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Read sas katc h Ewan Celebrating 30 years
Whether you’re waiting for the grain cart to arrive or sitting on
the beach at your favourite winter getaway (or summer staycation
locale), there’s no better way to pass the time than with a great
book. Round up the little ones and read them a story; get lost
in a new world; or learn more about the people and places that
captivate you.
The books featured in this catalogue are produced and published
by small and independent Saskatchewan publishers. Your local
independent bookseller will have many of these titles in their
“local” sections, because they know you want to read local and
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Designed and typeset by LM Publication Services, ReginaThe Big Tease:
A Story of Eliza Delorme and her Cousin,
Édouard Beaupré, the Willow Bunch Giant
By Wilfred Burton, Illustrated by George Gingras,
Translated by Norman Fleury
The Big Tease provides a lovely touch to Édouard
Beaupré’s life before his fame as the “Willow Bunch
Giant.” Wilfred Burton’s imaginative narrative passes on
his grandmother’s story, and illustrator George Gingras
brings this true story to life. 53 pages. Métis.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795881 $15.00
Un cadeau pour maman Un cadeau
By Ruth Chorney, Illustrated by Jillian Sawyshyn pour maman
Inspired by Chorney’s grandson in French Immersion,
Un cadeau pour maman is the French version of
Children
A Present for Mommy. And it still rhymes! 12 pages.
Genre
Ages 2-7. French. Ruth Chorney
Illustrée par Jillian Sawyshyn
7Springs Books 9870993975714 $10.00
Capri, la petite antilope des Prairies
By Danielle S. Marcotte,
Illustrated by Andrew S. Davis
In this whimsical story, a small antelope finds
herself caught in a barbed wire fence near
Grasslands National Park in southwestern
Saskatchewan. Threatened by a coyote, who
will come to her rescue? 44 pages. French.
Les Éditions de la nouvelle plume 9782924237458 $10.95
Le chêne et le papillon
By Martine Noël-Maw, Illustrated by Karen Olsen
Amelia has been afflicted with “suffering soul”. Inspired
by a mysterious dream, her cousin plants an oak tree
under her window. Subsequently, a bird and a gray fox
find words that will reconnect Amelia with her life.
48 pages. French.
Les Éditions de la nouvelle plume 9782924237304 $18.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 1Count Them! 50 Tractor Troubles
By Melanie Larson
Count Them! 50 Tractor Troubles uses hilarious tractor
photos to help children learn to count and spell their
numbers from 1 to 50. This book also demonstrates how
important safety is on and off the farm. 28 pages.
M Larson Books 9781775321804 $12.99
The Day I Lost My Bear in Cypress Hills
By Melanie Larson, Illustrated by K. Brahmachari
The Day I Lost My Bear in Cypress Hills follows three
brothers as they have a fun, adventurous day in Cypress
Hills, until Finn loses his precious bear! Book 1 in the
Adventures of the Barnyard Boys series. 32 pages.
M Larson Books 9781775321859 $13.99
Children
Métis Camp Circle:
A Bison Culture Way of Life
Written and Illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion
During much of the 19th century, bison hunting
was integral to the Métis’ social, economic, and
political life. In Métis Camp Circle: A Bison Culture
Way of Life, Leah Marie Dorion transports young
readers back in time. Vibrantly illustrated and
infused with important cultural teachings. 43 pages.
Métis History.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795959 $15.00
My Grand Daughter Emily Says
By Bob Friedrich
All children have something wise and meaningful to say
to the adult world. This little booklet speaks to each of
us. All we really have to do are 5 little things to make
our days good. 5 pages.
Last Mountain Publishers $9.99
2 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nA Present for Mommy A Present
By Ruth Chorney, Illustrated by Jillian Sawyshyn for Mommy
In this vibrantly illustrated rhyming children’s book,
Chorney and Sawyshyn have teamed up to produce
a delightful story that appeals to any child who ever
picked a bouquet of dandelions and to any adult who By Ruth Chorney
Illustrated by Jillian Sawyshyn
ever received one, with love. 12 pages. Ages 2-7.
7Springs Books 98709939757 $10.00
Rockstar
By Marny Duncan-Cary, Illustrated by Val Moker
A book for ROCKSTAR parents who (occasionally!)
dream of the day when their kids are all grown up!
32 pages.
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783383 $14.95
Children
Super
By Ruth Chorney, Illustrated by Jillian Sawyshyn
Everyone wants to be a superhero, but it’s not as easy
as it seems. Once again, Chorney and Sawyshyn have
teamed up to create an exciting, colourful story to help
children figure out what their super skills might be, By Ruth Chorney
Illustrated by Jillian Sawyshyn
and how being yourself can be super too. 16 pages.
Ages 2-7.
7Springs Books 9780993975721 $10.00
A Walk in Wascana
By Stephanie Vance, Illustrated by Wendi Nordell
A Walk in Wascana takes young readers on a walking
tour around Regina’s Wascana Lake, stopping at local
landmarks like the Legislative Building, the Kwakiutl
Nation Totem Pole, and more, all while greeting and
observing the wildlife the park supports. 32 pages.
