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5 New Books with Intriguing Premises

Well, look at the first paragraph of how Gary Barwin's new book is described (below) and tell us you're not a little bit curious. Motl needs his balls …

Most Anticipated: Our 2021 Spring Poetry Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Our Spring Preview continues with an amazing selection of new and forthcoming poetry.

Shelf Talkers: Books to Make Our Groundhog Day Existence More Wonderful

by Rob Wiersema

Books are among the things that have helped most in the last months of weirdness and isolation. Worlds to explore, stories to escape into, journeys to …

Listen Up: New Books About Music

by Kerry Clare

A round-up of great new books about music and musicians.

The Jael Richardson Reading List

by Kerry Clare

A list of recommended reads by Jael Richardson, whose debut novel is GUTTER CHILD.

The Chat with Sheree Fitch

by Trevor Corkum

In the immediate aftermath of last year’s tragedy in Portapique, Nova Scotia, Sheree Fitch penned a verse that captured the heartache so many were feeling. …

Dazzling Memoirs

by Marjorie Simmins

Marjorie Simmins, author of MEMOIR: CONVERSATIONS AND CRAFT, recommends her dream lineup of memoirs.

For Fans of Grisham, Munro, Wolitzer, Shriver, and More

Isn't it great when you find a new author or series that fits your reading taste to a tee? Here are a few new books that might be just what you're looking …

A Taster: Spring 2021 Nonfiction Preview

by 49th Shelf Staff

Life stories, family, baseball, and retreat. These highlight the nonfiction we're most looking forward to this spring. 

ICYMI: Don't Miss These Beauties

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on our attention spans, making it possible to miss really great fiction. These books caught the attention of some of Canada's …

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