So rare (to rush to a book table to grab a copy before they're gone). #shebows This. Debut. Ablaze. #thewonder HAJER MIRWALI Revolutions @talonbooks.bsky.social talonbooks.com/books/revolu...

It's World Theatre Day! Plays are a significant part of Talonbooks's publishing program. We love the mastery of dialogue, the depth of character, and (of course) the drama. To celebrate World Theatre Day, we'd like to shine a fresnel light on some recent plays. ⁠ talonbooks.com/news/world-t...

The new work of autofiction Growing My Way Home by award-winning Sḵwx̱wú7mesh author @raveonstudio.bsky.social is here! Growing My Way Home traces Ashton’s experiences as a thirteen-year-old drug dealer, a fifteen-year-old parent, and finally an author and artist. talonbooks.com/books/growin...

The new work of poetry by Nicole Raziya Fong is here! SUBTEXT collages the echoes of diasporic and colonial histories through poetry, drama, autobiography, and archival uncovering. SUBTEXT asks readers to negotiate the unsteady shoals of identity and history.⁠ talonbooks.com/books/subtext

Stuck in a reading rut? We’ve rounded up a few locally published books to help switch up your reading vibe. From candid essays and introspective poetry, these critic-approved titles will help pull you back into the world of books. 📖 ⭐

Congratulations to the 2026 Al and Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize longlist, including LPG members @anvilpress.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @guernicaeditions.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @talonbooks.bsky.social & Signature Editions! The shortlist will be announced April 2.

The shortlists for the 38th annual Lambda Literary Awards have been announced and we are over the moon to share that the debut play Heartlines: A Love Story by Sarah Waisvisz is one of five finalists for the Lambda Award in LGBTQ+ Drama! lambdaliterary.org/awards/curre...

The 2026 finalists in LGBTQ+ Drama: Ain't No Mo' by Jordan E. Cooper. Another Kind of Silence by L M Feldman, translated by MoMo Holt. Heartlines: A Love Story by Sarah Waisvisz. @talonbooks.bsky.social #Lammys2026

On March 26, catch Steve Collis, Cole Mash, Erin Scott, and Magpie Ulysses sharing poems at The Earth Is on Fire Now What? @deathridesaunicorn.bsky.social www.deathridesaunicorn.com

Calling all poetry lovers in Victoria, BC: catch A Jamali Rad and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson featuring at Planet Earth Poetry at Russell Books! planetearthpoetry.com/march-2026

Open up a time capsule to discover the captivating histories of the people, places, and stunning natural world in BC. 🚀 📼 Whether you’re obsessed with unsolved mysteries, local histories, or learning more about Indigenous traditions, these titles will take you on a thrilling reading adventure.

Pinch me! #newBook #IndigenousWriter #GrowingMyWayHome @talonbooks.bsky.social Available everywhere!

Hot off the press! Hilarious, incisive, and potent, White Noise by the late, great Taran Kootenhayoo is here! In this blistering comedy, two neighbouring families, one Indigenous and one white, dine together during Truth and Reconciliation Week. talonbooks.com/books/white-...

If you're looking for reads to help you slow down, observe, and gain a deeper sense of the ecological world around us, look no further: www.readlocalbc.ca/2026/02/20/b... @talonbooks.bsky.social @greystonebooks.bsky.social #BCBooks #NatureBooks

Catch @rahat.bsky.social in conversation with Nafeesa Syeed online on March 4! Register here: macmillan.yale.edu/southasia/ev...

Hot off the press! The award-winning play Selma Burke: Carving a Sculptor's Life by Caroline Russell-King and Maria Crooks has arrived!⁠ Delve into the remarkable life and art of Dr. Selma Hortense Burke as imagined by two stellar playwrights. talonbooks.com/books/selma-...

Also be sure to check out our previous episode: Sculpture, Anaphora, & Writing by Hourglass w/ Hajer Mirwali! @talonbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/bdnm5bsa

newly posted at @periodicities.bsky.social : Manahil Bandukwala @manahil.bsky.social : 2026 VERSeFest interviews: Hajar Mirwali / @talonbooks.bsky.social ; periodicityjournal.blogspot.com/2026/02/mana...

Calling all poetry lovers! On March 10, A Jamali Rad, Cecily Nicholson, and S F Ho will be giving a reading at Iron Dog Books. Attendance is free! RSVP here: irondogbooks.com/events/45701...

February 13 is #WorldRadioDay! To mark the occasion, here are three books with stories that centre around radio. 📚Cottage Radio & Other Plays by Taylor Marie Graham 📚Canoes by Maylis de Kerangal, translated by Jessica Moore 📚Empire of the Son by Tetsuro Shigematsu

Toronto! Head to this amazing #BookLaunch tomorrow! th book uv lost passwords 1 launch Supermarket Bar 268 Augusta Avenue Doors are at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:00 p.m. Attendance is free! Light refreshments provided, cash bar on site. Hope to see you there! #TorontoEvents #Poetry #Music

It's Black History and Black Futures Month! If you're looking to check out some amazing titles by Black authors, we have some books we'd love to introduce you to: talonbooks.com/news/black-h... #BlackHistoryMonth #TBRPIle #BookSky💙📚

Check out this article in @bcbooklook.bsky.social about Junie Désil and Wayde Compton's upcoming event at the Baumann Centre: bcbooklook.com/black-histor...

