In our November issue, the Ottawa Review of Books core team gives you our take on recent works of fiction by Benoit Chartier, Hubert Haddad, David Holdsworth, Matt Mayr and David Whellams, and two companion works of non-fiction by Guy Thatcher. We hope that you enjoy this issue that we wish to dedicate to Corporal Nathan Cirillo and all those who have served to protect Canada. Their sacrifices allow us the freedom to read and write in peace and security in this beautiful country of ours.