Book Publishers Association of Alberta

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 9, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending October 9, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 9, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 5, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 5, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending October 5, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 5, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social

We're Hiring! NeWest Press is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Submit your cover letter and resume to president@newestpress.com not later than Friday, October 17, 2025.

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending October 2! #ABbooks @aupress.ca @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 28, 2025! #ABbooks
@audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 25, 2025! #ABbooks
@shelflifebooks.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 21, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending September 18, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending September 18, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: https://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/calgary-bestseller-list/

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 18, 2025! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

At the top there is the header: “Lifetime Achievement in Publishing Award.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is “Kieran Leblanc” and to the left is her picture.. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award goes to Kieran Leblanc for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her 17 year tenure as Executive Director of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. Congratulations Kieran and happy retirement! #ABbooks #ABPubAwards

At the top there is the header: “Book Design of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Freehand Books and to the left is the book cover for EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I’M A MONK EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I AM A MONSTER. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Designed by Natalie Olsen and written by Damian Tarnopolsky, EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I’M A MONK, EVERY NIGHT I DREAM I’M A MONSTER from Freehand Books wins Book Design of the Year! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Book Design of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Renegade Arts Entertainment and to the left is the book cover for SHOUT KILL REVEL. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The winner of Book Illustration of the Year is @renegadeartsent.bsky.social
for SHOUT KILL REVEL written and illustrated by Jarret Hartnell. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Book Design of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Freehand Books and to the left is the book cover for JUICEBOXERS. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Congratulations Freehand Books! The Book Cover Design of the Year goes to JUICEBOXERS written by Benjamin Hertwig and cover design by Natalie Olsen! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Trade Fiction of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Freehand Books and to the left is the book cover for ART OF CAMOUFLAGE . At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Freehand Books is the winner of Trade Fiction Book of the Year for Sara Power’s ART OF CAMOUFLAGE. Congratulations!

#ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for NeWest Press and to the left is the book cover for ATTIC RAIN. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The winner of the Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry Book of the Year is @newestpress.bsky.social, for ATTIC RAIN by Samantha Jones! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Scholarly and Academic Book of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for University of Alberta Press and to the left is the book cover for INDIGENOUS LEGALITIES, PIPELINE VISCOSITIES. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The Scholarly and Academic Book of the Year is awarded to INDIGENOUS LEGALITIES, PIPELINE VISCOSITIES by Tyler McCreary. Congratulations to @ualbertapress.bsky.social #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Renegade Arts Entertainment and to the left is the book cover for SHOUT KILL REVEL. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The winner of the Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction is @renegadeartsent.bsky.social for SHOUT KILL REVEL by Jarret Hartnell! Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for NeWest Press and to the left is the book cover for ILASER QUIT SMOKING MASSAGE. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Congratulations @newestpress.bsky.social! LASER QUIT SMOKING MASSAGE by Cole Nowicki wins the Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Regional Book of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Durivle and UpRoute and to the left is the book cover for THE ART OF MAKING. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Congratulations to @durvile-shyba.bsky.social, the winner of the Regional Book of the Year for THE ART OF MAKING by Jared Tailfeathers! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Mystery & Thriller Book of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for NeWest Press and to the left is the book cover for Bronco Buster. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Congratulations to @newestpress.bsky.social for winning Mystery & Thriller Book of the Year for BRONCO BUSTER by A.J. Devlin! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “ Learning Book of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Brush Education and to the left is the book cover for COMMON CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The Learning Book of the Year is awarded to Brush Education for COMMON CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS by Dr. Christopher Naugler. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Graphic Novel of the Year.” To the left there is a circular badge that reads; “ Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Winner”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book is the logo for Renegade Arts Entertainment and to the left is the book cover for SHOUT KILL REVEL. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

Congratulations to @renegadeartsent.bsky.social for winning Graphic Novel of the Year for their title SHOUT KILL REVEL written and illustrated by Jarret Hartnell. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

A stack of three illustrated Books. The title reads: "The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards". To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The #ABPubAwards gala is about to begin, and we can’t wait to see who the winning publishers are! Stay tuned for our posts throughout the evening. #ABBooks

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending September 14, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending September 14, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton Bestseller List for the week ending September 14, 2025. A PDF of the list can be found on our website through the following URL: http://bookpublishers.ab.ca/programs/edmonton-bestseller-list/

Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 14, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social

Title: "Thank you to our funders!" Includes logos from City of Edmonton, City of Calgary, Edmonton Arts Council, Calgary Arts Development, Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, and Canada Council for the Arts.

Tomorrow is the big day! We can’t wait to see you all at the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Huge thank you to all our funders who make celebrating our publishers possible. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

At the top there is the header: “Book Illustration of the Year”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the left page of the book is the book cover for Shout Kill Revel On the right is the logo for Renegade Arts Entertainment. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”

The final title on the Book Illustration of the Year shortlist is @renegadeartsent.bsky.social's SHOUT KILL REVEL—a fast-paced and gorgeously illustrated tale that ingeniously mixes the genres of western, horror, and fantasy. #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist

At the top there is the header: “Book Illustration of the Year”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the left page of the book is the book cover for Buffalo Traces On the right is the logo for Frontenac House. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”

The first title on the Book Illustration shortlist is @MarkVitaris’ BUFFALO TRACES. Visually stunning and narratively cohesive, this Frontenac House publication offers readers a photo-essay that goes beyond the expected. #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist.

At the top there is the header: “Book Illustration of the Year.” Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page of the book are the logos for Renegade Arts Entertainment and Frontenac House. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

The Book Illustration shortlist includes books published by @renegadeartsent.bsky.social
and Frontenac House. Head to your local indie bookstore to see these illustrations in-person! #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist

At the top there is the header: “2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards: Sponsor.” Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the right page is the Alberta Counsel logo. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”.

We are grateful to Alberta Counsel for helping make this year’s Book Publishing Awards possible! Your contribution goes far in showcasing the excellence of Alberta’s book publishers. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

On Official Languages Day, and beyond, the BPAA supports Canadian books! We believe that literature is a versatile way to learn and build bridges between Canada's 2 official language communities, and we believe that together we can reach Canadians across the country to encourage Canadian literature.

At the top there is the header: “GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR: SHORTLIST”. Below is a Graphic of an open book. On the left page of the book is the book cover for WHEETAGO WAR ROTH On the right is the logo for Renegade Arts Entertainment. At the bottom to the left there is the footer: “The 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards”. To the bottom right there is a circular badge: “BPAA 50 YEARS”

Rounding out the shortlist for Graphic Novel of the Year is WHEETAGO WAR ROTH. Published by @renegadeartsent.bsky.social, this haunting and unforgettable graphic novel possesses breathtaking illustrations; every page a work of art. #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist