Hunter’s Daughter and a Hot Toddy: Good Books and Warm Drinks

Hello, readers! Welcome to the weekend! At Five Rivers, we always celebrate the short moments in which you can enjoy a pocket book (or an e-book, you tech-savvy, you). And the weekends are just the right time to commit to a book whether you want to go on whole-day marathon, or reserve the lucky tome for your night-time quiet-time. We want to fix you up with the perfect book you would be happy to spend…

Five Rivers Recommends: Good Books and Warm Drinks Part III

Hello, readers. Welcome to the weekend! You did a good job working your way to some nice free time, and we’re here to provide you with some options for your entertainment. Here at Five Rivers Publishing, we are a strong advocate for Canadian voices, so we think you’d appreciate a book about a sport about which Canadians’ voices are especially loud—hockey. We want you to build up your hockey-enthusiasm endurance for Hockey Night(s) in Canada,…

Five Rivers Recommends: Good Books & Warm Drinks Part II

Another weekend is approaching and we’re here to equip you with quality R&R tools. Your favourite blanket is a staple, and for your adventure this weekend, we recommend a trip to 13th Century Gwynedd courtesy of Marie Powell’s Hawk. Hawk will let you experience the tumultuous time in medieval Wales from the perspective of two Welsh youths. This book is rich in Welsh culture, tradition, history and myth. Join Hyw and Cat as they live…

Five Rivers Recommends: Good Books and Warm Drinks

Ah, winter! When the wind takes on that crisp chill that can creep through your clothes, and snowflakes congregate and merge into an icy mulch that given time and pressure could lead you to a slippery downfall. During this season you could go out…but why would you when the call of a blanket and a good book is so strong? Here at Five Rivers we encourage some quality blanket-time this winter, and our books of…