

Different Beasts by J. R. McConvey
Reviewed by Menaka Raman-Wilms Different Beasts is a book that is both captivating and memorable. It’s a collection of short stories that...


Call Down the Thunder by Dietrich Kalteis
Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin In his latest crime novel, Vancouver author, Dietrich Kalteis, offers a nail biter as dark and gritty as a...


November Novel Madness
In November, emerging writers from across the world strike out to produce their first novels as part of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing...


Gone Viking by Bill Arnott
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw I met Bill Arnott at an Indigo book signing in Vancouver. He had discovered me through my copious Facebook...


Mad Hatter by Amanda Hale
Reviewed by Timothy Niedermann Mad Hatter is an impressive, emotional, disturbing, and, finally, extremely rewarding novel. Author Amanda...


Halcyon Days by Susan Taylor Meehan
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw Ottawa writer Susan Taylor Meehan's latest novel is a beautiful account of the clash between socialist ideals...


The Marginal Ride Anthology
Reviewed by Amanda Hale The Marginal Ride Anthology is a great read. Two stories each from eight writers on the topic of marginality, and...


ORB's October Issue is Out in Full Fall Colours
We invite you to enjoy the insights of our core and guest reviewers on some wonderful new works of Canadian fiction. This month, ORB...


Immigrant City by David Bezmozgis
Reviewed by Menaka Raman-Wilms Immigrant City by David Bezmozgis is a book that is both unassuming and quietly powerful. It’s a...


Days by Moonlight by André Alexis
Reviewed by Timothy Niedermann You’ve got to be careful with writers as talented, articulate, and well read as 2015 Giller Prize winner...




