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Shaun Proulx has been on the Canadian media and entertainment scene for years, with credits ranging from TV host to author to life coach to activist for mental health, animal rights, and the HIV stigma. He credits his self-made success to living well and by his own rules...

I'm flattered to have been invited to make a contribution to Kobo's literary celebration of Canada's 150th birthday. I am, however, hardly qualified with but one book, A Season in Hell - my 130 Days in the Sahara with Al Qaeda, notched on my literary belt. Photo source...

“Summer holidays” might be the sweetest words in the English language. For some, it means jumping into a convertible with Ray-Bans and sunscreen and taking off for the beach; for others it is pitching a tent in the wilderness. There are those who take off for al fresco...

We had high tea with Kevin Kwan and talked about how rich is rich, which luxuries matter most to him, and how to tell where someone got their face done.

Rakuten Kobo's CEO Michael Tamblyn reflects on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday on what books have meant to his sense of self as a Canadian.

You know dads. They tell jokes that are so bad they’re funny – also known as the Dad Joke. Dads willingly wear the weird hand-knit reindeer sweater during the holidays. They accept that sometimes socks are a good birthday present. And they often have quirky tastes in reading...

Haven’t you heard? Wedding season is upon us, which means for some there’s a ton of excitement in the air and more than a healthy dose of drama on the horizon. No movie captures what it’s like to be a part of a bridal squad better than Bridesmaids...

Doug Woodman grew up with a passion for print and reading. He said he’d never try digital. Then he took the 7-Day Challenge. Here’s what happened: My first books were likely Thornton W. Burgess (The Adventures of Reddy Fox and the like). Not only did I read them...

Whether you’re already planning a trip to Thailand, or just eager to go, these five books will help get you excited about this beautiful South Asian country. (In partnership with G Adventures.) 1. The Beach by Alex Garland You might be more familiar with this 1996 book by...

If there is a sub-genre of fiction called “survival fiction”, Claire Cameron is its superstar. Her 2014 bestselling novel, The Bear, tells the story of two small children fending for themselves in the wilds of Algonquin Park after their parents are killed by a bear. Her latest novel...