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783406 $12.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 3When the Trees Crackle with Cold:
A Cree Seasons Activity Book
By Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner
From the creators of When the Trees Crackle with Cold:
A Cree Calendar comes this engaging activity book that
connects young children to the seasonal cycle. Cree
vocabulary in the y-, th-, and n-dialects enhance the
learning experience. Includes colouring pages, hands-on
activities, word searches, mazes, and craft templates.
32 pages. First Nations / Indigenous (Cree).
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783161 $12.95
Children
When We Had Sled Dogs: A Story from the
Trapline —a-cimowin ohci wanihiki-skana-hk
By Ida Tremblay and Miriam Körner
When We Had Sled Dogs: A Story from the Trapline
— a-cimowin ohci wanihiki-skana-hk takes readers on
a journey into the past when dog teams were part of
the traditional way of life in Northern Saskatchewan.
Inspired by Elder Ida Tremblay’s childhood memories,
and told in English with Woodland Cree words and
phrases, the story follows the seasonal cycle of
trapline life. 32 pages. First Nations / Indigenous
(Woodland Cree).
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783390 $19.95
Hear Me
By H.R. Hobbs
When a bully targets her friends, can Hannah find
the courage to speak up? Hannah thought her bully
problems would end after her day in court, but her
JUVENILE
testimony only made him hungry for revenge. When her
friends are punished unfairly, Hannah is determined to
clear their good names. Can Hannah find the courage
to speak up again? 264 pages. Middle Grades.
Heather Hobbs Publishing 9780995344815 $15.00
4 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nLena’s Story
By Patricia Sinclair
The D-Day battle at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 was
one of the most important battles of World War II.
Canadian soldiers stormed the beach to take back
Nazi-occupied France from the enemy Axis forces.
Decades later, Lena tells the story of that historic battle.
Based on true events. Includes Glossary, Appendices,
Bibliography, and resource list. 48 pages. Fiction.
DriverWorks Ink 9781927570463 $12.95
Murphy Mondays
By Jane Smith
Murphy is the first St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog
to visit an emergency room in Canada. The visits by
JUVENILE
Murphy and his handler to the Royal University Hospital
in Saskatoon are enjoyed so much by hospital patients
that Mondays have become known “Murphy Mondays.”
Includes Reading Discussion Questions. 32 pages.
Non-Fiction.
DriverWorks Ink 9781927570456 $13.99
See Me
By H.R. Hobbs
Hannah always follows the rules at school and at home.
What nobody knows is that Hannah has her own rules
that protect her and keep her invisible. They work —
until Chip Cavanagh arrives. Hannah learns that being
friends with Chip means she can’t be invisible any
longer. See Me is the first in an insightful series of young
adult novels that examine the power of friendship
and blueprints for coping with bullies. 122 pages.
Middle Grades.
Heather Hobbs Publishing 9780995344808 $10.00
s as k b o o k s .c om 5Watch Me
By H.R. Hobbs
JUVENILE
It’s Hannah against the town! Hannah knows what it
feels like to be an outsider. Disturbed by how her town
treats a homeless man, she’s determined to help. She’s
up against a fishy politician, judgmental neighbours, and
her parents, who just don’t understand. Her small town
may never be the same. Can Hannah bring her town
back together? 250 pages. Middle Grades.
Heather Hobbs Publishing 9780995344839 $15.00
Mer
By Emory Gayle
A sleeping Titan has woken and with him begins a
battle as old as the ages. As he gathers powers, Cora
and Darrien are plunged into new worlds that threaten
to destroy the people they love. Will Cora find the
strength to stand against those that seek to destroy her
and her loved ones? Mer is a fast-paced rollercoaster
full of action, mystery, myth, and, of course, love. Don’t
miss this explosive second book in Emory Gayle’s
5-book Water series. 388 pages. Paranormal Romance.
Emory Gayle Books 9781775353812 $19.99
Young Adult
Théâtre Fransaskois, Tome 6, recueil
de pieces de théâtre pour adolescents
By Madeleine Blais-Dahlem, Marilyn Denis,
Laurent Denis et Ronald Labrecque, Sylvia Dion,
Laurier Gareau, Richard Nadeau, Jeff Soucy and
Charles Tinman
Théâtre fransaskois, Tome 6 is a collection of eight
plays created for, and with the participation of, students
from the Fransaskois and French immersion schools in
Saskatchewan, and performed at Drama festivals since
1981. Theatre for High School Students. French.
Les Éditions de la nouvelle plume
9782924237472 $20.00
6 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nWater
By Emory Gayle
Young Adult
Cora Reed’s life is one anxiety-filled moment after
another … until she meets Darrien. Thrown into a
summer job that has her facing her phobia of water,
Cora is all but convinced she’s going crazy. But Darrien
knows what’s really going on. When a romance sparks
between the two of them, their worlds are plunged into
chaos as a dark power rises from the deep to claim
Cora. Book one of Emory Gayle’s five-book Water
series. 364 pages. Paranormal Romance.
