The University of Alberta Press’s mission is to produce culturally significant works of high-quality scholarship and creative excellence. Given the numerous Foreword IndieFabs, among other awards, the press seems to be fulfilling that... Read More

Every good New Year’s Eve party needs good cocktails, alcoholic or otherwise. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Three indie books that should help you craft the perfect drink and, once everyone’s got a drink, we’ve got a book... Read More

The chestnuts are roasting on the open fire, so it’s the perfect time to pull up a chair and read a book to keep your heart warm too. Here are ten Christmastime books for the whole family that will keep the holiday spirit alive. Merry... Read More

With the world as it is, it’s no surprise that dystopian fiction continued to reign in 2014. But our collection of the best indie fantasy and science fiction of the year features vampires, werewolves, demons, aliens, and ancient... Read More

Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Covers 200 Years of Classic Covers Margaret C. Sullivan Quirk Books Hardcover $24.95 (224pp) 978-1-59474-725-0 This book is such a great idea, and so masterfully put together, no one should... Read More

Will today’s research into bionics lead to tomorrow’s marauding army of Cybermen or Cylons? Sounds far-fetched, until you read that Stephen Hawking recently said artificial intelligence will lead to mankind’s destruction. But... Read More

Comics get (unfairly) pigeonholed a lot. Which is a shame, because they cover such incredibly diverse topics. From hockey to racism, heartbreak to goblins, memoirs to shipwrecks, here are the ten best comics that came across our desks in... Read More