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Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: For Kids and Young Readers
This fall, Canadian authors and illustrators shine as bright as ever in this stellar lineup of new books for kids and young readers.
Sean Kelly on Metal Music and a Quest for Freedom
With a little help from his friends, musician Sean Kelly brings readers Metal on Ice, the CanMetal of hard rock.
September Lit Fests (2013): #Fest2Fest Across the Country
September is one of the most exciting months on the Canadian literary festival scene. Why not plan a weekend road trip to one of the following fantastic …
Top Shelf Ep. 1: Canadian Books You Need to Read
Top Shelf is a new compilation series on 49th Shelf that puts the spotlight on great lists created by our editors, guest authors, and members as well as …
The China You Might Not Know, by Janie Chang
Part of Vancouver writer Janie Chang’s first novel, Three Souls, is set in pre-World War Pinghu, a small town in China that as she says, “drowsed …
Back to ABCs: Kids' Books That Explore Canada
Our children's librarian columnist, Julie Booker, explores the ABC books out there that help Canadian kids associate words and images to different parts …
Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: Non-Fiction
Just released and upcoming Canadian non-fiction for fall 2013 includes subject matter as varied as political marketing, World War I, murder, Christianity, …
Laurie Lewis on Memory as Helpful Librarian and Conjuror
Laurie Lewis has lived a storied life and has two memoirs (so far) to tell it.
Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: Adult Fiction
The nights are cooling down and with the drop in temperatures comes a frisson of excitement about a new season of life, and of books. Already Canadian …
Great First Lines in Canadian Books
The first line. It sets the tone, it reveals a little of the author's personality and intention, and it can be the difference between an excited entry …