Emory Gayle Books 9781775353805 $19.99
Five Red Sentries
By Raye Hendrickson
Five Red Sentries feeds our explorer nature, where
nothing is too big or too small to kindle curiosity.
From imagining what it feels like to be a “sheet of rain”
or an acrobat in outer space, to musing about prairie
landscapes, Raye Hendrickson takes us on journeys
evoking deep and mysterious longings. She explores
connections and loss. She explores her own inner
terrain and celebrates the emergence of strength and
the joy of embracing life. 64 pages.
Thistledown Press 9781771871952 $12.95
POETRY
Horses, Dogs and Wives
By Bryce Burnett
It is said that a cowboy has a good life if he has a good
horse, a good dog, and a good wife. Bryce Burnett, a
Swift Current rancher and poet, builds on these popular
topics in this, his second book of cowboy poetry and
short stories, offering 61 true tales and tall tales spiked
with a generous dose of humour. 128 pages. Poetry and
Short Stories.
DriverWorks Ink 9781927570449 $19.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 7I Tumble Through the Diamond Dust
By Edward Willett and Wendi Nordell
Within these pages lie 21 poems and 21 worlds.
Written by award-winning science fiction and fantasy
author Edward Willett, and beautifully illustrated by
Alberta artist Wendi Nordell, each poem was inspired
by — and contains —two lines of published poetry
from Saskatchewan poets. Enter a realm of unfettered
imagination … and embrace the fantastical. 128 pages.
Science Fiction.
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783178 $19.95
The Steeps of Time: Poems & Paintings
By Victor Carl Friesen
The Steeps of Time, Victor Carl Friesen’s fourth collection
POETRY
of poems, here accompanied by his paintings, offers
further reflection on the natural world, rural life, poetry,
and art. 166 pages.
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783222 $25.00
This Hole Called January
By Paula Remlinger
Paula Remlinger explores identity and depression
with humour and empathy. The collection moves
from innocent beginnings to the starkness of the
Canadian winter and its profound effect on the psyche,
and expands into a playful juxtaposition of popular
culture and an adult awareness of the inevitable cycles
of life. With humour and elegance, these poems will
speak to everyone who has felt the dark days of winter
closing in. 64 pages.
Thistledown Press 9781771871938 $12.95
8 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nThe Voyageurs:
Forefathers of the Métis Nation
By Zoey Roy, Illustrated by Jerry Thistle,
Translated by Norman Fleury
The Voyageurs: Forefathers of the Métis Nation
tells an old story — integral to both the birth
of the Métis Nation and to the development
of Canada — in a new and engaging format.
Combined with Jerry Thistle’s evocative
illustrations and Norman Fleury’s Michif narration,
this resource becomes a teaching tool, a work of art,
POETRY
and the impetus for further research. 47 pages. Métis.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795904 $20.00
Winter in Western Canada
By Bob Friedrich
Winter is so much a part of our Canadian psyche, yet
each year we dread its arrival and hope for its passing.
Many of us have childhood images of winter that sparkle
in our minds, triggering fond memories. Some of us can
hardly wait for it to arrive. In this collection of poems
and photographs, Friedrich tries to capture the best of
winter: its mystery, its beauty, and its charm. 15 pages.
Last Mountain Publishers $11.95
Adam’s Tree
By Gloria Mehlmann
Adam’s Tree is a fictional account of life on the
Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan during the
1940s and 50s. This period finds forces like regulatory
policy, World War II, systemic racism, and the long
Fiction
reach of the depression defining reserve life and rural
relationships. Told from the perspective of various
characters on the reserve, Adam’s Tree contributes to
our dialogue on reconciliation, freeing Indigenous
voices during a period rarely written about. 256 pages.
Radiant Press 9781989274057 $22.00
s as k b o o k s .c om 9Adam’s Witness
By J.C. Paulson
When reporter Grace Rampling stumbles over the body
of a bishop while on assignment, she finds herself
central to the case. The attraction Detective Sergeant
Adam Davis feels toward Grace, if acted upon, could
throw the entire case into jeopardy. With Grace at
risk and off limits, Adam races to unravel a disturbing
mystery while he struggles to protect and resist the
woman of his dreams. 305 pages. Mystery.
J.C. Paulson 9780995975606 $18.99
Broken Through
By J.C. Paulson
A dead dog. A smashed car. A wild storm — and a
Fiction
violent death. Reporter Grace Rampling is on the
front lines of a horrific rampage that forces her lover,
Sergeant Adam Davis, to confront his own PTSD and
find a murderer before they kill again. The stakes rise
as Adam realizes the next victim could be someone
very close to home. 351 pages. Mystery.
J.C. Paulson 9780995975620 $20.00
Buried
Buried By Ruth Chorney
a novel Tera Jones McAllen is in prison for murdering her
husband Tom. Although convicted by a jury of her
peers, Tera claims innocence, and they haven’t found a
Ruth Chorney body. As Tera talks to a reporter from prison, the story
unfolds. This is the story of running a mixed farm, a
love story, a story of betrayal and disillusionment, and
a statement about rural life. Buried is a testimony to the
resilience of rural women. It’s a page turner! 150 pages.
