Novel Gifts
I Make My Own Fun
An unhinged romp through fame, obsession, and fandom
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
A bestseller that has sold over one million copies internationally and the most important book to have come out of South Korea since The Vegetarian.
Everything Is Fine Here
A beguiling coming of age novel set in Uganda in which a young woman grapples with the truth about her sister in a country that punishes gay people.
The Hand of Iman
In this award-winning debut novel, dreaming is a luxury that few can afford. And yet, however inadvisedly, Iman dreams.
The Librarianist
A new novel from bestselling author Patrick deWitt explores the life of an ordinary man whose world is turned upside down by a chance encounter.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
An enchanting and captivating novel about how our untold stories haunt us — and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding
A haunting, magical novel about joy, grief, courage and transformation from the international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
As the Earth Dreams
A ground-breaking anthology of haunting speculative stories by contemporary Black Canadian writers that explore growth, futurity, and joy.
Her First Palestinian
Elegant, surprising stories about Palestinian immigrants in Canada navigating their identities in circumstances that push them to the emotional brink.
Miss Kim Knows and Other Stories
Searing stories that critique the gender pressures and injustices rife in modern Korea from the author of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
The Best Kind of People
From award-winning author Zoe Whittall comes The Best Kind of People, a stunning tour de force about the unravelling of an all-American family.
Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club
Megan Gail Coles’s debut novel exposes class, gender, and racial tensions over the course of one Valentine’s Day in the dead of a winter storm.
Who Will Bury You?
Intimate stories about Zimbabweans in moments of transition that force them to decide who they really are and choose the people they call their own.
Frying Plantain
Frying Plantain follows a girl from elementary school to high school graduation as she navigates Black identity in a predominantly white society.
The Immortal Woman
A sweeping generational story of heartbreak, resilience, and yearning, revealing an insider’s view of the fractured lives of Chinese immigrants and those they leave behind.
Broughtupsy
Broughtupsy gives intersectionality a face, name, and head full of braids in this brilliant exploration of family, migration, queerness, and love.
Peacocks of Instagram
Engrossing, witty yet devastating stories about diasporic Indians that deftly question what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home.
Mysteries and Thrillers
From the cozy sleuth to the true crime fan, we've got something for everyone.
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John Candy
The definitive biography of film legend John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy’s most beloved and enduring stars.
Universal
The 2025 Massey Lectures delivered by human rights activist and former secretary general of Amnesty International Canada Alex Neve.
In Too Deep
The unlikely story of a bunch of small-town Canadian punks who conquered the global music industry
The Age of Insecurity
These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn’t working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on?
Soft as Bones
A poetic memoir as intricately woven as a dreamcatcher about overcoming the pain of generational trauma with the power of traditional healing
Seven Fallen Feathers
The shocking true story of seven young Indigenous students who were found dead in a northern Ontario city over the span of seven years.
A Waiter in Paris
A brilliant portrait of the underbelly of contemporary Paris through the eyes of a young waiter scraping out a living in the City of Light.
Our Voice of Fire
A wildfire of a debut memoir by internationally recognized French/Cree/Iroquois journalist Brandi Morin set to transform the narrative around Indigenous Peoples.
One Foot on the Platform
The final word from one of popular music's greatest critics.
North of Nowhere
The incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada told by one of the commissioners who led it.
The Golden Daughter
Secret wartime letters, a volatile love triangle, an unmarked grave—a revelatory mother-daughter memoir about discovery, love, and forgiveness.
Breaking the Ocean
Diversity and inclusion specialist Dashtgard addresses the impacts of exile, immigration, and racism through an account of her life and work.
Shrewed
An intelligent and insightful collection of essays on women and feminism from bestselling author and Globe and Mail columnist Elizabeth Renzetti.
Poetic Presents
Procession
At once descendants and future ancestors, Procession explores the connections we have with ourselves, with friends, and within families and Nations.
Wellwater
The poems in Karen Solie’s sixth collection explore the intersection of cultural, economic, and personal ideas of value.
Scientific Marvel
Marked by rhythmic drive, humour, and surprise, Undi’s poems consider what is left out from the history and ongoing realities of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
river woman
Award–winning Métis poet and acclaimed novelist Katherena Vermette’s second collection, river woman, explores her relationship to nature.
Shadow Price
Shadow Price is a stunning debut that examines the idea of value in a world that burns under our capitalist lens.
Xanax Cowboy
This edgy, often darkly comedic long poem considers the romanticization of addiction and mental illness via the romanticization of the Wild West.
Myth
The much-anticipated debut collection from the multi-talented Terese Mason Pierre.
The Seated Woman
With flexibility and invisible acrobatics, The Seated Woman presents, as in the theatre, a competitive dialogue between a woman and her poems.
YA Page Turners
Wavelength
Hannah Montana meets Heartstopper in this story of a nonbinary pop star on the run who collides with a regular teenager and her alt-rock band.
There Is No Map for This
Ren feels lucky to be living with his older brother, Levi, and Levi’s girlfriend, Ellie — until a tragic accident leaves Ren and Ellie on their own.
The Butterfly's Sting
For Bo and her siblings, the underground fight club may finally provide escape from life with an abusive uncle — but only if she can win.
Who We Are in Real Life
Fans of Rainbow Rowell and Casey McQuiston will fall for this story of tabletop gaming, romance and epic campaigns — both in game and IRL.
This One Summer
A unique story of friendship from the creators of the award-winning graphic novel Skim.
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.
Wildful
Reminiscent of The Secret Garden, this breathtaking graphic novel explores how we can find magic in the wilderness – and in ourselves.
Cleaning Up
Cleaning houses is just a way for Jess to earn money for college – until she finds a hidden diary in the trashed bedroom of a fancy country house.
Suck It in and Smile
A funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself.
Say Yes and Keep Smiling
In the sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?
Gifts for Young Readers
Old favourites and beautiful new releases for the season of giving.
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