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DURVILE & UPROUTE

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Read the press release about our 2025 experiments

Durvile & UpRoute is a small-and-mighty Canadian indie press that publishes unfettered expression and creativity in print, multimedia, and at author Performance Events. The Durvile imprint publishes the True Cases series and fascinating memoirs, and the UpRoute imprint focuses on the Indigenous Spirit series, the Every River Lit series, Artist Survival, and other brave artistic and cultural projects. CLICK TO SEE ALL OUR BOOK TITLES or DOWNLOAD OUR *NEW* SPR/SUM 2025 catalogue. — LORENE SHYBA MFA PhD, Publisher and RAYMOND YAKELEYA, Indigenous Content Editor

PRESENTING SPRING 2025

Cover of Secrets of the Forsaken  Julian Hobson Lorene ShybaJared Tailfeathers

SECRETS OF THE FORSAKEN: Into the Depths of Dread, Audiobook
Edited by J Hobson, L Shyba & J Tailfeathers. This haunting collection explores dark fantasies, supernatural horror, and mysteries of the unknown, blending vivid narration and immersive soundscapes to bridge Indigenous oral traditions with both modern and classic storytelling. Audiobook, February 2025. More >>  

Rough & Messy Justice. A Train Heist, Murder & Misdeeds.Keith Regular

ROUGH & MESSY JUSTICE: A Train Heist, Murder and Misdeeds By Keith Regular PhD, Foreword by Hon Peter Martin. Book 12 in True Cases follows the thrilling manhunt for the escaped bandit and delves into a flawed trial rife with overt racism, cover-ups, and a biased judge and jury. May 2025. More >>

Cover of Spirit Rider  Lynda Partridge

SPIRIT RIDER By Linda Partridge. In this third book in the Lillian Mystery series, Lillian and her friends are at the crossroads of spirits and secrets. Can they unravel the mystery of the Spirit Rider? Or will this spirit’s secrets lead them somewhere unexpected? For kids ages 8 -14. May 2024. More >>

Fifty-Five Ways to Survive   Laurier Tiernan

FIFTY-FIVE WAYS TO SURVIVE By Laurier Tiernan. Queer artist Laurier Tiernan blends ethereal insights with human experiences, creating deeply personal poetry of resilience.
CINQUANTE-CINQ VOIES DE SURVIE L’artiste queer Laurier Tiernan mêle ses visions éthérées avec ses expériences humaines, en tant que médium héréditaire. May 2024. More >>

Acts of Darkness   John L. Hill

ACTS OF DARKNESS: Notorious Criminals, Their Defenders, Proscutors, and Jailers. By John L. Hill, Foreword by Salvatore Caramanna. Book 13 in the Durvile True Cases series is a gripping exploration of the shadowy world of infamous criminals and the justice system that holds them accountable.. May 2024. More >>

 

2024 Fall Treasures

 

Against the Odds Against the Odds, audio The Art of Making

1. Against the Odds by Drew Ann Wake. Read More >>
2. Against the Odds Audiobook by Drew Ann Wake. Performed by Lorene Shyba Listen on Audible >>
3. The Art of Making  by Jared Tailfeathers. Read More >>
4. The Art of Making E-book.  by Jared Tailfeathers. Check your library (Sheep River Library as an example)>>

2024 SPRING TREASURES

 

Iethka cover Ascenti Love Life Loss Nahganne Expanded

1. Îethka: Stories & Language in Stoney Nakoda Country by Trent Fox and Valentina Fox. Read More >>
2. Goddess Alpha: Directions Home by Jessica Theroux. Read More >>
3. Ascenti: Humans Opening to AI Eds. Lorene Shyba and James R. Parker. Read More >>
4. Love Life Loss and a little bit of hope by Chief R. Stacey Laforme. Read More >>
5.Nahganne: Sasquatch of the North Expanded and Revised Edition by Red Grossinger Read More >>

 

VISION 

Inspiring authors to bring forward new knowledge and brave adventures.

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Represented by Read + Co., Rorie Bruce, and Hornblower Group in Canada,
Represented and Distributed by National Book Network in the US and UK.
Distributed by University of Toronto Press in Canada.

Authors and publisher have committed a percentage of royalties and profits to these groups: The Food Bank, Calgary and Bracebridge; Oldman Watershed Council, Stardale Women’s Group; CFWEP Clark Fork Watershed Environment Project; Chytomo: Support for Ukrainian Literature and Book Publishers; “Home In Our Hearts” for Ukrainian Evacuees; The Canada Ukraine Foundation; Doctors Without Borders; The Elizabeth Yakeleya Fund; Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse; The Canadian Women’s Foundation; The Salvation Army; (MMIWG) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls; Days for Girls International; Red Door Family Shelter, Toronto; Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin Family Shelter, Winnipeg; The Schizophrenia Society of Canada; and the Elizabeth Fry Society.