The Seaboard Review of Books
Volume 3, Issue 4 of The Seaboard Review of Books, January 26, 2026
In this issue:
7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga by David A. Robertson (Fiction, Graphic Novel)
On Hammet Shore by Shelagh Meagher (Fiction)
Seven Days in Halifax by Robert Ashe (Non-Fiction)
On Sports by David Macfarlane (Non-Fiction)
Excerpt: The Zen of Poetry by Cynthia Sharp (Poetry, Non-Fiction)
Short Fiction: The Song of the World by M. G. Turner
Thanks for reading this issue of The Seaboard Review of Books!
James M. Fisher, editor-in-chief
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Poetry
Short Fiction
Sorry, Not Sorry by Mark Critch
In Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For, Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch offers a funny and passionate defence of the country he loves. Blending memoir, satirical takes on the political situation, history, and future imaginings, Sorry, Not Sorry is both funny and informative. Chapters discussing Canada’s “family dynamics,” Newfoundland history, and Critch’s mother’s fascination with the monarchy were among the highlights for me. Critch’s comments on Canadian Content rules and the history of Canada’s flag were also interesting.
Sorry, Not Sorry satirizes a certain American politician’s ambitions to make Canada the 51st state, while also including references to past American plans to take over Canada. Like Louise Penny’s The Black Wolf, Critch discusses the Americans’ War Plan Red, albeit more satirically. Readers who enjoy Critch’s humour on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Son of a Critch should enjoy this book. (Contributed by Lisa Timpf)
The Fiddlehead invites you to celebrate the launch of Issue 306 on Saturday, February 7, 2–3 PM Atlantic Time, both in person at the Fredericton Public Library and online via Zoom. Join us for an afternoon of readings by Ariadne Asho, winner of the 2025 Fiction contest, along with fellow issue 306 contributors, John McNeil and José Teodoro! To attend the readings virtually, email thefiddlehead@gmail.com with your name to receive the Zoom link.
TSR Contributor Spotlight
Ontario resident Lisa Timpf writes poetry, book reviews, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Her speculative poetry collections Cats and Dogs in Space (2025) and In Days to Come (2022) are available from Hiraeth Publishing in print and electronic formats. You can find out more about Lisa’s writing projects at http://lisatimpf.blogspot.com/. Lisa is also on Bluesky, @lisatimpf.bsky.social, and her author Facebook page is @lisa.timpf.author.
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