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Halloween Exclusive: An Interview with Scaredy Squirrel
Everyone's favourite worrywart answers some of our most burning questions about his new book and Halloween.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi's Small-Town Tales
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of the YA novel Anywhere But Here, the story of young man whose small town is a trap he's desperate to escape. But there …
Anthony De Sa on the Intimate Allure of Dark Worlds
In his debut novel, Anthony De Sa revisits the 1977 sexual assault and murder of a young boy that tore Toronto the Good apart.
On Our Radar
"On Our Radar" is a new monthly 49th Shelf series featuring books with buzz worth sharing. New books by Jennifer Lloyd, Catherine Bush, Robin Esrock, …
Project Bookmark Canada's Carol Shields Celebration and Contest
Miranda Hill, author of the acclaimed short story collection Sleeping Funny and the founder of Project Bookmark Canada, announces the newest Bookmark …
Literary Introverts: Shy Characters in CanLit
Contributors from new book Shy: An Anthology share their favourite shy characters from Canadian literature
Mathew Henderson on Lust and Loneliness on the Oilfields
Poet Mathew Henderson on hard labour and lust and loneliness on the oilfields.
Top Shelf, Ep. 3: Gateways Into Books You'll Love
Having trouble deciding on your next read? Bet you find it here!
Lucie Wilk on Love, Art and Science: the Perfect Triad?
Lucie Wilk is a writer (The Strength of Bone), a doctor and a mother. And despite the fatigue and coffee habit, she wouldn't have it any other way.
Go Deeper With the Big Books of 2013
This season's awards lists are putting the spotlight on some wonderful books. Find out more about them at 49th Shelf.