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We're an independent Canadian publisher of fiction, sports, poetry, pop culture, wrestling, business, science, and memoir.
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These books make the perfect gift for the person who usually has a puzzle in the works, (almost!) always figures out the ending, and kills it at pub trivia night.
Enter the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025 at checkout on our website for 30% off this year’s releases!
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Image features the book covers of: The Solitary Friend by Gail Bowen; Dirty Little War by Dietrich Kalteis; Angelhunting by Ji Hong Sayo; The Fatal Scroll by Eric Siblin; Windfall by Tim Falconer; Better Not Burn Your Toast by Dr. Joe Schwarcz and Heal the Beasts by Philipp Schott.
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that She's a Lamb! by @meredithambrock.bsky.social is one of Rakuten Kobo's best Fiction Books AND best Canadian Books for 2025! 🎉⭐ www.kobo.com/ca/en/list/b...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is here! These books are perfect for the person who loves Tuesday movie nights, already has tickets for Wicked: For Good, and has a playlist for every occasion. Enter code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2025 at checkout for 30% off all books released this year! ecwpress.com/blogs/whats-...
Image features the books: Jesusland by Joelle Kidd; Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good by Josh Levine; Ten Telecaster Tales by Rik Emmett; Ugh! As If!: Clueless by Veronica Litt; and It Can't Rain All the Time: The Crow by Alisha Mughal. The back ground is vertically half blue and half light purple with a hand drawn bow which is vertically half pink and half yellow. There are also white stars throughout. Below the book covers is text that reads ECW Press Holiday Gift Guide.
November 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Join us on November 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Wood Buffalo Regional Library for the launch of The Many Names of Robert Cree
You're Invited! Honouring local author Robert Cree, November 17, 6-9 p.m. at Wood Buffalo Regional Library. Join Wood Buffalo Regional Library and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for the launch of The Many Names of Robert Cree, the memoir of local Elder, Robert Cree. Robert will be joined by acclaimed actor Lorne Cardinal for Q&A, book sales and autographs. The Many Names of Robert Cree is available in print, eBook, and audiobook narrated by Lorne Cardinal. Light refreshments will be served.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Congratulations to Gillian Sze, whose poetry collection An Orange, A Syllable won the QWF 2025 A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry 🎉
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November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Join us on November 18th! @rhirschgarcia.bsky.social will be at @joiedelivresmtl.bsky.social to discuss her new novel, Other Evolutions!
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Madness by Mark “Hebsy” Hebscher is out today!

Publishers Weekly said “Sportsline anchor Hebscher delivers a spirited history of modern sports journalism … The result is a perceptive and entertaining chronicle of an industry that’s weathered its fair share of home runs and strikeouts.”
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November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Dr. Joe is back with another collection of fascinating essays! If you have an appetite for digestible science, you will find plenty of tasty morsels here. Better Not Burn Your Toast: The Science of Food and Health is the perfect follow-up to his last book, which Library Journal gave a starred review
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November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse by Oren Weisfeld is out today!

“Essential reading for basketball fans of any country, but especially for fans of Canadian sports history.” — Michael Grange, Sportsnet
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November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Huge congratulations to Mackenzie Nolan! Veal is an Indigo Top 10 Best Canadian Regional Book for Newfoundland and Labrador! 🎉⭐
October 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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She's a Lamb! by @meredithambrock.bsky.social is one of Indigo’s Best Books of 2025 🎉 AND one of the top 10 in the literary fiction category! ⭐ www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Just Call Me “Andi”: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer by Andria Petrillo is out today! 🏒🥅🎤🎥

"A humorous, reflective sports memoir about pursuing your dreams while making progress toward gender equality that garners a high recommendation.” —Booklist

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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The Solitary Friend—the 23rd and penultimate installment in Gail Bowen’s beloved Joanne Kilbourn series—is out today! 🐠📖🔍

"A standout story in a standout series.” — Jennifer Brewin, artistic director of Globe Theatre Regina

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October 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Veal by Mackenzie Nolan is out today, just in time for spooky season! 🐈‍⬛🔪

“A thrilling and tender examination of friendship, fear, and trauma, perfect for fans of My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon and Tell Me I’m Worthless by Alison Rumfitt.”—Library Journal

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October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Stories that highlight Jamal's work as an activist, artist, & author, shedding light on Syria’s humanitarian crisis and the enduring power of hope

“At times heart-wrenching, but often delightful: a testament to the human spirit and the capacity to love.”—Kirkus Reviews

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The book Princess Nai and Other Stories by Jamal Saeed lays on top of blue fabric with delicate floral patterns.
October 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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O. Henry Prize-winning author Rebecca Hirsch Garcia’s dark, speculative debut!

"Hirsch Garcia's prose is unflinching . . . The reader is left with a tragic yet profound sense of loss and its effects, and how much work it takes to heal." — Booklist

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October 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Two new books are out today! Other Evolutions by @rhirschgarcia.bsky.social and Princess Nai and Other Stories by Jamal Saeed 📖✨🌼
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October 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Join @joellekidd.bsky.social at @seatbooks.bsky.social on October 16 for this hybrid event! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/hybrid-aut...
October 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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The First Thousand Trees is the final book in Premee Mohamed's stunning novella trilogy—bleaker than ever but still in search of a spark of hope in the climate apocalypse. Library Journal said readers “will want to dive deep into this compelling and chilling series.” 🐦‍⬛🦠

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A copy of the book The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed lays on top of blue fabric patterned with birds sitting on branches. A graphic with a picture of the cover of The First Thousand Trees, along with a silver "Booksellers' List selection" seal and logo. A quote says "This novella is emotionally bold, telling the story of Henryk and his journey to find himself in the wild, and coming to terms with even the darkest of places along the way. I’m excited for readers to discover Premee’s ambitious writing, and then be hungry to read her backlist as well!" The quote is by Brandi Morpurgo from Daisy Chain Book Co in Edmonton, Alberta.
October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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The Witch of Willow Sound is a feminist gothic tale with a tough-as-nails female protagonist who must find her elderly aunt, long suspected of being a witch. Foreword Reviews gave it a starred review and called it “A spellbinding debut novel.” ⭐️🐇

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A copy of the book The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney lays on top of cream-coloured fabric with delicate pink floral patterns. A graphic with a picture of the cover of The Witch of Willow Sound, along with a silver "Booksellers' List selection" seal and logo. A quote says "A dark and tender novel about family and history, this book starts with a bang and never slows down. The Witch of Willow Sound does a great job accurately depicting the folklore, dialect, and superstitions of Nova Scotians, but never looks away from the darker aspects of our province's history. This gothic novel subtly peels back layers of secrets both public and private." The quote is by Madelaine Higgins from Good Dog Books in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Two of our new books out this week are selections on @indiebookstores.ca's inaugural Booksellers’ List! 📚

🧵 Read the thread below for more about The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney and The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed! @premeemohamed.com
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October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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We have some wonderful authors signing books in our booth at The Word On The Street Toronto this year! We hope to see you there! 📚 @paulvermeersch.bsky.social @aaronkreuter.bsky.social @joellekidd.bsky.social @tonialaird.bsky.social @kjaiello.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance is out today! A funny, unflinchingly honest, and deeply compassionate memoir about one woman’s experience of raising an autistic child while discovering she is also “on the spectrum.”

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September 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Already thinking about the weekend? We'll be at The Word On The Street Toronto Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28! Come by and say hello!
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September 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM