“In the novel Play, the intricacies of a woman’s childhood dreams cause her pain in adulthood, forcing her to address the remnants of her youth.”
Thank you to Danica Morris from Foreword Reviews for reviewing Jess Taylor’s debut novel Play!

For the final installment of our “Poetic Inspiration” series, we're interviewing Laila Malik, author of archipelago!
Save 20% off archipelago until April 30 as part of our National Poetry Month sale: bookhugpress.ca/shop/author/la…
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Upstart & Crow present the Vancouver book launch for These Songs I Know By Heart by Erin Brubacher. With musical guest Suzie Ungerleider (formerly Oh Susanna). Q + A led by Leora Morris.

Monday, April 29, 2024
7:00 pm PT
Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, BC
Free.

Congrats to Paola Ferrante Paola Ferrante, a nominee for the 27th annual #DanutaGleedLiteraryAward . Ferrante has been shortlisted for her work, Her Body Among Animals Book*hug Press🌟 Read the full announcement with jury comments: bit.ly/3xTmwV6

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Congrats to Kathryn Mockler Kathryn Mockler, a nominee for the 27th annual #DanutaGleedLiteraryAward , shortlisted for her work, Anecdotes Book*hug Press 🌟 Read the full announcement with jury comments: bit.ly/3xTmwV6

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Congratulations to LPG members Biblioasis, Book*hug Press, & ECW Press whose books have been shortlisted for TWUC's 27th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award!

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Come hear #DrewMcEwan read new #poetry and work from her collections If Pressed (Book*hug Press) & Recoveringly (@theblastedtree)!

Wed April 24 at 7:00pm
Landon Branch LondonPublicLibrary
167 Wortley Road #ldnont

Join us in person! All event details:
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Our very own Kate Cayley is teaching he poetry section at the Humber School for Writers Summer Intensive, taking place from June 23-28, 2024!
Those who register by May 3 are eligible for an early bird discount!
Read more here:
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Thank you to Hollay Ghadery for this glowing review of Medium by Johanna Skibsrud!
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Today, we’re excited to share Adrienne Gruber’s introduction to her new collection of essays, Monsters, Martyrs, and Marionettes!
Find Monsters, Martyrs, and Marionettes available for pre-order from our online shop or from your favourite indie bookstore!
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We’re thrilled to announce that Paola Ferrante’s Her Body Among Animals and Kathryn Mockler’s Anecdotes have been shortlisted for the 2023 #DanutaGleedLiteraryAward , presented by TWUC!
The winners will be announced on June 11. Click for more details: writersunion.ca/danuta-gleed-l…

The Union is thrilled to announce the short list for the 27th annual #DanutaGleedLiteraryAward : Lisa Alward Lisa Alward, Paola Ferrante Paola Ferrante, Rebecca Hirsch Garcia Rebecca Hirsch Garcia, Kathryn Mockler Kathryn Mockler, and Idman Nur Omar 🌟 Learn more: bit.ly/3xTmwV6

Book*hug Press and Type Books Queen invite you to the Toronto launch of The Singularity by Balsam Karam. Balsam will be travelling all the way from Stockholm ! With Claire Foster.

Thursday, May 2, 2024
7:30 pm ET
We acknowledge the support of the Swedish Arts Council.

Win a copy of Jess Taylor’s debut novel Play from 49th Shelf’s April giveaway! Three winners will be chosen. 💝
Click the link to enter: 49thshelf.com/Giveaway

ICYMI, this year marks Book*hug's 20th anniversary. As part of our ongoing celebrations, we'll host a monthly book giveaway!
The contest is open now and runs until April 30. We will announce the winner on May 1.
ENTER HERE: bookhugpress.ca/enter-for-your…

Next up in our “Poetic Inspiration” series is Hana Shafi, author of People You Know, Places You’ve Been!
Save 20% off People You Know, Places You’ve Been until April 30 as part of our National Poetry Month sale: bookhugpress.ca/shop/author/ha…
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Happy Book Birthday to Play by Jess Taylor!
Join us tonight at 6pm at @TypeBooks Junction for the Toronto launch of Play, featuring Marta Balcewicz and Jenny Berkel!
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We’re so excited to share today’s  #NPM  backlist highlights!
Remember that all poetry titles are 20% off until the end of April! Shop here: bookhugpress.ca/product-catego…

Our 20th anniversary author spotlight Q&As continue! Today we are spotlighting Jess Taylor, author of Pauls, Just Pervs and Play!
Join us on April 23 at 6pm at Type Books Junction for the Toronto launch of Play.
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Thank you to CLMP for including Play by Jess Taylor in this round-up of exciting new books publishing in April from CLMP member presses.🌺