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Graphic titled “Freedom to Read Week, February 22–28, 2026.” An illustration of a person in a coat with a backpack holding a large key, standing in a maze of books bound with locks and chains.

Graphic titled “Freedom to Read Week, February 22–28, 2026.” An illustration of a person in a coat with a backpack holding a large key, standing in a maze of books bound with locks and chains.

The LPG stands with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year’s Freedom to Read Week.

Visit freedomtoread.ca to learn how books are being challenged and and discover ways to get involved.

#FTRW26 #FreedomToRead

23.02.2026 17:06 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

+ more books from @greatplainspress.bsky.social, @biblioasis.bsky.social, Shadowpaw Press, Véhicule Press, @invisibooks.bsky.social, @guernicaeditions.bsky.social, Freehand Books, @pressassembly.bsky.social, and @powpowpress.bsky.social.

03.02.2026 16:14 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in January 2026. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in January 2026. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in January 2026. Feat. a top 10 from: @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social.

03.02.2026 16:10 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 1
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I had a great time signing copies of my novel at the @lpgcanada.bsky.social booth in @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Super Conference.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by -- we were cleaned out in just 15 minutes! #olasc26

If you missed out, visit terminalsolstice.com for online order info. 📚

30.01.2026 19:18 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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At OLA! Visit us at booth 417 for the best in indie Canadian books — Indigenous fiction, poetry, drama, and kids books! #OLASC

29.01.2026 15:14 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This graphic promotes titles for the upcoming Spring 2026 Booksellers' List. It reads "For your consideration, Spring 2026, published by the proudly independent members of the Literary Press Group." 
Set in the middle of the graphic and right aligned is a collection of four books included in the list by LPG publishers. Titles include: A NATION OF TINKERERS, CHERRY BEACH, DOUBLES, A SEA IN A SIEVE, WEIRD BABIES, THE COFFIN OF HONEY, SAUDADE.

This graphic promotes titles for the upcoming Spring 2026 Booksellers' List. It reads "For your consideration, Spring 2026, published by the proudly independent members of the Literary Press Group." Set in the middle of the graphic and right aligned is a collection of four books included in the list by LPG publishers. Titles include: A NATION OF TINKERERS, CHERRY BEACH, DOUBLES, A SEA IN A SIEVE, WEIRD BABIES, THE COFFIN OF HONEY, SAUDADE.

Check out some of the exciting books by the proudly independent Canadian publishers of the Literary Press Group as you consider your selections for the spring 2026 edition of The Bookseller's List! @indiebookstores.ca

Discover them all in our CataList catalogue: bnccatalist.ca/viewcatalogu...

26.01.2026 15:16 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic labelled "CBC Canada Reads 2026 shortlist. Congrats to Invisible Publishing" with the cover of Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard.

A graphic labelled "CBC Canada Reads 2026 shortlist. Congrats to Invisible Publishing" with the cover of Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard.

Congratulations to LPG member @invisibooks.bsky.social and author Tyler Hellard whose novel SEARCHING FOR TERRY PUNCHOUT is among the shortlist for #CanadaReads2026!

22.01.2026 17:53 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic labelled "CBC Canada Reads 2026 longlist, LPG members" with two book covers: Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard and Slice the Water by PP Wong.

A graphic labelled "CBC Canada Reads 2026 longlist, LPG members" with two book covers: Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard and Slice the Water by PP Wong.

Congratulations to LPG members @gooselane.bsky.social and @invisibooks.bsky.social whose books have been longlisted for the 2026 CBC #CanadaReads!

08.01.2026 16:03 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Amapiano Eyes by D. Nandi Odhiambo (@bookhugpress.bsky.social) is a Winter 2026 selection for The Booksellers’ List

06.01.2026 14:49 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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STAYING POWER by Zena Sharman (@arsenalpulp.bsky.social) is a Winter 2026 selection for The Booksellers’ List

06.01.2026 14:49 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Congrats to LPG members @arsenalpulp.bsky.social and @bookhugpress.bsky.social whose books made The Booksellers' List, celebrating the top 20 books of the season as voted on by indie booksellers across Canada via
@indiebookstores.ca.

Find the full list here: IndieBookstores.ca

06.01.2026 14:49 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

+ more books from @biblioasis.bsky.social, @greatplainspress.bsky.social, @radiantpress.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @powpowpress.bsky.social, & @guernicaeditions.bsky.social.

05.01.2026 20:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in December 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in December 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in December 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @ecwpress.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, & @coachhousebooks.bsky.social.

05.01.2026 20:17 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2

+ more books from @biblioasis.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @guernicaeditions.bsky.social, and @breakwaterbooksltd.bsky.social.

02.12.2025 21:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in November 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

A graphic featuring the top 50 independently published books Canadian's borrowed in November 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in October 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, and @arsenalpulp.bsky.social.

02.12.2025 21:26 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 3
A photo of white bookcase displaying several books in an exhibition space. The bookcase has a sign on top labelled "Literary Press Group"

A photo of white bookcase displaying several books in an exhibition space. The bookcase has a sign on top labelled "Literary Press Group"

We're excited to be at the Guadalajara International Book Fair, sharing the incredible range of books published by LPG members this year.

01.12.2025 21:45 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic labelled "2025 LPG Winners" with the GG Books logo on the bottom and two book covers: Rise, Red River by Tara Beagan and Uiesh Somewhere by Joséphine Bacon, translated by Jessica Moore.

A graphic labelled "2025 LPG Winners" with the GG Books logo on the bottom and two book covers: Rise, Red River by Tara Beagan and Uiesh Somewhere by Joséphine Bacon, translated by Jessica Moore.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards, including LPG members,
@playcanpress.bsky.social anpress.bsky.social and @talonbooks.bsky.social

#GGBooks2025

06.11.2025 18:45 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

+ more books from @biblioasis.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @pressassembly.bsky.social, Véhicule Press, Freehand Books, @breakwaterbooksltd.bsky.social, @greatplainspress.bsky.social, & @bookhugpress.bsky.social.

