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On the Road Again: Literary Road Trips
"I’m still fascinated by the possibilities that road trips present and perpetually curious about the unique and diverse personalities of the different …
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Quick Hits
The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian
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On Our Radar
We spotlight books generating buzz all over the web, and beyond.
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Quick Hits: Lightning, Sand, Coconuts, and More
In Quick Hits, we look through our stacks to bring you books that, when they were published, elicited a lot of reaction and praise. Our selections will …
Brilliantly Backlist
A recommended reading list by author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
Graphic Novels About Ageing and the Compassion of Family
Four graphic novels about ageing and the compassion of family—one nonfiction book about actually finding compassion in the long-term care system.
The Chat with Michael Harris
We start 2022 in conversation with Michael Harris. His new book, All We Want: Building the Life We Cannot Buy (Doubleday), explores the connection between …
Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Activism
Children, like everyone, are all too aware of bad news and the state of the world right now. These books might give kids a sense of agency in the face …
The 49th Shelf Timeless Books Challenge
There is something refreshingly quiet about January in the book world...
On Our Radar: Quests and Journeys for Survival
"On Our Radar" features books with buzz worth sharing. We bring you links to features and reviews about great new books in a multitude of genres from …
CanLit Gets Weird
A recommended reading list by author of Satellite Love, which Ruth Ozeki calls, "A beautiful rumination on sentience, imagination, impermanence and friendship." …
The Chat with David Huebert
For our final chat of 2021, we’re in conversation with East Coast author David Huebert. His sophomore fiction offering, Chemical Valley (Biblioasis), …
Six New Graphic Novels That Teach Historical Events
Writers and illustrators of historical stories are particularly skilled at introducing challenging topics with thoughtfulness and understanding. Where …