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Middle-Grade Mojo, by Jeff Norton
Jeff Norton on why middle-grade reading is so much fun—and so important.
Thresh, Thrum, Crush, Blert, [sic], Croak, Swim, Leak
Yes. Kate Hargreaves, author of Leak, on monosyllabic poetry collections.
E. Paul Zehr: Why We Need Superheroes
Exploring the reality of superheroes can actually enhance the lives of us ordinary mortals.
Michelle Berry's Red Letter Day
Today it's Michelle Berry's Red Letter Day, where she gets to do anything and everything she wants, including buying great new Canadian books.
Shelf Talkers for September
Books about magic, new frontiers in sex, resistance, forgetful elephants, and environmental devastation.
Mark Sampson: Lives Abroad
Expatriate writing has always been a big part of Canada’s literature. Here are seven titles that take you, literally, to a whole other place.
Best Eats: Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew from Michael Smith's Family Meals
With the chill in the air that September brings, this recipe for Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew will seem especially delicious. Enjoy!
The Interruption: Sean Cranbury Interviews Michael Crummey
Today Sean chats with Michael Crummey, celebrated author of River Thieves, The Wreckage, Galore, and now ... Sweetland.
The Recommend for September
This week's picks are amazing, from Michael Petrou, Frances Peck, Jennifer Kervin, Christine Fischer Guy, and Steve Stanton.
Angie Abdou and Between: The world is not made for women
Steamy sex, global labour issues, feminist politics: Angie Abdou's new novel, Between, takes on a bit of everything and doesn't shy away from the nasty …