Publishers: McClelland & Stewart

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a blend of narrative fiction and nonfiction that often explores historical and contemporary life with a strong sense of place and character. Readers can expect a mix of crime stories grounded in detailed settings alongside reflective biographies and historical accounts. The range includes both literary and genre-driven works, inviting exploration through themes of family, identity, and Canadian culture.

What you’ll often find

  • Crime and mystery narratives with historical or procedural depth
  • Literary fiction that examines family dynamics and personal identity
  • Biographies and memoirs focused on sports, exploration, and notable lives
  • Historical nonfiction centered on Canadian history before and after Confederation
  • Stories that incorporate cultural or religious themes with psychological insight
  • Accounts of life in rural or frontier settings, blending adventure with realism

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by choosing between narrative fiction and historical or biographical nonfiction
  • Look for works that focus on crime and mystery if you prefer plot-driven stories
  • Explore literary titles for more introspective or character-focused reading
  • Seek out books centered on Canadian history to understand regional and national contexts
  • Try selections that highlight sports or adventure for dynamic personal stories
  • Use thematic clusters such as family life, cultural identity, or psychological depth to guide choices
  • Narrow by time period when interested in historical settings or events

Good fit if you like

  • Reading that balances plot momentum with thoughtful character exploration
  • Engaging with stories rooted in real places and historical moments
  • A mix of suspenseful mysteries and reflective personal narratives
  • Books that incorporate cultural or spiritual themes without heavy-handedness
  • Nonfiction that offers vivid accounts of notable figures and Canadian heritage
  • Explorations of family and friendship woven into broader social contexts

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • No Kids 40 Good Reasons Not to Have Children — Corinne Maier

    No Kids 40 Good Reasons Not to Have Children — Corinne Maier

  • Great Golf Stories — Robert Trent Jones

    Great Golf Stories — Robert Trent Jones

  • April Fool (Arthur Beauchamp) — William Deverell

    April Fool (Arthur Beauchamp) — William Deverell

  • Hockey A People’s History — Michael McKinley

    Hockey A People’s History — Michael McKinley

  • Wolf! — Sara Fanelli

    Wolf! — Sara Fanelli

  • Egon Ronay’s Guide Best Pubs of Britain — Egon Ronay

    Egon Ronay’s Guide Best Pubs of Britain — Egon Ronay

  • Right Here Right Now Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption — Stephen Harper

    Right Here Right Now Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption — Stephen Harper

  • Beware This Boy — Maureen Jennings

    Beware This Boy — Maureen Jennings

  • The Gifted A Joanne Kilbourn Mystery — Gail Bowen

    The Gifted A Joanne Kilbourn Mystery — Gail Bowen

  • Promised Land — Pierre Berton

    Promised Land — Pierre Berton

  • Lives in the Balance Nurses’ Stories from the ICU — Tilda Shalof

    Lives in the Balance Nurses’ Stories from the ICU — Tilda Shalof

  • The Best of the Group of Seven — Joan Murray

    The Best of the Group of Seven — Joan Murray

  • The Cunning Man A Novel — Robertson Davies

    The Cunning Man A Novel — Robertson Davies

  • I’ll See You in My Dreams — William Deverell

    I’ll See You in My Dreams — William Deverell

  • Flatbush Odyssey: A Journey Through the Heart of Brooklyn — Allen Abel

    Flatbush Odyssey: A Journey Through the Heart of Brooklyn — Allen Abel

  • Kicking Tomorrow A Novel — Daniel Richler

    Kicking Tomorrow A Novel — Daniel Richler

  • Field Notes from a Pandemic A Journey Through a World Suspended — Ethan Lou

    Field Notes from a Pandemic A Journey Through a World Suspended — Ethan Lou

  • Cookies and Squares with Schmecks Appeal — Edna Staebler

    Cookies and Squares with Schmecks Appeal — Edna Staebler

  • If I Fall, If I Die A Novel — Michael Christie

    If I Fall, If I Die A Novel — Michael Christie