@WeReadAB

Telling Alberta’s story. A gathering place for book lovers in Alberta. #ReadAlberta

 Alberta, Canada
readalberta.ca
Joined January 2021
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May Long is Going to be LITerary ☀️🌺 - mailchi.mp/ca4b96c9686a/asia…
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Spring into Poetry and Bookstores 🌻 - mailchi.mp/d068aa0d4b33/asia…
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Read Alberta. Buy Alberta. - mailchi.mp/d90b8254f995/asia…
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If you need book recommendations for your #BuyCanadian and #BuyAlberta book-buying spree, we can help! Read Alberta always features books published by Canadian and Alberta-owned and -operated publishers. buff.ly/ngKc17G #ABbooks #cdnbooks #canlit
An illustrated beaver sitting in front of a tree with a beaver bite. The beaver is holding a book with a Canada flag on it. "Read Canadian. Buy Canadian.” is written at the bottom of the illustration. “March Editorial Cartoon” is written across the top of the graphic, to the right of the Read Alberta logo. “By Derek Evernden” is written at the bottom of the graphic.

ALT An illustrated beaver sitting in front of a tree with a beaver bite. The beaver is holding a book with a Canada flag on it. "Read Canadian. Buy Canadian.” is written at the bottom of the illustration. “March Editorial Cartoon” is written across the top of the graphic, to the right of the Read Alberta logo. “By Derek Evernden” is written at the bottom of the graphic.

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“Romance has driven so much of the fiction sales for decades. These books are plot driven, well written, and they make people happy." Read more from our interview with the owners of Slow Burn Books, “Calgary’s ultimate destination for romance book lovers.” buff.ly/g8jqtFN
Several photographs of Slow Burn Books and the owners are framed in white. Slow Burn Books is written across the top of the graphic in pink text. Decorative fine line flowers are growing out of the photographs.

ALT Several photographs of Slow Burn Books and the owners are framed in white. Slow Burn Books is written across the top of the graphic in pink text. Decorative fine line flowers are growing out of the photographs.

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Stay up to date with what’s happening in Alberta book and magazine publishing— follow us on Bluesky! buff.ly/UT3UunV
We've Moved: Follow @WeReadAB on Bluesky

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Check out February's Top Library Loans for your next reading adventure! Find reads from @fhbooks, @albertaviews, @UCalgaryPress, @FunFunFunicular, @ABOutdoorsmag, @CSMscrapbooker, @stonehousepbl, @whereedmonton, and more! Visit our website for more! buff.ly/lGZMd3R
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Alberta's Bestseller List for February 2025 is here! Discover top titles from Summerthought, @fhbooks, @BrushEducation, @durvileuproute, @ucalgarypress, @NeWestPress, @ualbertapress, @frontenachouse, and @renegadeartsent. buff.ly/MXkJYJt #ABBooks #AlbertaBestsellers
Graphic with the title “Bestsellers #ReadAlberta February 2025”, with the book covers of the following books: 1.     Abee to Zama City by  Sanders, Harry , published by Summerthought Publishing 2.     Good Victory by          Jacobsen, Mikka, published by           Freehand Books 3.     Elements of Indigenous Style by Younging, Gregory published by Brush Education 4.     Siksikaitsitapi  by Many Guns, Payne, published by   Durvile Publications 5.     We are Already Ghosts           by Dobson, Kit , published by University of Calgary Press 6.     Peggy & Balmer by     Radford, Tom, published by    NeWest Press 7.     Canadian Animals for Kids by Elliott, Max, published by Summerthought Publishing 8.     Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour by     Beaton, Kate, published by University of Alberta Press 9.     This Wound is a World by       Belcourt, Billy-Ray       published by Frontenac House Ltd. 10.  Roth by            Van Camp, Richard      , published by Renegade Arts Entertainment

