• 2013. Octopus Books' 44th Year of Critical Thinking

Rethinking the Politics of Labour in Canada

Join us on May 28 for the Ottawa Launch of Rethinking the Politics of Labour in Canada and to discuss the Rand Formula, and the larger question of union renewal in a time of austerity. Panelists include Stephanie Ross (York University, Donald Swartz and Rosemary Warskett (Carleton University), and John Hollingsworth. Read more about this event here.

$32.00

Balance

May 21, 2013 | 368 pages
Two forefront economics draw on illuminating examples from history to offer insight into why powerful nations and civilizations break down under the heavy burden of financial imbalance, offering sobering arguments about America's current vulnerabilities and the preventative steps they believe must... More Info
$6.99

Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat

Atheneum Books for Young Readers | May 21, 2013 | 112 pages
Violet is back with a little bit of helpfulness and a whole lot of heart in this third book of the effervescent Violet Mackerel series. Violet is the smallest in her family, and has a special affinity for Small Things everywhere. So when she finds a tiny ladybug in the garden, she expects she knows... More Info
$20.00

The Weimar Triangle

Mosaic Press (NY) | December 30, 2010 | 198 pages
This new novel extends Koch's achievements in his previous novels and takes the reader to Koch's native Germany. Set in Weimar and Frankfurt in Germany, in the pivotal years 1927 and 1928, the novel is triggered the International Music Exhibition of 1927 "The Summer of Music. The reader is... More Info
$8.99

Geronimo Stilton #54: Get Into Gear, Stilton!

July 1, 2013 | 128 pages
Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a... More Info
$19.95

Yellow Vengeance

Insomniac Press | April 30, 2013 | 368 pages
After narrowly escaping death while solving her last case, the Toronto PI is settling happily into married life with her new wife, Jess. Once again, however, trouble is looming: Jess wants a baby but Calli would rather fight a psycho with a gun than contemplate parenthood.When an old school friend... More Info
$19.95

When the Saints Go Marching In

April 30, 2013 | 368 pages
A new series from the author of the much-loved Russell Quant books The work of a Disaster Recovery Agent is unforgiving. Brutal. Violent. And rarely glamorous. But Adam Saint quietly travels the world, cleaning up after other peoples catastrophes and keeping the mess away from his well-ordered... More Info
$21.00

Capital

Emblem Editions | May 14, 2013 | 528 pages
Now in paperback, this internationally acclaimed novel is at once scathing and subversive, sharply witty and brilliantly observed as it follows the fortunes of a group of people in London who become connected in unforeseen ways. Pepys Road: an ordinary street in the capital. Today, through each... More Info

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Events

2013 28 May
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rethinking the Politics of Labour in Canada

In the face of relentless attacks on organized labour, there is a clear need and desire for both union renewal and for unions to fight back against the  anti-worker austerity agenda.

2013 05 Jun
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Toward a Sustainable and Equitable National Energy Policy

Octopus Books is pleased to present an evening with Bruce Campbell and Tony Clarke to discuss national energy policy.

2013 06 Jun
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Kafka's Hat: Book Reading with Patrice Martin

*Please note that this event will take place at our Glebe Street location (116 Third Avenue).

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