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Giller Prize 2023 Special: The Chat with Sarah Bernstein

by Trevor Corkum

We continue this year’s Giller Prize coverage in conversation with author Sarah Bernstein. Her novel Study for Obedience (Knopf Canada) is a 2023 finalist. …

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  • The Chat

    By Trevor Corkum

    Great writers from across the country sit down with us to talk about their books, and the stories behind them.

  • Shelf Talkers

    Rob Wiersema

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

  • Quick Hits

    Kiley Turner

    The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.

  • Notes From a Children's Librarian

    Julie Booker

    Our resident children's librarian columnist chooses books by theme for children of all ages.

  • On Our Radar

    Kerry Clare

    We spotlight books generating buzz all over the web, and beyond.

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Investigating Motherhood

by Katherine Leyton

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book Motherlike.

The Chat with Christine Higdon

by Trevor Corkum

Toronto-based author Christine Higdon has a special place in her heart for the ocean. Perhaps that’s why she’s set her second novel—the exquisite …

The Chat with Roger Mooking & francesca ekwuyasi

by Trevor Corkum

This week, we’re in conversation with the collaborative duo Roger Mooking and francesca ekwuyasi. Their multidisciplinary project Curious Sounds: A …

Coming Out

by Jeffrey Round

Jeffrey Round's The Sulphur Springs Cure is up for giveaway until the end of March.

Head to our giveaways page for your chance to win, and to see everything …

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Inspiring Junior Fiction

by Julie Booker

Transformative novels for middle grade readers.

BC in Eight Books and Seven Genres

by Scott Alexander Howard

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book The Other Valley.

My Interests Are Matter

by Donna Kane

A recommended reading list by the author of the new book Asterisms.

Great Books to Get You Through Dark Times

by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti

A recommended reading list by the authors of the new mystery Bury the Lead.

Making the Familiar Strange

by Kate Cayley

A recommended reading list from the author of the short story collection How You Were Born.

Most Anticipated: Our 2024 Spring Poetry Preview

by 49thShelf Staff

Exciting poetry we're looking forward to in the first half of 2024.

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