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Founded in 1977, NeWest Press is one of Canada's first independent literary publishing houses. NeWest publishes ten to twelve books each year.
At 40 years and counting, NeWest Press has established itself as one of the country's most enduring and respected literary presses, a reflection of the many years of dedication, passion, and perseverance that have kept its original publishing vision alive NeWest publishes literary fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama, as well as a line of mystery novels, with a particular interest in books by Western Canadian authors. Its Nunatak imprint is the longest-running first-fiction series in Canada. Notable NeWest titles include Blood Relations and Other Plays by Sharon Po***ck, Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto, Icefields by Thomas Wharton, Diamond Grill by Fred Wah, Playing Dead by Rudy Wiebe, The Widows by Suzette Mayr, All of Baba's Children by Myrna Kostash, The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou, Extensions by Myrna Dey, Dance, Gladys, Dance by Cassie Stocks, and The Shore Girl by Fran Kimmel.
09/15/2026
Happy Publication Day to TWO new novels: Mad Hell Rush of Days by is a literary historical masterpiece set in late 1800s Saskatchewan. Spenser Pearse waits for his bride outside the cabin he has built. On the other side of the Frenchman River, Josie Grant has been praying for a baby for 8 years. As each character, seeks out their desires, they are pulled into dangerous adventures. Can they help each other?
Driving into the Sun by follows two sisters on a road trip as they move their elderly mother from Alberta to B.C. Tensions escalate as memories emerge and family dynamics are revealed when their mother suddenly goes missing.
Two novels that delight in their depth of characters and vividly painted worlds.
Find them where books are sold! Or get them direct at our webstore.
09/03/2026
🌑 🌒 NeWest New Moon Giveaway! 🌘 🌑
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On September 10, 2026 you will have a chance to win "There Are Wolves Here Too" by Niall Howell, a brilliant end of summer story of kids being kids and maybe biting off more than they can chew....
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09/01/2026
Happy Publication Day to Darrin Hagen and his fabulous collection of Plays: "The Crown Collection"! A must-have read for any avid theatre lovers out there. Get a copy from our webstore or at your nearest bookstore!
08/05/2026
🌑 🌒 NeWest New Moon Giveaway! 🌘 🌑
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On August 12, 2026 you will have a chance to win "Friendly Fire" by Lisa Guenther the story of a family, a fire, and one sweltering summer in Saskatchewan.
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07/15/2026
☀️ Summer is here! Have you started the Summer Reading Challenge? Get your bingo card now and join in on the fun! There are prizes to be won!!
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07/07/2026
🌑 🌒 NeWest New Moon Giveaway! 🌘 🌑
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On July 14, 2026 you will have a chance to win the brilliant short story collection "Entropic" by R.W. Gray.
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06/21/2026
🧡 Father's Day and Indigenous Peoples Day? Have we got the book for you! "Hold Your Tongue" by Matthew Tétreault tells the story of one family in Ste. Anne Manitoba, replicating Metis story telling traditions, this brilliant book is about family, about language, love, finding yourself, and life in a small town.
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06/13/2026
🏳️🌈 Show your PRIDE this month with some NeWest favourites!
06/10/2026
🚀 Book launch in Lethbridge! Join and Darcy Tamayose at to celebrate the launch of "Sinner's Banquet", the latest novel from Randy Nikkel Schroeder.
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06/10/2026
🎉 NEW REVIEW! Check out this new review of Thomas Trofimuk's brand new novel "Saudade" available now at a bookstore near you!
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