Railway enthusiasts in HRM – don’t forget!
Herb MacDonald, author of Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History, will be speaking in Halifax, along with Robert Tennant, on The Origins of the Intercolonial Railway: 1830–1864.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7pm Woodlawn Public Library
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You can hear A. J. B. Johnston read from his published and forthcoming works at the following venues.
We will update the schedule as confirmed.
August 20 – LeNoir Landing, 708 Veterans Memorial Drive, Arichat on Isle Madame
You can hear A. J. B. Johnston read from his published and forthcoming works at the following venues. We will… Continue»
You can hear Frank Macdonald read from his published and forthcoming works at the following venues.
We will update the schedule as confirmed.
Sat. July 12,– River John, NS
Reading by the Sea, TBA
Sun. Sept. 21 – The Word on the Street, Halifax waterfront.
Saturday, Sept. 27 – Official launch of Tinker & Blue, Inverness (watch for details).
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Alistair MacLeod today. He is perhaps the world’s greatest short story writer and a great friend of Cape Breton and its literature.
We are saddened to learn of the death of Alistair MacLeod today. He is perhaps the world’s greatest short story writer… Continue»
Blood Brothers in Louisbourg is still making the rounds among reviewers, and it’s picking up a lot of love as it goes. The authors of the Recently Read blog call it “an engaging story” and “Highly recommended!”
“Mr. Roy has created a moving historical tale that touches on a part of Canada’s past that is often overlooked — observations from both inhabitants – those ‘discovering’ Canada and from the First Nations.”
Still not convinced? Check out the teaser video they made, “A Voyage into the Unknown….”
Blood Brothers in Louisbourg is still making the rounds among reviewers, and it’s picking up a lot of love as… Continue»
Railway enthusiasts won’t want to miss these talks.
Herb MacDonald, author of Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History, will be speaking in Halifax, along with Robert Tennant, on The Origins of the Intercolonial Railway: 1830–1864.
There will be two presentations. Details below, or click on the image to see details in the poster.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
12pm–1.30pm
Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
7pm
Woodlawn Public Library
Railway enthusiasts won’t want to miss these talks. Herb MacDonald, author of Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History, will be… Continue»
This isn’t your typical Gaelic book. It’s for those of you who’ve been wondering how to swear, or talk about drinking, smoking and fooling around in Gaelic. Michael Newton composed his Naughty Little Book of Gaelic with you in mind.
We’re hoping this book will be a welcome, exciting addition to the world of Gaelic studies. The online Gaelic magazine Dàna posted a review of it this week. The review is entirely in Gaelic, but the book is in both English and Gaelic. Here are some translated excerpts from the review:
“This naughty, entertaining book covers many topics. From end to end, I have never had so much fun and laughter from a book about Gaelic as I had inside these pages.”
“I have always been fond of the writings of Michael Newton and this playful and bold book only magnifies that. If you haven’t had a proper look at this book yet, ‘as sure as the horse has a penis,’ you will enjoy it.”
You can purchase the book directly from us or from your local independent bookstore.
This isn’t your typical Gaelic book. It’s for those of you who’ve been wondering how to swear, or talk about drinking,… Continue»
Check out the latest edition of Celtic Life International magazine (vol. 28, no. 2, April 2014). Author Michael Newton gets the first word (p. 9) on his new book, The Naughty Little Book of Gaelic (CBU Press, 2014) and the book is reviewed on page 80. The review calls the book “fun and fascinating,” and that it is!
The Naughty Little Book is now making its way into stores and will shortly be available as an e-book. It will be officially launched at a Scottish Heritage Symposium in Laurinburg, NC, early in April.
Check out the latest edition of Celtic Life International magazine (vol. 28, no. 2, April 2014). Author Michael Newton gets… Continue»
Philip Roy’s newest children’s novel, Me & Mr. Bell, has been nominated for a total of three awards. The CLA announced it as a candidate for their Book of the Year for Children award, and now it’s on the list for the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens.
The Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award is a reading program designed to advance literacy and foster a joy of reading among Atlantic Canadian children in Grades 4, 5 and 6. Each year, thousands of children read from the selection of forty outstanding Canadian books in four categories – English fiction and nonfiction, French fiction and French nonfiction – and vote for their favourites in the spring. Winners will be announced in May.
More at the Hackmatack and Canadian Children’s Book Centre website.
If you’re wondering what all the hype’s about check out some of the reviews.
Philip Roy’s newest children’s novel, Me & Mr. Bell, has been nominated for a total of three awards. The CLA announced… Continue»
From now until April 15, we’re giving away 6 Advance Reading Copies of The Maze by A.J.B. Johnston.
You can enter to win here, on Goodreads.
If you’re not on Goodreads already, it’s easy to sign up, and you’ll be glad you did.
About Johnston’s first novel, Thomas: A Secret Life, reviewers are saying:
“Johnston has without a doubt changed my opinion of historical fiction.”
“This is a fine novel, one that strikes just the right balance between fact and fiction.”
—Trevor Sawler, The Antigonish Review, on Thomas: A Secret life
“The blending of history and fiction that Johnston gives us, and which I thought would be the book’s greatest weakness, is exceptionally well handled.”
“Johnston deftly presents an unrepentant, unsavoury and unreliable [character] in an even-handed manner.”
—Atlantic Books Today on Thomas: A Secret Life
The Maze is the exciting new instalment in the Thomas Pichon series, but it is wonderful as a standalone read.
The contest is open to Canadian residents only, and we ask that winners write a review of the book on Goodreads. Good luck!
From now until April 15, we’re giving away 6 Advance Reading Copies of The Maze by A.J.B. Johnston. You can… Continue»