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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Calgary’s Bestselling Books for the week ending September 17, 2026! #ABbooks @shelflifebooks.bsky.social

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending September 17, 2026. A PDF of the list can be found on our website.

FICTION

1. Exit Party - Emily St. John Mandel (HarperAvenue)
2. Whistler - Ann Patchett (Harper)
3. Gruffalo Granny - Julia Donaldson, illus. Axel Scheffler (Macmillan Children's Books)
4. The Calamity Club - Kathryn Stockett (Doubleday Canada)
5. The Midnight Feast - Lucy Foley (William Morrow Paperbacks)
6. The Pirate Queen - Ariel Lawhon (Doubleday)
7. Theo of Golden - Allen Levi (Simon & Schuster)
8. The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances - Glenn Dixon (HarperCollins Canada) *Alberta Author
9. Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel (Harper Perennial)
10. Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth (St. Martin's Press)

Calgary Bestseller List for the week ending September 17, 2026. A PDF of the list can be found on our website.

NON-FICTION

1. End Times Fascism - Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor (Knopf Canada)
2. Redwood - Ben Macintyre (Signal)
3. Alberta in Colour - David Aaron (self-published) *Alberta Author
4. Lake O'Hara - Scott Forsyth (RMB | Rocky Mountain Books)
5. Lost and Found - Mercury Stardust (DK)
6. The Serviceberry - Robin Wall Kimmerer, illus. John Burgoyne (Scribner)
7. Cookies I Have Loved - Julie Van Rosendaal (self-published) *Alberta Author
8. You Are Human and You Need Cake - Julie Van Rosendaal (self-published) *Alberta Author
9. Book of Lives - Margaret Atwood (McClelland & Stewart)
10. London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe (Bond Street Books)

Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Thank you to our wonderful host Linda McCollum for a phenomenal awards presentation and the Matrix Hotel for hosting us! #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist

Poster announcing the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards (Thursday, September 17, 2026) with teal firework bursts and a bold banner reading "Congratulations Award winners!" celebrating the event's winners.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

KATHY KILLOH of @AU_press is awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award. This award recognizes her outstanding leadership and her instrumental role in establishing Athabasca University Press as Canada’s first open access scholarly press. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award announced with Kathy Killoh as the winner. The image features a round "Winner" badge and the text "The 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards".

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Awards is awarded to JEAN POULIN, founder of influential Alberta press, Les Éditions Duval. This award recognizes his decades-long career and his lasting impact on the Alberta book publishing industry. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Announcement graphic declaring Jean Poulin the Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Award winner, featuring a circular "Winner" seal, teal burst decorations, and "The 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards" banner at the bottom.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Mel Hurtig Publisher of the Year is awarded to @FreehandBooks! This award recognizes Freehand Books’ commitment to excellence and innovation. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Designed by Natalie Olsen, CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S QUEER HISTORY by The Edmonton Queer History Project, edited by Kristopher Wells, wins Book Design of the Year. Congratulations to @NeWest.Press! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The winner of Book Illustration of the Year is @renegadeArtsEnt for THE LAST BAND ON EARTH written and illustrated by Elaine M. Will. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations Durvile & Uproute! The Book Cover Design of the Year goes to CANADA UNSCRIPTED: CONVERSATIONS WITH MEDIA ICONS edited by Vic Sarin, book cover designed by Austin Andrews! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Freehand Books is the winner of the Trade Fiction Book of the Year award for GRAVEYARD SHIFT AT THE LEMONADE STAND by Tim Bowling. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Learning Book of the Year is awarded to Brush Education for ELEMENTS OF INDIGENOUS STYLE, 2ND ED. by Gregory Younging, edited by Warren Cariou, Deanna Reder, Lorena Sekwan Fontaine, and Jordan Abel. Congratulations! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to Renegade Arts Entertainment for winning Graphic Novel of the Year for THE LAST BAND ON EARTH written and illustrated by Elaine M. Will! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The winner of the Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry is Frontenac House, for THERE’S MAGIC HERE TOO: A TRANS WOMAN’S GUIDE TO BEING MONSTROUS by Skylar Kay! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

