In Atlantic Canada’s 100 Greatest Books, Trevor J. Adams and Stephen Patrick Clare review the top one hundred Atlantic Canadian books—both fiction and nonfiction—ever published, as chosen by a panel of local readers and literary luminaries. In their own knowledgeable reviews, Adams and Clare offer insights into these titles’ continuing influence and celebrate their contributions to the Atlantic Canadian literary landscape. Illustrated in full colour with book covers and photos of the authors, and accompanied by personal selections from celebrities in the literary community and beyond, Atlantic Canada’s 100 Greatest Books is a requisite companion for fans of Canadian literature.
Trevor J. Adams grew up in Digby County and studied journalism at the University of King’s College. He’s been living and writing in Halifax ever since. Currently, Trevor is the editor of Where and Halifax Magazine, and contributes regularly to East Coast Living. He’s also a two-time Atlantic Journalism Award finalist and the co-author of Today’s Joe Howe.
Stephen Patrick Clare is a freelance journalist, author, poet, musician, photographer, and radio show host in Halifax. His work has appeared in over 120 regional, national, and international publications, including the Globe and Mail and Quill and Quire. A native Montrealer, he arrived in Halifax in 2002, where he now lives with his wife Federica and his two beautiful children, Dylan and Sofia.