Welcome to ORB’s September 2025 Issue

It’s back-to-school season, and time once again to hit the books. With the demands of classrooms, workplaces, and endless inboxes, it can be hard to make room for reading purely for pleasure. Still, nothing restores the mind quite like getting lost in a good novel. In this issue, ORB’s reviewers bring you fresh takes on an eclectic lineup of Canadian writers: Sadi Muktadir, Merilyn Simonds, Danila Botha, Sebastien de Castell, and Carley Fortune. Enjoy the reviews!