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Andreas Souvaliotis on doubling down on what makes us different

Social entrepreneur Andreas Souvaliotis joined us to discuss his life, lessons, and the books that shaped both him and his memoir Misfit.

Big Ideas in Books

Finding community through reading together

Book clubs are still among the best ways to form a community around the written word. Here are five incredible book clubs from across Canada.

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How Karen M. McManus keeps readers engaged

Michael is joined by a special guest in this conversation with YA thriller novelist Karen M. McManus.

Big Ideas in Books

Foiling fake news: why the world needs reading

How can we learn to practice empathy, think critically, and build community, all in the name of keeping fake news from spreading? One answer: books.

Kobo Staff Picks

Kobo recommends: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

Women Talking by Miriam Toews is an integral addition to the conversation around women’s rights and community support.

Big Ideas in Books

Why a supportive community has been vital for my mental health

As someone who has suffered from anxiety and depression, I’ve learned that surrounding myself with people who are supportive is vital to my success.

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

Dr. Julia Shaw shines light on humanity's dark side

We sat down with Dr. Julia Shaw to discuss her latest book, Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side, as well as some of her favourite books.

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

After writing 19 books, Marc Levy is still as curious as ever

Marc Levy spoke with us about his most recent work book Une fille comme elle, the value of dreaming, and the importance of empathy and curiosity.

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

Novelist Sheena Kamal on betting on herself—and winning

Sheena Kamal, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Mystery spoke about how a struggle with screenwriting led to her writing her first book.

Recommended Reading

10 must read diverse sci-fi and fantasy books

Science fiction and fantasy novels offer us a glimpse of far-future and magical worlds. Here are ten diverse sci-fi and fantasy novels you should read.

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