The Porcupine’s Quill is proud to congratulate the six (count ’em, six!) authors shortlisted for the ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards.

Essays

• The Emblems of James Reaney: Magnetically Drawn by Thomas Gerry [Review]
• The Pigheaded Soul: Essays and Reviews on Poetry and Culture by Jason Guriel [Review]

Philosophy

• Jack Chambers’ Red and Green: An Artist’s Inquiry into the Nature of Meaning by Tom Smart [Review]

Poetry

• Slack Action by Jeffery Donaldson[Review]

Regional

• Lotería Jarocha: Linoleum Prints by Alec Dempster [Review]

Graphic Novels & Comics

• The Life and Times of Conrad Black by George A. Walker [Review]

Thanks to all of the authors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. We wish you the best of luck!