Here is my weekly Read + Co updates: Weekly Media List Bookmanager #438550 | PDF Read & Co Top Bestselling, Forthcoming and Recent Releases Bookmanager #438561 | PDF A few extras to note: Megan Walsh has a piece in The Globe and Mail on the January 28th weekend. The Subplot What China Is Reading and […]
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Black History Month titles from Hornblower Group
Black History Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many contributions that Black Canadians and their communities have made to this country. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “The Future is Now”, a call to action for us all to build on the legacy of those who came before […]
Books in the Media: January 19, 2022
No doubt you’ve heard the news that our bookfair is going virtual (better than going viral haha). Unless of course you are going viral on TikTok as our book Cain’s Jawbone has done. Phew! We’ve flown through a few reprints of those and more coming soon. Let me know if you’ve had any customers solve […]
Alexa! from Goose Lane Editions
As you may have heard the sad news over the weekend, former NDP leader Alexa McDonough passed away at the age of 77. McDonough was the first woman to lead a major political party in Canada and she has been a major political force for all Canadians on the left of centre. Goose Lane Editions […]
Paperole Valentine’s Day Cards
Our lovely new card line from Montreal, Paperole, has valentines cards! This is such an adorable line! All Canadian artists, fair pay, recycled paper, gender neutral, and blank. They have four new styles To place an order, use their wholesale website directly, or you can fill and return this form. As usual, all cards are […]
Dingbat Journals Price Update, New Backpacks, And A Sneak Preview Of New Wolf Song
An update from Dingbats: the fantastic eco friendly journal line. First, a new line of backpacks, also all eco friendly (recycled plastic bottles) that are now in stock at UTP. As well, there is a price increase on these fabulous journals, but they are still in line with competitors. Order form can be downloaded here; […]
Canada Reads Longlist Announced
Great news! Two publishers from our lists have made the Canada Reads longlist announced today! The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe (CBC books will run an interview with Lesley shortly) 9781771088817 $24.95 PB Nimbus Publishing Bookmanager The Spoon Stealer is a classic Crewe book: full of humour, family secrets, women’s friendship, lovable animals, and immense […]
Books in the Media: January 12, 2022
Last night a huge arbutus came down behind our place and it made a very loud bang. Made me think “2022 has come in like a bang alright!” This morning a deer family had gathered around the huge fallen tree to munch and nestle in. That’s the bright side of the fallen tree; it now […]
Title Alert: IntersectionAllies, paperback edition
Just dropped in for February 2022, a paperback edition of IntersectionAllies by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi. The hardcover of this tile has done phenomenally well, and Indie bookstores, teachers, and schools have loved this title. The book has been featured on Huffpost’s recommended “Anti-Racist Books for Kids and Teens” and Keys Soulcare’s […]
Books in the Media: December 22, 2021
We are in the final stretch before the holiday! Here are the weekly updates. TOP 100ish Read + Co Bestsellers this week Bookmanager | PDF You did it again! You rocked out on Braiding Sweetgrass and the Marrow Thieves! Over three years on the top three for Read + Co and both small press titles. […]