New Fiction
Non-Fiction | Previously Announced | Spring 2010 Releases
Kevin Major
An epic novel that unearths the rich and compelling human
history of Newfoundland, as told through the voices of the many
peoples - from the Maritime Archaic, to the Beothuk, to the Norse
and other European settlers - who have, and continue to, inhabit the land.
Nino Ricci
For the twentieth anniversary of the release of the Governor General's Literary Award-winning Lives of the Saints,
Cormorant is proud to present a hardcover commemorative
edition, featuring new materials by Nino Ricci, illustrations by
Tony Urquhart, and an introduction by Steven Hayward.
James King
The fictional biography of an "odd" young man who is secretly
an artistic genius, Etienne's Alphabet is a celebration of life
and of living, with an unforgettable protagonist who sees every
moment as a miracle worth committing to canvas.
David Homel
Ben Allan has studied dromomania - the peculiar male hysteria that causes people to walk away from their lives - as nothing
more than a curiosity. But now that he is turning fifty, Ben
begins to question why his life is the way it is, and what he
himself can do to get away from it all.
Hélène Rioux
Translated by Jonathan Kaplansky
The follow-up to last year's Wednesday Night at the End of
the World, collecting interconnected tales in which people from vastly different walks of life are united
in their search for what
they have lost and what they have never had.
Eric Wright
The long-awaited third installment in the Joe Barley Mystery
Series, A Likely Story showcases the biting humour, engrossing storytelling, and keen eye for the ordinary that have made Eric Wright one of the most beloved crime writers in Canada.
New Non-Fiction
Fiction | Previously Announced | Spring 2010 Releases
Brian Fawcett
The true Christmas story of a young Brian Fawcett, who cuts
down a tree prized by the town of Prince George, BC. Riddled
with guilt and terrified of being caught, he must learn to live with
his mistake - and in so doing, learns to see beyond the mistakes
of others.
George Bowering
As a teenager, legendary Canadian poet George Bowering lived
the life of an ordinary boy. But his sexual awakening was far
from ordinary, when he found himself vying for the affections
of not one but three different women. This intimately honest
and often hilarious memoir skilfully captures the delirious
chaos that takes place when a boy becomes a man.
Previously Announced
Fiction | Non-Fiction | Spring 2010 Releases
Linda Rogers
In this sequel to 2007’s The Empress Letters, Precious
discovers she is pregnant, stirring up bittersweet memories of her time in Hong Kong with her Chinese father and stepmother.
Tess Fragoulis
Kivelli lost everything in the Great Fire of Smyrna. Now stranded
in the Greek city of Piraeus, populated by gangsters, prostitutes, fortune tellers, and other refugees, she finds herself living in the broom closet of a brothel. Only her singing voice can provide a way to rise above.
Aaron Bushkowsky
Alex is a playwright suffering from writer’s block and harsh reviews. His best friend, Roy, is a theatre director with lung
cancer and six months left to live. In pursuit of fresh air and
great wine, they go on a road trip to the Okanagan Valley, where Roy rediscovers his passion for theatre. But when he decides to stage a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a winery, disaster ensues.
Eric Dupont
Translated by Sheila Fischman
Eric, a three-year-old from Gaspésie, is a being who lives only for pleasure. Drinking from his bottle, he tastes sugar for the first time, and is immediately hooked. From that point on, Eric and his sister go to greater and more desperate lengths to satisfy their sweet tooth.
More InfoDavid Miller and Douglas Arrowsmith
Photographs by Jeff Davidson
Toronto mayor David Miller relates some
of the most inspirational and powerful stories of ordinary citizens
to show how Toronto is a place where different cultures can live, work, and dream together as one community.
Edited by Margaret McBurney
As a writer, broadcaster, and social activist, June Callwood made other people her business, trying to better the lives of those in difficult situations. In this collection, her colleagues and loved
ones pay tribute to the grace, charm, and unfailing generosity of one of Canada’s most beloved figures.







