ECW Press

10/01/2025

Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon by Brian R. Solomon is out this week!

A crucial figure in the development of what would eventually become the juggernaut known as WWE, Robert “Gino” Marella, better known as Gorilla Monsoon, has never had his whole story told — until now.

“What a monumental achievement this book is. I was fascinated from the first page. Brian Solomon filled in so many blanks for me and also reintroduced many wrestlers I’d long forgotten about. I’ll put it right next to my favorite pro wrestling books ever!” — Bret “Hitman” Hart

10/01/2025

Two of our new books out this week are selections on ’s inaugural Booksellers’ List! 📚 Read more about The Witch of Willow Sound and The First Thousand Trees below.

The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney is a feminist gothic tale with a tough-as-nails female protagonist who must find her elderly aunt, long suspected of being a witch. Inspired by real East Coast traditions and witch lore, it explores family lost and found and throws firelight on dark truths about what societies do with the people, and the past, they don’t want. Foreword Reviews gave it a starred review and called it “A spellbinding debut novel.” ⭐️🐇

The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed is the final instalment in her stunning novella trilogy that began with An Annual Migration of Clouds. While our story is bleaker than ever, it’s still in search of a spark of hope in the climate apocalypse. Library Journal praised the final book and said readers “will want to dive deep into this compelling and chilling series.” ☁️🐦‍⬛🦠

Thank you to all of the indie bookstores who nominated these books for the Booksellers’ List! Swipe through to read some of the lovely things booksellers had to say about them ❤️

09/30/2025

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices. We are grateful to the immensely talented Indigenous authors who share their stories with us, and we have put together a collection of six powerful books that highlight these perspectives and experiences.

09/29/2025

On the eve of Truth and Reconciliation Day, we're adding five new reads to our list of over 50 books from brilliant Indigenous writers. If you've read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report and are looking for more, start here:

https://alllitup.ca/book-list/reads-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

09/25/2025

We have some wonderful authors signing books in our booth at The Word On The Street Toronto this year! We hope to see you there! 📚

09/23/2025

Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance by Julie M. Green is out today! A funny, unflinchingly honest, and deeply compassionate memoir about one woman’s experience of raising an autistic child while discovering she is also “on the spectrum.”

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Almost 10 years after learning that her son is autistic, Julie Green was also diagnosed, shedding light on a lifetime of feeling othered and misunderstood. Motherness traces Julie’s journey from childhood to early motherhood, when she must advocate for her son while navigating her own struggles.

Motherness is a story about accepting your child while learning to accept yourself. This extraordinary, groundbreaking memoir speaks to the great challenges and great joys of autism, providing valuable insights to parents of autistic children, adults newly diagnosed or questioning their place on the spectrum, and anyone seeking a greater understanding of neurodiversity.

https://ecwpress.com/products/motherness

09/22/2025

Already thinking about the weekend? We'll be at The Word On The Street Toronto Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28! Come by and say hello!

https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/

09/18/2025

Win some delicious books! Enter our Food giveaway with books from The Collective Book Studio, ECW Press, and Thames & Hudson for a fantastic treat.

Enter here: https://ow.ly/A8Rc50WUL13

09/16/2025

Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders by Natalie Porter is out today! 🛹

A vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and non-binary skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the world.

“A take-everywhere-and-read-it book that is an accomplished and accessible piece of research. Each chapter — which showcases the personal reflections, anecdotes, and backstories of remarkable women — is a banger. All thriller, no filler. Natalie Porter shreds through the grip-taped ceiling, which has often held back or obscured women’s contributions in skateboarding.” —Dr. Indigo Willing, sociologist and lead researcher of Skate, Create, Educate and Regenerate and co-author of Skateboarding, Power and Change

https://ecwpress.com/collections/books/products/girl-gangs-zines-and-powerslides

09/15/2025

A big congratulations to Kirti Bhadresa, whose book An Astonishment of Stars was longlisted for The Giller Prize!

In this collection of finely wrought short stories, Kirti Bhadresa writes about the often invisible lives of racialized women. Bhadresa is a keen observer of humanity, especially of the BIPOC women whose work is the backbone of late-stage capitalism but whose lives receive so little attention in mainstream culture.

https://ecwpress.com/products/an-astonishment-of-stars

09/11/2025

Join us for the book launch of Scott McIntyre's memoir, A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing at Ben McNally Books in Toronto on October 15. Scott will be in conversation with Anna Porter to discuss the history of Canadian publishing; the highs and lows, the promise and peril. The Q&A will be followed by book sale and signing.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Scott McIntyre's memoir, A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing.

09/09/2025

Happy pub day to four new books that are out today! 📚✨

Reconciling, by Larry Grant in conversation with Scott Steedman, is a personal and historical story of identity, place, and belonging from a Musqueam-Chinese Elder caught between cultures.

The Resilience Mindset: How Adversity Can Strengthen Individuals, Teams, and Leaders by Terry Healey provides readers with an actionable framework of four key principles to not only manage adversity but learn how to create a better, more fulfilling life — because of it.

A Precarious Enterprise by Scott McIntyre is the story of his 50-year journey in Canadian Publishing. “The ultimate insider’s POV.” —Douglas Coupland, author and artist

Accidents After Happening by Robert Priest is for anyone who has a taste for immediate, meaningful poetry that sings, laments, and decries but also celebrates life in our modern world.