HOW TO BREATHE WATER by Sharon Butala wins the Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year. Congratulations Freehand Books! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to Red Barn Books for winning Children's & Young Adult Book of the Year for HOWDY, I’M SINGH HARI written by Kelly Kaur and illustrated by Ravina Kaur Toor! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Regional Book of the Year is awarded to CRUISING THE DOWNTOWN: CELEBRATING EDMONTON'S QUEER HISTORY by The Edmonton Queer History Project edited by Kristopher Wells. Congratulations to Newest Press! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Regional Book of the Year announcement showing the book cover "Cruising the Downtown", a circular "Winner" seal, and the NeWest Press. The 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to @Renegadeartsent for winning Mystery & Thriller Book of the Year for BLOOD AND FIRE written and illustrated by Bill Slavin! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Graphic announcing Blood and Fire by Bill Slavin (Renegade Arts Entertainment) as the Mystery & Thriller Book of the Year, featuring a winner badge and "The 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards" branding.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Scholarly & Academic Book of the Year is awarded to CARTOGRAPHIC POETRY: EXAMINING HISTORIC BLACKFOOT AND GROS VENTRE MAPS by Ted Binnema, François Lanoë, and Heinz W. Pyszczyk. Congratulations to @ualbertapress.bsky.social! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to Freehand Books for winning the Douglas Barbour Award for Speculative Fiction for their title THE LONGEST NIGHT written by Lauren Carter. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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

Poster announcing the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards, dated Thursday, September 17, 2026; bold purple and orange title on a cream open-book shape, teal starburst fireworks, orange background, and a purple banner reading "and the winners are...".

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We can’t wait to see you all at the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Huge thank you to all our funders who make celebrating our province’s publishers possible. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Thank-you poster for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards with headline "Thank you to our FUNDERS" including Edmonton, Calgary, Edmonton Arts Council, Calgary Arts Development, Alberta, Canada, and Canada Council for the Arts.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The BPAA honours Jean Poulin and Kathy Killoh with Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Awards. Their individual contributions have left a lasting impression on the publishing industry. We're excited to celebrate them at the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards gala #ABbooks #ABPubAwards

Announcement poster for the Lifetime Achievement in Alberta Publishing Awards naming two recipients; bold purple headline and recipient lines, large pale ampersand motif, teal starburst decorations, orange accents and a 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards footer.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are grateful to our Bronze Level Sponsors 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

Promotional poster for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards thanking sponsors Magpie Books, Shelf Life Books, Audrey's Books Ltd., and Bergeron & Co.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you to our friends at Friesens for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Book Design of the Year award recognizes books with thoughtful interior and exterior design elements. This year’s shortlist includes: My Works, Ye Mighty published by @au_press The Longest Night published by @freehandbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A huge thank you to Burke for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your commitment to the Alberta-book publishing community is truly appreciated. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There are 2 awards that will remain secret until the the gala. The Mel Hurtig Publisher of the Year honours an Alberta publisher who shows outstanding merit in all areas of activity undertaken during the calendar year, and who best exemplifies the spirit of the Alberta book publishing community.

Announcement poster for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards stating "To be announced at the awards gala" for the Mystery & Thriller Book of the Year and the Mel Hurtig Publisher of the Year, with bold purple/orange type and teal burst decorations.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last chance! Registration closes tomorrow for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. If you haven’t purchased your ticket to the awards gala yet, you can do so here: buff.ly/bwPO7jG #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Promotional poster for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards — event Thursday, September 17, 2026 — with a bold ticket reminder “1 day left to get your tickets!” and note that registration closes tomorrow, September 2, 2026; bright orange with teal bursts.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We want to take a moment and thank Marquis for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your continued support makes all the difference. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Shoutout to Quill and Quire for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your support means the world to us. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The suspense is killing us! Good thing there are only a few days left to find out the winning titles of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards. Have you registered yet? There is only 1 week left! buff.ly/bwPO7jG #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Book Illustration award honours the expertly crafted illustrations that enrich Alberta publications. This year’s shortlist includes three titles published by @renegadeartsent.bsky.social: The Last Band on Earth, Pass Me By: Lily, and Straight Outta Busan. #ABbooks #ABPubShortlist

Renegade Arts Entertainment shortlisted for Book Illustration of the Year at the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards; certificate-style design with bold purple headline "SHORTLIST", cream header and footer, teal starburst accents, and a large white space for artwork.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Registration for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards closes in 2 weeks. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased here buff.ly/LmFviIw #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

Poster announcing the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with a bold reminder "2 weeks left to get your tickets!" and note that registration closes September 2, 2026. The image is a bright orange, cream, and purple design with teal starburst accents.

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thank you to Alberta Counsel for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your generous support makes all the difference! #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A warm thank you to @writersguildab.bsky.social for sponsoring the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards! Your commitment to local publishing is admirable. #ABPubAwards #ABbooks

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Book Publishers Association of Alberta @abbookpub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

More titles. More voices. More Alberta Stories! We are excited to announce that over 40 new titles have been added to the Alberta Books for Schools collection. Each book is curriculum-mapped and published right here in Alberta! 🍏 Explore the full collection today: buff.ly/gSiH2vZ

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