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Amid the theatre of warThe Double Life of Eve Sinclair (Doubleday Canada, 2026) by C.C. Humphreys.“Propelling me into th...
10/02/2026

Amid the theatre of war

The Double Life of Eve Sinclair (Doubleday Canada, 2026) by C.C. Humphreys.

“Propelling me into this action-packed tale of a wealthy, privileged Canadian woman set to marry the future Canadian ambassador to Sweden, this story features well-drawn characters, interesting history, and plot twists that kept me turning the pages.”

Reviewed by Trish Bowering.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/06/02/amid-the-theatre-of-war/
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‘Dear Phoenix’Dad Era (Coach House Books,2026) by Jordan Abel.“…a compilation of declarations directed and prompted by, ...
10/02/2026

‘Dear Phoenix’

Dad Era (Coach House Books,2026) by Jordan Abel.

“…a compilation of declarations directed and prompted by, understandably, the birth of his daughter, Phoenix; however, it is a nuanced collection examining fathers, lineage, place, and the complexities of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.”

Reviewed by Heather Simeney MacLeod.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/06/01/dear-phoenix/

New Caledonian rough-edged lifeThe Fort George Murders of 1823: Crises and Coexistence in New Caledonia (Caitlin Press, ...
10/02/2026

New Caledonian rough-edged life

The Fort George Murders of 1823: Crises and Coexistence in New Caledonia (Caitlin Press, 2026) by Geoff Mynett.

“Who committed the murders and why and what to do about it and what happens later takes up the rest of this remarkable story, the seventh book in what has evolved as author Geoff Mynett’s stand-out series of deep dives into formerly obscure corners of British Columbia history.”

Reviewed by Steven Brown.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/06/01/2946-brown-mynett/
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Brave new worldbuildingBramah’s Discovery (Nightwood Editions, 2026) by Renée Sarojini Saklikar.“…a self-proclaimed hybr...
10/01/2026

Brave new worldbuilding

Bramah’s Discovery (Nightwood Editions, 2026) by Renée Sarojini Saklikar.

“…a self-proclaimed hybrid of poetry, fantasy fiction, and epic that tells of an underground battle against social and climactic change. It is infused with riddles, dystopian landscapes, children’s literature, opera, and protest slogans.”

Reviewed by Harold Rhenisch.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/05/29/brave-new-worldbuilding/

Conventions bent, conventions brokenI Met Death & S*x Through My Friend, Tom Meuley (Guernica Editions, 2024) by Thom Ve...
10/01/2026

Conventions bent, conventions broken

I Met Death & S*x Through My Friend, Tom Meuley (Guernica Editions, 2024) by Thom Vernon.

“Told over a twenty-four-hour period, I Met Death & S*x Through My Friend, Tom Meuley, tells the story of several interconnected characters navigating a large storm (both literally and metaphorically) in the heart of Toronto.”

Reviewed by Logan Macnair.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/05/28/conventions-bent-conventions-broken/

A shy girl and a smiling frogPipa:m̓: The Touch of the Frog (Nightwood Editions, 2026) by Joseph Dandurand (illustrated ...
10/01/2026

A shy girl and a smiling frog

Pipa:m̓: The Touch of the Frog (Nightwood Editions, 2026) by Joseph Dandurand (illustrated by Elinor Atkins).

“Specialness comes in all shapes and sizes, of course, and Dandurand’s book celebrates an ordinary-seeming girl who stumbles upon a fortune and willingly—and widely—shares the life-preserving 'wealth' it provides.”

Reviewed by Brett Josef Grubisic.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/05/27/a-shy-girl-and-a-smiling-frog/
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About “Rivers,” “Rocks,” and “Rubies”The Future of Work Is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workplace ( Two Books,...
10/01/2026

About “Rivers,” “Rocks,” and “Rubies”

The Future of Work Is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workplace ( Two Books, 2026) by Dan Pontefract.

“If you’re past 50 and worried that all your accumulated workplace wisdom will get shuffled out the door when you are let go, author Dan Pontefract agrees with you.”

Reviewed by Ron Verzuh.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/05/26/2942-verzuh-pontefract/

‘The outcome from mutual understanding’Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope: Academic Action on Truth and Reconciliation (uOt...
09/30/2026

‘The outcome from mutual understanding’

Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope: Academic Action on Truth and Reconciliation (uOttawa Press, 2024) by Garry Gottfriedson and Victoria Handford (eds.).

“This is just the beginning of this one-of-a-kind book, where academics became entangled with Indigenous thought.”

Reviewed by DC Reid.

Clickable Link in Bio: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/09/29/3058-reid-gottfriedson/

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08/27/2026

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Marbles and the Art of WarAn essay by Marcella Kyrein“Marble and mud season is upon us, reminding me of a time in grade ...
08/11/2026

Marbles and the Art of War

An essay by Marcella Kyrein

“Marble and mud season is upon us, reminding me of a time in grade five when my teacher, Mr. Norman, used to confiscate marbles from unruly students and keep them in a gallon jar on his desk.”

Clickable Link in Bio: https://thebcreview.ca/2026/05/26/2941-kyrein-essay-marbles/

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