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ContentsFiction 5featuring Found Far and Wide by Kevin Major

Bio & Memoir 10featuring One Man Grand Band: The Lyrical Life of Ron Hynes by Harvey Sawler

Photography 10featuring Labrador: The Big Land by Dennis Minty

Non-fiction 11

History 13

Children’s 14

Young Readers 15

Nature 15

Humour 16

Poetry 16

Food 16featuring Out of New Nova Scotia Kitchens: Best-loved East Coast dishes for today by Craig Flinn

Book Club Bonanza 18

Atlantic Book Awards 20

The Great Book Giveaway 23

Welcome to Atlantic Books for Spring and Summer, presented by Atlantic Books Today.

In these pages you’ll find wonderful titles from around the region, includ-ing great gift ideas for moms, dads, and grads, and interesting beach and vacation reads. We also take you inside the books with special expanded listings and features, including the latest from New Brunswick’s David Adams Richards, an excerpt from the St. John’s-set novel Mister Nightingale, a Q&A with wine writer Moira Peters, a series profile on the Atlantic-focused Fiction Treasures series, as well as a look at some of the books shortlisted for the Atlantic Book Awards.

Our Atlantic books tell our stories and these are some of the best of the season and the region – enjoy!

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PrinCiPleS To live ByDaviD aDams RichaRDs

John Delano is a broken man, seemingly at the end of everything: the end of his career as a police officer; the end of his sad and difficult marriage; the end of his years-long search for the truth about what happened to his missing son; even, perhaps, the end of his life. Just one thing keeps him going: a final, haunting case to solve. With this new masterwork, literary legend David Adams Richards continues to astonish us, weaving familiar themes in fresh new ways. Principles To Live By will be in bookstores on May 17.

$32, Hardcover, 336 pp., 9780385682459, Doubleday Canada

“One of the exceptional writers of our time.” –Alistair MacLeod

Dancing in a JaRaDele PoynteRBased on a true story, Dancing in a Jar weaves a remarkable romantic tale through the life of the town of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, during the Great Depression when a New Yorker is hired as a manager in the town’s fluorspar mine.

$19.95 Paperback, 184 pp., 9781550816303, Breakwater Books Ltd.

$21.95 Paperback, 226 pp., 9781897426777, Pottersfield Press

in the countRyWayne cuRtisA masterful storyteller captures the dreams and challenges of impoverished families in rural New Brunswick in fiction that is both tragic and tender.

FounD FaR anD WiDeKevin maJoRA novel of remarkable historical breadth, Found Far and Wide follows Sam Kennedy through the tragedy of the Great Newfoundland Sealing Disaster of 1914, the horrors of The First World War, and the dangers of rum-running

in Prohibition-era New York.$19.95 Paperback, 224 pp., 9781550816327, Breakwater Books Ltd.

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A pAssionAte MAritiMer, A literAry detective

Profile

As a passionate Maritimer literature spe-cialist, Gwen Davies has encouraged countless students at Acadia and UNB

Fredericton to read and appreciate Canadian and Maritime writers.

At the same time, Gwen is a literary detec-tive. She is always on the lookout for interesting novels by Maritime authors — and over the past 15 years has unearthed a treasure trove!

From 1860 to 1950, the Maritime provinces produced a surprising number of successful novelists Lucy Maud Montgomery is the one writer everyone knows and reads today — but she was far from alone, far from unique.

Gwen Davies has brought to light the careers and the books of two dozen of these authors. Some enjoyed even greater success than Montgomery.

For the past 15 years or so, Gwen has encour-aged fellow scholars in English and history to read and champion these books. The result has been one or two newly-discovered titles repub-lished in the Fiction Treasures series every fall.

By now there are 35 novels in the series. There are historical romances in Port Royal in the 1600s, Louisbourg in the 1700s, Acadia in the 1800s. There are novels exploring the society of the day in Saint John and Halifax in the 1860s, Pictou County in the 1890s, Cape Breton at the turn of the 20th century. There are stories from the age of sail, by authors who knew that world intimately, and novels set in the New Brunswick woodlands which presage David Adams Richards.

And now the introductions to the first 35 titles have been collected together in a single volume, edited by Gwen Davies.

But the best introduction to these books is to dip into one of them, and discover how enjoyable and interesting it is to explore the past through the eyes of a skilled, bestselling Maritime writer.

Discover the Fiction treasures yourself at halifax Public library’s lecture series 18th Century Adventure in louisbourg: evelyn eaton’s Restless Are the SailsTalk by A.J.B. JohnstonKeshen Goodman Branch — May 8 @ 2:30pmHalifax Central Branch — May 10 @ 7:00pm

18th Century Seafaring Stories: Arthur Chute’s The Crested SeasTalk by Gerald Hallowell Keshen Goodman Branch — June 4 @ 10:30am Halifax Central Branch — June 14 @ 7:00pm

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THe MeMenTochRisty ann conlin

Haunting gothic elements are exquisitely re-imagined in this strange tale of madness, murder and dark secrets set on the rugged Bay of Fundy coast by the acclaimed author of Heave. Fancy lives in the servants’ quarters at Petal’s End, a grand manor belonging to the formerly illustrious Parker family. Fancy had grown up listening to ghost stories and watching the Parkers from a distance, but the summer she turns twelve she learns that her family has been hiding a terrifying truth and she begins to experience the magnitude of secrets and lies held within the estate’s walls and buried in its lush gardens - secrets that come to haunt her and the Parker family as they refuse to move on from a dying way of life.

$26, Paperback, 384 pp., 9780385662413, Doubleday Canada

“Haunting gothic elements are exquisitely re-imagined in this strange tale of madness, murder and dark secrets set on the rugged Bay of Fundy coast.”

FouR-letteR WoRDschaD PelleyChad Pelley’s collection of award-winning short stories presents us with characters haunted by one four-letter word or another: love, hate, lust, or loss. Told in his decidedly contemporary style, these stories form unique portraits of how

we are led astray and find ourselves at a crossroads. $19.95 Paperback, 168 pp., 9781550816334, Breakwater Books Ltd. Also available as an e-book

$19.95 Paperback, 274 pp., 9781771175258, Flanker Press

FRom a gooD hometRuDi JohnsonEvery family has secrets. While working for the Sinclairs, Hannah catches the patriarch’s eye. Now, Charles Sinclair has passed, and his will is about to throw his family into turmoil.

the last halF oF the yeaRPaul RoWeThe age-old interplay between innocence and experience is explored when Jason Dade leaves home on a mock-heroic quest to find himself and become the man he is meant to be.

$19.95 Paperback, 300 pp., 9781771030809, Creative Book Publishing

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It’s been a long day for Mister Nightingale.Up at four to catch a six o’clock

flight from Halifax, delayed till ten, I arrived in St. John’s on a cold and snowy morning in May—a foreigner’s, not a native’s, notion of the place, a mise en scène for the prodigal son. Last night, my flight from Toronto had been unable to land in St. John’s. On its third attempt, it descended to within a few hundred feet of the ground, then rose straight up like an elevator in a shaft. It was diverted to Halifax, and I spent the night in a generic hotel near the airport, a “Worst Eastern,” as a disgruntled fellow traveller called it, having had a second shower in the morning while drying himself after the first. Water from the bathroom in the room above had poured down through the ceiling.

I’d inquired about the Lord Nelson Hotel—it seemed fitting that I stay there and hang out in Mr. Ray Smith’s tavern; our first novels had appeared the same year—but I was told by the Air Canada receptionist that they didn’t have “corporate arrangements with that facility.” “Icon,” I corrected, but was met with a blank stare. Smith’s Lord Nelson Tavern and my (much less heralded) novel The Ropewalk had been published in 1974, the year I’d left Newfoundland for good. The Ropewalk was now being reissued by my first publisher, the notorious Alonzo “the Virus” Grandy, one of several reasons for my visit. It had barely been issued when it first appeared, merely allowed to crawl unaided out of the slime of literary oblivion and find some insecure foothold in the marketplace.

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misteR nightingale Paul BoWDRing$21.95 Paperback, 352 pp., 9781771083799, Nimbus Publishing. Also available as an e-book.

go inside the pages of paul Bowdring’s new novel, at once a diatribe on the writing life and a keen and poignant exploration of one man’s coming to terms with la vie quotidienne.

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max’s FollyBill tuRPinFleeing assisted-living, Max time-jumps across a career that includes foreign correspondent, editor, and communications expert. Satirical, poignant, replete with wise-cracking characters – a newsworthy debut novel.

$20 Paperback, 270 pp., 9781771830751, Guernica Editions

constable who is uncertain of how to proceed.$19.95 Paperback, 312 pp., 9781550816358, Breakwater Books Ltd.

Welcome to Heart’s Ease, Newfoundland’s most romantic community! Elsie Walsh, proprietress of Heart’s Ease Inn, has a new guest, Scottish hunk Campbell Scott. Cam’s sister Daphne has caught the eye of hockey superstar Jack Walsh. And things are heating up between lawyer Fiona Nolan and seductive folksinger Dillon O’Dea.victoRia BaRBouR

against heR Rules$16.95 Paperback, 210 pp., 9781771175128, Flanker Press

haRD as ice$16.95 Paperback, 264 pp., 9781771175135, Flanker Press

Play me$16.95 Paperback, 274 pp., 9781771175470, Flanker Press

night amBulancenicholas RuDDocKSixteen-year-old Rowena Savoury travels to St. John’s for a secret abortion. But in the early 1970s, the procedure is illegal, and after complications, Rowena finds herself in a hospital being questioned by a young

Waiting FoR still WateRsusan WhiteFirst adult novel by award-winning children’s author Susan White. The rules saved Rachel when she first came to stay at Walton Lake as a troubled girl. Now, after a horrifying crisis at work, Rachel has run back to the farm again.

$19.95 Paperback, 180 pp., 9781927502570, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book

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Bio & Memoir / Photography

and developed a multi-million-dollar real estate firm.$29.95 Hardcover, 360 pp., Photos, 9781771084024, Nimbus Publishing. Also available as an e-book.

laBRaDoRThe Big LandDennis mintyFrom quiet coves and inlets to sweeping vistas of haunting landscapes, and from living communities to forgotten settlements seemingly lost in time, Minty presents Labrador in all its vivid colour and grandeur.

$18.95 Hardcover, 80 pp., Photos, Colour, 9781550816341, Breakwater Books Ltd. Also available as an e-book.

simon sPatz From Holocaust to Halifax, A Story of Survival and Successmichael coBDenMichael Cobden tells the remarkable story of Nova Scotia business magnate Simon Spatz, who survived the Holocaust, immigrated to Canada at middle-age with no knowledge of English,

the little BooK oF neWFounDlanD & laBRaDoRJohn sylvesteRIn The Little Book of Newfoundland and Labrador, photographer John Sylvester has beautifully captured the quintessential fishing villages, magnificent natural landscapes, and

stunning array of wildlife that “The Rock” is famous for.$17.95 Hardcover, 80 pp., Photos, Colour, 9781771083706, Nimbus Publishing

PRince eDWaRD islanD then anD noWscott macDonalD, victoR Runtz

Prince Edward Island Then and Now is a fascinating look at the way the Island has changed over the past sixty years.

$29.95 Hardcover, 88 pp., 9781927502549, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book

the PoRRiDge is uP!Stories from my childhoodDale mcisaacFirst-time author Dale McIsaac grew up in a large, often rambunctious, farm family near Charlottetown. The Porridge is Up! is a hilarious collection of stories from those years. providing rare insight into the life of the man who

penned some of the country’s best-loved music. $19.95 pb, 240 pp., Photos, B&W, 9781550816310, Breakwater Books Ltd. Also available as an e-book

one man gRanD BanD The Lyrical Life of Ron HyneshaRvey saWleRIn this long-awaited biography, Sawler captures the spirit of Ron Hynes, an artist whose stock-in-trade has always been authenticity,

$19.95 Paperback, 180 pp., 9781927502655, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book

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the PRice We Pay Stories of Adversity, Herorism and HealingJanice lanDRyStories of hope and healing about remarkable Canadians whose daily jobs involve encounters with tragedy and death as they try to save lives.

$21.95 Paperback, 226 pp., Black & white, 9781897426708, Pottersfield Press

$18.95 Paperback, 232 pp., Black & white, 9781770412378, ECW Press

and facts about the social, political, economic, and cultural history of NS. $17.95 pb, 128 pp., Photos, B&W, 9781771083775, Nimbus Publishing. Also available as an e-book.

oceans oF Rum The Nova Scotia Banana Fleet in Rum-Runner HeavenDaviD mossmanTrue tales of the glory days of Nova Scotia rum-runners and their adventures on the high seas as they smuggle booze for a living.

$22.95 Paperback, 286 pp., Black & white, 9781897426760, Pottersfield Press.

noWheRe With you The East Coast Anthems of Joel Plaskett, The Emergency and Thrush HermitJosh o’KaneA celebration of beloved Canadian folk and rock icon Joel Plaskett, featuring dozens of original interviews and exclusive photos.

100 things you Don’t KnoW aBout nova scotiasaRah saWleRInspired by the success of her popular column, “50 Things You Don’t Know about Halifax,” Sawler has expanded her focus to include interesting anecdotes

nova scotia love stoRiescomPileD By lesley choyceSeventeen Nova Scotia authors present stories of love that are heartwarming, funny, touching and profound. This collection will convince any reader that Nova Scotia is truly the Province of Love.

$21.95 Paperback, 224 pp., 9781897426807, Pottersfield Press

tuRmoil, as usual Politics in Newfoundland and Labrador and the Road to the 2015 ElectionJames mcleoDAn inside look and an unvarnished account of the people, the strategy, the gaffes and the farce that make up Newfoundland politics.

$19.95 Paperback, 270 pp., Black & white, 9781771030816, Creative Book Publishing Also available as an e-book

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all hanDs lostThe Sinking of the Nova Scotian Gypsum Freighter NovadocBlain henshaWHenshaw chronicles the final voyage of an ill-fated ship that sailed out of the Annapolis Basin bound for Maine in March 1947.

$17.95 Paperback, 160 pp., Black & white, 9781897426784, Pottersfield Press

providing both general readers and students of Canadian history with a concise overview of the narrative of the Black experience in Canada.$30, pb, 218 pp., 9781552668375, Fernwood Publishing

through a nineteenth century lens.$15.95 Paperback, 120 pp., Photos, Black & white, 9781771083812, Nimbus Publishing

Rum, BlooD & tReasuRe Stories Strange but True from Atlantic CanadaeD ButtsA captivating collection for readers who love history, mystery, murder and scandal. These true stories from Atlantic Canada feature rum-runners, shipwrecks, gangsters, and more!

$19.95 Paperback, 160 pp., 9781459504141, Formac Publishing. Also available as an e-book.

viola DesmonD’s canaDa A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised LandgRaham ReynolDs With WanDa RoBsonA groundbreaking book aimed at

saBle islanD in BlacK anD WhiteJill maRtin BouteillieRThe newest addition to the Images of Our Past series, Sable Island in Black and White is a fascinating look at day-to-day life on Nova Scotia’s most secluded outpost

the vigilant eye Policing Canada from 1867 to 9/11gReg maRQuisIn The Vigilant Eye, Greg Marquis provides a critical overview of policing in Canada from the perspectives of social history, legal history and criminology.

$30, paperback, 272 pp., 9781552668207, Fernwood Publishing

the saDDest shiP aFloat The Tragedy of the MS St. Louisallison laWloRThe latest in the Stories of Our Past series explores the WWII Jewish refugee ship refused safe harbour at Halifax’s Pier 21. Illustrated with photos and features on the voyage, lives of passengers, a look

at Canada’s postwar refugee policy, and memorials. $15.95 pb, 128 pp., Photos, B&W, 9781771083997, Nimbus Publishing

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$12.95 Paperback, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771030823, Creative Book Publishing

DouBle tRouBle at the Roomslisa DalRymPle/elizaBeth PRatt-WheeleRThere’s no room for Nat’s polar bear in her house. But the museum has room for all sorts

of fun and maybe even a bear—or two!

$12.95 Paperback, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771030793, Creative Book Publishing

a Picnic at the lighthouseReBecca noRth/nancy KeatingA heart-warming story of a young boy, Patrick, and his dad who spend a fun-filled day at Ferryland Lighthouse, a popular tourist destination in Newfoundland.

iF i WeRe a zomBieKate inglis / eRic oRchaRDThis hilarious picture book has two children trying to outdo one another, imagining what they could do if only they were a zombie, a ninja, or a

robot. With outrageously entertaining rhyming text and brilliant illustrations this is sure to be a favourite with readers of all ages. $19.95 Hardcover, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771083560, Nimbus Publishing.

Be a PonD Detective Solving the Mysteries of Lakes, Swamps, and PoolsPeggy KochanoFFDo dragonflies bite? What is the

difference between a frog and a toad? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide. $14.95 Paperback, 40 pp., Colour, 9781771083942, Nimbus Publishing.

a change oF heaRtalice Walsh / eRin Bennett BanKsThe remarkable story of honourary Newfoundlander Lanier Phillips,

in common but their grandchildren, but in this picture book from bestselling author Diane Carmel Léger and illustrator Jean-Luc Trudel, difference is celebrated. Co-publication with Bouton d’or Acadie.$12.95 Paperback, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771084000, Nimbus Publishing

my tWo gRanD-motheRsDiane caRmel légeR / Jean-luc tRuDel Acadian Mémére and Scottish Nannie seem to have nothing

who survived a shipwreck during the Second World War and went on to become a civil rights activist, is told for children in this heartwarming, vibrantly illustrated picture book.$19.95 Hardcover, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771083713, Nimbus Publishing. Kindle

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cyRus eaton Champion for PeaceRichaRD RuDnicKiAward-winning artist Rudnicki tells the true story of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning billionaire. From Eaton’s roots in Pugwash, NS, the book introduces a new generation to the industrious pacifist.

$19.95 hc, 40 pp., Colour, 9781771083966, Nimbus Publishing.

back on the beach with her Gram, searching for sea glass. Vibrantly illustrated, this picture book explores the powerful lure of the ocean, and the meaningful treasures within.$19.95 Hardcover, 32 pp., Colour, 9781771082990, Nimbus Publishing.

$12.95 pb, 140 pp., 9781771083829, Nimbus PublishingAlso available as an e-book

sea glass summeRheiDi JaRDine stoDDaRtA gentle, lyrical story about Molly, who, after moving far away, yearns to be

chasing the Phantom shiPDeBoRah toogooDMatt has two weeks left to enjoy summer with his best friends, but he has to include his younger cousin Adam. Matt’s summer takes on unexpected adventure when he and Adam spot a burning, ghostly ship and become determined to unravel the mystery.

PRisoneR oF WaRRenanDReas oeRtelAs WWII nears its terrible climax, Warren’s dad announces that he’s bringing home a German prisoner of war to help work on their NB farm. Fearing for his life, Warren decides to kill the POW. But getting rid of a house guest isn’t

easy, especially when you become friends.$14.95 Paperback, 160 pp., 9781771083751, Nimbus Publishing.

aQuaWaterways of Cape BretonPat o’neilFeatures 19 lakes and rivers. History, natural heritage, ecology and practical facts.

Useful and informative for outdoor enthusiasts as it is entertaining for armchair adventurers.

$24.95 Paperback, 116 pp., Photos, Colour, 9781926448107, Boularderie Island Press

WilDFloWeRs oF the maRitimes eDmunD ReDFielDDiscover the wide array of wildflowers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island with detailed photographs, drawings, and profile descriptions that include information on a plant’s origins,

leaves, flowers, fruits, frequency, habitat, and range.$24.95 Paperback, 240 pp., Photos, Colour, Black & white, 9781771083744, Nimbus Publishing

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province is way behind the mainland. But it means Islanders can see where they’re going - about 10 years before they manage to get there.$25.95 hc, 172 pp., 9781927502259, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book

PRometheus ReconsiDeRs FiReBRent maclaineThis is the new long-awaited poetry collection from Atlantic Poetry Prize-winning Brent MacLaine. In his new collection, MacLaine undertakes an exploration of fire.

“MacLaine’s poems are wide-visioned, big-hearted, and rifted with intelligence.” -Brian Bartlett$17.95 Paperback, 94 pp., 9781927502631, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book.

an islanDeR stRiKes BacKPatRicK leDWellNew from PEI’s most beloved comedian! Patrick Ledwell admits his little

out oF neW nova scotia Kitchens Best-loved East Coast dishes for todaycRaig FlinnThis best-selling cookbook is the perfect gift for the foodie in your family this Mother’s or Father’s Day! With great recipes for spring and summer!

$24.95 Hardcover, 160 pp., Photos, Colour, 9781459503922, Formac Publishing

FoR the love oF loBsteRDenise aDamsIn this photographic gift book, Adams tells the “rags to riches” story of lobster, exploring the biology of

this underwater insect, the history and evolution of Atlantic lobster fishery, and delicious traditional and modern recipes.$18.95 Paperback, 132 pp., Photos, Colour, 9781771083980, Nimbus Publishing

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Food

Author Moira peters shares her thoughts on the local wine industry, a surprising wine and food pairing, and the origins of her new guidebook.

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How did the book come about?I wanted to find out about the Nova Scotian wine industry, and writing about its people and places became the most gratifying way to do that. I approached Craig Pinhey, whose attitude about the local wine industry seemed to align with mine and who had much more experience living and working here, and he agreed to do it with me. That it all worked out is still rather astonishing!

Give us your thoughts on the future of wine in Atlantic Canada.I’m excited by the nitty-gritty realities of growing grapes in our region. I was lucky enough to spend one season working in a vineyard, and it was more satisfying and freeing than any other work I’ve done. Sustainabil-ity—figuring out new varieties and styles that work well here, and greater industry and government buy-in to organic and biodynamic viticulture—will be the foundation to a healthy industry going forward.

Can you recommend a great local wine and food pairing?I love a dry (brut) traditional method sparkling wine with fish & chips (and lots of tartar sauce). The salt, crunch, and sparkle of that combo makes you feel like a kid in a candy store and also terribly sophisticated.

the Wine loveR’s guiDe to atlantic canaDamoiRa PeteRs anD cRaig Pinhey$34.95 Hardcover, 180 pp., Photos, 9781771084017, Nimbus Publishing

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The Atlantic Book Awards (ABA) promote and acknowledge excellence in Atlantic Canadian writing and book publishing through an annual awards ceremony and related events.

Awards include the Ann Connor Brimer Award for Children’s Literature, APMA Best Atlantic-Published Book, the Dartmouth Book Awards (Fiction and Non-fiction), the Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical Writing, the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration, and the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award.

The ABA shortlists are announced each March and presented in April.

Visit www.AtlanticBookAwards.ca for even more award finalists and past winners.

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a measuRe oF lightBeth PoWningnominated for the nB Book award for Fiction.With her trademark elegance and insight into the hearts and minds of unforgettable women, Beth Powning brings to life an extraordinary historical figure, May Dyer, one of America’s first Quakers.

$19.95 Paperback, 336 pp., 9780345808493, Vintage Canada.

changing his life — and ours. $29.95 Hardcover, 288 pp., 9780864929181, Goose Lane Editions.

$24.95 pb, 232 pp., Photos, Colour, B&W, 9780864928771, Goose Lane Editions.

those sPlenDiD giRls The Heroic Service of Prince Edward Island Nurses in the Great WarKatheRine DeWaRnominated for the atlantic Book award for scholarly WritingThose Splendid Girls tells the story of nursing in WWI, through the eyes of PEI nurses who served in

the Canadian Army Medical Corps.$27.95, 256 pp., Photos B&W, 9780919013803, Island Studies Press at UPEI

KniFe PaRty at the hotel euRoPamaRK anthony JaRmannominated for the alistair macleod award for short Fiction A man escapes to Italy. His journey is one of twists and turns that overlap in surreal and wonderful ways, forever

the lost WilDeRness Rediscovering W.F. Ganong’s New Brunswick nicholas guitaRDnominated for the nB Book award for Non-fictionJoin Nicholas Guitard as he brings to life a New Brunswick we must rediscover if we want to preserve it for future generations.

FRanKenstinK! Garbage Gone BadRon lightBuRnnominated for the lillian shepherd award. With a glow-in-the-dark cover and zany art this is a hilarious story about a young boy who continues to ignore the pile of “garbage” under his bed. Complemented

by playful illustrations in a comic-book style.$19.99 Hardcover, 32 pp., Colour, 9781770496941, Tundra Books.

i’m DRaWing a PictuReDoRetta gRoenenDyKnominated for the lillian shepherd award. A collaboration between artwork and text, this whimsical book has a different inspirational idea on each page, with a

scene that each “artist” imagines. $12.95, paperback, 32 pp.,Colour, 9781927502501, Acorn Press. Also available as an e-book.

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