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15/08/2025

We're ending this week with some of our books that have pretty covers.

Which ones are your favourite?

14/08/2025

Jennifer Palma interviewed KOOM KANKESAN for Palma's Picks on Global News Vancouver: https://bit.ly/3V4eHUw.

His young adult novel, KILLING SHAKESPEARE, is now available from our website: https://bit.ly/killingshakespeare and wherever you buy books from.

12/08/2025

Daniel will be showcasing his paintings and poems at Arts Etobicoke Storefront Gallery, part of the Dreamlogue: Conversations with the Unconscious.

There will be an Artist Talk on Wednesday, August 20, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The exhibition runs from July 30 to August.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/45xfFO2

11/08/2025

Make sure you pre-order your copy of A SCENT OF INDIA by SASENARINE PERSUAD! This poetry collection is enriched by the evolving cultures, politics and languages of the Americas, and Persaud does not exclude exploring perspectives on the craft of writing.

Pre-order from us: https://bit.ly/AScentofIndia
or wherever you buy books from

07/08/2025

MINARETS ON THE HORIZON: MUSLIM PIONEERS IN CANADA by MURRAY HOGBEN gives a detailed look at the Muslim presence in Canada, starting with the pioneer settlers from Syria/Lebanon and the Balkans in the early twentieth century and moving on to the more modern midcentury arrivals from South Asia and Africa.

“[A] relevant and timely reminder of the history of Muslim presence in Canada and the challenges and achievements that have accompanied this ongoing journey.”
—Monia Mazigh, rabble.ca

Grab a copy wherever you buy books, or from our website: https://bit.ly/MinaretsHorizon

05/08/2025

I LEFT YOU BEHIND by NAZNEEN SHEIKH was reviewed by Sumaiya Matin for THE FIDDLEHEAD: https://thefiddlehead.ca/content/sumaiya-matin-reviews-i-left-you-behind-nazneen-sheikh

Grab a copy wherever you buy books from, or from our website: https://bit.ly/ILeftYouBehind

01/08/2025

Happy Friday! We're almost to the long weekend, and what better way to start the weekend than by reading some of our summer reading recommendations!

Head over to our website to see what books we recommend for the summer:

From Mawenzi House Publishers to our devoted readers, summer has officially started! This summer we want to shine some sunlight on our fiction titles. From teenagers attempting to destroy Shakespeare’s manuscripts, to small Indian Muslim communities torn apart by archaic social customs, embark on ...

21/07/2025

ADRIFT by LOREN EDIZEL follows John as he arrives at the Montreal airport. This novel explores his identity by following his daily movements and thoughts, as well as his connections to those he encounters.

The story unfolds through non-linear narrative connections that flow across city blocks, continents and oceans, and meander in and out of characters’ minds, dealing with questions of displacement, identity and meaning.

Order your copy wherever you buy books from, or from our website: https://bit.ly/AdriftBook

18/07/2025

Love to share book reviews and read ? Consider signing up for our reviewer/influencer program! You’ll be able to snag advanced PDFs of our upcoming books, and you can request finished copies as well. Applications are open to Canadian and American postal address only.

Sign up for the program here: https://bit.ly/47nd4VU