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This Friday October 3 at 7pm, Thomas Wharton (the award-winning author of The Book of Rain) will be back in Winnipeg to discuss his new book, Wolf, Moon, Dog, with host @bensigurdson.bsky.social. This dog-friendly event co-presented by Plume Winnipeg. - mailchi.mp/grant/thomas...
The cover of Wolf, Moon, Dog appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Thomas Wharton, wearing a hat and kissing a dog.
October 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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This coming Thursday October 2 at 7pm, join katherena vermette, Hannah Green, and Chimwemwe Undi as they gather to celebrate katherena's new poetry collection, procession (@houseofanansi.bsky.social) - www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18797/...
The cover of procession by katherena vermette appears on the left. On the right are images of event participants katherena vermette, Hannah Green, and Chimwemwe Undi.
September 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Regrettably, our October 15 evening with Thomas King in support of his new book Aliens on the Moon (@harpercollinsca.bsky.social) has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

We apologize for any disappointment this might cause.
The cover of Aliens on the Moon appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Thomas King.
September 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Sisters in the Wind has already received starred reviews and much praise from all who've had a chance to read it. A worthy, suspenseful, and heartrending follow up to Angeline Boulley's incredible work thus far. We hope you'll join us on Sunday for the exciting opportunity to meet her and hear more!
The cover of Sisters in the Wind appears on the left. On the right are two reviews of the book. The first one reads: *"Weaving together the history of stolen Native children with the contemporary dangers to vulnerable teens, this unforgettable novel is impossible to put down…and races to an explosive conclusion." ―Booklist, starred review. The second review reads: *"Boulley delivers a propulsive mystery thriller...unflinching prose...[and] a devastating yet gripping tale of finding family, recontextualizing faith, and reclaiming ancestry that serves as a searing critique of the ways that systems can fail vulnerable youth."―Publisher's Weekly, starred review The cover of Angeline Boulley's Sisters in the Wind appears on the left. On the right are three reviews. The first reads: *“A strong standalone story full of suspense and survival.”―School Library Journal, starred review The second reads: *“A powerful story of family, belonging, and identity interlaced with thriller.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review The third reads: *"Shocking revelations keep pages turning. Boulley’s latest gripping thriller poignantly expands familiar characters’ stories and introduces a compelling new heroine​.​" ―The Horn Book, starred review The cover of Angeline Boulley's Sisters in the Wind appears on the left. On the right is a review of the book which reads: *“Complex and unpredictable…Boulley’s gift for building suspense is on full display…. With its intense depiction of issues present in the foster system, as well as its heartfelt exploration of Lucy’s Native identity, Sisters in the Wind will leave readers in contemplation long after they’ve finished reading.“―BookPage, starred review
September 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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This Sunday September 7 at 3:30 pm we have the enormous pleasure of welcoming Angeline Boulley (Firekeeper's Daughter, Warrior Girl Unleashed) to Winnipeg in celebration of her new YA novel, Sisters in the Wind. Hosted by the wonderful Danielle Roulette.

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The cover of Sisters in the Wind appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Angeline Boulley.
September 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Here are just some of the 200 (!) books set to be banned by Edmonton's Public Schools Board following a directive from the Government of Alberta. These are all books we have carried or currently carry on our shelves.

No more banning books. 📚🚫
September 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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On Tuesday August 26 at 7pm, join co-editors Stephanie & Sara Sinclair w/contributors @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, katherena vermette, Tasha Spillett, & @davidarobertson.bsky.social for the dual launch of You Were Made for This World and A Steady Brightness of Being. - mailchi.mp/grant/stepha...
The covers of A Steady Brightness of Being and You Were Made for This World appear on the left. On the right is an image of the books' co-editors, Stephanie and Sara Sinclair, smiling while leaning against a brick wall.
August 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled that Winnipeg-born curling icon Jennifer Jones will celebrate the launch of Rock Star: My Life On and Off the Ice here on Monday August 25 at 7:00 pm. Featuring a conversation and a book signing. We hope you'll join us!

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The cover of Rock Star: My Life On and Off the Ice appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Jennifer Jones.
August 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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NEW EVENT! We're thrilled to announce that Angeline Boulley (author of The Firekeeper's Daughter) will be joining us on Sunday September 7 at 3:30 to discuss her new book, Sisters in the Wind, with host Danielle Roulette!

