Gardening, sailing, spring-cleaning, whatever you may have on the horizon, make time to read some great books coming out from Canadian authors. In this issue, our core ORB reviewers can help you out in your selection with their insights into the works of five Canadian writers: Robert J. Sawyer, John Metcalf, Jeremy Mercer, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nicola Winstanley. We hope you enjoy this issue and the fine April weather!