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Shelf Talkers: This Is a Read Until 3 am Book and More

Which book is keeping Barb Pratt of Blue Heron Books up all night? Which novel does David Worsely think is going to be "everywhere on the fall awards …

Shelf Talkers: Love and Thrillers to See You Through to Spring

As February slips into March, the warm-hearted booksellers of our Shelf Talkers panel have some picks to see you through to spring.

Shelf Talkers: White Magic in the 1800s, Rock in the 90s, and the World in 1979

Think about it: curled up under a fluffy duvet, a steaming beverage close to hand, maybe some music playing, a bit of sun creeping in through the blinds, …

Shelf Talkers: 2017's Must-Reads

For this year-end column, we’ve combed through the dozens of recommendations, a year of reading, to create a double-handful of special books, a stack …

Shelf Talkers: Ideas for Christmas 2017!

From brunch ideas to books for kids and teens, Canada's indie booksellers have you covered.

Shelf Talkers for the Dark Days of November

The daring independent booksellers of the Shelf Talkers column have taken a peek into the darkness and come up with a great selection of titles for November. …

Shelf Talkers: Thanksgiving 2017 Edition

"One thing that I’m thankful for (and I’m sure I’ve said it before), is that every month I get to spend some virtual time with some of Canada’s …

Shelf Talkers: Back to School and Beyond

For possibly the first time in this column’s history, two of our booksellers have chosen the same book.

Shelf Talkers: August Long Weekend, 2017

Perhaps the first time CanLit and mohito have been aligned in the same sentence.

Shelf Talkers: July 1, 2017

Most years, the significance of July 1 passes with little in the way of fanfare. Sure, there are festivals and fireworks, cake and crowds, but—generally …

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