Last week I had a sudden desire to get my hands on a copy of The Hole Show by Maya Merrick. I determined that I had to read this book ASAP because it’s one of the few works of fiction to come out in a while that is set in Montreal.
Although I rarely buy books, [...]
I feel like every night for the last 2 weeks I’ve had an occasion to drink. And I’m the type to take the world up on its occasions. So needless to say, I’ve been on a bender. It all started a little before Friday, October 19th (the days are hazy), but I know the date [...]
Missing the Ark is the highly anticipated first novel from acclaimed spoken word artist Catherine Kidd.
It is the story of Agnes Underhill and her attempt to keep possession of her newborn daughter amid the demons of her past. Growing up in East Van in the 80s, her active but troubled imagination makes it difficult [...]
Following on the heels of Kidd’s successful stageshow and award winning book/CD Sea Peach, which she has toured to the Edinburgh Fringe among other locales, comes her new book / DVD bipolar bear. Featuring almost all new material, it contains a story about meerkats, imaginary numbers and counting sheep, blue orbs, an iguana’s flying leap [...]
A brand new Indyish artist! I’d like to introduce Conundrum Press to the wider world of Indyish watchers.
Most Montrealers interested in books or things independent will know Andy Brown and Conundrum Press. He is a pillar of the community, as it were, and an awesome one man operation. He got some speedy techy help [...]