McClelland & Stewart

14/05/2024

Penguin Random House Canada and McClelland & Stewart are mourning the loss of beloved Canadian author Alice Munro.

McClelland & Stewart has long been the proud publisher of Munro’s fiction. Kristin Cochrane, chief executive officer of Penguin Random House Canada has shared: “Alice Munro is a national treasure—a writer of enormous depth, empathy, and humanity whose work is read, admired, and cherished by readers throughout Canada and around the world. Alice’s writing inspired countless writers too, and her work leaves an indelible mark on our literary landscape. All of us at Penguin Random House Canada mourn this loss and we join together with our colleagues at Penguin Random House in the US, the UK, and globally in appreciation for all that Alice Munro has left behind.”

Munro has been the recipient of many awards and prizes, her first collection of stories, DANCE OF THE HAPPY SHADES (1968) was awarded the Governor General’s Award, and she went on to win two Giller Prizes for THE LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN and RUNAWAY in 1998 and 2004, respectively, the Trillium Book Award, the Rea Award for the Short Story, the Lannan Literary Award, England’s W. H. Smith Literary Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Man Booker International Prize. In 2013 she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first Canadian author and the 13th woman to be awarded the prize. She was hailed as a “master of the contemporary short story.”

08/05/2024

For more than 100 years, McClelland & Stewart has helped to shape and champion Canada’s cultural conversation. Our annual Spring series is a gathering in celebration of our community, our authors, and our rich, award-winning fiction list.

Join us at 7pm on June 5th at The Henry for an engaging evening of conversation with five captivating authors.

Featuring Frankie Barnet (), Jonathan Escoffrey (), Ainslie Hogarth (), Conor Kerr (), and Tommy Orange in conversation with Ismaila Alfa () host of CBC’s Fresh Air.

In partnership with who will be present for book sales. Tickets are free and available now through Eventbrite, see the link in our bio.

08/05/2024

21/03/2023

Today marks the release of three remarkable poetry titles.

WIRES THAT SPUTTER is Britta Badour’s powerful debut collection. With propulsive, intimate stylings and an eye toward Black liberations, pop culture, sports, and familial fractures, Wires that Sputter meets the world with the posture of a portraitist and the deftness of a poet-as-acrobat, as seeker.

CONTINENT, Aaron Boothby’s debut collection, trace maps laid across lands and peoples by force, voiced by a speaker both engaged in attending to this ongoing violence and unable to escape complicity with it. Continent asks the question: how can we see, listen, and feel an ongoing catastrophe and look for what is beyond it?

THE NATURAL HUSTLE is an astonishing, inventive new collection of poems by Eva H.D. Deeply attuned to the cadence of life, the poems in this collection offer provocative, intimate snapshots of the bewildering experience of living.

20/03/2023

Join us at AGO for Poet’s Hour with Britta Badour, Aaron Boothby and Eva H.D, as they discuss their brilliant new poetry collections. This Wednesday at 7pm, at Walker Court, Art Gallery of Ontario. See you there! https://ago.ca/events/poets-hour-britta-badour-aaron-boothby-eva-hd

Join us and McClelland & Stewart in Walker Court as we celebrate three debut poets and their new poetry collections, with readings and book signings: Wires that Sputter by Britta Badour, Continent by Aaron Boothby, The Natu

17/03/2023

Two weeks left! McClelland & Stewart will receive unagented and unsolicited submissions from March 1st-31st, 2023. We look forward to reading your submissions! For more information, please go to https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/imprints/MS/mcclelland-stewart/submissions. Submissions accepted at [email protected]

16/03/2023

We are thrilled to be welcoming Elizabeth Renzetti to McClelland & Stewart! 🎉

15/03/2023

Exculpatory Lilies by Susan Musgrave is now a 2023 Griffin Poetry Prize longlisted collection! Congratulations to the remarkable Susan Musgrave!

Congratulations to Susan Musgrave, Canada, for her longlisted collection, Exculpatory Lilies!

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Judges Nikola Madzirov (Macedonia), Gregory Scofield (Canada), and Natasha Trethewey (USA) each read 602 books of poetry, including 54 translations from 20 languages, submitted by 229 publishers from 20 different countries.

The five shortlisted books will be announced on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
The winner will be announced at the Griffin Poetry Prize Readings to be held at Koerner Hall on Wednesday, June 7, and will be awarded $130,000. The other shortlisted finalists will each receive $10,000. Tickets are now on sale: https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/2023-griffin-poetry-prize-readings

Learn more about Susan Musgrave on our website:
https://griffinpoetryprize.com/poet/susan-musgrave/

01/02/2023

Mark your calendars! McClelland & Stewart will receive unagented and unsolicited submissions from March 1-31st. 2023. We look forward to reading your submissions! For further information, please go to https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/imprints/MS/mcclelland-stewart/submissions. Submissions accepted at [email protected]

Nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere.

