Books
New comic book celebrates the queer male body and sexuality
A new comic book called Rainbow Reflections, which is co-edited by a Dal PhD student, looks at body image and sexuality for men in the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Read MoreBenny and the Bananasaurus Rex
“Benny and the Bananasaurus Rex”, tells the story of a boy who, with a little help from his imagination and anaana, discovers his potential.
Read MoreShort story pick
We love short stories here at the Gazette. Hope you enjoy this issue’s pick, “Crabapple Company”, as much as we do!
Read MoreCall Me Bill
“Call Me Bill” follows Bill as they run away from New Jersey in search of their identity, adventure and a place in the world.
Read MoreAfterWords Literary Festival
AfterWords Literary Festival co-founders Stephanie Domet and Ryan Turner talk about the festival, which ran from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2.
Read MoreLooking back on AfterWords 2022
This is the third year Stephanie Domet and Ryan Turner’s dream came true of creating an intimate gathering space for writers and readers in Halifax.
Read MoreWe Were Not the Savages book launch
The fourth edition of “We Were Not the Savages, was launched on Sept. 30, the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Read MoreTurn the page to fall
Pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, and spooky season are all just around the corner. Reading can do the trick to prepare for this magical time of year. Being wrapped in your favourite blanket by the ocean or in a park with the fresh breeze blowing and the words lifting off the page brings comfort and excitement for the new season. The four books described below encompass fall spirit the best.
Read MoreFeeling Our-shelves: With Lili and Reanna
For the last issue of the 2021-2022 school year, we talk about one of our favourite authors — Eve Babitz. We discuss her early life, summarize two of her books…
Read MoreNew used bookstore spells easier access to reading
Oona Craig hopes to make books more accessible for everyone. Craig says she hasn’t always imagined opening a used bookstore. The bookseller used to be a high school teacher and…
Read MoreFinding the biggest of stories in the smallest of spaces
Jessie Hannah is no stranger to unconventional living spaces. She describes her first home as “essentially a Quonset hut on a slab of concrete” built by her parents after they…
Read More