7Springs Books 9780993975745 $20.00
10 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nFannystelle
By Nadine Mackenzie
Fannystelle is not so much a detailed description of
the foundation of Fannystelle, Manitoba, as it is the
story of the schemes and swindles by an extremely
unique character, Canon Rosenberg, who was involved
at the very beginning. It is a true but disturbing story
that begins with an act of altruism, but quickly takes a
turn towards greed, breaches of trust, obvious lies, and
embezzlements. 128 pages. Historical fiction in French.
Les Éditions de la nouvelle plume
9782924237328 $20.00
Le fruit de la haine
By Margot Joli
Fiction
Le fruit de la haine is a detective novel whose action
takes place in 1968, in the small Manitoba village of
Rochelle. A resident is found dead. RCMP Corporal
Sylvain Trudel is called to investigate. He runs up
against historical conflicts between French and
English-speaking people, but also against blind
hatred. 290 pages. Mystery. French.
Les Éditions de la nouvelle plume
9782924237465 $20.00
Mishaps and Misfortunes
By Doreen M. Bleich
This collection of slices from everyday life and the
“mishaps and misfortunes” that go along with it is
told with wit and humour. It’s a gathering of comical,
sometimes embarrassing, adventures. Like Will Rogers
says, “Everything is funny as long as it is happening
to somebody else.” 96 pages. Humour.
Doreen M. Bleich 9780973116724 $12.00
s as k b o o k s .c om 11Paths to the Stars:
Twenty-Two Fantastic Tales of Imagination
By Edward Willett
From Aurora Award-winning Saskatchewan author
Edward Willett, comes 22 tales of fantasy, science fiction,
and horror, drawn from a long career of telling fantastic
tales. From the far future and the farthest reaches of
space to the Canadian prairies, the fascinating characters
and creatures that populate multiple worlds wait within
these stories, some previously published, some seeing
print for the first time. Time to go exploring. 320 pages.
Short Stories.
Shadowpaw Press 9781999382704 $19.95
Spirit Singer
By Edward Willett
Fiction
A new edition of a Saskatchewan Book Award winner.
Amarynth is a Spirit Singer, able to lead the spirits of the
dead from the Lower World to the light of the Upper
World. While she is still an apprentice, her grandfather
and tutor dies, slain by a mysterious creature. Amarynth
embarks on a hazardous quest to find out what this
Beast is, and how it can be defeated. 229 pages. Fantasy.
Shadowpaw Press 9781989398005 $19.95
The Xeno Manifesto
By Brysen Mann
Deputy Frank Smirnov wants a peaceful life, but
fate has chosen a different path for him. NSA Agent
Zachariah Allmass’ job is to eliminate those who know
too much, and the “Beings” that have remained hidden
for millennia now possess evidence he needs. Roman
Petrov is a violent man who puts his retirement on
temporary hiatus after being left with collateral damage.
When these men’s worlds collide, secrets never meant to
be exposed will shake the very foundation of existence.
248 pages. Science Fiction / Fantasy.
Time Matters Publishing 9781773703237 $16.99
12 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nThe Xeno Manifesto – Reclamation
By Brysen Mann
The Xeno Manifesto saga continues with Reclamation,
the second book in the trilogy. Deputy Frank Smirnov is
at a loss … what more is expected of him and how can
one man possibly matter? To further complicate things,
Willow is not what she appears to be and Rajeena is
planning Frank’s destruction. The pressure is mounting
and time is running out. 173 pages. Science Fiction /
Fantasy.
Fiction
Time Matters Publishing 9781775363903 $18.50
The Xeno Manifesto – Redemption
By Brysen Mann
The Xeno Manifesto – Redemption is the third novel of
The Xeno Manifesto trilogy. Can Frank Smirnov carry
through with what must be done to save this planet?
More than his past is coming back to haunt him and
every turn seems to bring more roadblocks. As he
pushes forward he has to ask, is heaven real? He knows
there’s a hell because he’s living in his own version of it.
151 pages. Science Fiction / Fantasy.
Time Matters Publishing 9781775363927 $16.99
10 Essential Rules
for Successful Grant Writing
By Bob Friedrich
The complete workbook on grant writing for all stages
of the process, from beginner to professional. 80 pages.
Non Fiction
Self-Help.
Last Mountain Publishers 9780995962606 $29.00
s as k b o o k s .c om 13The Aboriginal Rock Paintings
of the Churchill River
By Tim E.H. Jones
This book portrays the most durable and ancient art
form created by the ancestors of today’s Woodland Cree
who lived along the Churchill River in Saskatchewan
and Manitoba. The book presents the context of
age, origins, and meanings based on historical,
archaeological, and ethnographic evidence. 114 pages.
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
9780969142064 $21.00
Absolute Prairie
By Barbara Stehwien with art by Fritz Stehwien
Non Fiction
A selection of prairie landscapes by artist Fritz
Stehwien. This compilation presents works in
watercolour and pastel, created in the 1970s
and 80s while Fritz was living and teaching in
Saskatoon. First book of an upcoming series
that offers a view into the Stehwien studio.
40 pages, hardcover. Art Book.
Landscape Art Publishing 9780991964956 $19.95
American Refugees:
Turning to Canada for Freedom
By Rita Shelton Deverell
When it became clear that Donald Trump would
become the new US president on election night in
2016, the website for Citizenship and Immigration
Canada crashed. In American Refugees, Rita Deverell
shows that from the Revolutionary War through to
Vietnam, Americans have fled to Canada in times
of crisis — and have helped shape Canada into the
country it is today. 270 pages.
University of Regina Press 9780889776258 $21.95
14 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nBirds of Saskatchewan
Co-edited by Alan R. Smith, C. Stuart Houston,
and J. Frank Roy
A full-colour, comprehensive look at all the birds that
call Saskatchewan home. 437 species of birds are
documented in this 765 page compendium. This work
celebrates Saskatchewan’s rich natural heritage and is a
record of change — of the birds who have come, those
who remain, and those whose habitats are affected by
changes in the environment. 765 pages.
Nature Saskatchewan 9781565812314 $79.95
Bread to Share, Volume 2
By Lois Knudson Munholland
Non Fiction
Bread to Share: Volume 2 is a touching glance into
the lives of 54 early Lutheran pastors, from several
synods, ordained in the 1930s or before and includes
chapters dedicated to their wives. Its pages reveal their
commitment, their challenges, as well as their joys and
sorrows. 338 pages. Biography.
Three West Two South Books 9780973523423 $30.00
Cooking Country Style
By Doreen M. Bleich
These are recipes collected over the past 40 or more
years, received from relatives, friends, and neighbours
to try in the kitchen. Doreen prefers “country-style
cooking,” recipes that use ingredients right from
the cupboard. Some recipes require a shopping trip
beforehand, but these have proved to be worth the
effort. 175 pages. Cookbook.
Doreen M. Bleich 9780973116731 $20.00
s as k b o o k s .c om 15The Cypress Hills Massacre:
Occasional Papers in Archaeology No. 3
Edited by Robert Clipperton
This large format volume details an event that helped
spur the young Canadian government to establish the
North West Mounted Police on the — until then —
lawless prairies. A collection of newspaper accounts,
witness statements, and other ephemera retell this tragic
story. Includes detailed reports on the most recent
archaeological investigations in the vicinity of the
massacre site. 226 pages.
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
9780969142096 $35.00
Dear Me: The Widow Letters
Non Fiction
Compiled by Dianne Young
20 North American widows, including Saskatoon author
Dianne Young, look back and write heartfelt, inspiring
letters of encouragement and hope to their newly-
widowed selves. The letters help widows see they are
not alone and that they can survive their devastating
losses. 80 pages.
DriverWorks Ink 9781927570432 $14.95
Field to Flask:
Fundamentals of Small Batch Distilling
By Malcolm Bucholtz
Small craft distilleries are now a significant part of the
Canadian beverage alcohol scene. Field to Flask is a
must-read for anyone interested in distilled beverage
alcohols. This definitive guide steps the reader through
the science behind raw materials, mashing, fermenting,
distilling, and oak ageing of spirits. 490 pages. Brewing
and Distilling.
Wood Dragon Books 9781989078075 $52.00
16 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nFinding Father:
Stories from Mennonite Daughters
Edited by Mary Ann Loewen
Finding Father is a collection of stories about Mennonite
fathers by their daughters. These stories illuminate the
often close and sometimes troubling relationships that
exist between one of our most precious bonds. From
battles over relationships and sexuality, to debates
over chores and church, these stories hold the shared
intimacies of driving side by side with Dad, laughing,
and heading down the road. 166 pages. Memoir.
University of Regina Press 9780889775909 $21.95
Florence of America:
A Feminist in the Age of McCarthyism
Non Fiction
By Florence Bean James, with Jean Freeman,
Introduction by Sean Prpick
Born on the Idaho frontier, Florence James was a New
York City suffragette. The first to put Jimmy Cagney on
stage, she founded both the Negro Repertory Theatre
and the Seattle Repertory Playhouse. In the wake of
two Kafkaesque trials, she fled to Canada and kick-
started professional theatre in Saskatchewan. Vital and
inspiring, Florence of America is a story of one woman
speaking truth to power. 245 pages. Biography.
University of Regina Press 9780889776470 $24.95
Fritz Stehwien – A Retrospective
By Waltraude and Barbara Stehwien
A brief glimpse into the life and works of
Saskatoon artist, Fritz Stehwien. He sketched,
painted and captured his surroundings from
boyhood on. The early years in war torn and
politically unstable Germany, and the last
40 in his adopted home, the beautiful prairies
of Saskatchewan and beyond. 24 pages. Art.
