Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending November 6, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending November 2, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who celebrated #ABBookDay with us! Today reminds us to take a moment and reflect on the important role local publishers play in ensuring Alberta’s Story is being told. Without a thriving book publishing industry, we risk our stories being left untold and unexplored. #ABbooks

Do you love niche topics and off-the-beaten-path reads? There’s an Alberta Book for that! #ABBookDay #ABbooks #ABleg #ReadAlberta @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @aupress.ca

Want to judge a book by its cover? There’s an Alberta book for that! AB publishers work with award winning designers to create captivating covers. #ReadAlberta #ABBooks #ABBookDay @newestpress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social

Enjoy devouring thrilling mysteries? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Looking for a book that fits your accessibility needs? There’s an Alberta book for that! Check out Accessible Alberta: buff.ly/GsGbzt3 #ReadAlberta #ABBookDay @mythicroads.bsky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky @newestpress.bsky.social

Seeking award-winning books that showcase the unique perspectives and voices of our province across Canada? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ReadAlberta #ABBooks #ABBookDay @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @aupress.ca

Want to read local authors? There’s an Alberta book for that! Alberta book publishers play a vital role in sharing Alberta's Story, both at home and around the world. #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @newestpress.bsky.social @tychebooks.bsky.social @edgesf.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @aupress.ca

Do you want a book that uplifts Indigenous voices, histories, and experiences? There’s an Alberta book for that! #ABbooks #ReadAlberta @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Today's Alberta Book Day and we want YOU to join the fun! Check out how you can support your local publishers this #ABBookDay. Craving a specific type of book? There’s an Alberta book for that! All day, we’ll be sharing book recs to help you discover the diverse #ABBooks published here. #ReadAlberta

There’s a lot to celebrate on Alberta Book Day! Alberta publishers don’t just publish books, they bring Alberta’s Story to life, reflecting our province's unique and distinct identity onto the page. #ABBooks #ABBookDay

Today is Alberta Book Day! This day celebrates Alberta-based book publishers, their achievements, cultural impact, and economic contributions to our province. #ABBookDay #ABbooks @WeReadAB

Today on Alberta Book Day we celebrate Alberta publishers, their hard work and contributions to our economy and culture. Learn how you can connect with and support Alberta book publishers here: buff.ly/CYgB6cU #StateOfABPublishing

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 30, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social

In our latest #StateOfABPublishing video, Glenn Rollans from Brush Education answers the important question of: what is copyright and how is it impacting publishers? See more from Glenn’s talk here: buff.ly/T15Orrc

Love it or hate it, AI presents both challenges and advances for the publishing community. Glenn Rollans from Brush Education explores this emerging and dynamic topic here: buff.ly/k0MbV9J #StateOfABPublishing

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 26, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social

Alberta publishers are leaders in accessible publishing. Join us as Brush Education’s Kay Rollans breaks down how local publishers are navigating accessible publishing. Hear more from Kay’s talk here: buff.ly/X6rbdMY #StateOfABPublishing

Join Kay Rollans from Brush Education as she dives into the myths and complex realities of sustainability in the book publishing industry. See the full video here: buff.ly/DpWgPLw #StateOfABPublishing

Grants are a key component of a thriving and vibrant publishing industry. In our latest episode of #StateOfABPublishing, Alexander Finbow at @renegadeartsent.bsky.social discusses the significance of grant funding for local publishers. See the full video here: buff.ly/I6dDYMo

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 23, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Returns are a substantial consideration for publishers. In our latest video, Netta Johnson from Stone House Publishing shares how small local publishers navigate the issue of returns. See her video here: buff.ly/lK5tFil #StateOfABPublishing

Alberta book publishers bring our province’s stories to life, but it is not without substantial outside competition. Hear more from Stone House Publishing’s owner, Netta Johnson, as she discusses navigating an oversaturated marketplace: buff.ly/Hu0x6qs #StateOfABPublishing

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 19, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Matt Bowes at @newestpress.bsky.social dives into the topic that’s been on everyone’s mind this year: tariffs. In this era of reciprocal tariffs, publishers across Canada are feeling the effects. Hear how this hot topic affects the local publishing industry here: buff.ly/z9CVVr0 #StateOfABPublishing

In our latest episode of the #StateOfABPublishing, Matt Bowes from @newestpress.bsky.social pulls back the curtain, exploring how small Alberta publishers navigate an industry that often has a low return on investment. Watch his presentation here: buff.ly/2Zdp4e9

Brian Scrivener from @ucalgarypress.bsky.social explains the publishing process, from a scholarly press perspective. Join Brian as he explores the unique problems and processes of a scholarly publishing house. Hear more from Brian’s talk here: buff.ly/dm8dOMY #StateOfABPublishing

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 16, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Today Kelsey Attard from Freehand Books answers the burning question: what exactly IS a publisher? In our latest video, Kelsey dispels common misconceptions and sets the record straight. See the full video here: buff.ly/rCsw7yI #StateOfABPublishing

Join BPAA Executive Director, Megan Bishop, as she discusses the current landscape of Alberta’s publishing industry; the highs, the lows, and how you can support publishers! See the full video here: buff.ly/sH6wFIF #StateOfABPublishing

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 12, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

We are excited to be launching our new video series “The State of Book Publishing in Alberta”. This series will give you an insider's perspective on the hottest topics, hurdles, and realities of Alberta’s publishing industry. Follow #StateofABPublishing as we share a new video each weekday this Oct.

Fall into a new selection of eBooks and audiobooks available to patrons of AB libraries. Check out the titles and the full Read Alberta eBook Collection at ReadAlbertaeBooks.ca. 15 accessible titles were also added to the collection; check them out at AccessibleAlberta.ca!

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 9, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 5, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website. buff.ly/fXs8W0A #NeWestPress #NowHiring

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 2! #ABbooks @aupress.ca @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 28, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 25, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 21, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 18, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

The Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award goes to Kieran Leblanc for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her 17 year tenure as Executive Director of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. Congratulations Kieran and happy retirement! #ABbooks #ABPubAwards

Designed by Natalie Olsen and written by Damian Tarnopolsky, EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I’M A MONK, EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I’M A MONSTER from Freehand Books wins Book Design of the Year! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

The winner of Book Illustration of the Year is @renegadeartsent.bsky.social for SHOUT KILL REVEL written and illustrated by Jarret Hartnell. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Congratulations Freehand Books! The Book Cover Design of the Year goes to JUICEBOXERS written by Benjamin Hertwig and cover design by Natalie Olsen! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Freehand Books is the winner of Trade Fiction Book of the Year for Sara Power’s ART OF CAMOUFLAGE. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

The winner of the Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry Book of the Year is @newestpress.bsky.social, for ATTIC RAIN by Samantha Jones! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

The Scholarly and Academic Book of the Year is awarded to INDIGENOUS LEGALITIES, PIPELINE VISCOSITIES by Tyler McCreary. Congratulations to @ualbertapress.bsky.social #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

The winner of the Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction is @renegadeartsent.bsky.social for SHOUT KILL REVEL by Jarret Hartnell! Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks