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Seven popular books with unhappy endings

Many readers receive happy endings a gift after a lengthy narrative adventure. But unhappy endings can add beauty and mystery. Caution: spoilers ahead...

Big Ideas in Books

Can books help you mindfully tackle anxiety?

Mindfulness is more than a mental health buzzword: the principles behind it have helped many who suffer from anxiety and other mental health struggles.

The best 2018 TIFF films based on books

It’s that special time of the year when the world of film descends upon Toronto for 11 days of cinematic wonder at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). When it ends on Sunday, TIFF will have screened an exciting collection of films from all over the world...

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Walmart’s New Digital Book Offering is Worth Exploring

Michael Tamblyn, President and CEO, Rakuten Kobo As an avid book lover, I couldn’t be more excited about the new digital book options now available through Walmart eBooks by Rakuten Kobo. As we begin this new partnership, I wanted to share a little about who we are...

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Six books you should read again, and again

Six books beloved by avid readers that novelist Christina Dalcher can't stop re-reading.

Julia Deans: making connections in the name of literacy

"Follow The Reader" is our series featuring unconventional leaders and trailblazers. This month: literacy advocate and community connector, Julia Deans. Photo via IT World Canada: The Business Leadership Podcast Did you know that one quarter of Canadian households don’t own a single book? I don’t know about you...

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Books every man should read - and why

We consulted with many, many sources, from Esquire to the Guide to Manliness, to our friends-who-are-men, in order to come up with a full and rich list of the top books every man should read, and why. In no particular order, here are the best books for...

Will you be my bridesmaid?

Have you said “I do” to being a bridesmaid? Either you’re thrilled and have started a wedding-themed Pinterest board, or you’re dreading the responsibility, money and partying involved. Fear not we’ve got you covered with book recos for whichever type of bridesmaid you plan to be. Books...

Hope Never Dies: a crime fiction, starring Obama and Biden

So, a shot-gun toting Barack Obama clocks a handcuffed biker across the head with the butt of his rifle. This, after the biker won’t spit out the truth about a possible murder. I’m an American, I have rights! the manacled victim protests. “Not where we’ll take you...

A booklist inspired by Queer Eye’s Fab Five

While we can’t all be on Netflix's Queer Eye and get a Fab Five makeover, we can make some changes on our own. Here’s a booklist inspired by the men.

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