Toronto Lit Up presents the launch of th book uv lost passwords 1 by bill bissett! On Feb 11, head to Supermarket Bar to enjoy an evening of poetry, music, and art. ⁠Doors at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m. Attendance is free! See you there!⁠ #Toronto #Poetry #Music #Art #LiveShow

We hear the 2026 of it all is prompting us to reflect on 2016. Pretty good year for books, we think! 📖⁠

There's a piece in @torontoguardian.bsky.social about Hajer Mirwali, author of Revolutions! Learn more about this amazing debut author here: torontoguardian.com/2026/01/toro...

Ottawa! On February 17, celebrate the launch of Heartlines: A Love Story by Sarah Waisvisz with an evening of literature, conversation, and theatrical and musical performances! Attendance is free, registration is required. Get your details and your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ottawa-lau...

Toronto Lit Up presents the launch of th book uv lost passwords 1 by bill bissett! On Feb 11, head to Supermarket Bar to enjoy an evening of poetry, music, and art. ⁠Doors at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m. Attendance is free! See you there!⁠ #Toronto #Poetry #Music #Art #LiveShow

Springtime in January? When you're as excited as we are about our spring 2026 lineup, you'll find an excuse to bring it up even on days as frosty as these. So here's a sneak peek of Talonbooks' spring 2026 titles! May we introduce you to:⁠

Most Anticipated: Our Spring 2026 Fiction Preview with titles from @dundurnpress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @atriabooks.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @breakwaterbooksltd.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/01... #CanLit

We could listen to Mike, Miriam, and Hajer talk poetry all day! 🤩

Listen to our latest episode! In this interview, we chat with Hajer Mirwali about cross-disciplinary work, embodied writing, poetic mad libs, and so much more. @talonbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/bdnm5bsa

Looking forward to seeing you all at @modernlanguage.bsky.social ! Come visit Talonbooks at Booth 116B! 📚💙 #MLA26

An excerpt from Crowd Source by Cecily Nicholson is featured in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Wingspan Magazine! wildbirdtrust.org/about-wbt/pu...

Rob Jackson penned an in-depth review of ᑭᐢᑭᓱᒥᑐᐠ kiskisomitok: ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ to remind each and one another by ᑳᐯᓵᑳᐢᑌᐠ reuben quinn in The Rocky Mountain Review. @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/pub/143/arti...

Uiesh / Somewhere by Joséphine Bacon, translated by Jessica Moore, and th book uv lost passwords 1 by bill bissett are featured in this CBC Books article! Check it out: www.cbc.ca/books/books-...

Drew McEwan, tours, variously / @drewmcew.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2025/12/drew...

Hi Talonites! We're coming at you with some end-of-year shipping information: all orders placed after December 22, 2025 will be shipped after January 7, 2026. ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're picking up presents or stocking up on books for your own reading pleasure, get your orders in soon! 📬️❤️📚️📦️ Happy reading!

ryan fitzpatrick, No Depression in Heaven / @ryanfitzpublic.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2025/12/ryan...

Scott Jackshaw, Stigmata / @talonbooks.bsky.social @scottjackshaw.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2025/12/scot...

Check out this amazing conversation between literary icon bill bissett and Tom Power on CBC's Q! They discuss bissett's new book th book uv lost passwords 1, bissett's eventful first poetry reading, and a lifetime of trailblazing poetry, art, and creativity. www.cbc.ca/arts/q/bill-...

Just listened to this wonderful interview, bill bissett (national treasure), and am reminded that I met my husband John Pass at a reading organized by Warren Tallman to support bill after attacks in Parliament. Nearly 47 years ago. Yay bill. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

This year was a massive one for award-winning books from local publishers! 🤩 📕 Get caught up this month with the BC books nominated for the 2025 GG Literary awards for English literature. @orcabook.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social

Today's Featured Poem: "Proto-Indo-European Trees" by Stephen Collis from The Middle published by @talonbooks.bsky.social Read here:

Check out this lovely review of Centaur Theatre’s production of Kisses Deep by Michel Marc Bouchard and translated by Linda Gaboriau penned for Mountain Lake PBS. mountainlake.org/kisses-deep-...

BC stories that are perfect for every giftee you have 📚🎁 To celebrate #BCBuyLocal Week we're sharing these BC books that you can shop at your local indie bookseller www.readlocalbc.ca/2025/12/03/b...

ᑭᐢᑭᓱᒥᑐᐠ kiskisomitok: ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ to remind each and one another by ᑳᐯᓵᑳᐢᑌᐠ reuben quinn is featured in great company in @thetyee.ca’s article “10 Perfect BC Books for Everyone on Your Holiday List." Check it out! thetyee.ca/Presents/202...

Crowd Source, the latest poetry collection by multi-award winning poet and educator Cecily Nicholson, has been named one of The Grind’s books of the year! www.thegrindmag.ca/our-favourit...

Kicking off #ALUCozyFest is Dina Del Bucchia coming to us from a cozy spot in her home to read a passage about friendships, group texts, and perfect days from her book YOU'RE GONNA LOVE THIS (@talonbooks.bsky.social). alllitup.ca/cozy-fest-di...