The Case of the Uninvited Undertaker by Cathy Ace
Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin “Two dozen unexplained wreaths over the past year?” When a mysterious undertaker is seen delivering floral...
Provenance by John Delacourt
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw John Delacourt's third novel, like the first two, reaffirms his love and deep knowledge of the art world. As...
Cascor by Matthew Hughes
Reviewed by Robert Runté Matthew Hughes is one of Canada’s top five SF&F writers, a master of both novels and short stories. He has had...
Welcome to the June 2023 ORB Issue
In this issue of the Ottawa Review of Books, our team offers you their insights into the works of non-fiction and fiction of four...
Fractured by Susan Mockler
Reviewed by Jerry Levy Susan Mockler’s memoir, Fractured, is a journey into the surreal world of doctors and nurses and hospitals but it...
Blacklion by Luke Francis Beirne
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw It's been a while since IRA thrillers have been in vogue, so I was curious to see what Irish-born Canadian...
The Fragrance of Orchids by Sally McBride
Reviewed by Robert Runté Brain Lag is a small Canadian press joyously defying conventional wisdom by publishing brilliant single-author...
The Mother of All Degrassi by Linda Schuyler
Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin The Mother of All Degrassi takes us on a voyage through time and place in this, her memoir. Most Canadians will...
Welcome to ORB’s 2023 Mother’s Day Issue
This May’s issue of the Ottawa Review of Books offers you our core reviewer team’s takes on five excellent works of Canadian fiction: The...
The Family Code by Wayne Ng
Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw The Family Code by Wayne Ng immerses readers in a poignant narrative that follows the struggles of Hannah...