We'll All Be Burnt in Our Beds Some Night
Governor General's Literary Award for English-Language Fiction · 2017 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Governor General's Literary Award for English-Language Fiction | 2017 | Winner |
About This Book
A novel following Johnny Keough, an outcast from rural Newfoundland, on a journey across Canada that is both comedy and tragedy.
About the Author
Joel Thomas Hynes is a Canadian actor, musician, and author from Newfoundland and Labrador. His novel We'll All Be Burnt in Our Beds Some Night (2017) won the Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction. Set across Canada, the novel follows Johnny Keough, a young outcast from Newfoundland, in a picaresque journey marked by violence, addiction, and occasional grace. Read more →