ALT Graphic with the title “Bestsellers #ReadAlberta February 2025”, with the book covers of the following books: 1.     Abee to Zama City by  Sanders, Harry , published by Summerthought Publishing 2.     Good Victory by          Jacobsen, Mikka, published by           Freehand Books 3.     Elements of Indigenous Style by Younging, Gregory published by Brush Education 4.     Siksikaitsitapi  by Many Guns, Payne, published by   Durvile Publications 5.     We are Already Ghosts           by Dobson, Kit , published by University of Calgary Press 6.     Peggy & Balmer by     Radford, Tom, published by    NeWest Press 7.     Canadian Animals for Kids by Elliott, Max, published by Summerthought Publishing 8.     Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour by     Beaton, Kate, published by University of Alberta Press 9.     This Wound is a World by       Belcourt, Billy-Ray       published by Frontenac House Ltd. 10.  Roth by            Van Camp, Richard      , published by Renegade Arts Entertainment

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We’re moving to Bluesky. Come follow us there! buff.ly/UT3UunV #WeReadAB
We've Moved: Follow @WeReadAB on Bluesky

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In recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re sharing four Alberta magazine stories! Read about inspirational women fighting for rights, equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls. #IWD2025 @albertaviews @EdifyEdmonton @galleries_west @IMPACTMAG buff.ly/Wcm82Om
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BPAA@ABbookpub28 Feb 2025
Submissions for the 2025 #ABPubAwards close today! See here for the full details: buff.ly/3PxAO4n #ABbooks @WeReadAB
Graphic with the words “2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards last day to submit! Submissions close February 28”.

ALT Graphic with the words “2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards last day to submit! Submissions close February 28”.

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We have 5 stories from Alberta magazines highlighting the diversity of voices & topics you’ll find in each Read about trade relations in @AlbertaBarley’s GrainsWest, aurora borealis in @thegriffmag and more in @theyyscene @UrbanAffairsYEG @westernhorserev! buff.ly/3QyGdY7
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For Black History Month and beyond, check out these 6 Alberta-published books. Featuring a children’s book, several poetry collections, and more! buff.ly/4301rFJ @fhbooks @frontenachouse @UAlbertaPress @UCalgaryPress @NeWestPress @RedBarnBooksCA
A grid of 6 book covers. Below the book covers is the title "Alberta Books for Black History Month and Beyond".

ALT A grid of 6 book covers. Below the book covers is the title "Alberta Books for Black History Month and Beyond".

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February is flying by; don't miss our new posts 🗓️ - mailchi.mp/cc203ab434bf/asia…
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This week we’re featuring the beautifully-printed @CSMscrapbooker, a publication for paper crafters of all kinds! And don’t miss the 2025 Great Canadian Scrapbooker Carnival in #yyc and #yeg! buff.ly/3CBs3Cm #scrapbooking #craft
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Toronto Lit Up @alllitupcanada @festofauthors submission deadlines: bit.ly/3EX52KE
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Did you know you can borrow power tools, kitchen appliances, and even a ghost hunting kit from your local library? Discover the unique items Alberta libraries are lending from their "Libraries of Things": buff.ly/3CXMOs8 #ABlibraries #LibrariesofThings
Graphic with the message: Beyond the Stacks with Jessie Bach: Libraries of Things at Alberta Public Libraries

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New bookstore alert! Welcome to Porch Light Books, Edmonton's newest independent bookstore selling new and gently used books. Read our feature on Porch Light, which references ice cream parlours, railways, and (of course) books! #yegbookstores #yeg #books
The interior of Porch Light Books, which features people browsing bookcases. "Porch Light Books, Illuminating the darkness and minimizing railway mishaps" is written in bold text in the bottom left corner. The Read Alberta logo is in the top right corner of the image.

ALT The interior of Porch Light Books, which features people browsing bookcases. "Porch Light Books, Illuminating the darkness and minimizing railway mishaps" is written in bold text in the bottom left corner. The Read Alberta logo is in the top right corner of the image.

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Happy Valentine's Day from Read Alberta! #ABbooks #ReadAlberta
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You’ll find love in unexpected places in the pages of your favourite #Alberta magazine. We’ve picked 5 unique stories about love in all its many forms. #ValentinesDay #LoveStories @funfunfunicular @ucalgary @snapgallery @freefallmag @westernhorserev buff.ly/4jKH6Kr
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