The Town Crier
The Town Crier operated as a hub for criticism and commentary, connecting a community of writers, readers, and commentators through social media, and focusing on the interplay of literary opinion in and around the city of Toronto until its closure in February 2021.
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Reviewing with Intention: Negotiating the Ethical Dilemma of a Balanced Review // Sanchari Sur
As part of our guest edited month, “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture,”Sanchari Sur writes about “learning the art of speaking your mind.” -
On Having Many Stomachs, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Arts // John Nyman
As part of our guest edited month, “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture,” John Nyman reflects on the value of interdisciplinary reviewing. -
More Critical and Compassionate // Terese Mason Pierre
As part of our guest edited month, “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture,” Terese Mason Pierre considers how reviewing plays a role in supporting her own work and the work of other Black writers. -
Against Assessment; Please Bring Snacks // Aaron Boothby
Aaron Boothby ponders assessment, value, membership, evaluation, judgment, and more as part of our guest edited month looking at “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture.” -
A Cocktail of Criticism: Reconsidering CanLit Review Culture // Klara du Plessis
As part of our guest-edited month “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture," author Klara du Plessis examines the social world of CanLit Review culture. -
Roles and Functions of Criticism: Preamble to a Discussion // Annick MacAskill
In this guest edited month, Annick MacAskill leads the reader into an exploration of “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture." -
Review of Chance Encounters with Wild Animals by Monica Kidd // Margaryta Golovchenko
Town Crier columnist reviews new book of poetry from Monica Kidd, Chance Encounters with Wild Animals, released by Gaspereau Press in 2019 -
Tyler Enfield’s Like Rum-Drunk Angels // Charlotte Simmons
Charlotte Simmons reviews Tyler Enfield's "Like Rum-Drunk Angels" and speaks to the author about hybrid genres, character development, and the interplay between book structure and narrative. -
Tidings of Joy, Guilt, and Clichés // Sheilah Madonna M. Salvador
Sheilah Madonna M. Salvador on Christmas cliches, guilt, and leaving a collection of Danielle Steels book in the parking lot of a Value Village. -
“The Power of Storytelling”: an Interview with Laura Trethewey // Charlotte Simmons
Charlotte Simmons gives a review of Laura Trethewey's "The Imperilled Ocean" alongside an interview with the author, who explores the ocean from a plethora of angles in her new book. -
Author Note: Helen Robertson
Helen Robertson’s poem “Aposematism” appeared in The Puritan: Issue 46, Summer 2019. As part of our Author Notes series, they share some of the background behind creating the poem. -
Engaging with Desire: A Conversation with Terese Mason Pierre // Kate Finegan
Kate Finegan interviews writer/ editor/ organizer Terese Mason Pierre on the release of her limited edition chapbook Surface Area from Anstruther Press.
