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The Atlas Keeper picked as one of fall's most anticipated books
The Atlas Keeper is on both Indigo's and 49th Shelf's most anticipated books lists!
For fans of Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a young woman finds a magical atlas that can transport her both backward and forward in time.
The release date is August 25, 2026.
Celebrate the Launch of The Atlas Keeper Online!
Join Gail on Instagram August 25 from 5 to 9 PT as she celebrates the release of The Atlas Keeper. Gail will post about the book and chat with you throughout the day.
The launch day is capped off with a FBCW Writer Talk event at 7 pm PT. Click here to register for this free event.
Visit Gail's Linktree for regular updates about her fall events.
Thompson-Okanagan book launch events
Gail is celebrating the release of The Atlas Keeper with several in-person events in late August and early September. Check Gail's Linktree regularly for updates.
Spotting Dottie shortlisted for Chocolate Lily Book Awards!
Gail's hi-lo YA novel Spotting Dottie has been shortlisted for the 2025-2026 Chocolate Lily Book Awards!
Spotting Dottie selected as a best book of the year!
Spotting Dottie was selected as a 2025 Bank Street Best Book of the Year in the Adventure and Mystery category!
New website, new editor, new services!
Graham Anderson-Dargatz has joined Gail's editing team, bringing new services. Click on 'mentoring and editing' for more.
We're updating Gail's site!
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