FICTION

1.

Kiss of the Cockroach Queen

Jim Jackson. Fantasy noir and old-style pulp explode in Hong Kong’s seedy, mystical underbelly.

2.

Washington Black

Esi Edugyan. An original novel of slavery and freedom.

3.

At This Juncture

Rona Altrows. A woman writes letters to the CEO of Canada Post.

4.

A Sorrowful Sanctuary

Iona Whishaw. The fifth book in the Lane Winslow mystery series, set in British Columbia.

5.

Split Tooth

Tanya Tagaq. A girl growing up in Nunavut in the 1970s becomes pregnant.

6.

Lethal White

Robert Galbraith. The fourth in the Cormoran Strike mystery series.

7.

Jonny Appleseed

Joshua Whitehead. A young two-spirit, Indigiqueer man must return home for his stepfather’s funeral.

8.

A Killing in King’s Cove

Iona Whishaw. In 1946, and war-weary young ex-intelligence officer Lane Winslow leaves London to look for a fresh start. The first book in the Lane Winslow mystery series, set in British Columbia.

9.

Sabrina

Nick Drnaso. When a woman goes missing, many conspiracy stories ensue. A graphic novel.

10.

Starlight

Richard Wagamese. An abused woman finds shelter on an Indigenous man’s farm.