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For most of us, working as a literary agent seems like a dream. Reading books for a living, hobnobbing with incredible creators from all over the world, helping deserving authors succeed—it all sounds kind of perfect. And truth is, it can be quite dreamy. Of course, there’s...

“Who is your favourite author of all time?” Welcome to the most-asked question when you’re a bookseller. My answer often surprises people, who perhaps expect me to choose someone super-literary, or a writer of classics from days gone by. But I always tell them the truth: that...

What a time to be a booklover! With a host of highly anticipated books on the horizon, we put together a list of can’t-miss fall releases—everything you need to get you through the rest of 2016. FICTION Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks #1 New York Times...

When brothers Matt and Tim Otten spotted a sales listing for an old ‘70s Airstream, they knew it was the kind of project they had been looking for. Tim, a seasoned builder and Matt a marketing professional, had everything they needed to renovate the 31’ foot aluminum...

Tony Wilson is having quite a year. Recent highlights include a CBCA shortlisted children’s picture book; the launch of his speech aggregation site Speakola; producing and directing his first film, the documentary The Galahs; and the upcoming children’s series with Harper Collins featuring noted Aussie rules football brothers...

Scaling back doesn’t mean living small. It means living differently. Just ask Sheri Nicholson. The educational assistant from Chilliwack, British Columbia lives in a 28-foot trailer house that she built with her bare hands, (along with a little help from students, faculty and YouTube of course.) Since...

John Birmingham is prolific. He is also smart, funny and a real pleasure to spend time with. We first discovered him all the way back in the 1990’s with the release of his first book and cult classic, . In a brilliant blend of reality and fiction...

The queen of crime Karin Slaughter has written a new book. And not just any book, a new Will Trent-book, The Kept Woman. To celebrate its Dutch release, she came to Amsterdam for a book tour and we had the honor to speak with her. An interview...

Three months ago, my partner and I moved into a gorgeous (but tiny) 500 square-foot flat. The smaller space meant tough decisions: do I really need that novelty singing fish plaque? Is this grade nine basketball jersey (now, several sizes too small) truly worthy of my valuable closet...

Sometimes you fancy a feast. Other times, it’s something short and sweet. These are seven refreshing reads that will take you no longer to finish than brunch. NON-FICTION Theatre of the Unimpressed by Jordan Tannahill A lot of plays are dull. And, like an underwhelming order of Gruyere...