For all its recording of the inelegant, uneven struggle to craft a life as a writer, Best Young Woman Job Book is the sort of book that makes readers want to be a writer.

Hearts on Fire is an invaluable record of what small creative communities spread over a massive country are able to achieve without a whole lot of outside support or recognition.

Join Governor General's Award-winner and friend of the store Madhur Anand for the launch of her new book of poetry! Saturday April 23rd. 5pm, at The Arboretum.

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I'm loath to describe any craft guide as "indispensable," but I'd argue that having Refuse to Be Done on your writing desk is akin to having jumper cables, a jack, and emergency flares in your car.