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My Interests Are Matter

by Donna Kane

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book Asterisms.

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  • The Chat

    By Trevor Corkum

    Great writers from across the country sit down with us to talk about their books, and the stories behind them.

  • Shelf Talkers

    Rob Wiersema

    Indie booksellers from coast to coast tell us the books they can't stop recommending to their customers.

  • Quick Hits

    Kiley Turner

    The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.

  • Notes From a Children's Librarian

    Julie Booker

    Our resident children's librarian columnist chooses books by theme for children of all ages.

  • On Our Radar

    Kerry Clare

    We spotlight books generating buzz all over the web, and beyond.

Recent Posts

The Chat with David Roche

by Trevor Corkum

David Roche’s new book Standing at the Back Door of Happiness (Harbour Publishing) is a powerful meditation on how we learn to come deeper into relationship …

Cover Reveal: THE LAST SECRET, by Maia Caron

by Kerry Clare

An exclusive cover reveal and excerpt from a much anticipated new historical espionage thriller. 

Books that Linger in My Imagination

by Emily A. Weedon

A recommended reading list by the author of Autokrator.

Bridging the Spiritual and the Speculative: Peregrinations and Chance Encounters

by Melanie Marttila

A recommended reading list by author of the new collection The Art of Floating.

Most Anticipated: Our 2024 Books for Young Readers Spring Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Books for young readers (and all readers!) that you'll be loving in the first half of 2024.

Get Inspired: Canadians Hike the Trails

by Nicola Ross

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book 40 Days and 40 Hikes.

Poets Pushing the Limits: Doing a Lot with a Little

by David Martin

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book Limited Verse.

Grandparents: The Generation Gap Gift

by Saumiya Balasubramaniam

A recommended reading list by the author of When I Visited Grandma.

Why LGBTQ+ books belong in the classroom and in school libraries

by Spencer Miller

Brand new books from Canadian authors and illustrators that feature LGBTQ+ characters and/or themes available for different grade levels.

Phantom Texts

by Sivan Slapak

A recommended reading list by the author of Here Is Still Here.

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