Welcome to the October 2021 issue of the Ottawa Review of Books. In this issue, our core and guest reviewers offer their insights into six works of fiction and poetry by Wayne Ng, Nino de Fama, Naomi Fontaine, Sebastien de Castell, Mike Martin, and David Bellusci. So as you enjoy the kaleidoscopic colours in our Canadian forests, take a moment to check out some fascinating books awaiting your reading enjoyment.