Spring 2026 books from Douglas & McIntyre
Douglas & McIntyre’s Spring 2026 list celebrates Canadian voices and experiences, featuring boundary-pushing art, remarkable lives, bold ideas and irresistible reads.
The Lost Haida Manga: A Compendium by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
From celebrated Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas comes a striking new collection tracing the origins and evolution of Haida Manga—a bold visual genre that blends North Pacific Indigenous iconography and framelines with the dynamic energy of graphic storytelling.
From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall: Stories of Canada by Whit Fraser
A sweeping memoir from veteran journalist and northern chronicler Whit Fraser, tracing a lifetime spent at the front lines of the events that shaped modern Canada. From his youth in Nova Scotia to decades reporting across the Arctic, Fraser offers a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of major national turning points—stories he reported on up close, but never fully had the chance to tell until now.
Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget by Steve Burgess
An entertaining and exuberant testament to the philosophy and practice of frugality, and an invitation to live better by living within one’s means. Set in Vancouver, one of North America’s most expensive cities, Steve Burgess blends personal memoir, economic philosophy, and sharp social observation to explore frugality as a way of life rather than a sacrifice—offering lessons in living comfortably on less, without deprivation or despair.
Save Yourself: A New Approach to Thinking about Money and Taking Control of Your Financial Future by Kelley Keehn
Bestselling author and financial educator Kelley Keehn blends neuroscience and evidence-based strategies to help readers overcome barriers to financial security and take control of their future in an unpredictable world.
The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir by Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho
A poignant, darkly funny memoir about the secret lives of “astronaut children”—unsupervised Taiwanese immigrant kids—which traces family bonds across oceans, cultures, and identities, and dives into the complexities of Taiwan's recent political history.
Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada and Elsewhere by Will Ferguson
From the Arctic Circle to the mud pools of New Zealand, Will Ferguson has spent a career chasing stories that reveal as much about Canada as they do about the world. Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis brings together his funniest, sharpest and most surprising adventures—collected here for the first time.
Exploring Montréal: 151 Best Buildings by Robin Ward
Discover Montréal with this authoritative and highly readable guide to the city’s most interesting places and learn how, why and by whom the city’s urban environment was shaped.
Midnight at the Savoy: A Priscilla Tempest Mystery, Book 5 by Ron Base
The fifth Priscilla Tempest mystery plunges readers into the glamorous world of 1960s London high society, where a murder at the Savoy Hotel draws the trouble-prone Canadian press officer into another dangerous investigation—this time with Agatha Christie herself close at hand.
Stories from Ice Level: A Great NHL Referee Tells All by Rob Simpson with Bill McCreary
A candid and wildly entertaining account that offers hockey fans and sports history enthusiasts a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the game’s most pivotal moments from the perspective of one of its most respected referees.
It’s a Mitig! by Bridget George
This award-winning, bestselling early introduction to the Ojibwe language is now available in a board book edition! From sunup to sundown, little ones explore the forest and meet a curious amik, a prickly gaag, and a big, bark-covered mitig. With vibrant artwork and free online audio recordings, It’s a Mitig! is a joyful celebration of language and land, created to spark a lifelong love of learning.