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Tiny Lights for Travellers

Tiny Lights for Travellers

by Naomi K. Lewis

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Love of the Salish Sea Islands

Love of the Salish Sea Islands

New Essays, Memoir and Poetry by 40 Island Writers

edited by Mona Fertig
introduction by Gail Sjuberg

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Falling for London

Falling for London

A Cautionary Tale

by Sean Mallen

I’ve been listening to Sean tell stories since we worked together as kid-journalists! He has a special touch. Bravo!

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River of Dreams

River of Dreams

A Journey through Milk River Country

by Liz Bryan

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Divided Highways

Divided Highways

Road Narrative and Nationhood in Canada

by Heather Macfarlane

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We Love Nova Scotia

We Love Nova Scotia

A People's Portrait

by Vernon Oickle

"CAPTIVATING"
"From the perspective of a born-and-raised Maritimer who has now lived more than half of my life in Nova Scotia, it's images like these …

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Emily Carr's B.C.

Emily Carr's B.C.

Northern B.C. & Haida Gwaii

by Laurie Carter

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Red Star Utopia

Red Star Utopia

Inside North Korea

by Austin Andrews
foreword by Simon Cockerell

“Visitors to this isolated country who are willing to look may come across some surprising sights, as Austin Andrews discovered, that don’t fit th …

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Don't Honk Twice

Don't Honk Twice

edited by Tanya Finestone & Leigh Nash

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Northern Stone

Northern Stone

Canada's Best Rock Climbs

by Brandon Pullan & David Smart

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Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies

Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies

by Ryan Correy

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Unforgettable Canada

Unforgettable Canada

125 Destinations

photographs by George Fischer
by Noel Hudson

[Review for previous edition:] Guides you to visually thrilling locales around the world.

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Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia

Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia

A Guidebook for Exploring the Back Roads and Rail Trails of Nova Scotia

by Adam Barnett

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Down the Road

Down the Road

Journeys through Small-Town British Columbia

by Rosemary Neering

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Behind Putin's Curtain

Behind Putin's Curtain

Friendships and Misadventures Inside Russia

by Stephan Orth

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Lines on a Map

Lines on a Map

Unparalleled Adventures in Modern Exploration

by Frank Wolf
foreword by John Vaillant

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Best Places to Bird in Ontario

Best Places to Bird in Ontario

by Kenneth Burrell & Michael Burrell

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The Thousand Islands

The Thousand Islands

by George Fischer

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Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts

Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts

A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries

by Patricia Maunder

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Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 1

Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 1

Bragg Creek - Kananaskis - Bow Valley - Banff National Park

by Andrew Nugara

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Riding the Continent

Riding the Continent

by Hamilton Mack Laing
introduction by Richard Mackie
edited by Trevor Marc Hughes

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Louisbourg or Bust

Louisbourg or Bust

A Surfer's Wild Ride Down Nova Scotia's Drowned Coast

by RC Shaw

"This crazy beautiful quest narrative puts Don Quixote on a bicycle and sends him out to face history with a surfboard. Half hilarious dream-adventure …

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Magnetic North

Magnetic North

Sea Voyage to Svalbard

by Jenna Butler

"[Jenna Butler is an] acute observer and a precise and cogent writer... [Hers] is a journey motivated by curiosity about the north, and a longing for …

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109 Walks in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

109 Walks in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

by John Halliday; Mary Macaree; David Macaree & Alice Purdey

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Yukon, Rugged Beauty

Yukon, Rugged Beauty

by George Fischer

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Inner Ranges

Inner Ranges

An Anthology of Mountain Thoughts and Mountain People

by Geoff Powter
foreword by Chris Bonington

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A Few Feet Short

A Few Feet Short

An Uncommon Journey to Everest

by Jamey Glasnovic

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Midnight Light

Midnight Light

A Personal Journey to the North

by Dave Bidini

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Canada's World Wonders

Canada's World Wonders

by Ron Brown

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Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario

Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario

by Ron Brown

[Review of a previous edition:] Whether you currently live in Ontario, Canada or are just visiting our beautiful and "unusual" province, this book is …

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Come On Over!

Come On Over!

Northeastern Ontario A to Z

by Dieter Buse & Graeme Mount

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Island Home

Island Home

Out and About on Vancouver Island

by Anny Scoones

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110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places

by Jenn Smith Nelson & Doug O'Neill

Beautiful photographs on each page jumped out at me, each with a descriptive caption, ensuring that it didn't take long for me to wish I was heading o …

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The Pocket Butler's Guide to Travel

The Pocket Butler's Guide to Travel

Essential Advice for Every Traveller, from Planning and Packing to Making the Most of Your Trip

by Charles MacPherson

PRAISE FOR CHARLES MACPHERSON

“Charles has been my go-to resource for nearly a decade now. His expertise, elegance, and thoughtful tips are an unbeat …

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Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1

Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1

Newfoundland to Southern Ontario on the Trans Canada Trail

by Michael Haynes

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Tiny Lights for Travellers
Love of the Salish Sea Islands
Falling for London
River of Dreams
Divided Highways
We Love Nova Scotia
Emily Carr's B.C.
Red Star Utopia
Don't Honk Twice
Northern Stone
Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies
Unforgettable Canada
Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia
Down the Road
Behind Putin's Curtain
Lines on a Map
Best Places to Bird in Ontario
The Thousand Islands
Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts
Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies - Volume 1
Riding the Continent
Louisbourg or Bust
Magnetic North
109 Walks in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
Yukon, Rugged Beauty
Inner Ranges
A Few Feet Short
Midnight Light
Canada's World Wonders
Top 160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario
Come On Over!
Island Home
110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Pocket Butler's Guide to Travel
Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1
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On the Blog

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Awesome Girls in Middle-Grade Fiction

By Kerry Clare

A recommended reading list by Julia Nobel, whose novel is The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane. 

The Chat: 2019 Griffin Poetry Prize Roundtable

The Chat: 2019 Griffin Poetry Prize Roundtable

By Trevor Corkum

We’re thrilled to once again work in partnership with our friends at the Griffin Poetry Prize to bring you a special roundtable edition of The Chat with all three 2019 Canadian Griffin Prize finalis …

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Summer Gone: Amazing Reads from Past Years

By Kerry Clare

While looking ahead to summer is a delightful experience, there is something in the nature of summer itself that invites nostalgia, and not just for the season, but for the books that help to make the …

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The Short Story Has No Limits

By Kerry Clare

For Short Story Month, we show that there is a collection for every kind of reader with these twelve amazing titles.

Downton Abbey, ABBA's Greatest Hits, Lena Dunham's Girls, and More

Downton Abbey, ABBA's Greatest Hits, Lena Dunham's Girls, and More

By Kiley Turner

There's nothing like a great hook or review, in which a book is compared to a popular movie or bestselling novel, to instantly make readers know that they've found their next read. Here are some of th …

Blueberry Vanilla Cake from Everyone's Welcome

Everyone's Welcome: Blueberry Vanilla Cake

By Amanda Orlando

A delicious recipe excerpted from Amanda Orlando's new cookbook Everyone’s Welcome:The Art of Living and Eating Allergen Free

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

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

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