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Perfect Fall Reads from Nova Scotia

by Tom Ryan

A recommended reading list from the author of The Treasure Hunters Club.

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    By Trevor Corkum

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

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    Rob Wiersema

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

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    Kiley Turner

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

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    Julie Booker

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

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    Kerry Clare

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

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Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence

by By Pamela Cross

An excerpt from the new book And Sometimes they Kill You

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Chimwemwe Undi

by Trevor Corkum

We continue our special coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards in conversation with Chimwemwe Undi. Chimwemwe is the 2024 winner …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Niigaan Sinclair

In ongoing coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards, we chat with Niigaan Sinclair. Niigaan is the 2024 winner for nonfiction for …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Katia Grubisic

by Trevor Corkum

Continuing our Governor General’s Literary Award coverage, we’re in conversation with author and translator Katia Grubisic. Katia’s translation …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Jordan Abel

by Trevor Corkum

As in previous years, we are thrilled to spotlight the English-language Governor General’s Literary Award winners for 2024 through our special coverage …

Fabulous Fiction: Our 2024 Books of the Year

by 49thShelf Staff

Books we've loved—and they're all up for giveaway!

Comfort Reads

by Nina Berkhout

A recommended reading list by the author of the new novel This Bright Dust.

"People are fascinating..."

by Beka Shane Denter

A recommended reading list by the author of Bloom Across Canada: 50 Inspiring Conversations

When the World Feels Overwhelming, Read These Books

by Spencer Miller

When the world feels like it’s turning too fast, pause and take time to read together.

Historical Struggles and Maritime Adventures

by Cathy Converse

A recommended reading list by the author of Frances Barkley: Eighteenth-century Seafarer

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