Landscape Art Publishing 9780991964918 $9.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 17Fully Half Committed: Conversation
Starters for Romantic Relationships
By Barbara Morrison and Ed Risling
This book is for those in a romantic relationship — and
for those who want to be. The authors explore the
concept of “fully half-committed” relationships and why
people choose to couple differently than their parents
and grandparents did. Whether you are at the beginning,
middle, or the end of a relationship, this book offers
ideas and strategies to work through the challenges.
140 pages. Self-Help.
Wood Dragon Books 9781989078167 $19.99
A Gravity Proof …
A New Universal Law … Zone State
Non Fiction
and Other Unusual True Short Stories
By Karl G. Blass
The first proof of gravity in the history of man is
presented in simple story form. As predicted, the
correct answer to a new Universal Law of Repulsion
is simplified. The majority of anecdotes in this book
relate to unusual events and slow-motion “zone state”
experiences. 170 pages.
Karl G. Blass 9781775110705 $19.99
The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List
By Robin and Arlene Karpan
Discover 50 unforgettable natural wonders to see before
you “kick the bucket”. In every case, it’s something
special that leaves you with a sense of wonder. Over
170 amazing colour photographs, plus maps and
coordinates to help you get there. Any quest worth
its salt should have a few challenges. Saskatchewan
Tourism Awards of Excellence winner. 176 pages.
Parkland Publishing 9780980941937 $19.95
18 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nHell and Damnation:
A Sinner’s Guide to Eternal Torment
By Marq de Villiers
In Hell and Damnation, bestselling author Marq de
Villiers takes readers on a journey into the strange
richness of the human imaginings of hell. This urbane,
funny, and deeply researched guide ventures well
beyond the Nine Circles of Dante’s Hell and the many
medieval Christian visions into the hellish descriptions
in Islam, Buddhism, Jewish legend, Japanese traditions,
and more. 351 pages.
University of Regina Press 9780889775848 $24.95
The Homesteaders
By Sandra Rollings-Magnusson
Non Fiction
With over 100 stunning black-and-white archival
photographs and accounts in the homesteaders’
own words, The Homesteaders brings to life the
hopes, dreams, and toil of settlers who broke
ground in what is now called Saskatchewan.
A highly personalized and detailed account, this
book describes the back-breaking labour of survival, but
also sheds light on the more pleasant parts. 175 pages.
History.
University of Regina Press 9780889775152 $39.95
In Black and White: A Stroll
Through Canadian Landscapes
By Waltraude Stehwien
Striking, typical Saskatchewan (and other
western Canadian) landscapes presented in
a unique way: using the ancient art form of
scissorcutting, and created only in black and
white, by Saskatoon artist and puppeteer
Waltraude Stehwien. See selected works by Waltraude
as part of a 3 year Saskatchewan traveling exhibition
ongoing until 2022. 28 pages, hardcover. Art.
Landscape Art Publishing 9780991964901 $19.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 19In My Own Moccasins:
A Memoir of Resilience
By Helen Knott, Foreword by Eden Robinson,
Afterword by Kim Anderson
In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of
addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the wounds
brought on by sexual violence. It is also the story of
sisterhood, the power of ceremony, the love of family,
and the possibility of redemption. With historical insights
going back to the signing of Treaty 8 by her great-great
grandfather, Chief Bigfoot, Knott’s journey exposes the
legacy of colonialism. 313 pages. Memoir.
University of Regina Press 9780889776449 $24.95
Journey to Joy: The transformation
of a life … 21 days at a time
Non Fiction
By Christalee Froese
Journalist Christalee Froese vividly brings to life her
recovery from depression in this bold, brave memoir of
her two-year journey to renew her happiness and her
faith. After spending 21 days /month focusing on peace,
creativity, love, and joy itself, Froese emerges with hope.
Both heartbreaking and humorous, Journey to Joy offers
insight into recovery and the persistence required to get
back up. 240 pages. Self-Help.
Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing 9781988783127 $24.95
Lac Pelletier: My Métis Home
By Cecile Blanke
Cecile (LaRocque) Blanke, a prominent Métis Elder
living in Swift Current with deep roots in nearby Lac
Pelletier, has been a tireless presence in the Métis and
larger cultural scene. This is an enduring portrait of
a caring Métis community which lived in harmony
with local flora and fauna. Cecile also discusses how
colonization made her and others question their Métis
identity. 116 Pages. Métis.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795911 $20.00
20 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nLet Me See Your Fancy Steps:
Story of a Métis Dance Caller
By Jeanne Pelletier, Sylvie Sara Roy, and Wilfred Burton
Let Me See Your Fancy Steps — Story of a Métis Dance
Caller is the story of Jeanne Pelletier as told to Sylvie
Sara Roy and Wilfred Burton. Jeanne’s achievement as
the first female Métis dance caller is, of course, about
Métis dance, but it is also about the determination of
a young Métis girl who achieves her dream. Includes
dance calls for 16 dances, and an instructional DVD
which features dance company V’ni Dansi. 85 pages.
Métis.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795836 $25.00
Life Lessons From a Red Serge
Non Fiction
By Linda Garvey and Barb Porter
This book is inspired by Staff Sergeant Pete Garvey, an
RCMP member who learned important life lessons from
the many people and communities across Canada he
partnered with to serve and protect. His lessons remind
us that everyone has potential and anyone can grow
to become a better person. Apply these lessons, live a
good life and make a positive difference. 96 pages.
Self-Help.
McKenzie Carver and Associates 9781775353607 $15.95
The Listener:
In the Shadow of the Holocaust
By Irene Oore
In The Listener, a daughter receives a troubling gift:
her mother’s stories of surviving World War II in Poland.
During the Holocaust, Irene Oore’s mother escaped
the death camps by concealing her Jewish identity. The
stories of fear, love, and constant hunger traumatised
her as a child. Now, she shares these same stories with
her own children, to keep the history alive. 142 pages.
Memoir.
University of Regina Press 9780889776531 $24.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 21Man of the Trees: Richard St. Barbe Baker,
the First Global Conservationist
By Paul Hanley, Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales,
Introduction by Jane Goodall
The inspiring tale of an Edwardian eccentric and the
world’s first “tree hugger,” Man of the Trees introduces
the storied life of Richard St. Barbe Baker. A pioneering
environmentalist, St. Barbe Baker was also a forester
who rarely had a steady income; a failed entrepreneur;
a soldier and peace activist; and a brilliant writer,
speaker, and raconteur. 298 pages. Environment.
University of Regina Press 9780889775664 $34.95
Managing #MeToo – Balancing Employee
Protection and Corporate Brand
Non Fiction
By Jeanne Martinson
The #MeToo movement has motivated leaders to
wake up and (re)visit the issue of harassment in their
organizations. This book explores the good, the bad,
and the ugly of the #MeToo movement and what
individuals, leaders, and organizations can do to balance
employee protection and protection of the organization.
180 pages. Leadership.
Wood Dragon Books 9781989078099 $19.99
My Dearest Dido – The Holodomor Story
By Marion Mutala
The Holodomor, or Great Ukrainian Famine, was a
five-year plan engineered by Stalin to control Ukraine
by destroying families, crushing communities, silencing
media, and eradicating Ukrainian culture. This heart-
breaking record of the loss of millions of Ukrainian lives
is based on the voices of survivors, told through a series
of letters between Dido Bohdan and his granddaughter
Hanusia. 165 pages. History.
Wood Dragon Books 9781989078112 $19.99
22 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nNo-Badge Killick
By Gord Hunter
No-Badge Killick offers an honest and engaging first-
hand look at Navy life during the turmoil of the 1960s.
This book begins with the Cuban Missile Crisis and ends
as the Western World’s frosty relationship with the Soviet
Union was beginning to thaw. It looks at the life of the
regular seaman day to day: the fun, the camaraderie, the
tragedies, and the frustrations, from the perspective of
someone living and working in the lower decks.
189 pages. Memoir.
Monkey’s Fist Publishing 9780968180310 $20.00
One Lucky Devil: The First World War
Memoirs of Sampson J. Goodfellow
Non Fiction
By Sampson J. Goodfellow, edited by Edward Willett
Born in Scotland, Sampson J. Goodfellow emigrated
to Toronto as a child. He returned to Europe to serve
in the First World War, first as a truck driver, then as a
navigator on Handley Page bombers. He served at Vimy
Ridge and Passchendaele, joined the Royal Flying Corps,
and was shot down and captured. After the war, he and
his bride moved to Regina. This is his story, in his own
words. 198 pages. Memoir.
Shadowpaw Press 9781999382766 $19.95
The Organist:
Fugues, Fatherhood, and a Fragile Mind
By Mark Abley
Harry Abley was a nightmare of a father: depressive,
self-absorbed, emotionally unstable. He was also a
dream of a father: gentle, courageous, artistically gifted.
Mark Abley, his only child, grew up in the shadow of
music and mental illness. This story will speak to those
who love music, who struggle with depression, or who
wrestle with the difficult bonds of love. 312 pages.
Memoir.
University of Regina Press 9780889775817 $24.95
s as k b o o k s .c om 23Photographer’s Guide to Saskatchewan
By Robin and Arlene Karpan
Saskatchewan is a photographer’s dream, with ruggedly
beautiful native prairie, some of Canada’s baddest
badlands, breathtaking wildlife spectacles, and legendary
northern waterways brimming with jaw-dropping
scenery. Whether you’re an accomplished photographer
or you simply want better vacation mementos, this
book helps you find Saskatchewan’s best. Maps, GPS
coordinates, and 250 stunning photographs take you
to photogenic hot spots and help you capture amazing
images. 208 pages.
Parkland Publishing 9780995087507 $24.95
Pulpits of the Past
Non Fiction
Lois Knudson Munholland
Pulpits of the Past recounts the stories of hundreds of
closed Saskatchewan Lutheran churches and preaching
points, including the charter members and early
leaders, as well as the pastors who served them. These
worshiping communities represent many synods and
ethnic groups. This research confirms a rich history in
our communities. 296 pages. Church History.
