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Quick Hits: 6 Books for Teens this Fall

These new books span everything from disability and difference to grief and homelessness – and so much in between. They're important books, and gripping …

Freshly Picked: Amazing Food Books

by Jane Reid

A selection of inspiring books just perfect for harvest time. 

The Chat with Michael Crummey

Michael Crummey was recently longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel The Innocents, a haunting story of two siblings orphaned in a remote …

Celebrating & Exploring Indigenous Languages Through Literature

by Ian McCallum

Indigenous languages are an important aspect of daily life in Canada. Many provinces, town and city names, landmarks, bodies of water are identified by …

Reese's Book Club: CanLit Match-Ups

by Kerry Clare

Definitely keep these in mind for your book club and when you're planning your next great read. 

The Buzz: 5 New Books with Great Reviews

Part of the excitement of a new literary season is watching certain books build momentum because of great reviews and blurbs. Here are five of those very …

Great Companions: Because Two Books Are Better than One

by Kerry Clare

New pairs of amazing nonfiction titles about trees, family histories, grief, nature, and more. 

Back to School: New Books on Learning and Education

by Kerry Clare

New books about the past, present and future of education. 

The Chat with Christy Ann Conlin

This week on The Chat, we’re in conversation with acclaimed East Coast writer Christy Ann Conlin. Her superb collection of short fiction, Watermark, …

Your Fall 2019 Literary Festival Guide

by 49th Shelf Staff

Summer might be approaching its end, but literary festival season is just beginning! Find out what's happening near you, or even farther afield—because …

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