Thomas Allen & Son Ltd.

31/03/2023

After one hundred and seven years in the Canadian book business Thomas Allen and Son is closing. It has been our pleasure supporting authors and bringing books to generations of Canadian readers. We want to thank all of our customers and friends.

Many of our publishers, authors, and staff are moving on to Firefly Books, which is starting a new Distribution service for publishers. We hope that you will lend them the same support you have always shared with us.

03/02/2023

It is wonderful to be back at OLA with all our favourite librarians and authors! We will be having more signings, so please stop by our booth to see what is new for Spring 2023!

23/10/2022

Special thanks to A Different Drummer Books for hosting Lorna Schultz Nicholson, Jocelyn Watkinson Children’s Picture Book Writer and Marcus Cutler Illustration yesterday!

03/10/2022

Congratulations to ! SECOND CHANCES from Red Deer Press is the winner of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People. Awarded by the Canadian Children's Book Centre, the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People rewards excellence in the writing of an outstanding work of historical fiction for young readers, by a Canadian author, published in the previous calendar year.

20/07/2022

✨Are you a fan of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING?

Did you know that Workman Publishing has both a WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING puzzle and a 2023 calendar coming soon?

With the movie in theatres now, we just had to make sure to share these exciting products! Get your puzzle today and pre-order your calendar so you'll be ready for whatever 2023 has planned!

13/07/2022

A fresh and vibrant reimagining of the classic 1909 Waite-Smith tarot!

The Weiser Tarot is a new edition of the most popular and influential Tarot art ever created, the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, first published in 1909. The cards have been newly repainted—while, of course, preserving Pamela Colman Smith’s original line art—creating a fresh, flowing aesthetic. Additionally, the cards provide Hebrew and astrological correspondences to the Major Arcana—not included in the original Rider-Waite-Smith deck—for those seekers who have interest in Qabalah and astrology.

The accompanying book includes:
✨ A brief history of the Tarot
✨ A look at how the Rider-Waite-Smith deck came to be
✨ The story behind the creation of The Weiser Tarot
✨ Keywords for interpreting the cards
✨ Tarot spreads, including a new “Ankh” spread created especially for The Weiser Tarot
✨ An annotated list of recommended reading for further study

The Weiser Tarot was created to speak to your own personal Tarot needs and desires. Whether you are new to the Tarot or a seasoned card reader, you can use The Weiser Tarot for divination, fortune-telling, self-transformation, spellcasting, or any other purpose.

This gorgeous update is perfect for beginners and experts alike--get yours in September 2022!

Are you looking forward to this exciting deck?

Red Wheel / Weiser Books

13/05/2022

🎉 We're super excited to see the YA adaptation of BRAIDING SWEETGRASS, BRAIDING SWEETGRASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Neidhardt coming from Lerner Publishing Group this fall!

See the newly revealed cover, and find out more in this article from Publishers Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/89281-lerner-to-publish-ya-edition-of-milkweed-adult-bestseller.html

It's a total Minneapolis story, said Lerner Publishing Group CEO Adam Lerner about the events leading up to the fall release of the YA edition of 'Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.'

04/04/2022

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As if there weren’t enough reasons to , here is one more: our Contest for Book Lovers is BACK! 😱

Every book purchased from an indie bookstore on April 30 = one entry and books by Canadian authors/illustrators are worth double. You could win a gift card to your favourite indie bookstore worth $250, $500, or even $1000! 📚

Visit cibabooks.ca/CIBD-Contest for details. 💻

31/01/2022

🥳🎉 Congratulations to Elizabeth C. Bunce for being nominated for an for COLD-BLOODED MYRTLE!

https://twitter.com/Malice_Domestic/status/1487496714277765123

Algonquin Young Readers

“Congratulations to all of this year's nominees! ”

28/01/2022

🎉🎉🎉 We are so excited to share that Colleen Hoover's REMINDERS OF HIM hit #1 on the The Toronto Star & The Globe and Mail Bestsellers Lists making it #1 in Canada!

Congratulations, Colleen!

Have you read Reminders of Him yet?

Amazon Publishing

17/01/2022

Why yes, that is pigeon. (You'll get it once you read the book, I swear.)😏

🎉 The wait is finally over, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover 's next release, REMINDERS OF HIM, is out tomorrow!

If you haven't heard of this one yet, it's a heartbreaking, yet hopeful story of a troubled young mother who yearns for a shot at redemption.

