Reviews

The New Masculinity

The New Masculinity

To draw a map of new masculinity, Alex Manley asks two questions: What can’t men talk about? What don’t “real” men do?

By Meaghan Thurston

Take Off!

Take Off!

Lea Beddia's YA novel is quick and easy to read, but it may stay with you for a long time.

By Dana Bath

Tucked Away

Tucked Away

Phyllis Rudin's novel follows characters living in Montreal's Underground City.

By Val Rwigema

Hopscotch

Hopscotch

Marie-Louise Gay’s latest is a story about connection and belonging.

By Phoebe Yì Lǐng

Bicycle Bob and the Bike Revolution

Bicycle Bob and the Bike Revolution

A wonderful introduction to social activism, the story shares a valuable lesson that every change starts with a belief.

By Phoebe Yì Lǐng

A Feast Beneath the Moon

A Feast Beneath the Moon

A fantastical story follows the four furry pals on a voyage filled with amusing encounters and pleasant surprises.

By Phoebe Yì Lǐng

Just One Little Light

Just One Little Light

Kat Yeh and Isabelle Arsenault's book encourages readers of all ages to work past negative emotions.

By Phoebe Yì Lǐng

The Eye of the Master

The Eye of the Master

Dalie Giroux asks important questions about history, colonialism, and Quebec identity.

By Pablo Strauss

The North Star

The North Star

Julian Sher's historical tome shows the Canadian and Montreal connections to the U.S. Civil War, on the Confederate side.

By Jocelyn Parr

Strange Bewildering Time

Strange Bewildering Time

Mark Abley's memoir of travelling overland from Istanbul to Kathmandu in 1978 is gorgeous and lyrical.

By Alexander Hackett