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Asterix Reality: Excerpt From The Rude Story of English
The Rude Story of English is part fact, part fiction and reveals that, no matter how uncomfortable or off-putting, there's much to be learned from some …
#LitWishList: Great Canadian Non-Fiction Anthologies
The editors of How to Expect What You're Not Expecting share their favourite Canadian anthologies.
Lit Wish List 2013: Karen Krossing
Karen Krossing recommends a few books that would make great gifts for kids and teens.
Exploring the 2013 ReLit Award Shortlist
To make it even more likely that people check out the exciting books on the ReLit Awards shortlist, we're dedicating this post to the finalists. If you're …
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books With Sole(s)
Our resident children's librarian on big ideas and books about shoes.
Writers in Classrooms Bring Canadian Literature to Life
Guest contributor Thomas Hodd, PhD, recounts his experience of having Canadian authors come into his classrooms and speak with students.
Elspeth Cameron on Writing Lives and Aunt Winnie
Elspeth Cameron talked to us about her book, Toronto in the early 20th century, the difference between men's and women's archives, and about how a biography …
Giving Books Their Due ... Cocktail
How do you think your books and favourite characters feel watching you eat, drink, and be merry through the holiday season? A little bereft! Today, five …
On Our Radar: Rideout, Petrou, Marston, Heiti, and Hughes
Links to features and reviews about great new books in a multitude of genres from all around the Internet.
Addiction Hits Home: An Excerpt from Hooked
This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) in Canada, and to mark the week we will be calling attention to books that help to bring addictions …