In A Mouth Full of Salt, the intertwined lives of men, women, and children in Sudan paint a vivid portrait of a country teetering on the brink of profound transformation. As women begin to push back against long-held traditions, they spark a cultural shift that reverberates through their communities. In a quiet farming village in North Sudan, the sudden drowning of a young boy triggers a chain of unsettling events — livestock become sick, date groves go up in flames, and whispers of a mysterious sorceress begin to spread.

In Finding Flora, a resilient Scottish newcomer escapes her abusive husband and seeks refuge on the vast Alberta prairie, determined to start anew. But just as Flora begins to piece her life back together, a hostile government threatens her newfound home — and her violent past is closing in. Amidst the looming danger, Flora forges powerful friendships with a group of women: a Welsh widow raising three children, two spirited American women running a chicken farm, and a Métis horse trainer with a gift for taming the wild. Together, these women unite in strength and solidarity, facing their challenges head-on.

Finding Flora is available now.

Author Elinor Florence — a journalist, member of the Métis Nation of B.C., and the voice behind Bird’s Eye View — once again honors the resilience of Canadian women. Her debut novel became a national favorite, and her second, Wildwood, earned a place on Kobo’s list of the Hundred Most Popular Canadian Books of All Time. Florence, who grew up in Saskatchewan and now resides in Invermere, B.C., holds degrees in both English and journalism.

In Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All, Sandy Hudson — founder of Black Lives Matter Canada — makes a powerful case for reimagining public safety. Arguing that defunding the police is a necessary step toward building a more just and secure society, Hudson blends research with personal insights and interviews to explore practical alternatives. She highlights how investing in education, community centres, and civic engagement can not only make communities safer, but also better equipped to meet the diverse needs of the people they serve.