors? There’s an Alberta book for that! Alberta book publishers play a vital role in sharing Alberta's Story, both at home and around the world. #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @newestpress.bsky.social @tychebooks.bsky.social @edgesf.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @aupress.ca
Text: Looking for books by local alberta authors? There's an Alberta Book for that! Alberta Book Day 2025.Graphics: features six book covers from six alberta publishers.
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Do you want a book that uplifts Indigenous voices, histories, and experiences? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
Title: Looking for books that uplift indigenous voices? Subtitle: There's an Alberta Book for that! Footer: Alberta Book Day 2025. There are four book covers from Alberta book publishers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Today's Alberta Book Day and we want YOU to join the fun! Check out how you can support your local publishers this #ABBookDay. Craving a specific type of book? There’s an Alberta book for that! All day, we’ll be sharing book recs to help you discover the diverse #ABBooks published here. #ReadAlberta
Graphic of a large red book in the shape of Alberta. Text: How to celebrate Aberta Book Day Text: Buy an AB book from your neighbourhood bookshop. Ask a librarian for their favourite AB book and check-it out. Attend a local book launch. Visit ReadAlberta.ca to keep up-to-date on all things AB publishing! Footer: Alberta Book Day 2025. Text: Show your support online! Post a photo, story, or comment about your favourite AB publisher. Just tag @ABBookPub and use the hashtag #ABBookDay. Footer: Alberta Book Day 2025.
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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There’s a lot to celebrate on Alberta Book Day! Alberta publishers don’t just publish books, they bring Alberta’s Story to life, reflecting our province's unique and distinct identity onto the page. #ABBooks #ABBookDay
Text: Why celebrate Alberta Book Day? Text: When you read an Alberta book, you are supporting Alberta owned and operated small businesses that contribute to our local economy and amplify the unique regional stories of our province. Show off your Alberta books on social media with the hashtag #ABBooks and tag @abbookpub & @WeReadAB. Footer: Alberta Book Day 2025
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Today is Alberta Book Day! This day celebrates Alberta-based book publishers, their achievements, cultural impact, and economic contributions to our province. #ABBookDay #ABbooks @WeReadAB
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Today on Alberta Book Day we celebrate Alberta publishers, their hard work and contributions to our economy and culture. Learn how you can connect with and support Alberta book publishers here: buff.ly/CYgB6cU #StateOfABPublishing
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Justin Pitt, BPAA: "Whether you're a reader, an educator, or a library staff, it's easy to discover the great books being published in the province".
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 30, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social
Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 30, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/ Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 30, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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In our latest #StateOfABPublishing video, Glenn Rollans from Brush Education answers the important question of: what is copyright and how is it impacting publishers? See more from Glenn’s talk here: buff.ly/T15Orrc
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Glenn Rollans, Brush Education: "That's the real shame of our copyright chaos: loss of national stories and our own culture in our schools, libraries, and bookstores".
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Love it or hate it, AI presents both challenges and advances for the publishing community. Glenn Rollans from Brush Education explores this emerging and dynamic topic here: buff.ly/k0MbV9J #StateOfABPublishing
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Glenn Rollans, Brush Education: "While many [small presses] are now using GenAI in our daily work, most of us are being cautious about approaching AI with out usual appetite for new technologies."
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 26, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social
Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 26, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 26, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 26, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Alberta publishers are leaders in accessible publishing. Join us as Brush Education’s Kay Rollans breaks down how local publishers are navigating accessible publishing. Hear more from Kay’s talk here: buff.ly/X6rbdMY #StateOfABPublishing
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Kay Rollans, Brush Education: "just because you can find something online doesn't mean a person with a print disability will be able to read it easily or at all. Some digital formats are more accessible than others".
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Join Kay Rollans from Brush Education as she dives into the myths and complex realities of sustainability in the book publishing industry. See the full video here: buff.ly/DpWgPLw #StateOfABPublishing
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Kay Rollans, Brush Education: "Publishers have to make choices that don't threaten the health of their business. This means balancing environmental sustainability priorities, and making choices that support both".
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Grants are a key component of a thriving and vibrant publishing industry. In our latest episode of #StateOfABPublishing, Alexander Finbow at @renegadeartsent.bsky.social discusses the significance of grant funding for local publishers. See the full video here: buff.ly/I6dDYMo
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Alexander Finbow, Renegade Arts Entertainment "Grant funding is an important part of the operating revenue for independent publishers in Alberta, and for many, a vital component that keeps them operating in very challenging circumstances".
October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 23, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social
Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 23, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/ Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 23, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Returns are a substantial consideration for publishers. In our latest video, Netta Johnson from Stone House Publishing shares how small local publishers navigate the issue of returns. See her video here: buff.ly/lK5tFil #StateOfABPublishing
Title: The State of Book Publishing in Alberta. Quote from Netta Johnson, Stonehouse Publishing: Everyone loves the basic concept of being able to return an item, but in the book industry, returns can create a special kind of challenge."
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Alberta book publishers bring our province’s stories to life, but it is not without substantial outside competition. Hear more from Stone House Publishing’s owner, Netta Johnson, as she discusses navigating an oversaturated marketplace: buff.ly/Hu0x6qs #StateOfABPublishing
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 19, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 19, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 19, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/ Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 19, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/
October 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM