We are SO looking forward to this as well! This celebration of local poets is coming up next Sunday April 26 in the afternoon. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18911/...

Please consider shopping local & supporting a Canadian indie bookstore by placing your order for I'll Believe in Anything with us online (www.mcnallyrobinson.com/978031661394...), in-store, or by phone 🏒♥️

On Friday April 24 at 7pm, @prairiefiremag.bsky.social invite you to celebrate the launch of their new issue, Manitoba Kitchen Party. Featuring readings from @bobarmstrongwriter.bsky.social, Jody Baltessen, @badguybirnie.bsky.social, Katherine Bitney, Di Brandt... - mailchi.mp/grant/prairi... 1/2

Some writing news: my poem "In the gap," mixing Norse myth and climate change in the boreal forest, has been selected for Writes of Spring 2026! It will be among the 12 poems published in @winnipegfreepress.com on April 25 and launched at @mcnallyrobinson.com on April 26!

Patrick Friesen's book of poetry SIGHTINGS on the @mcnallyrobinson.com bestseller list this week in #Winnipeg! #nationalpoetrymonth #booksky

On Thursday April 23 at 7pm, join Jim Silver for the launch of The Transformative Power of Adult Education - mailchi.mp/grant/jim-si... @fernpub.bsky.social

Join us for an evening of readings as we launch our spring issue: Manitoba Kitchen Party! Details: www.prairiefire.ca/manitoba-kit...

It's been 10 years since Yann Martel launched a book in Winnipeg. The Life of Pi author is at @mcnallyrobinson.com tonight to launch Son of Nobody, hosted by moi. I chatted with him about his fascinating new book for @winnipegfreepress.com: www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Two wonderful poets, Patrick Friesen (new book: SIGHTINGS from CMU Press) & Eve Joseph (new book: DISMANTLING from @anvilpress.bsky.social). They read and charmed a packed @mcnallyrobinson.com audience tonight in Winnipeg. Huge thanks to @sarahens.bsky.social for being such a lovely, gracious host!

On Saturday April 18 at 7pm, join Amy Lynn Farrell for the launch of her haunting debut YA novel The Moth Dreamer. Hosted by Stephen Sim. - mailchi.mp/grant/amy-ly... @highwaterpress.bsky.social

Launching tonight at McNally Robinson and streaming online m.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMf... Learn about the fascist roots and expansionist goals of the Canadian co-founded, US-led military alliance that masks itself as a peacekeeping organization, and hear the strong case for Canada’s exit from NATO:

This kindness and support are just two of the MANY reasons why we are such fans of @guygavrielkay.bsky.social as an individual. That he just happens to be a brilliant writer has meant we've had the privilege of reading and celebrating his work for years. We wouldn't have it any other way. 💚

Can’t wait to chat with two of my poet lodestars, Patrick Friesen and Eve Joseph, this Saturday!

It’s official. After a two-year hiatus, the Manitoba Book Awards are returning to our province! Our mission is simple: we want to uplift, recognize and award noteworthy Manitoban writing and celebrate books written and published in our province.

On Thursday April 16 at 7pm, join Michael Hutchinson for the launch of The Case of the Movie Mayhem: A Mighty Muskrats Mystery, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild - mailchi.mp/grant/michae... @secondstory.bsky.social

On Tuesday April 14 at 7pm, Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel returns to Winnipeg to discuss his new book, Son of Nobody, with host @bensigurdson.bsky.social of the Winnipeg Free Press. - mailchi.mp/grant/yann-m...

With apologies to the lovely Yann Martel -- who I spoke to yesterday for an interview running in Monday's Free Press -- for the misspelling of his first name. He's in Winnipeg Tuesday to launch his book Son of Nobody at @mcnallyrobinson.com and I'm hosting: www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18881/...

Check out the piece on Patrick Friesen in today's @winnipegfreepress.com! Gratitude to @nathandueck.bsky.social for editing Patrick's collection of poetry SIGHTINGS. Launch in Winnipeg Saturday at 7 pm at @mcnallyrobinson.com, hosted by the estimable @sarahens.bsky.social. Everyone welcome, #booksky

Check out all the events this April at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park featuring Philipp Schott, Owen Schalk, Eve Joseph, Patrick Friesen, Yann Martel, Michael Hutchinson, Amy Lynn Farrell, Jim Silver, @prairiefiremag.bsky.social, Writes of Spring, and more! - mailchi.mp/grant/apr-2026

This Saturday April 11 at 7pm, join poets Eve Joseph and Patrick Friesen for the Winnipeg launch of their new collections, Dismantling & Sightings. Featuring readings and a conversation hosted by @sarahens.bsky.social. - mailchi.mp/grant/joseph... @cmupress-ca.bsky.social @anvilpress.bsky.social

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Michael Hutchinson's latest Might Muskrats Mystery on Thursday April 16, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild! www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18923/...

This Friday April 10 at 7pm, join Owen Schalk for the launch of Canada & NATO: Myth of a Global Peacekeeper. Featuring a discussion hosted by Sarah Borbridge. @arpbooks.bsky.social - mailchi.mp/grant/owen-s...

On Wednesday April 8 at 7pm, join Philipp Schott for the launch of the fourth book in his Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery series, Three Bengal Kittens (@ecwpress.bsky.social). Featuring a conversation hosted by Joanne Kelly. - mailchi.mp/grant/philip...