04.11.2025 21:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic of what indie books Canadian's borrowed in October 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

Graphic of what indie books Canadian's borrowed in October 2025. The top 10 books are represented by their covers, followed by a list of books 11 - 50.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in October 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, and @cormorantbooks.bsky.social.

04.11.2025 21:12 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2
A graphic labelled "2026 Forest of Reading Evergreen Award Nominees, LPG Members" with a display of four book covers: What I Know About You by Eric Chacour, translated by Pablo Strauss; Horsefly by Mireille Gagné, translated by Pablo Strauss; Where the Jasmine Blooms by Zeina Sleiman; and SeventhBlade by Tonia Laird.

A graphic labelled "2026 Forest of Reading Evergreen Award Nominees, LPG Members" with a display of four book covers: What I Know About You by Eric Chacour, translated by Pablo Strauss; Horsefly by Mireille Gagné, translated by Pablo Strauss; Where the Jasmine Blooms by Zeina Sleiman; and SeventhBlade by Tonia Laird.

Congratulations to the 2026 Forest of Reading Evergreen Award nominees, including LPG members @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @fernpub.bsky.social!

29.10.2025 15:27 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Congrats to the finalists of the #ggbooks2025 awards,
including LPG members Annick Press, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social,
@biblioasis.bsky.social, Freehand Books, @gooselane.bsky.social, @mawenzihouse.bsky.social, @palimpsestpress.bsky.social, @playcanpress.bsky.social, Scirocco, @talonbooks.bsky.social

21.10.2025 17:34 — 👍 12    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 2

+ more books from @biblioasis.bsky.social, Stonehouse Publishing, Freehand Books, Véhicule Press, @guernicaeditions.bsky.social, @greatplainspress.bsky.social, and @bookhugpress.bsky.social.

03.10.2025 15:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A poster reading "What indie books did Canadians borrow in September 2025?" Featuring the covers of the top 10 most-borrowed books: The Sleeping Car Porter, The Marrow Thieves, Dandelion, Moon of the Crusted Snow, What I Know About You, Jonny Appleseed, Retirement Income for Life, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, Scarborough, Denison Avenue.

A poster reading "What indie books did Canadians borrow in September 2025?" Featuring the covers of the top 10 most-borrowed books: The Sleeping Car Porter, The Marrow Thieves, Dandelion, Moon of the Crusted Snow, What I Know About You, Jonny Appleseed, Retirement Income for Life, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, Scarborough, Denison Avenue.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in Sept 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social & @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social.

03.10.2025 15:26 — 👍 10    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 1
A graphic labelled "2025 Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize, LPG members" with two book covers: Tim Bowling’s Graveyard Shift at the Lemonade Stand and Robert McGill’s Simple Creatures.

A graphic labelled "2025 Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize, LPG members" with two book covers: Tim Bowling’s Graveyard Shift at the Lemonade Stand and Robert McGill’s Simple Creatures.

Congratulations to the 2025 Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Prize shortlist, including LPG members @coachhousebooks.bsky.social & Freehand Books!

17.09.2025 16:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic labelled 2025 Giller Prize longlist, LPG members. There are four book covers shown:  The Road Between Us by Bindu Suresh, Sugaring Off by Fanny Britt, An Admonishment of Stars by Kirti Bhadresa, and Still by Joanna Cockerline.

A graphic labelled 2025 Giller Prize longlist, LPG members. There are four book covers shown: The Road Between Us by Bindu Suresh, Sugaring Off by Fanny Britt, An Admonishment of Stars by Kirti Bhadresa, and Still by Joanna Cockerline.

Congratulations to the 2025 #GillerPrize longlist, including four LPG members: @pressassembly.bsky.social, @bookhugpress.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social & The Porcupine's Quill!

15.09.2025 14:57 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A graphic reading "We are grateful for the support of the Ontario Arts Council. Public funders are essential to a thriving arts & culture sector. There is a logo of the LPG at the top and logos of the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario at the bottom.

A graphic reading "We are grateful for the support of the Ontario Arts Council. Public funders are essential to a thriving arts & culture sector. There is a logo of the LPG at the top and logos of the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario at the bottom.

Our thanks to the @ontarioarts.bsky.social and MPP Stephanie Smyth for their continued support of the LPG!

11.09.2025 19:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

+ more books from @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, Véhicule Press, Stonehouse Publishing, and @anvilpress.bsky.social!

04.09.2025 13:54 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A poster reading "What indie books did Canadians borrow in August 2025?" Featuring the covers of the top 10 most-borrowed books: The Marrow Thieves, Dandelion, Moon of the Crusted Snow, What I Know About You, Retirement Income for Life, Scarborough, Encampment, Beneath Dark Waters, Off Menu, The Notebook.

A poster reading "What indie books did Canadians borrow in August 2025?" Featuring the covers of the top 10 most-borrowed books: The Marrow Thieves, Dandelion, Moon of the Crusted Snow, What I Know About You, Retirement Income for Life, Scarborough, Encampment, Beneath Dark Waters, Off Menu, The Notebook.

With the help of BookNet Canada's #librarydata, here're the 50 books from indie lit publishers Canadians borrowed most in Aug 2025. Feat. a top 10 from: @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @ecwpress.bsky.social, @coachhousebooks.bsky.social, and @biblioasis.bsky.social.

04.09.2025 13:54 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 1
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The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohammed, published by @ecwpress.bsky.social

02.09.2025 14:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers by Marcello Di Cintio, published by @biblioasis.bsky.social

02.09.2025 14:06 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

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