Beyond Numb’s four cornerstones of despair, hope does seep through the cracks.
By Jack McClelland
Non-Fiction
Favreau’s memoir is straightforward and vulnerable in its rendition of reality. Willms shares stories of surviving a childhood spent in rural northern Ontario.
By India Das-Brown
Montreal-based photographers share observations and memories in the city in two recently released photobooks.
By Oriana Confente
McKenzie unmasks the hidden culture of the sport. His book is an incredibly sharp, sophisticated work.
By Esinam Beckley
These reflections speak to the strange frictions we might see between people in our lives or in wider society.
By Becks Simpson
The region is more connected with the outside world than its hinterland characteristics might suggest.
By Taylor C. Noakes
Illustrator and designer Raymond Biesinger offers a combination of memoir, rant, and self-help guide.
By Malcolm Fraser
Matthew Purvis' history of local erotic art uncovers a vibrant and often overlooked world of artistic experimentation.
By Sruti Islam
An excellent summary of recent Quebec history as viewed through the lens of the question of Quebec nationalism.
By Taylor C. Noakes
Jonathan Sa’adah’s new photobook was compiled during a two-week expedition to Syria with his then ninety-year-old father.
By Dean Garlick
Yanofsky’s writing is candid, cheeky, and empathetic, and he is unafraid to lean into his innermost fears.
By Brooke Lee
A compelling argument, made all the more so by Soderstrom’s skillful storytelling and engaging, accessible style.
By J.T. Wickham