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Let ’Em Howl

Let ’Em Howl

Lessons from a Life in Backroom Politics

by Patricia Sorbara

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Breakdown

Breakdown

The Pipeline Debate and the Threat to Canada's Future

by Dennis McConaghy
foreword by Deborah Yedlin

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Outside In

Outside In

A Political Memoir

by Libby Davies

 

In a time of peak cynicism about the political class, Libby has always been the exception. For decades, she has been a human bridge between the passi …

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Democracy in Canada

Democracy in Canada

The Disintegration of Our Institutions

by Donald J. Savoie

"Impressive, bold, audacious, and monumental, Democracy in Canada is an ambitious compendium of public sector information spanning 1867 to today." Ale …

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Trudeau

Trudeau

The Education of a Prime Minister

by John Ivison

“Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister, adeptly analyzes a public figure viewed as a ‘political lightweight’ who . . . ‘entered politics …

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Promise and Peril

Promise and Peril

Justin Trudeau in Power

by Aaron Wherry

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Reassessing the Rogue Tory

Reassessing the Rogue Tory

Canadian Foreign Relations in the Diefenbaker Era

edited by Janice Cavell & Ryan M. Touhey

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A Man of Parliament

A Man of Parliament

Selected Speeches from Joe Clark

edited by Jonathan Rose & Hugh Mellon

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The New NDP

The New NDP

Moderation, Modernization, and Political Marketing

by David McGrane

“A new book about the New Democratic party offers exceptional insights into the party’s evolution from an undisciplined ideological group to a pol …

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The Age of Voter Rage

The Age of Voter Rage

by Nik Nanos

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Back to Blakeney

Back to Blakeney

Revitalizing the Democratic State

edited by David McGrane; Roy Romanow & John Whyte

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What’s Trending in Canadian Politics?

What’s Trending in Canadian Politics?

Understanding Transformations in Power, Media, and the Public Sphere

edited by Mireille Lalancette; Erin Crandall & Vincent Raynauld

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Protest and Democracy

Protest and Democracy

contributions by Jeffrey Ayres; Paul Kingston; Ted Goertzel; Carew E. Boulding; Sofia Donoso; Jennifer M. Larson; Nicolas Somma; Laura MacDonald; Eduardo Silva; Erica S. Simmons
edited by Roberta Rice & Moises Arce

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Unveiling the Nation

Unveiling the Nation

The Politics of Secularism in France and Quebec

by Emily Laxer

"Introducing novel interpretations and ideas, Unveiling the Nation is an accurate and well-researched account of the debates on the status of religion …

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Teardown

Teardown

Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up

by Dave Meslin

Praise for Teardown:

“Dave Meslin is a force of nature — a one-man think tank/pressure group who won’t stop until he sees his ideas for a better …

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Radical Ambition

Radical Ambition

The New Left in Toronto

by Peter Graham
with Ian McKay

"Sweeping in scope and meticulous in detail, Radical Ambition tells the complex, passion-filled story of Toronto’s New Left from its initial stirri …

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America the Fair

America the Fair

Using Brain Science to Create a More Just Nation

by Dan Meegan

"There's really a lot to like about America the Fair. It explains psychological constructs and their bearing on policy debate and ideological conflict …

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Canada is Not Back

Canada is Not Back

How Justin Trudeau is in over his head on foreign policy

by Jocelyn Coulon
translated by George Tombs

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Too Dumb for Democracy?

Too Dumb for Democracy?

Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones

by David Moscrop

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Orange Chinook

Orange Chinook

Politics in the New Alberta

contributions by Deborah Yedlin; Peter Ryan; Graham White; David K. Stewart; Sheridan McVean; Roger Epp; Lori Williams; Anthony M. Sayers; Kevin Taft; Melanee Thomas; Gillian Steward; Jennifer Zwicker; Janet Brown; James Wilt; Ron Kneebone; Brad Clark; John Santos; Chaseten Remillard
edited by Keith Brownsey; Duane Bratt; David Taras & Richard Sutherland

A useful baseline for considering the future of Alberta politics.

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Provincial Battles, National Prize?

Provincial Battles, National Prize?

