With so many exciting new books on the horizon, choosing where to start can be a challenge. But don’t worry, we’re here to help!
This curated list is a guide for every reader, whether you’re looking to dive into pressing global issues, take on the outdoors, discover fresh literary voices, or are simply looking for your next great read, consider this your go-to guide to the season’s most anticipated releases.
Climate and the Outdoors
Climate Injustice by Friederike Otto, translated by Sarah Pybus (Greystone Books)
Climate scientist Friederike Otto exposes the global inequalities at the heart of the climate crisis. Through eight case studies of extreme weather—like the heatwaves in North America and the floods in Pakistan—Climate Injustice reveals how colonialism, racism, sexism, and climate change are interconnected. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Otto makes a powerful case for placing fairness and global justice at the forefront of climate solutions.
Coming soon on May 25, 2025
Feathered Entanglements edited by Scott E. Simon & Frédéric Laugrand (UBC Press)
Feathered Entanglements explores the deep and enduring connection between humans and birds across the Indo-Pacific. From ancient Austronesian divination to modern cormorant fishing in China and Japan, birds have guided human survival and our understanding of the natural world. Yet, in an era of rapid industrialization and climate change, our relationship with the avian world is under threat. Blending anthropology and environmental science, this collection presents birds as sentinels of ecological change. Essential for scholars, birders, and anyone fascinated by human-nonhuman entanglements.
Coming soon on July 1, 2025
Wildlife Weekends in Southern British Columbia by Roy Jantzen (Rocky Mountain Books)
Wildlife Weekends is a comprehensive guidebook for nature enthusiasts of all ages, featuring 20 species-focused chapters that explore the wildlife of southern British Columbia. Accessible within a six-hour drive of Vancouver, this guide highlights diverse ecosystems and species with deep dives into the habitats of Killer Whales off Saturna Island, Bald Eagles near Harrison, and more. Each chapter offers both practical advice and insights from natural history, Indigenous knowledge, and wildlife researchers.
Out now
Children’s Books
The Animal People Choose a Leader by Richard Wagamese, illustrated by Bridget George (Douglas & McIntyre)
Accompanied by Bridget George’s stunning illustrations, The Animal People Choose a Leader brings Richard Wagamese’s unmistakable voice to a timeless tale about wisdom and kindness. Set in a “long ago time,” the animals gather to choose a leader. The strongest and fastest—Horse, Buffalo, Cougar, and Wolverine—compete in a great race around a foreboding mountain lake. But when the unassuming rabbit, Waabooz, joins the contest, the animals learn that there are things far greater than speed or strength. Steeped in the spirit of traditional legend, this beautiful book celebrates the power of kindness and connection to the land, reaffirming Wagamese’s place as one of Canada’s most cherished storytellers.
Out now
No Huddles for Heloise by Deborah Kerbel (Orca Book Publishers)
Heloise the penguin loves sledding, giving rocks to her friends, and eating fish popsicles. But there’s one thing she can’t stand: huddles. While penguins gather together to stay warm and protect themselves from predators like leopard seals, Heloise’s aversion to crowds and close-talkers makes her uncomfortable. Determined to find others like her, she sets off on an adventure, meeting new animals and facing danger along the way. But when she comes face-to-face with a leopard seal, Heloise realizes the importance of community and discovers a way to balance her need for space with being part of the group.
Coming soon! March 11, 2025
Fiction
A Room in the Forest by Heather Ramsay (Caitlin Press)
Nineteen-year-old Lily leaves small-town Alberta for a job in the forests of Haida Gwaii. A chance encounter with a band of tree planters challenges her understanding of the land she is entering, while the rugged work and her complex coworkers leave her uncertain. When she glimpses a mysterious figure in the forest—thought to be a myth—Lily is drawn into a mystery that reveals truths about her estranged mother and her own ties to the region. In search of answers, she journeys deeper into the forest. Former Haida Gwaii reporter Heather Ramsay’s fiction debut is a compelling coming-of-age novel about unlearning, discovery, and the search for home.
Coming soon on February 21, 2025
Poetry and Plays
Permission to Settle by Holly Flauto (Anvil Press)
Permission to Settle is a poignant collection of memoir-based poems presented in the blanks of the application for Permanent Residency. These poems delve into anxiety, identity, and foreignness, all while reflecting on the privileges inherent in the journey from US to Canada as a modern-day settler. With a critical eye on the colonial systems that categorize “the other,” this collection playfully highlights the disconnect between the messy reality of lived experience and the rigid structures of immigration.
Out now
Behind the Moon by Anosh Irani (Talonbooks)
Behind the Moon, a new play from award-winning playwright and novelist Anosh Irani, unfolds in a Mughlai restaurant in Toronto where a late-night visitor disrupts Ayub’s quiet routine. As tensions rise, Ayub is forced to confront the family he left behind, the dreams he abandoned, and the realities he’s tried to ignore, all while keeping the restaurant immaculately clean. A poignant exploration of love, loss, faith, and brotherhood.
Out now