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Winner, Best Atlantic Published Book AwardShortlisted, Canadian Regional Design AwardsIn May of 1896, a young magician from New York City joined the cast of the Marco Magic Company and embarked on

Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer's haunting "What Had Become of Us," is from her 2003 debut book of short fiction, Way Up.Published on the occasion of Goose Lane Editions's 60th anniversar

And now we are 60. To mark this momentous occasion, the editors at Goose Lane have selected six tiny perfect stories for your reading pleasure.

Maud Lewis has become one of Canada’s favourite folk artists, and her buoyant winter pictures of nature, pets, farm animals, and people at work and play are among her most charming.

Meriel Graham is confident that, as the dominant member of her family, her birthday will, of course, be remembered and celebrated.

A middle-aged sportswriter gets a new lease on life with a heart transplant and develops an intimate relationship with his donated heart.

It began as rumours. Whispers at dinner parties. Warnings about bad dates with a Canadian celebrity.

Winner, New Brunswick Book Award for PoetryA Quill & Quire Best Book of the YearLike the novella in fiction, the long poem is an oft-neglected form.

When Philip Janvrin is suddenly and mysteriously released from prison he cannot believe his luck; then he is delivered into the hands of a Special Intelligence unit of the Foreign Office.

Shortlisted, Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical WritingOn a frigid February evening in 1805, Amos Babcock brutally murdered Mercy Hall.

Part mystery, part elegy, This Side of Sad begins with an ending: the violent enigma of a man's death. Was it an accident, or did James commit suicide?

Allison LaSorda's Stray shows the formation of a considerable poetic talent. These poems are sun-bleached, at once gritty, raw, and playful.

Lizzie Walker caught the look which passed between her son Jem and Carrie Linton. It spoke of love. And that could only lead to unhappiness.

Shortlisted, East Coast Literary Award and Evelyn Richardson Prize for Non-FictionIt was over in seconds.

Is this life a route or a destination?