Three West Two South Books 9780973523409 $30.00
Renewing Relationships:
Indigenous Peoples and Canada
Edited by Karen Drake and Brenda L. Gunn
This edited collection features essays by Indigenous
legal academics from across Canada. Some Indigenous
nations might embrace principles of reconciliation,
while others reject the concept and instead advocate
for resistance or decolonization. This collection builds
on existing literature that addresses issues such as
the inclusion of Indigenous laws, self-determination,
and the role of the constitution. 359 pages. Academic,
Indigenous Legal Perspectives.
Native Law Centre 9780888806253 $65.00
24 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nSaskatchewan’s Best Scenic Drives
By Robin and Arlene Karpan
Saskatchewan is tailor-made for backroad exploring. We
have more roads than any province in Canada — enough
to circle the equator four times. Possibilities are mind-
boggling, from drives through spectacular river valleys to
sweeping natural grasslands, to some of Canada’s largest
sand dunes. Combine your drive with awesome hikes
and nature walks to discover the best Saskatchewan has
to offer. Precise directions, 185 colour photos, 42 colour
maps, and GPS coordinates. 208 pages.
Parkland Publishing 9780995087514 $24.95
Seasons of Plenty –
A Cookbook Celebrating the Holidays
Non Fiction
By Doreen M. Bleich
Whenever holidays or special events occur, people
gather together to celebrate. An essential part of any
celebration is the food. Besides creating dishes that will
impress and satisfy your guests, Doreen has tried to
use fruits and vegetables that are in season. May all the
seasons of the year be celebrated with joy and good
food! 166 pages. Cookbook.
Doreen M. Bleich 9780973116717 $25.00
Touched By Eternity: A True Story
of Heaven, Healing, and Angels
By Susan Harris
Susan Harris doesn’t have to imagine Heaven. She
knows. Three times Susan has entered the other life.
Touched By Eternity invites readers into the dramatic
and awe-inspiring accounts of Susan’s miraculous
healings, visions (including Hell), and angelic
encounters. A must read for anyone longing to know
more of a loving God and the life that awaits us.
242 pages. Memoir.
White Lily Press 9780994986948 $19.99
s as k b o o k s .c om 25The Unexpected Cop:
Indian Ernie on a Life of Leadership
By Ernie Louttit
Bestselling author Ernie Louttit helped put an end
to Saskatoon’s notorious “Starlight Tours.” In The
Unexpected Cop he demonstrates that being a leader
means sticking to your convictions and sometimes
standing up to the powers that be. An outsider who
became an insider, he was tough on the beat but was
also a role model for kids on the streets. 192 pages.
University of Regina Press 9780889775992 $21.95
Up From Garlic Flats
By Victor Cicasnsky
Non Fiction
“I hope that telling and preserving my Garlic Flats stories
will keep the past alive; I want to chronicle what it was
like to grow in this place. We were people of several
cultures, each with its own peculiarities, exuberant
inventiveness, and unorthodox thinking. The prairie
landscape shaped my life and how I look at the world
and how I express myself through art.” 125 pages.
Radiant Press 9781989274149125 $20.00
Voice: Adam Pottle
on Writing with Deafness
By Adam Pottle
In Voice, Adam Pottle explores the crucial role being
deaf has played in the growth of his imagination, and
in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer’s
development. Salty, bold, and relentlessly honest, Voice
makes us think about writing in entirely new ways and
expands our understanding of deafness and the gifts it
can offer. 151 pages. Creative Writing.
University of Regina Press 9780889775930 $18.95
26 R e a d Sa s k a tc h ew a nVolcanoes, Butterflies & Jesus –
Volume One: Volcanoes
By Shelley Zwingli
Shelley Zwingli’s life was transformed during a 44-hour
period in 2013 when her soul teetered between
the physical and heavenly realms. In Volcanoes,
Zwingli describes her near-death experience and the
extraordinary waking visions that followed. Zwingli
gives hope as someone who has been given a sacred
gift of glimpsing the other side. 156 pages. Death and
Dying.
Published by Shelley Zwingli 9781775369202 $19.95
Volcanoes, Butterflies & Jesus –
Volume Two: Butterflies
Non Fiction
By Shelley Zwingli
Do you ever wonder what a Near-Death Experience
(NDE) is like? In the second volume of her three part
series, Shelley Zwingli goes beyond her own NDE
story to share 17 additional stories of people who have
crossed her path in life. 216 pages. Self-Help.
Published by Shelley Zwingli 9781775369226 $23.50
Women of the Métis Nation
By Lawrence J. Barkwell, Leah Marie Dorion,
and Anne Carrière-Acco
Métis women are the heart and soul of the Métis people.
They were the healers, the stewards of the land and
its resources, the keepers of Indigenous knowledge,
and the midwives who kept the Métis Nation nurtured,
educated, and sustained. Women of the Métis Nation is
an ambitious book that documents more than 200 years
of trailblazing Métis women. 235 pages. Métis.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 9781926795812 $30.00
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