💖 If you already love Colleen Hoover's books, you won't want to miss this one, and if you haven't picked up one of her books yet, this would be the perfect place to start. It's captivating...and heart-wrenching, but don't worry, it has a HEA, so even if your feelings go through a whirlwind, as per usual, Hoover will put you back together.

Have you ordered your copy of Reminders of Him yet? And if you haven't, are you planning to rush out and get one?

04/01/2022

26/10/2021

Are you a fan of films? Check out this awesome post from LIGHTS, CAMERA, author Heather Greene where she's shared 50 (!) must-see films and tv shows you definitely don't want to miss!

We recognize the witch because no industry has been quite so influential in shaping our vision of her as Hollywood. As we enter the Samhain season, L...

13/10/2021

🥳One of our fabulous reps, Kathy, just shared these lovely photos of some of our publishers' books that she spotted while visiting her account, Seasons Home And Gift, in the heart of Elora!

We love seeing our books out in the wild, especially in such beautiful and creative displays! Wonderful displays, Aileen! 📚🎉

For anyone else who happens to have our books in their stores (or even your shelves), please always feel free to tag us--we'd love to see your photos, too! 💖

05/10/2021

🎉We're excited to share that Noma is #1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list for 2021! Making it Noma's fifth time winning this honour!

If you can't make it to Copenhagen right now, don't worry, we have two books from René Redzepi that you can enjoy from home: THE NOMA GUIDE TO FERMENTATION and YOU AND I EAT THE SAME!

With THE NOMA GUIDE TO FERMENATION you can use test out the revolutionary knowledge, new techniques, and original recipes René Redzepi and his team use in their world-famous kitchen.

And in YOU AND I EAT THE SAME, René Redzepi, Chris Young, and the MAD (Danish for "food") team come together to help readers discover a deeper engagement with food and the world around us.

You can read more about Noma making #1 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants List here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-05/noma-is-the-top-restaurant-in-the-world-according-to-50-best-list

Artisan Books

01/10/2021

✨💜 is the crystal healing book for spiritual seekers who love to bend the rules and walk their own path.
Whether you are an energy healer, a crystal lover, or simply a spiritual rebel with an open mind and an open heart, Rock On will teach you how to easily overcome life’s everyday hurdles and heal yourself and those around you using the power of crystals.
Covering all aspects of crystal healing, from the scientific to the esoteric, and featuring 40 detailed crystal body layouts, this book is the definitive reference guide for those wanting to learn more about the hands-on side of crystal healing from a master crystal healer with a fresh and unique perspective.
If you are interested in the hype about sparkly rocks but aren’t sure about spiritual woo-woo, just read Kate Mantello’s introduction and you won't be able to put the book down! Mantello brings the crystal healing experience directly to you, offering a hands-on, practical approach that works for beginners and experts alike.
Rockpool Publishing Evolve Healing Institute

01/10/2021

🎉We are delighted to announce that effective October 1, 2021 Thomas Allen & Son will assume the sales and distribution for Fitzhenry & Whiteside!
This move marks an important alliance between two independent Canadian publishers. Fitzhenry & Whiteside will be able to concentrate on its publishing program of award-winning Canadian books and rights and Thomas Allen & Son, Canada’s oldest independent distributor, will effectively combine and ship orders, making ordering and customer service more efficient, thus saving customers time and effort.
As of October 1st, all orders for Fitzhenry & Whiteside titles and associated imprints should be directed to Thomas Allen & Son. Fitzhenry & Whiteside will continue to accept returns of books purchased directly from them until December 31, 2021. Please continue to remit your payments for all Fitzhenry invoices to Fitzhenry. Payments and credit notes issued by Thomas Allen must be paid to Thomas Allen.
Thomas Allen and Fitzhenry & Whiteside have been working side by side since Thomas Allen moved its operations to the Fitzhenry & Whiteside warehouse in 2016. We are all excited to see what the future holds in Canadian publishing with this increased alliance.
You can view the Fall 2021 catalogues for Fitzhenry & Whiteside on our website: https://www.thomasallen.ca/

