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Books for understanding 21st century geopolitics
Recommended reading for armchair historians, political junkies, and any readers seeking context and understanding of current geopolitical events.
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Canadian writers from sea to sea
This list of books by Canadian authors wanders all across the provinces and territories—and genres!—visiting unforgettable stories along the way.
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The new Canadian classics
Canada’s rich cultural landscape and its wide array of voices is on full display in these extraordinary literary works.
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Must-read books by French-Canadian writers
Dive into these translations of literature of the Québécois, the Acadians of Atlantic Canada, and other French-speaking communities throughout Canada.
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Great books by Indigenous writers in Canada
Great fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels from authors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit descent—spanning genres as wide as Turtle Island itself.
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Great books by trans and non-binary writers
These books by transgender and nonbinary authors range from sci-fi to literary fiction to mystery to YA, and everything in between.
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Classic queer fiction of the 20th century
There is a long, rich tradition of queer literature. Here we highlight a handful of must-read literary masterworks from the 20th century.
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The best queer rom-coms to read right now
These queer rom-coms are the best the subgenre has to offer and offer what every rom-com reader craves: a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
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The best books Kobo read in May 2025
Old books, new books, fiction, nonfiction, check out the books Kobo staffers loved best in May.
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Revel in rage and revolution with books like The Handmaid's Tale
From Station Eleven to The Power, these books spotlight female characters navigating dangerous futuristic landscapes and eerily familiar dystopian worlds.