Presenting our final release of 2026, THE MANY-STORIED MAN by Arlene F. Marks! Our most prolific author returns with a tale of a writer trapped in his own stories. Stay tuned for news on the December release of this "fascinating and brilliant" book (Ed Greenwood). brain-lag.com/2026/07/24/n...

Got The Odyssey fever? Relive the tale in 2003 Toronto in BLACKOUT ODYSSEY! Featuring an Honest Ed's out of time, pizza-loving raccoons, and the cyclops of Scarborough Town Centre. Buy it from bookstores everywhere: books2read.com/blackout-ody...

Presenting our 61st title, THE LEPIDOPTERIST'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER by David Rae! A magical love story in a gaslamp fantasy version of Edwardian England. Coming in October. Read more: brain-lag.com/2026/06/26/n...

Three ships, three crews, one destiny. Space opera adventure and a hallowing thriller in one. We are thrilled to announce our next book, THE CURVE OF THE CORRIDOR by Victoria Feistner! Coming this August. brain-lag.com/2026/05/29/n...

Start your pencils (and keyboards), #Collingwood area writers! CollingWord 2026 is seeking well-written short story submissions words from authors aged 19 and older who reside in the Simcoe County-South Georgian Bay area. Submissions open July 15. Details: collingword.com/adult_contes...

We are rolling here at Vic Johnston Community Centre here in Streetsville. It's a great day to curl up with a good book, and this is a great place to find a new one. See you soon!

Saturday! Join us in Streetsville for a fantastic book-filled day.

Happy #BookBirthday to VIRTUES OF SKIN! Order this fast-paced, sexy urban fantasy from your favourite retailer now: books2read.com/grey-witch-2

Starting in 10 minutes! Head over now to twitch.tv/brainlagbooks for the launch party for VIRTUES OF SKIN.

Tomorrow! Join us for the launch party for VIRTUES OF SKIN, the second Grey Witch Adventures book with author Joe Weinberg. Jump in the chat and ask questions of the author, take in a reading, and learn about this new release, all from the comfort of your own device. www.twitch.tv/brainlagbooks

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wildwood Bookstore & Market for an amazing Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! It's incredibly heartening to see so much love for our independent bookstores (and publishers!). Keep it up!

Can’t make it to a bookstore but still want to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day? You know we’ve got you covered with free shipping all weekend long 🥳📚

Author Stephen B. Pearl is here for the next hour or so. Hurry in to Wildwood Bookstore in Milton to get a signed copy!

It's Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! Be sure to show your local indie bookstore some love today. We'll be at Wildwood Bookstore & Market in Milton with authors stopping in throughout the day. Come in for prizes, coffee, and more fun!

Saturday! Sally McBride and Brain Lag owner Catherine Fitzsimmons in conversation to celebrate the launch of INDIGO TIME. Join in on twitch.tv/brainlagbooks. #NewBook #BookBirthday #LaunchParty #BookRelease

What's better than a book fort? Meeting all these fantastic books in person. See them tomorrow at Royal City Nursery!

This Saturday! Join us at Books & Booms Book Club Market at Royal City Nursery in #GuelphON. What better way to celebrate spring than to get some great new books? Details: www.facebook.com/share/1BmJDf...

It's #BookBirthday for INDIGO TIME! This "richly textured tale of intergenerational intrigue" for "fans of George R. R. Martin and Guy Gavriel Kay" (award-winning author Terri Favro) is available everywhere books are sold. Buy your copy now: books2read.com/indigo-time

Unboxed our newest book release and it looks fantastic. Preorder your copy now: books2read.com/indigo-time

Next Wednesday, join Derwin Mak at Book People on Queen for a signing of his newest collection, XY-GIRLS AND MORE STORIES! Details on the Eventbrite page (www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-signi...) or Facebook event page (www.facebook.com/events/12797...). See you from 7-9.

Tonight! Beat the winter blues and hang out with fellow book lovers at Wildwood Bookstore & Market's Weeknight Social. Tickets only $10 at wildwoodbookstore.ca/products/eve... or at the door and include snacks and games. Oh, and Brain Lag will be there, too. 😉 See you in downtown Milton!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the signing for Derwin Mak at Little Ghosts Books on Saturday! Catch him again on February 25 at Book People on Queen.

In one week, Derwin Mak will be at Little Ghosts Books to sign copies of his newest release XY-GIRLS AND MORE STORIES. Join us from 1:00-3:00 at 930 Dundas St. W on Saturday, January 24th. Details: www.facebook.com/share/17jkct...

Tomorrow! Join us and thirty other vendors for Local 707’s holiday market in support of PRISM Halton. It’s a great way to find gifts and support your local small businesses. See you there!

And now, our final holiday gift guide! Click through for curated recommendations for books for adventurers and history fans. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/f... Got any other SFF readers you need help with? Check out our complete lineup on brain-lag.com. Happy holidays!

FINAL holiday gift guide!

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Our third gift guide is available! Check out our top suggestions for books for queer readers and busy moms. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/h... The final gift guide coming on Friday!

Holiday gift guide part 3/4!

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Our second gift guide is live! Here are our top recommendations for heavy thinkers and escapists. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/h...

Holiday gift guide part 2/4!

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Still looking for that perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for recipient? Check out this first of four gift guides, full of specially curated recommendations for classic science fiction fans and reluctant readers.

Brain Lag turned 15 this year! That's right, our little publishing company was established in 2010 with a single title and author. Now we have 57 books from 22 authors from across North America and Scotland. Thank you so much for your support over the years. We look forward to growing a lot more.

Happy December! Have you finished (or started) your holiday shopping yet? Join us and various other local artisans in less than two weeks for Local 707's holiday market. Support your local small businesses AND the Halton region 2SLGBTQIA+ community.