01/10/2021

From Colleen van Niekerk, a bold new voice in literary fiction, comes, A CONSPIRACY OF MOTHERS, a compelling story of three mothers whose lives intersect during a generation-defining period in South Africa’s history.
The year is 1994, and South Africa is in political turmoil as its first democratic election looms. Against a backdrop of apartheid and racial violence, traumatized artist Yolanda Petersen returns from the Appalachian foothills to the land of her youth at the behest of her mother. While there Yolanda longs to reconnect with her estranged daughter, Ingrid, the product of an illegal mixed-race affair with a white man.
But Ingrid is missing, and as Yolanda quickly discovers, she isn’t the only woman in Cape Town desperate to protect her own. Ingrid’s very existence is proof of a white man’s crime, and that man’s mother will do anything—even kill—to ensure the truth remains buried.
An evocative debut novel set during a defining period in history, A Conspiracy of Mothers tells a gripping story of love and betrayal from multiple perspectives while deftly balancing the painful legacy of apartheid with the trials of motherhood.
Amazon Publishing Colleen van Niekerk

30/09/2021

🍻The most comprehensive guide to the world of beer, THE BEER BIBLE, is back with everything you need to know about what to drink, where, when and why!
Now with 25% new material reflecting new beers from commercial breweries and craft brewers! Plus: the history of brewing, how to read a Belgian beer label, and what to look for in tasting any kind of brew.
Imagine sitting in your favorite pub with a good friend who just happens to have won a TACP Award—a major culinary accolade—for writing the book about beer. Then imagine that he’s been spending the years following the first edition exploring all the changes that continue to shape and evolve the brewing world. That’s this book, the completely revised and updated bible on beer that covers everything:
- The History, or how we got from the birth of malting and national traditions to a hazy IPA in 12,000 years.
- The Variety: dozens of styles and hundreds of brews, along with recommended “Beers to Know.”
- The Curiosity: If beer’s your passion, you’ll delight in learning what type of hops went into a favorite beer and where to go for beer tourism, as well as profiles of breweries from around the world.
- And lastly, The Pleasure. Because, ultimately, that’s what it’s all about.
Workman Publishing

30/09/2021

🌟A gift that celebrates being yourself, in your own unique way!
“Being weird is a wonderful thing.” is a new, impulse-friendly quote collection from Kathryn & Ross Petras that celebrates our individuality while embracing & praising the imperfections making us who we are. A gift that says: You be YOU, and you're great!
Do you ever feel different? A little weird, a little wacky? It’s time to own it, because, as Meryl Streep proclaimed, “what makes you different or weird, that’s your strength.” In this inspiring collection, singers, poets, actors, activists, comedians, designers, athletes, and philosophers share wise and pithy reflections on what it’s like to march to the beat of a different drummer.
Every statement is a powerful, positive reminder that to live successfully is to be completely unapologetically you.
Workman Publishing

29/09/2021

🪄 Look inside the mind of a magician with professional magician Joshua Jay 's HOW MAGICIANS THINK!
In 52 short, compulsively readable essays, Joshua Jay reveals the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history, and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. These brief and fascinating essays offer an inside look at how the very best magicians think about magic, how they practice and put together a show, what inspires them, and the psychology behind creating wonder and being tricked when we expect both, as well as why we seek magic in the first place.
Do you know any magic tricks? What's the thing you hope to learn about magicians and magic when you pick up HOW MAGICIANS THINK?
Workman Publishing

29/09/2021

🧜🦄🔮Paint by Sticker Kids: Mermaids & Magic includes everything kids need to create ten bright and magical images, including mermaids, unicorns, crystal balls, Pegasus, and more!
Have you tried any Paint by Sticker books yet? Do you know anyone who would love to put together some of these magical, sticker creations?
Workman Publishing

28/09/2021

🎉 Now available in paperback from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes THE OTHER EMILY, a twisting journey of lost love, impossible second chances, and terrifying promises!
A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup’s victims whose remains were never found.
Writer David Thorne still hasn’t recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Since then, he’s sought closure any way he can. He even visits regularly with Jessup in prison, desperate for answers about Emily’s final hours so he may finally lay her body to rest. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily. As the fantastic becomes credible, David’s obsession grows, Maddison’s mysterious past deepens—and terror escalates.
Is she Emily? Or an irresistible dead ringer? Either way, the ultimate question is the same: What game is she playing? Whatever the risk in finding out, David’s willing to take it for this precious second chance. It’s been ten years since he’s felt this inspired, this hopeful, this much in love…and he’s afraid.
What's your favourite Dean Koontz book?
Amazon Publishing

28/09/2021

🌿🐛🐝 is an engaging, illustrated introduction to the beneficial insects, birds, and other animals that help a garden thrive!
The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side—they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check.
In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden’s ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these valuable creatures into your garden. With beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by Craig Latker, Garden Allies invites you to make friends with the creatures that fill your garden—the reward is a renewed sense of nature’s beauty and a garden humming with life.
What "Garden Allies" do you enjoy watching in your garden?
Storey Publishing

