Illustration by Emily Sweny

Illustration by Emily Sweny

Emily Sweny is a painter based in Montreal. She is inspired by vibrant colours, natural patterns, and organic forms.

The Sustainability Class

A reflection about certain types of “green” rhetoric – and the kinds of people who most avidly support (or police) it.

By Emma Dollery

Illustration by Emily Sweny

Illustration by Emily Sweny

Emily Sweny is a painter based in Montreal. She is inspired by vibrant colours, natural patterns, and organic forms.

Small Stories of War

This collection examines how young people their families make sense of and navigate war and its aftermath. 

By Taylor C. Noakes

Colours in Her Hands

Colours in Her Hands

Mina, a middle-aged woman with Down syndrome, lives a fulfilling life in Montreal.

By James Ivison

Sugaring Off

Fanny Britt brings her readers on a powerful journey through privilege, belonging, and the search for connection.

By Ashley Fish-Robertson

Robyn Fadden, RIP

Robyn Fadden, RIP

Robyn Fadden, a contributor to the mRb among countless other local cultural projects, died of cancer on September 23, 2024.
Saints Rest

Saints Rest

An engaging and speedy read – the ideal companion to an evening spent curled up by a fire.

By Ella Buckingham

Denniveniquity

Denniveniquity

Awkwardness and indecisiveness radiate from the page, reminding the reader of their own mistake-filled first love ...

By Julie Jacques

Secrets of Stone

Secrets of Stone

Seesequasis’ series demonstrates a great deal of imaginative promise.

By Karolina Roman

Fiction

Graphic Novels

Young Readers

Poetry

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By Emily Mernin

News and Announcements

Fall Issue Out Now!

Our fall 2022 issue is on the stands! The cover by Skylar Aung-Thwin is a beautiful thing to hold in your hands.

mRb Fall 2022 Issue Launch

Join us for the mRb's Fall Issue launch on Wednesday, November 2nd. With readings from Neil Smith, Toula Drimonis, and Alexei Perry Cox. See you at Ursa!

mRb Summer Issue Out Now

Our 25 anniversary issue is on the stands, featuring a beautiful cover by Mireille St-Pierre.