

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...


The Last News Vendor by Michael Mirolla
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw When fantasy pushes aside the lucid remonstrances of the banal, that is where you will find Michael Mirolla....


The Group of Seven Reimagined by Karen Schauber
Reviewed by Patricia Sandberg The Group of Seven’s first public exhibition took place in 1920. Canadians know the Group’s art intimately:...


ORB September Issue
Welcome Back! ORB has wrapped its summer break and is pleased to offer you six new reviews on recent works of Canadian fiction by Rana...


Fog by Rana Bose
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw Fog, as the title suggests, is about seeing through the mundane to discover new things, and yet never leaving...

