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Kid Sterling: Books on Jazz and Justice

by Christine Welldon

Christine Welldon introduces her debut novel, Kid Sterling, and she marks its release with a list of inspiring books that addresses the problems of racism …

Most Anticipated: Our 2020 Fall Poetry Preview

by 49th Shelf Staff

Our Fall Preview continues with poetry, an intriguing selection of debuts, collected works, and excellent new releases.

Shelf Talkers: Books for Summer 2020

by Robert J Wiersema

Here are our booksellers’ picks for your endless summer days. And if you exhaust this list, remember, more recommendations are as close as your neighbourhood …

The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winner Madhur Anand

by Trevor Corkum

Check out our conversation with Madhur Anand, whose brilliant experimental memoir This Red Line Goes Straight to Your Heart has won a Governor General's …

Awesome August Giveaway

We hope you've had some wonderful summer escapes by now – we all deserve some magic this season! Today, we're highlighting five beautiful, inventive …

Let's Get Out of This Town: Literary Travel

by Kerry Clare

Journey through place and time with this collection of new and forthcoming travel books, spotlighting some of the best travel writing and a few of the …

Ann Eriksson Launches BIRD'S EYE VIEW

by Kerry Care

"Anyone, young or old, who wants to learn more about the birds that live in their neighbourhood or on the other side of the planet will love this book." …

The Chat with John Elizabeth Stintzi

by Trevor Corkum

Writer John Elizabeth Stinzi has the distinction of publishing two fabulous debuts a week apart this past spring. On The Chat this week, we speak to them …

Notes from a Children's Librarian: Bird Books

by Julie Booker

A flock of tales to get young readers into birding.

Most Anticipated: Our 2020 Fall Nonfiction Preview

by 49th Shelf Staff

We're looking forward to books about history, true crime, memoir, nature, music, dance, food, and so much more. There's something for everyone looking …

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