One Hand Screaming by Mark Leslie
Collection of short stories and poems. If you like horror that (for the most part) isn't too graphic, you should give this one a try. At the very least, I'm pretty sure you'll never look at snowmen the same way again.

Step Closer by Tessa McWatt
Emily tells the tragic story of Gavin and Marcus while dealing with relationship issues of her own. If there was anything to take away from this book, I think it was that we never know people as well as we think we do. Not those we love and not even ourselves.

Mistress of the Sun by Sandra Gulland
The story of Louise de la Vallière, mistress of Louis XIV of France. This book had everything from love and betrayal to grand parties and frightening medical practices. It was an excellent read and I recommend it.

Megiddo's Shadow by Arthur Slade
In 1918, sixteen-year-old Edward Bathe lies about his age and joins the army to avenge the death of his brother. Surprising and surprisingly sad. You may want to keep the tissues handy.

Amuse Bouche by Anthony Bidulka
Private detective Russell Quant investigates the disappearance of one of the grooms at a gay wedding. The first book in the Russell Quant series. There were a few things I wasn't crazy about but I liked Quant a lot and I will be looking for a chance to read the other books in the series.

Angel Wing Splash Pattern by Richard Van Camp
Collection of nine short stories. I thought all of the stories were remarkable. Highly recommended.

Snitch by Allison van Diepen
A girl is branded as a snitch at her inner city high school. van Diepen did an excellent job of showing that the decision to join a gang isn't always easy and that, while gangs are not good, they aren't completely evil either.

Wicked Woods by Steve Vernon
Collection of twenty-five ghost stories. Fun stories to read around the campfire or to take on a ghost tour of New Brunswick.