Shelf Talkers
Indie booksellers from coast to coast tell us the books they can't stop recommending to their customers.
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.

Shelf Talkers Special Edition: Authors for Indies
May 2, authors across the country will be volunteering in indie bookstores across the nation—mark your calendars! Here are some of the books they'll …

Shelf Talkers: March 2015
Drip, drip, drip ... Canada is beginning to thaw, and with a new season bursting out, we need new books to celebrate. Thankfully, independent bookstores …

Shelf Talkers: January 2015
Girls, gangs, murder, elephants, Billy the Kid, and environmental disaster feature in this month's Shelf Talkers from Canada's indie booksellers.

Shelf Talkers for December
Yes, it’s the busiest time of the year, but a large troupe of our Shelf Talker professionals made time to give us their picks for the month. And not …

Shelf Talkers for November
Our cross-country panel of Canadian indie booksellers is back with their picks leading into the busy holiday season.

Shelf Talkers: October 2014
Robert J. Wiersema is back with indie booksellers reports on what the hot books are in their stores right now, from new titles to a book that's been garnering …

Shelf Talkers for September
Books about magic, new frontiers in sex, resistance, forgetful elephants, and environmental devastation.
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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.