Great evening at @mcnallyrobinson.com event hearing about Kate Bowler's latest book "Joyful Anyway." Equal parts thoughtful and hilarious in a very Mennonite-flavoured way. Looking forward to reading the book.

Winnipeg! -- come on out Saturday April 11 at 7:00 pm to @mcnallyrobinson.com in Grant Park for Patrick Friesen (reading from Sightings) and also Eve Joseph, each launching their new books of poetry. No cost and everyone is welcome.

The book launch for IMPRINTING EMPIRE will take place on Friday, May 8, at 7pm at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park! Shelisa Klassen will discuss the book, and the role of newspapers in transforming Manitoba into a settler colonial state. www.facebook.com/eve...

On Wednesday March 25 at 7pm, join us for an evening with bestselling author Tracey Lindberg as she discusses her book, The Cree Word for Love - Sâkihitowin with host Shelagh Rogers. - mailchi.mp/grant/tracey... @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

Launching TONIGHT at 7pm at our Grant Park location! @gooselane.bsky.social

On Saturday March 21 at 7pm, join Robyn Chubey for the launch of Gather Together: Delightful Décor and Simple Recipes for Every Occasion. - mailchi.mp/grant/robyn-...

Intense, visceral, and agile, Night Birds is an all-absorbing thriller, whose morally complex characters are called upon to reckon with the power than runs beneath their feet and the consequences of their own complicity. Don't miss the launch next Thursday!

On Thursday March 19 at 7pm, join Margaret Sweatman for the launch of her new novel, Night Birds (@gooselane.bsky.social), hosted by Charlene Diehl. - mailchi.mp/grant/margar...

Now available, Owen Schalk's Canada and NATO: Myth of a Global Peacekeeper. Join Schalk and peace activist Sarah Borbridge for a book launch and discussion at Grant Park McNally @mcnallyrobinson.com on April 10th, 7pm.

We're so happy to have been able to reschedule our event with Monique Gray Smith! She'll now be joining us on Friday May 29 at 7pm to discuss Sharing the Light (@houseofanansi.bsky.social) with host Shelagh Rogers. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18917/...

This Saturday March 7 at 7pm! Join romantasy author @sarahklwilson.bsky.social as she discusses her novel, The Trident and the Pearl, with host @nishajtwrites.bsky.social. - mailchi.mp/grant/sarah-... @orbitbooks.bsky.social

Join us for more exciting events over the month of March at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park. Featuring Emma LaRocque, @sarahklwilson.bsky.social, Tara Gereaux, Margaret Sweatman, Robyn Chubey, and Tracey Linberg. - mailchi.mp/grant/mar-2026

Please note: tonight's previously scheduled event with Monique Gray Smith has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We are looking to reschedule and will announce a new date shortly. Apologies for any disappointment!

TONIGHT: Ottawa's Emily Austin brings Is This A Cry For Help? to McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg

This Saturday February 28 at 7pm, bestselling author Monique Gray Smith joins us to discuss Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections with host Shelagh Rogers. @houseofanansi.bsky.social - mailchi.mp/grant/moniqu...

Emily Austin will be at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg on Friday!

On Friday February 27 at 7pm, beloved author Emily Austin (@emilyraustin.bsky.social) visits us to discuss and sign her new novel, Is This a Cry for Help?, the top pick of the @indiebookstores.ca Winter Booksellers' List! Hosted by our own Angela Torgerson. - mailchi.mp/grant/emily-...

On Thursday February 26 at 7pm, join Diana Traverse for the launch of Nay-Na Bush and the Red Willow and Nay-Na Bush and the Snow Dogs, featuring illustrations by Kaiya Ducharme. - mailchi.mp/grant/diana-...

This Friday February 20 at 7pm, don't miss Louise Bernice Halfe - Sky Dancer as she joins us to discuss her new collection of poems and stories, wîhtamawik/ Tell Them: On a Life of Inspiration, with host Shelagh Rogers - mailchi.mp/grant/louise...

Join us for exciting events this February at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, including appearances from Louise Bernice Halfe - Sky Dancer, Diana Traverse, @emilyraustin.bsky.social, and Monique Gray Smith. - mailchi.mp/grant/feb-2026

Bestselling author Kate Bowler is bringing Joyful, Anyway to her hometown of Winnipeg! Tickets - which include a signed copy of her new book - are now on sale for this April 1 event. www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening...

We're very excited to be celebrating The Emma LaRocque Reader on Thursday March 5. Join us for an evening with Chris Trott, Peter Kulychyski, Warren Cariou, Elaine Coburn (Editor of the Reader), and, of course, Emma LaRocque herself. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18891/...

Lindsay Wong launches "Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies" TONIGHT at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park. Doors at 6pm and the event gets underway at 7pm.

On Friday January 30 at 7pm, join Emily Grafton for the Winnipeg launch of Divided Power: How Federalism Undermines Reconciliation. - mailchi.mp/grant/emily-... @fernpub.bsky.social

This book is good. VERY good. You can read all about it in this unsurprisingly excellent interview between Lindsay Wong and Jen Zoratti AND you can join us on Tuesday January 27 at 7pm for the book launch! www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18866/...

The wonderful Monique Gray Smith joins us in Winnipeg on Saturday February 28, in conversation with the one and only Shelagh Rogers. We. Are. Excited! www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18887/...

On Thursday January 29 at 7pm, join Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov for the launch of In Search of Dignity: A Lifetime of Reflections. Hosted by Dr. Bruce Martin. - mailchi.mp/grant/harvey...