29/06/2022

In celebration of shining light on REZ RULES, a common-sense blueprint for what the future of First Nations should look like as told through the fascinating life and legacy of the remarkable leader, Chief Clarence Louie.

28/06/2022

27/06/2022

HUMMINGBIRD SALAMANDER is a brilliant speculative thriller of dark conspiracy, endangered species, and the end of all things, from author Jeff VanderMeer. Available now in paperback 🕊

23/06/2022

Winner of the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Nonfiction, THEY SAID THIS WOULD BE FUN IS the powerfully moving memoir about what it's like to be a student of colour on a predominantly white campus. A must read for all recent high-school grads.

19/06/2022

To all the dads who guide us through life’s big questions, this one’s for you! Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate 🎉

18/06/2022

MISSING FROM THE VILLAGE is the the tragic and resonant story of the disappearance of eight men--the victims of serial killer Bruce McArthur--from Toronto's q***r community. A heartbreaking but crucial read when reflecting this 🏳‍🌈

16/06/2022

SUCH BIG DREAMS and SON OF ELSEWHERE investigate what it means to find yourself and the sacrifices made along the way -- making them the perfect gift for recent grads 🎓

14/06/2022

The Giller Prize-winning novel WHAT STRANGE PARADISE is now available in paperback! If you haven't yet, this tale of survival and redemption is an absolute must read 🌴💜

12/06/2022

For the literary loving dads out there ANIMAL PERSON, A HERO OF OUR TIME, and THE RED ARROW are the perfect gift for Father's Day🎁

11/06/2022

Reflecting on , NISHGA confronts difficult truths and looks at how both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples engage with a history of colonial violence that is quite often rendered invisible. It is an unforgettably powerful read.

10/06/2022

Let's go back to England, 1882. In Victorian London, two children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness—a man made of smoke. A stunning new work of historical fantasy, J. M. Miro's ORDINARY MONSTERS presents a catastrophic vision of the Victorian world—and of the gifted, broken children who must save it. This thrilling standout summer read is waiting for you!

09/06/2022

Full of edge, raw beauty, electrifying intensity, and piercing vulnerability, NIGHTCRAWLING marks the stunning arrival of a voice unlike any we have heard before. Leila Mottley showcases her blazingly original voice in this dazzling and unforgettable tale about a young Black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system 🌙

07/06/2022

It's publication day for Minique, Nightcrawling, and Ordinary Monsters! Perfect for the summer days ahead, we can't wait for you to get your hands on these new novels 📖

06/06/2022

Loosely based on the lives of real 17th-century figures, MINIQUE is a fierce outsider narrative, a feminist fable, a survival story, and a turbulent romance rolled into one utterly captivating novel. Available everywhere tomorrow!

05/06/2022

With Father's Day around the corner we've picked out a couple of books perfect for the dad who loves a good memoir. BEDROOM RAPPER and SON OF ELSEWHERE, are two recent hot releases that dads will absolutely love.

31/05/2022

Hip hop fans unite! From the award-winning musician, producer, and DJ Rollie Pemberton, aka Cadence Weapon, comes BEDROOM RAPPER. Both a critical history of hip-hop and must-read memoir, this outstanding book hits shelves today 💜🎧

30/05/2022

With all of our new releases in May, it's been a blast to see what you've been reading! Keep tagging us in all your reviews, TBR's, and excitement!

28/05/2022

THE MEASURE OF A MAN - part personal memoir, part social history of a man’s suit – JJ Lee tells this acclaimed story of love and forgiveness, fathers and sons, and learning what it means to be a man.

27/05/2022

"Warning: if you begin reading the book in the morning, don't expect to get anything done for the rest of the day." --New York Times

DJINN PATROL ON THE PURPLE LINE follows three children as they venture into the darkest corners of a sprawling Indian city to find their missing classmate. It’s a stunningly moving novel--based on a true story. This is a must read.

26/05/2022

MAYFLIES - a coming-of-age novel that becomes a profound mediation on life, death, and lifelong friendship. Out now in paperback 💛

24/05/2022

The debut novel from Tsering Yangzom Lama is here! WE MEASURE THE EARTH WITH OUR BODIES recounts a Tibetan family’s fifty-year journey through exile and their struggles to forge new lives of dignity, love, and hope. Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by The Millions and Ms., it's one you won't want to miss. Get your copy now!