With this book, Rigelhof (a reviewer for The Globe and Mail and retired literature professor) makes a substantial contribution to establishing a critical context for contemporary
English-language Canadian literature. Using (at least jokingly) the criterion that any novel on his list must be good enough that he'd buy it new for full price, the author commends to readers
more than 100 books written over the past quarter century. Certain to inspire as many arguments over the books that Rigelhof omitted as about the ones he included, this volume is essential
reading for anyone interested in Canadian literature. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
