Once a "carnie" himself, author John Thurston shares an intimate and insightful look into carnival culture in his new book, CARNIE KING: THE STORY OF PATTY CONKLIN AND CONKLIN SHOWS (@DundurnPress). #AmReading #Nonfiction #TrueStory #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/John-Thur…

Greg Cowan celebrates Canadian sports and athletes with the latest entry in the Canada's Teams Series, HOCKEY (@SaundersBookCo). Check out our interview with the author today! #AmReading #Sports #Canada #BookTwt #Hockey open-book.ca/News/Greg-Cowa…

Writing book reviews is another way that authors can contribute to the literary scene, and flex their critical muscles. Columnist @ManahilBanduk has some great tips on how to get into writing reviews! #AmReading #AmWriting #CanLit #BookTwt open-book.ca/Columnists/Get…

A young wolf faces his enemies and his destiny in Coltrane Seesequasis' thrilling debut, SECRETS OF STONE (Kegedonce Press). The novel is just part one of a four book fantasy series! #AmReading #Fantasy #Novel #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/A-Young-W…

Read an excerpt from the THE OUTSMARTERS (Groundwood Books), the new novel for young people from acclaimed author Deborah Ellis (Deborah Ellis). Free for our readers on Open Book! #AmReading #Fiction #Excerpt #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Read-an-E…

Rajinderpal S. Pal explores family secrets, painful compromises, and the promises we break in his stunning debut novel, HOWEVER FAR AWAY (House of Anansi Press). #AmReading #Novel #Fiction #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Rajinderp…

Author Sita MacMillan begins an essential series with SARAH PONAKEY, STORYCATCHER AND ÂHÂSIW'S FOREST POWWOW (Annick Press). Check out our interview with the author right here on Open Book! #AmReading #Picturebooks #Indigenous #Literature #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Author-Si…

Mark Blagrave (Mark Blagrave) takes the reader on a journey, and questions truth and memory in his new novel, FELT (@CormorantBooks). #AmReading #Novel #Fiction #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Mark-Blag…

Uma Krishnaswami, author of BIRDS ON THE BRAIN (Groundwood Books), shares her writing wisdom with Open Book in a special Teach Me to Write interview! #AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Uma-Krish…

Dive into the weird and wonderful world of a unique ocean creature in WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? (@Owlkids) And learn more interesting facts about the author, Deborah Kerbel, in this Dirty Dozen Interview! #AmReading #Picturebooks #Octopus #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Dive-Into…

Acclaimed author Samantha Garner has some excellent advice on how to become a true literary citizen and promote your work to the utmost. Check out her latest column on the topic right here! #AmWriting #AmReading #WritingCommunity #BookTwt open-book.ca/Columnists/Pro…

Tomorrow night, Toronto! Don't miss the launch of this new series. The Print Sessions blends Toronto's vibrant music scene with literature. Dalton Higgins A Different Booklist open-book.ca/Events/The-Pri…

Check out this fabulous KidLit Convo between Jennifer Maruno and Vivian Rosas, where the author and illustrator of MOMMA'S GOING TO MARCH (Groundwood Books) interview each other about their inspiration and writing process! #AmReading #PictureBooks #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Jennifer-…

In this new and very timely column, Manahil Bandukwala (Manahil) breaks down the Ontario Arts Council's Literary Creation Projects grant, and gives some mighty tips to applying authors! #AmReading #AmWriting #Grants #BookTwt open-book.ca/Columnists/Bre…

Giller-finalist Michelle Winters balances love and rage in her profound new novel, HAIR FOR MEN (House of Anansi Press). Check out this Long Story Novelist interview with the author right here on OB! #AmReading #Novel #Fiction #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Giller-fi…

Debut picture book author Danesh Mohiuddin tells the story of playful monsters with a heartfelt parent and child relationship in MUMMY AND ME: A MONSTER'S TALE (@OwlKids). #AmReading #PictureBook #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Danesh-Mo…

Prolific, acclaimed children's book author Jennifer Maruno sends a young witch and her rodent sidekick on an adventure in BROOM FOR TWO (Pajama Press). Check out this interview with the author today on Open Book! #AmReading #PictureBooks #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Jennifer-…

Read an excerpt from HOPE BY TERRY FOX (@ECWPress), an inspiring and powerful new autobiography edited by Barbara Adhiya! #AmReading #TerryFox #Autobiography #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/Read-an-E…

A young wolf faces his enemies and his destiny in Coltrane Seesequasis' thrilling debut, SECRETS OF STONE (Kegedonce Press). The novel is just part one of a four book fantasy series! #AmReading #Fantasy #Novel #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/A-Young-W…

An ex-Christian, Bisexual hooker goes through trials and tribulations in Angel B.H.'s powerfully honest debut novel, ALL HOOKERS GO TO HEAVEN (@Invisibooks). #AmReading #AmWriting #Novel #BookTwt open-book.ca/News/An-Ex-Chr…