Congratulations to the 2025 Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize shortlist, including LPG members @coachhousebooks.bsky.social & Freehand Books!

Congratulations to the 2025 #GillerPrize longlist, including four LPG members: @pressassembly.bsky.social, @bookhugpress.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social & The Porcupine's Quill!

Our thanks to the @ontarioarts.bsky.social and MPP Stephanie Smyth for their continued support of the LPG!

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in Aug 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, and @biblioasis.bsky.social.

Congrats to LPG members whose books have been selected for The Booksellers’ List, celebrating the top 20 books of the season as voted on by indie booksellers across Canada via @indiebookstores.ca! Find the full list here: IndieBookstores.ca

🏆 Celebrate the books that have made their mark! To close out our celebration of the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary, we’re spotlighting award-winning works that have shaped Canadian literature. Discover more ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #alu #awardwinningbooks

✨ Words that challenge form and expand our understanding. To celebrate the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary, we’re sharing poetry that pushes boundaries and captures life’s most profound moments. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #canadianpoetry

🎙️ We have much to discuss! As part of the Literary Press Group’s 50 reads for their 50th anniversary, we’re spotlighting one book that is sure to spark conversation. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #alu #cbc #canadianbooks #publicbroadcasting

🔎 Check out these award-winning mysteries you won’t see coming. We’re spotlighting gripping, atmospheric reads from the Literary Press Group’s 50 for 50 list. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #alu #mysterybooks #crimenovels #canadianauthors

📖 Big adventures for young readers! Check out these standout kids’ books that spark imagination and a lifelong passion for reading. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #alu #kidsbooks #youngreaders #childrenslit #canadianauthors

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Cdns. borrowed most in July 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, and @biblioasis.bsky.social.

🌿 Explore powerful Indigenous voices shaping Canadian literature! Here are eight acclaimed titles spotlighting Indigenous authors whose works have influenced cultural conversations across the nation. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #alu #indigenousreads

We’re happy to announce that Lauren Perruzza, who has been an integral part of the LPG team, will be stepping into the role of Executive Director starting September 1. Lauren will succeed our outgoing Executive Director, Laura Rock Gaughan. lpg.ca/news/13529500

🚀 Discover the books that launched some of Canada’s most exciting literary careers! These early-career reads made a lasting impact, and we’re sharing them in celebration of the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit

🍁 These Canadian classics stand the test of time! Here are 5 iconic Canadian reads to continue our celebration of the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #readclassics

Congratulations to the finalists for the 37th Annual @lambdaliterary.org Awards, including LPG members @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @bookhugpress.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @playcanpress.bsky.social, @radiantpress.bsky.social & @sciroccodrama.bsky.social

📚 Canadian bestsellers readers still rave about! We’re celebrating the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary with 50 favourite reads, including these unforgettable breakout bestsellers. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit #bestsellers

🎬 Books so good, they’re hitting the screen! We’re continuing our celebration of the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary with 50 favourite reads—including ones that inspired award-winning and upcoming films and TV adaptations. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50

📚 We're celebrating the Literary Press Group’s 50th anniversary with 50 of our favourite reads from the past 50 years! First up: A View into Canada – these books offer unique perspectives from coast to coast. Want to explore more? ➡️ alllitup.ca/fifty-for-fi... #lpg50 #canlit

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Cdns. borrowed most in June 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, and @biblioasis.bsky.social.

Congratulations to LPG member Brick Books and author Jake Byrne on winning the 2025 Trillium Book Award for Poetry for DADDY!

Congrats to LPG member Véhicule Press and author Valérie Bah who is the winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award for their book SUBTERRANE!

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Cdns. borrowed most in May 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @biblioasis.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, & Véhicule Press.

Find us at #congressh (booth 106 at the entrance) for poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama — we've got it all.

Congrats to the finalists for the 2025 Indigenous Voices Awards, including members @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @kegedoncepress.bsky.social, @playcanpress.bsky.social & @thistledownpress.bsky.social!

Congrats to the nominees for the 2025 @canadianpoets.bsky.social awards, including these books by LPG member presses. Good luck to all! Learn more about (and shop!) the LPG nominated titles here: alllitup.ca/book-list/le...

The LPG is proud to be celebrating 50 years of supporting independent Canadian literary publishers this year. Here's to 50 more! Read all about our anniversary celebrations and LPG history: lpg.ca/news/13495794 #LPG50

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2025 Trillium Book Awards, including LPG members Brick Books & @gooselane.bsky.social!

Congratulations to LPG members Freehand Books, @gooselane.bsky.social, and Véhicule Press whose books are shortlisted for the 49th annual Amazon Canada First Novel Award!

Congratulations to the shortlist nominees for the 28th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, including LPG members @arsenalpulp.bsky.social & @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social and their authors!

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here are the 50 books from independent lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in April 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @biblioasis.bsky.social, & @cormorantbooks.bsky.social.

Congratulations to LPG member finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes, including Annick Press, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, Nightwood Editions, Ronsdale Press, @talonbooks.bsky.social, @touchwooded.bsky.social!

What does it mean for a book to be fully Canadian-made? LPG publishers are committed to keeping Canadian stories, talent, and production close to home, checking all the boxes.

Congratulations to LPG member @coachhousebooks.bsky.social and author Dominique Fortier, and translator Rhonda Mullins for being shortlisted for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction!

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here are the 50 books from independent lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in March 2025. Feat. a top 10 from @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, & @biblioasis.bsky.social.

Congratulations to all of the poets longlisted for the 2025 Al & Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize, with special congrats to nominated LPG member publishers @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social, Freehand Books, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, and Véhicule Press. Best of luck to all!

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here are the 50 books from independent literary publishers Canadians borrowed most in February 2025. Feat. a top 10 from @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, and @cormorantbooks.bsky.social.

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With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here are the 50 books from independent literary publishers Canadians borrowed most in January 2025. Feat. a top 10 from @ecwpress.bsky.social, Coach House Books, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @biblioasis.bsky.social, and @arsenalpulp.bsky.social.

Markus Harwood-Jones signing their book THE HAUNTING OF ADRIAN YATES (@metonymypress.bsky.social) at our booth!

Visit us at 417 for 20% off books! #OLASC2025

Deborah Kerbel signs copies of her middle-grade novel OPPOSITE IDENTICALS from Great Plains Publications.

Coltrane Seesequasis is at our booth signing copies of his YA fantasy SECRETS OF STONE (Kegedonce Press). #OLASC2025

Find us at booth 417 to meet author Leslie Shimotakahara who is signing copies of her book SISTERS OF THE SPRUCE (Caitlin Press). #OLASC2025

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