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8 Books to Reach for This Summer
A recommended reading list by the author of Yellow Birds.
Portraits of the Artist in 8 Novels
A recommended reading list by the author of the new novel Felt.
How to Build a Villain's Lair
From the author of the new book The Outlier.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Canadian Fairy Tales
Great stories retold.
Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2024 Poetry Preview
Poetry to fall in love with in the second half of 2024
9 Gripping Books Exploring the Wonderful Mess of Motherhood
A recommended reading list by author of new book Till Death Do Us Part.
The Chat with Bren Simmers
Poet Bren Simmers has returned with a devastating and powerful new collection of poems. The Work (Gaspereau Press) follows a series of personal losses …
Shelf Talkers: Summer 2024
Seasonal pop quiz: what do you get when you gather more than a dozen independent booksellers from across the country in one place?
If you answered “the …
Instead of a Family Tree, Make a Family Garden
An excerpt from the new book Special Topics in Being a Parent.
Short Stories for Summer Reading
A short story champion (and award-winning writer!) tells us about great collections to consider for summer reading.