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A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1949
On this day in 1949, a new novel by one of Canada's most influential mystery writers was hitting Edmonton bookstores.
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New book maps history of women's shelter movement in Alberta
The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters has published a book that shares the previously untold stories of those who created refuges for women and children escaping abuse.
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Strategist slows down to make a splash with The Bold Ones
Shawn Kanungo makes his living speaking and strategizing about disruption. He has published hundreds of videos. He has tens of thousands of followers on social media. So why on Earth would he do something as old-school as writing a book?
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LitFest leans into in-real-life experiences
This year's LitFest will welcome audiences back with a broad spectrum of programming that nods to all the nonfiction festival couldn't do online during the pandemic.
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Comics artists reflect on home in new anthology
A post-apocalyptic city where hockey matters more than ever and a dreamscape where every dead nightclub is alive again are among the imaginary Edmontons to be enjoyed in the upcoming Alberta Comics Anthology.
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'Serve the artists': Glass Bookshop launches small press
The co-owners of Glass Bookshop have now become publishers to encourage and elevate the kind of work they want to sell in their independent bookstore.
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Podcast pick: Glass Bookshop Radio
This week's recommended listen is from an independent bookshop that also offers its literary love in audio form
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Podcast pick: The Read-Along
How about a mini book club for your ears as we head into the long weekend? The Read-Along podcast is our pick.
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