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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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  • 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

Do We Got Blood to Give?

by OmiSoore H. Dryden

"Got Blood to Give simultaneously poses two questions. It is as much of a question for us—do we got blood to give?—as it is a question of whether the …

Like a Dog with a Bone

by Andy Weaver

A recommended reading list by the author of The Loom.

The Chat with Amal Alhomsi

by Trevor Corkum

We begin 2025 in conversation with the writer Amal Alhomsi, whose moving debut Senescence: A Year in the Canadian Rockies tracks a deep cycle of thinking, …

Fiction to Savour This Winter

by Andrew Boden

A recommended reading list by the author of When We Were Ashes.

Mystery Picks that Carved the Path

by Janice MacDonald

A recommended list by the author of Victor & Me in Paris

12 Books that Say YES to New Possibilities in 2025

by Kerry Clare

New year, same old world, with all its challenges, conflicts, and complexity inherent. But new pathways are possible on this familiar terrain, and these …

Four Unputdownable Books Full of Family Drama

by Kiley Turner

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 include …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Caleigh Crow

by Trevor Corkum

Next up in our special Governor General’s Awards coverage is our chat with Caleigh Crow. Caleigh’s play There Is Violence and There Is Righteous Violence …

Using Nonfiction Books for Read-Aloud

You can grow literacy in your classroom using these brand-new Canadian non-fiction books, perfect for reading aloud!

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart

by Trevor Corkum

We conclude our coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards in conversation with Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart. Their co-collaboration—the …

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