Elections in a Federal State

by Laura B. Stephenson; William P. Cross; André Blais & Andrea Lawlor

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First Nations Self-Government

First Nations Self-Government

17 Roadblocks, and One Chief’s Thoughts on Solutions

by Leroy Wolf Collar

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Doing Politics Differently?

Doing Politics Differently?

Women Premiers in Canada’s Provinces and Territories

edited by Sylvia Bashevkin

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No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred

From the factory floor to renegotiating NAFTA, challenging GM and defining a new kind of union for Canadians

by Jerry Dias
with Tim Harper

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Cabinets, Ministers, and Gender

Cabinets, Ministers, and Gender

by Claire Annesley; Susan Franceschet & Karen Beckwith

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Canada on the United Nations Security Council

Canada on the United Nations Security Council

A Small Power on a Large Stage

by Adam Chapnick

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A New Kind of Union

A New Kind of Union

Unifor and the birth of the modern Canadian union

by Fred Wilson

Wilson clearly and logically lays out the towering obstacles Unifor faced, and the manner in which they were overcome ... A New Kind of Union will be …

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The Candidate

The Candidate

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail

by Noah Richler

Finalist for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing
A Globe and Mail Best Book
A National Post Best Book

"A jaunty, well-written manual for …

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Canadian Culture in a Globalized World

Canadian Culture in a Globalized World

The impact of trade deals on Canada's cultural life

by Garry Neil

Media literacy is a must if a multiplicity of cultures are to flourish. Economic influencers have been nibbling away at the power of democratic govern …

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Capitalism and the Alternatives

Capitalism and the Alternatives

by Julius H. Grey

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Reflecting on Our Past and Embracing Our Future

Reflecting on Our Past and Embracing Our Future

A Senate Initiative for Canada

edited by Serge Joyal & Judith Seidman

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Political Elites in Canada

Political Elites in Canada

Power and Influence in Instantaneous Times

edited by Alex Marland; Andrea Lawlor & Thierry Giasson

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Do Think Tanks Matter? Third Edition

Do Think Tanks Matter? Third Edition

Assessing the Impact of Public Policy Institutes

by Donald E. Abelson

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The Canadian Party System

The Canadian Party System

An Analytic History

by Richard Johnston

Johnston has written a book that will be required reading for students of Canadian politics for decades to come. In identifying and explaining the rol …

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Let ’Em Howl
Breakdown
Outside In
Democracy in Canada
Trudeau
Promise and Peril
Reassessing the Rogue Tory
A Man of Parliament
The New NDP
The Age of Voter Rage
Back to Blakeney
What’s Trending in Canadian Politics?
Protest and Democracy
Unveiling the Nation
Teardown
Radical Ambition
America the Fair
Canada is Not Back
Too Dumb for Democracy?
Orange Chinook
Provincial Battles, National Prize?
First Nations Self-Government
Doing Politics Differently?
No Holds Barred
Cabinets, Ministers, and Gender
Canada on the United Nations Security Council
A New Kind of Union
The Candidate
Canadian Culture in a Globalized World
Capitalism and the Alternatives
Reflecting on Our Past and Embracing Our Future
Political Elites in Canada
Do Think Tanks Matter? Third Edition
The Canadian Party System
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Your Fall 2019 Literary Festival Guide

By 49th Shelf Staff

Summer might be approaching its end, but literary festival season is just beginning! Find out what's happening near you, or even farther afield—because literary festivals make for good road trips. Just saying.

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Life Writing: Omnivorous and Materially Fascinated

By Cam Scott

"These are texts written in overlay to an actual world, where an author’s subjectivity refracts surroundings. They also happen to be some of my favourite books of all-time."

Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Alix Ohlin

Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Alix Ohlin

By Trevor Corkum

Our 2019 special Giller Prize edition of The Chat begins with our conversation with Alix Ohlin, author of Dual Citizens.

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Seeds of a Story 2019: Part 2

By Kerry Clare

Discover which books were inspired by history, by questions, by rap lyrics, by beach glass, true crime podcasts, and more! 

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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Text to Text

By Julie Booker

Great kids books in conversation with each other. 

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Seeds of a Story 2019: Part 1

By Kerry Clare

Discover what books were inspired by an East German museum, the song "What a Fool Believes," two vibrant communities on opposite coasts, and one writer's son's important question. 

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