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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 …
Get Outside! A List of Books to Help Kids (and You) Make the Most of the Rest of Summer
Red-hot alert! If you have kids, if you'd like your kids to get the bleep outdoors, if you aren't a huge fan of the phrase "I'm bored!" on a perfectly …
Shelf Exposure, Ep. 3: Suzanne Sutherland
Suzanne Sutherland (When We Were Good) invites us to take a peek at her books. What will we find?
Eukrates’ Guide to Wining and Dining in Athens, by Karen Dudley
It turns out there are some holdovers from Ancient Greece when it comes to entertaining. Karen Dudley shares Eukrates' Five Quick Tips for Hosts, complete …
Summer Contest: Tell Us How It Was!
Want to win some great prizes from 49th Shelf this summer, including a gorgeous e-reader or limited editions of Canadian classics? Write a thoughtful …
They Said It: Quotes from Ten Canadian Authors
Sometimes we don't have enough time, as readers, to read interviews with the authors we love or might come to love. But these can be a great way of adding …
Emily Pohl-Weary on Turning Your Passions into Your Job
Emily Pohl-Weary is rooted in D.I.Y. culture where she's found success turning fun into a career.
August Lit Fests in Canada (2013): Newfoundland, Alberta, BC, and Ontario
These lit fests are popular not only for their stellar line-ups of readers and events, but also their stunning environments.
Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel on Bringing Their Kids Into Their Books
We may like to think our kids revere us, but parents are embarrassing and kids know it! Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel explain their kids' reactions …
Corey Mintz on How to Host a Dinner Party: "Don’t be drunker than the drunkest guest."
"Don’t be drunker than the drunkest guest" and other tips from professional dinner party host, Corey Mintz.