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Now in Paperback

 “Ricci’s darkest and most thematically daring work to date. . . . A frightening and essential addition to the oeuvre of one of this country’s best and most important writers.” – Quill & Quire   ◊ Winner of the Canadian Authors Award for Fiction ◊ ◊ A Toronto Star Top 5 Book ◊ ◊ A Globe and Mail Best Book ◊ ◊ A National Post Best Book ◊ ◊ A National Bestseller … Learn more

Books by Nino Ricci

Lives of the Saints 20th anniversary edition
Nino Ricci

About Nino

Nino Ricci is the author of award-winning novel The Origin of Species and of the Lives of the Saints trilogy, adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. For more on Nino's life and work, including his acclaimed biography of Pierre Trudeau, contact Nino's parole officer. Or you can also poke around this nifty … Read more.

Upcoming

2027 French River Retreat

Next May Nino Ricci returns to the French River for the 2027 French River Writing Retreat, hosted by the Lodge at Pine Cove. This six-day retreat offers wordsmiths a chance to pursue their writing on a storied waterway in the heart of the Canadian Shield and to get one-on-one feedback from some of the country’s leading writers.

Amnesty International Book Club

Check out the Amnesty International Book Club, the largest free book club in Canada. Members enjoy lots of perks, including free signed books, invitations to author events, and free merchandise. You'll also get discussion guides and a chance to share the authors' own insights on their work.

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