Shelf Talkers
Indie booksellers from coast to coast tell us the books they can't stop recommending to their customers.
Shelf Talkers: February 2016
One can never go wrong with a really good love story.
Shelf Talkers: January 2016
Here to help minister to your winter reading needs, our dedicated independent booksellers weigh in with some of their picks for the darkest of seasons. …
Shelf Talkers: December 2015
Here at Shelf Talkers, we operate with a single guiding principle: booksellers KNOW. They have to—booksellers largely depend on their reading for their …
Shelf Talkers: November 2015
Booksellers know the power of the perfect book; for many of them, that notion of sharing something they love is one of the reasons they got into this …
Shelf Talkers: Thanksgiving 2015 Edition
This weekend, as you spend your non-pagan harvest festival celebrating your blessings, the booksellers of the Shelf Talkers column would like to invite …
Shelf Talkers: September 2015
I thought I had it all worked out: keep the book in your lap, and glance down to read when the teacher’s not looking. Keep the book you want to read …
Shelf Talkers: August 2015
A heartfelt thank you to passionate booksellers, and as usual, a stellar roundup of recos!
Shelf Talkers: July 2015
From a modern Canadian classic to a masterful YA book to a uniquely Canadian publishing situation surrounding one of the most controversial books in recent …
Shelf Talkers: June 2015
This month’s collection of recommendations from independent booksellers across the country is dedicated to the waning of the school year, and the chance …
Shelf Talkers: May 2015
Fiction and poetry, adult books and a kids book, this installment of Shelf Talkers is a veritable bouquet of spring blooms.
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The Chat
Great writers from across the country sit down with us to talk about their books, and the stories behind them.
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Shelf Talkers
Indie booksellers from coast to coast tell us the books they can't stop recommending to their customers.
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Quick Hits
The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian
Our resident children's librarian columnist chooses books by theme for children of all ages.
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On Our Radar
We spotlight books generating buzz all over the web, and beyond.