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The cover of Sisters in the Wind appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Angeline Boulley.
July 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Congratulations to our friend Michael Crummey, recipient of the 2025 Dublin Literary Award for his novel The Adversary. We had the pleasure hosting Crummey back in 2023 with our partners at Plume Winnipeg and Knopf Canada. Such great news! (Watch the event online: www.youtube.com/live/edjweHE...)
An image of author Michael Crummey reading into a microphone appears on the left. On the right is an image of the author in conversation with Chris Hall of McNally Robinson Booksellers. A cropped image of the book cover of The Adversary appears in the foreground.
May 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We're so looking forward to welcoming Anna Hunter to our store on June 13!
The cover of The True Cost of Wool appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Anna Hunter.
May 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Don't miss this rare Winnipeg appearance from the one and only Madeleine Thien. Her new novel, The Book of Records, is a triumph!
An image of an abstract coloured verticle rectangle appears on the left, similar in appearance to a brightly coloured horizon. The text to its right reads: "THE BOOK OF RECORDS. "I am enthralled by this book and amazed. It is capacious. Something so small should not be able to hold so much. And it is beautiful—an elegy of death and remembrance, of forgetting and of life." —James Gleick, author of Chaos: Making a New Science and Time Travel: A History. An Evening with Madeleine Thien, Friday May 9, 7:00 pm. McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave. Hosted by Jenny Heijun Wills. Co-presented by Plume Winnipeg."
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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An image of an abstract coloured verticle rectangle appears on the left, similar in appearance to a brightly coloured horizon. The text to its right reads: "THE BOOK OF RECORDS. “[In The Book of Records, Madeleine Thien] revisits themes of coercion, betrayal, and guilt that made her Booker Prize–shortlisted Do Not Say We Have Nothing (2016) so powerful. This is a more abstract work, though its highly intellectual nature is counterpointed by riveting scenes of terror and flight. . . . [A] bold attempt to reach new ground in an already distinguished literary career. . . . Challenging fiction that serious readers will find enriching and rewarding.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review). An Evening with Madeleine Thien, Friday May 9, 7:00 pm. McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave. Hosted by Jenny Heijun Wills. Co-presented by Plume Winnipeg."
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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An image of an abstract coloured verticle rectangle appears on the left, similar in appearance to a brightly coloured horizon. The text to its right reads: "THE BOOK OF RECORDS. "Both poetic and lucid, The Book of Records is exquisitely rich and ambitious, weaving a shapeshifting labyrinth of memories and loss. Reading the book, I was in constant awe of its intellectual opulence, which illuminates the path to an unending time. A much-needed book in times like these, it reminds us of the enduring light of humanity." —Yan Ge, author of Elsewhere. An Evening with Madeleine Thien, Friday May 9, 7:00 pm. McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave. Hosted by Jenny Heijun Wills. Co-presented by Plume Winnipeg."
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Thien's latest has received enormous, justified acclaim from any number of publications and fellow authors.
An image of an abstract coloured verticle rectangle appears on the left, similar in appearance to a brightly coloured horizon. The text to its right reads: "THE BOOK OF RECORDS. "An immersive, mind-bending experience that intertwines characters and perspectives seldom connected, to create unexpected, resonant bonds . . . [The novel] is written with a lightness of prose that belies the emotional and philosophical weight of the material . . . Remarkable . . . Thien's genius and mastery of her craft is on full display here." —Weike Wang, author of Rental House. An Evening with Madeleine Thien, Friday May 9, 7:00 pm. McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave. Hosted by Jenny Heijun Wills. Co-presented by Plume Winnipeg.
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Tomorrow, Friday May 9 at 7pm, we have the inestimable pleasure of welcoming Madeleine Thien to our store to discuss her brilliant new novel, The Book of Records, with host Jenny Heijun Wills. Thanks to Plume Winnipeg and Knopf Canada for making this happen!

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The cover of The Book of Records: A Novel appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Madeleine Thien, accompanied by the Plume Winnipeg logo.
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Such authorities as Liz Nugent and Ann Cleeve were also impressed by Eliza Reid's first foray into mystery fiction. Join us on Sunday May 4 at 2pm and find out why!
The text "Skullduggery in high places!" credited to Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond, appears atop an image of a village by the sea with waves crashing against its mountainous shores. Text reading "A twisty golden age plot and a fascinating Nordic Noir setting" credited to Ann Cleeve, New York Times bestselling author, is set atop an image of water lapping up against a rocky shore.
May 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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...and Shari Lapena was quite fond of it as well!
The cover of Death on the Island by Eliza Reid appears on the left. On the right is text set overtop of a darkened sky with a lighthouse breaking through the dark set atop a hill. The text reads: "An intriguing mystery, an exotic setting, and a Christie vibe - what's not to love?" - Shari Lapena, internationally bestselling author
May 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Reid's book has already received an enormous amount of praise from such authorities as Louise Penny...
An image of mystery authors Louise Penny and Eliza Reid appears on the left. They are both smiling and Louise is pointing at Eliza. To the right is the quote "A brilliant debut" attributed to Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author. The text of the quote is set over a dark image of the sea.
May 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Former First Lady of Iceland & debut mystery novelist Eliza Reid joins us TOMORROW, Sunday May 4 at 2pm to chat with Shelagh Rogers. Presented by @logberghnews.bsky.social, Simon & Schuster CA, Consulate General of Iceland WPG & the Icelandic Canadian Frón.

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An image of the front cover of Death on the Island: A Novel by Eliza Reid appears on the left. On the right is an image of the author herself.
May 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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On Tuesday April 29 at 7pm, join Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (@biidaasamose.bsky.social) as she returns to Winnipeg to discuss Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead with host Shelagh Rogers - mailchi.mp/grant/leanne...
The cover of Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.
April 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Our afternoon with Omar El Akkad is today! He'll be discussing his new book, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" with host David Bergen. Doors at 1pm and the event at 2pm. If you can't be here, tune in to the livestream. More information: www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18718/...
An image of the front cover of "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Omar El Akkad.
March 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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We're looking forward to our afternoon with Omar El Akkad tomorrow, March 9 at 2pm. Over the course of today, we'll be sharing some words from other authors about his non-fiction debut, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This."
An image of text that reads '"Part elegy, part rallying cry, this magnificent book should, and will, be required reading for future generations." -TÉA OBREHT, author of The Morningside "This book "wants us to answer its questions with the greatest possible honesty... What it gives us is nothing less than lionhearted, dauntless, unembellished love." - MEGHA MAJUMDAR, author of A Burning'
March 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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On Sunday March 9 at 2pm, join us for an afternoon with Omar El Akkad ("American War," "What Strange Paradise") who will be discussing his non-fiction debut "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" with host David Bergen - mailchi.mp/grant/omar-e...
An image of the front cover of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This appears on the left. On the right is an image of the book's author, Omar El Akkad.
March 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the voices of the African diaspora! Check out our list of recommended reading:
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February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM