NeWest Press

NeWest Press Founded in 1977, NeWest Press is one of Canada's first independent literary publishing houses. NeWest publishes ten to twelve books each year.

At 40 years and counting, NeWest Press has established itself as one of the country's most enduring and respected literary presses, a reflection of the many years of dedication, passion, and perseverance that have kept its original publishing vision alive NeWest publishes literary fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama, as well as a line of mystery novels, with a particular interest in bo

oks by Western Canadian authors. Its Nunatak imprint is the longest-running first-fiction series in Canada. Notable NeWest titles include Blood Relations and Other Plays by Sharon Po***ck, Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto, Icefields by Thomas Wharton, Diamond Grill by Fred Wah, Playing Dead by Rudy Wiebe, The Widows by Suzette Mayr, All of Baba's Children by Myrna Kostash, The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou, Extensions by Myrna Dey, Dance, Gladys, Dance by Cassie Stocks, and The Shore Girl by Fran Kimmel.

⏰ Don't forget to join us tomorrow, November 6, for another launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q**...
11/05/2025

⏰ Don't forget to join us tomorrow, November 6, for another launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY with the Edmonton Q***r History Project, this time Audreys Books!

It will be a great chance to celebrate this project, as well as the long history of Audreys Books making Edmonton better!

Where: Audreys Books (10702 Jasper Ave)
When: November 6, doors at 6:30pm
Snacks: Always

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Celebrate Alberta Book Day with your favourite Alberta stories! Here are some of ours from NeWest, what are yours?? ...
11/03/2025

Celebrate Alberta Book Day with your favourite Alberta stories! Here are some of ours from NeWest, what are yours??

🎃 Happy Halloween from NeWest Press! Enjoy the spooky season with some NeWest Noir or some NeWest Mysteries!https://buff...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from NeWest Press! Enjoy the spooky season with some NeWest Noir or some NeWest Mysteries!

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⏰ Don't forget! Tomorrow is the launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY at EVO on Jasper ...
10/31/2025

⏰ Don't forget! Tomorrow is the launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY at EVO on Jasper Ave in collaboration with the Edmonton Q***r History Project!

Stop by and show your support for this amazing project and pretty gorgeous book! We can't wait to see you!

Where: EVO on Jasper (11508 Jasper Ave)
When: November 1 @ 4:30pm
Snacks: Of course! (Never doubt us!)

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Celebrate women's history this month and every month with some of our favourite NeWest reads. From magical realism, spec...
10/22/2025

Celebrate women's history this month and every month with some of our favourite NeWest reads. From magical realism, speculative and literary fiction, and some amazing creative nonfiction, these western Canadian voices are a must read!

Available now at at a bookstore near you 💕

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🏳️‍🌈 🎉 Join us on November 6 for another launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY with the...
10/17/2025

🏳️‍🌈 🎉 Join us on November 6 for another launch of CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY with the Edmonton Q***r History Project this time Audreys Books!

It will be a great chance to celebrate this project, as well as the long history of Audreys Books making Edmonton better!

Where: Audreys Books (10702 Jasper Ave)
When: November 6, doors at 6:30pm
Snacks: Always
https://buff.ly/xQWmWcv

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Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. The General Ma...
10/16/2025

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. The General Manager oversees the publication of ten to fifteen books a year and will shepherd the Press into its fiftieth year and beyond.

Reporting directly to the Board President, the General Manager supports the mandate and mission of the Press.

Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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To Apply

Submit your cover letter and résumé in confidence to [email protected] no later than Friday, October 17, 2025. We thank you for your interest; only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted, however.

🚗 REVOLUTION SONGS is going on tour! Check the dates and see when is at a bookstore near you! ❤️ 💛 https://buff.ly/oBFc...
10/15/2025

🚗 REVOLUTION SONGS is going on tour! Check the dates and see when is at a bookstore near you! ❤️ 💛

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🎉 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pub Day!! 🏳️‍🌈 🎉 To and CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORYGet your copy while y...
10/15/2025

🎉 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pub Day!! 🏳️‍🌈 🎉 To and CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S Q***R HISTORY

Get your copy while you still can! And keep an eye out for events coming soon!

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#201, 10132 97 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
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