Reviews from Outside the Review Pages

Although most of our reviews can be found online or in the book review pages, every so often different types/formats of reviews come in such as the handwritten fan review, the email from a descendant of a historical figure featured in one of our books. I would like to share three such reviews with you.
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Beat the Cold with Still Waters

With the temperature siting at -17 Celsius here in Toronto and no relief in sight ’till Saturday and an Arctic blast striking much of the American Midwest with temperatures dipping down to -40 Celsius, what better way to escape the cold that has decended upon us then finding a comfy chair by a roaring fireplace and [...]

Stars for Dundurn’s YA Titles

CM Magazine handed out stars to four of our YA novels!  Here are some highlights from the reviews.
“A respected historian, Boissery has done her research into Australia’s convict roots, and her knowledge of the historical and geographical setting is evident in the writing. Boissery manages to incorporate that historical and geographical knowledge into the story in [...]

John Moss – a literary kin of Robertson Davies

Still Waters, the newest addition to Dundurn’s Castle Street mystery line, by noted academic John Moss has been receiving great reviews from mystery critics since its publication last month. The witty verbal sparing between Still Waters’ detective duo David Morgan and Miranda Quin are reminding the critics of Reginald Hill’s Dalziel and Pascoe and Hammett’s Thin Man [...]

Caribou and the North Featured on Sustainablog

Caribou and the North: A Shared Future by Monte Hummel and Justina C. Ray received its first review this past Wednesday on the environmental blog Sustainablog.org. Here’s a portion of the review.

“In Caribou and the North: A Shared Future, Hummel and Ray use their expertise on these cold-loving herbivores and on the science of conservation to provide a [...]

Ohmpage.ca recommends Kickstart

Rajio of Ohmpage.ca recently reviewed Kickstart: How Successful Canadians Got Started. Here’s a portion of that review:
“… a great and unexpected look across the country at the different paths people take to different kinds of success. The book is kind of comforting to those who aren’t entirely sure of how to proceed or even of [...]

New Review for Angel in the Full Moon

One of the leading mystery blogs, ReviewingtheEvidence.com, just posted a review of Don Easton’s Angel in the Full Moon. Here’s a portion of that review.
“Easton has taught his readers that Jack Taggart is a master of manipulation and creative problem solving. In fact, Jack’s trademark ’sting’ plot twist is a much anticipated part of the books. [...]