Montreal Review of Books

The April issue of the Montreal Review of Books contains not 1 but 2 brilliant reviews of Dundurn titles.  Here is just a small portion of what they said about The Postman’s Round written by Denis Theriault and translated by Liedewy Hawke:

“In 2006, the French-language original of this smart and funny novella won Montreal screenwriter Denis [...]

on trial

The Brenda Martin case is disturbing but perhaps she has something in common with Conrad Black. Even though Black has the resources to fight the U.S. charges against him he still lost the battle (for now). I wonder if being high profile and using the media can be more damaging for a case. Although this [...]

Tell Everything Deserves Giller Prize Attention: The Sun Times

The 15th annual Giller Prize is still seven months away but the publishing industry is already buzzing and making lists after the jury panel of Margaret Atwood, Bob Rae, and Colm Toibin was announced on March 31st.  This past weekend (April 19th) Andrew Armitage of The Sun Times shone the spotlight on three books, including Dundurn’s Tell Everything by Sally [...]

Oceanography Reviews Ebb and Flow

The upcoming issue of the US-based journal Oceanography includes a favourable review of Ebb and Flow: Tides and Life on Our Once and Future Planet by Tom Koppel. Here’s what John L. Luick, an oceanographer working for the South Australian Research and Development Institute, had to say about Ebb and Flow.

“Ebb and Flow: Tides and Life [...]

Roundup of Juvenile Fiction and Non-Fiction Reviews

Three of Dundurn’s juvenile books received media attention this past weekend. Both Perilous Passage by B.J. Bayle and Blood of the Donnellys by David McRae were included in the Guelph Mercury’s roundup of new teen titles on April 5th. The next day, John Boileau reviewed Steve Pitt’s To Stand and Fight Together: Richard Pierpoint and the [...]

Praise for The K Handshape

Two weeks after its publication The K Handshape by Maureen Jennings continues receive praise. Most recently, Ken Kilpatrick, whose review appeared in both The Guelph Mercury and The Record, called The K Handshape “… a well-written book, full of energy, excellent characterization and a great plot. Jennings’ new series is on its way to success.” To read [...]

Tilted: A Breath of Fresh Air

Tilted: The Trial of Conrad Black by Steven Skurka continues to receive good reviews.  The most recent one comes courtesy of The Leader Post in Regina, Saskatchewan. Here’s a snippet of what reviewer Anne Kyle had to say about Tilted.

“It’s a difficult job trying to sell a story that has already been told in countless newspaper [...]