28/09/2021

🦌🎻The moose plays the cello. The deer, violin. And it’s ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, time to begin!
Destined to be a read-aloud favorite, is a mystical, waltzing story from beloved author & illustrator Sandra Boynton, and a magical book to share with a magical child!
Woodland animals heed the call of the fox’s bugle to join the woodland dance in a moonlit glade, dancing all night to the music of the Woodland Dance Trio. As the animals wander off to bed, the Trio plays one last piece to welcome the sun. A lovely, lyrical way to end, or start, the day.
We'd love to know, what's your favourite Sandra Boynton book?
Workman Publishing

21/09/2021

🍲🍗🧄Discover the flavours & traditions of Northern Macedonia in Katerina Nitsou's !
The cuisine of Northern Macedonia is a rich mosaic of influences from the Mediterranean and Middle East, and the neighboring countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Known for its opulent family meals, the regional dishes play important symbolic roles in local traditions and family celebrations.
Through over 100 mouthwatering recipes for mezze dishes, salads, soups, fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, and delicious sweets and preserves, chef and food writer Katerina Nitsou shares the authentic flavors and wisdom brought along with her family from the mountainous villages of Northern Macedonia, recreated and adapted in her North American kitchen. Coupled with beautiful photography of the food, people, and landscapes of Northern Macedonia, this cookbook captures the country's essence and belongs on the kitchen shelf of every foodie!
Interlink Books

21/09/2021

💩🐙Today we have 2 new adorable books from Cottage Door Press : 100 First Words Adventures and P**p!
**p is funny, adorable finger puppet book to help make your toddler feel more comfortable using the toilet and introduce your little one to potty concepts by sharing this adorable bathroom-themed joke book! Little P**p and its friends will have your little one giggling from start to finish, while also encouraging toddlers to use the potty.
In 100 First Word Adventures, preschoolers and kindergarteners will love identifying animals, fish, insects, plants, and flowers found in nature while practicing early learning concepts including colors, shapes, letters, words, and counting. This lively, educational book is filled with more than 100 words found in 10 engaging scenes designed to expand vocabulary, help build conversation skills, and support language development. Created in conjunction with child development experts, Lamaze books inspire interactive, healthy learning, and are a must for curious little learners!

21/09/2021

🌟From the New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year, Kate Moretti, Author, comes THE SPIRES, a new unsettling psychological thriller where a troubled woman becomes consumed by a past she’s desperate to forget!
Strung between two teenagers, an unemployed husband, and a tenuous career, Penelope Cox barely has her life together when the past comes knocking at her door. Willa Blaine, her old roommate, needs her help: refuge from an abusive husband. “Two weeks tops,” she says—but it’s not the imposition that bothers Penelope; it’s the memories Willa brings with her.
Twenty years earlier, Penelope, Willa, and three friends lived together in a converted church. Insular and closed off from the rest of the world, the five roommates formed their own dysfunctional family, celebrating the pinnacle of their lives; they called themselves “the Spires.” But nights of wild parties gave way to a darker undercurrent: jealousy, resentment, unrequited love, and obsession. Tensions boiled over during a night of debauchery that ended in a deadly fire, leaving the Spires scattered and forever changed.
Now Willa is the perfect houseguest: accommodating, helpful, bringing a newfound sense of excitement to the Cox household. Yet Penelope can’t help but feel the cracks in her life widen as she begins to question Willa’s motives. Everyone has secrets, it seems—and the fire may have brought down the Spires, but not everything burned was forgotten.
Will you be picking up this exciting new thriller from Kate Moretti?
Amazon Publishing

21/09/2021

A journey into the heartbeat of life on Earth.
Deeply researched and engagingly told, Bill Schutt, Author’s PUMP is a fascinating natural history into the heart!
From the origins of circulation, still evident in some microorganisms today, to the enormous hearts of blue whales, we journey with Bill to beaches where horseshoe crabs are being harvested for their life-saving blood, and under the sea to learn about the world’s most natural antifreeze, flowing through the veins of icefish. And we follow him through human history, too, as scientists hypothesize wrongly and rightly about what is arguably our most important organ, ultimately developing the technologies that have helped us study the heart—and now, in the most cutting-edge labs, the tools that will help us regenerate it.
Algonquin Books