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This sparkling, genre-bending novel opens with amateur historian Anne, who has a passion for research into the murkier corners of England in the 1600s. In an archive, Anne has stumbled across an obscure memoir, one that hints at an intricate tapestry of secret lives and loves.

The full story eventually weaves together five manuscripts, each a different thread in the same strange tale: The Plague descends upon a village, and two children, Joan and Thomasina, are the only survivors. They bond with each other and with "Old Nut," a woman who lives in the forest nearby. But when relatives return, Old Nut is accused of witchcraft and condemned to death. Joan is hired as a maid to well-educated Lady Margaret Long—and, being lively and curious, soon becomes a beloved companion. Thomasina is sent on a perilous voyage to Virginia, where she adopts boys' clothing and navigates life as a male.

Years later, Tom and Joan find each other and fall in love—but are discovered, naked, by a clergyman. Horrified, he believes there can only be one explanation for Tom's "unmanned" state: Joan is a witch and, like Old Nut years ago, must be tried for sorcery. It falls upon Anne, reading between faded pages and centuries, to uncover the fate of the lovers—and add her own contemporary line of "truth" to this tale from a time when there were no labels for who Tom and Joan might be.

(2024)

Lola Reid, BA ’87, Psychology

Highway to the Sky begins during the empty zone of women in aviation, a three-decade drought following WWII when men reclaimed the jobs that had been performed by women during the war and forced women back to diapers and dishes, where they “belonged.” Despite Lola’s childhood desire to avoid the straitjacket of traditional female roles and become a pilot, her desperate need for unconditional affection after a lonesome childhood sways her determination. At age twenty, she leaps into marriage and motherhood. Four years, one toxic relationship, and one private pilot license later, she leaves her husband, even though she knows she’ll be censured by friends, family, and 1970s society at large.

(2025)

Tom Emrich, BA ’00, English Literature 

Ready to revolutionize your business? The Next Dimension: How to Use Augmented Reality For Business Growth In The Era of Spatial Computing, by Tom Emrich, explores the power of augmented reality (AR) to propel your business strategy into the next wave of computing. Learn how AR is reshaping the digital landscape, crafting a new marketing mix, and evolving retail into a brand-new consumer experience. Gain valuable insights on realizing success with AR across the marketing funnel, activate and engage ‘Generation AR,’ and move beyond traditional ads with immersive campaigns that are co-created with your consumer. With real-world examples from brands like LEGO, BMW, Walmart, Gucci, Diageo, and more, this guide equips you with everything you need to use AR technology for immediate and impactful results.

(2024)

Rickey Miller, BA ’80, Clinical Psychology

When is it time to give up on a relationship? Why are we able to control our anger in some situations but not in others? When does helping another become destructive? Why are we sometimes resilient and at other times unable to pull ourselves together?

A Very Narrow Bridge brings many of our choices and questions into the light as I interweave my stories with those of my patients who struggle with stress and other mental health challenges. I share my struggles raising a gay daughter and a son with a developmental disability. I tell the story of my divorce and my efforts to care for my mother as she ages. When faced with hardship and loss, I question my Jewish faith. I recount my clinical experiences of working with adolescent boys who were required to participate in group therapy, an abused woman who suffered a workplace injury, and a man who struggled with post-traumatic anxiety, among others. As the narrative flows back and forth from my stories to my patients’ stories, our common humanity emerges. With humour and wisdom, the narrative pulls us toward greater understanding and compassion for ourselves and others.

(2022)

Rosemary Horwood, BA ’12, Economics

In Practicing Hospitality: The Art and Science of Hosting in Your Home, Rosemary dishes up the perfect mix of practical how-tos, shortcuts, and sanity-saving tips, including: How to set a table, How to choose a menu (and accommodate dietary restrictions), How to create a comfortable atmosphere that nurtures connection, How to prep and clean up efficiently, How to graciously welcome guests and gracefully wrap up. Peppered with delicious recipes, applause-worthy success stories, and hilariously relatable failures, Practicing Hospitality underscores Rosemary’s mantra that “hosting does not require you to be perfect. It requires you to be present,” and inspires readers to open their hearts and homes and host!

(2024)

Timothy Paleczny, BA ’85, English Literature 

Harking back to a time of simpler values, A Bill to Pay shows a young man and his grandfather grappling with the changes each faces. One is coming of age and deals with issues of relationship, agency, and purpose. The other wants to retire and invokes matters of succession, closure, and, ironically, romance. Both the past they’ve shared and their future confound them; their present needs are a humorous source of conflict. They are family, after all. A Bill to Pay finds fun in showing audiences the price of life's little decisions. Set in 1988 to 1990 in ��ݮ��Ƶ, Ontario, this comedy fixates on a big concern for all—the new U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling to mind what was lost and the price Canadians continue to pay.

(2024)

Nadia L. Hohn, BA ’01, Psychology

Nikki’s family is preparing for a long road trip from Toronto to the Bronx to attend Uncle Travis's wedding. They pack their suitcases, boxes of Jamaican black cake, and most importantly to Nikki, the big map book!

Nikki loves geography and enjoys tracing the routes to all the places her relatives live — her Grandpa in Florida, her cousins in Atlanta, DC, and Boston. She daydreams of England, where other family lives, and Jamaica and Africa, where her roots run deep.

Her attention comes back to the road trip when it’s clear that Daddy’s taken a wrong turn. “I can help!” says Nikki, who proves to be an excellent navigator. She guides them back to the Bronx Expressway, under the elevated subway tracks, onto a street of brown row houses and safely to Grandma’s.

(2025)

Nadia L. Hohn, BA ’01, Psychology

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents’ patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August’s friends are leaving, and the patties aren’t selling like they used to. Soon, it’s his family’s turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August’s father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties.

One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy’s recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy’s patties take off, and soon August’s parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name—“Patty Dreams”.

Acclaimed author Nadia L. Hohn’s rhythmic writing pays homage to a quintessential Jamaican delicacy and explores the experiences of immigrants, as well as the traditions that connect us. Vibrantly illustrated and rich in sensory details, this picture book is a warm, comforting reminder of the meaning of home.