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The Best Books to Gift for the Holidays in 2023

Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick? We’ve rounded up some of 2023’s most talked-about reads.

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12 Movies That Are Better Than the Books They Were Based On

You know what they say: the book is always better than the movie. But these films, ranging from classic comedies...


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The Best Books to Give as Presents This Holiday

2022's must-reads make perfect stocking stuffers.


10 Indigenous Authors You Should Be Reading

From intimate poetry collections to poignant memoirs that blend fact, fiction and folklore, here are 10 Indigenous authors you need...


Tsering Yangzom Lama Explores a Life in Exile For Her Debut Novel

Inspired by her own family's flight from Nepal in the 1960s, Vancouver author Tsering Yangzom Lama tells the story of...

Martha Wainwright’s Fiery Memoir is a Must-Read

The gifted songwriter's new book is a heartfelt and freewheeling tell-all about Canada's most famous folk family.


The Best New Books Coming Out This Spring

Spring cleaning? How about spring reading. Here's a curated list of the season's best literature, from romantic reads to gothic...

The 8 Best Books to Give As Gifts This Year

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Here are the season’s must-reads.


A First Look at Chris Hadfield’s New Novel, The Apollo Murders

The beloved Canadian astronaut is exploring a new frontier: fiction writing.


8 New Books You Have to Read This Fall

Check out this season’s must-reads, including Sally Rooney's latest book, Beautiful World, Where Are You.


At 63, Bestselling Mystery Author Louise Penny is Still Taking Chances

In her 40s, Louise Penny quit her job to author a series of hit crime novels. Now she's publishing a...

A First Look at Linden MacIntyre’s New Novel, The Winter Wives

From the start, the novel reads like a modern-day Canadian twist on The Great Gatsby.


How to Understand—And Like—Poetry

Reading poetry can be daunting but life-changing. We turned to poet and professor Sonnet L’Abbé for tips on how to...


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for July 2021

A high-velocity thriller, The Creep is loaded with grisly twists, outlandish scenarios and sharp insights on 21st century fears.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Picks for Spring 2021

For your reading pleasure, this spring’s buzziest new novels and memoirs.


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The 15 Most Romantic Quotes from Books

When in love, let your actions speak for themselves—and let the world's most romantic authors and poets help you say...

Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for Winter 2021

Every month, we recommend a new must-read book. Here’s what you need to know about Ashley Audrain's The Push.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Picks for Fall 2020

Do you love gothic mysteries, or prefer intergenerational dramas? Maybe true crime is your thing. For whatever you desire to...


The Best New Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

Looking for an escape? The newly-released novels, memoirs and story collections on our summer reading list will do the trick!


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for June 2020

Why you'll want to read Ridgerunner, Canadian author Gil Adamson's second, swashbuckling novel.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for May 2020

Emily St. John Mandel's latest novel is a literary jigsaw puzzle you won't be able to put down.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for April 2020

Why you'll want to read Recipe for a Perfect Wife, Karma Brown's enthralling fifth novel.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for March 2020

Why you’ll want to read When We Were Vikings, the debut novel from Canadian Andrew David MacDonald.


How Well Do You Know Charles Dickens’ Classic A Christmas Carol?

From the time of its publication in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was an instant hit. Test your knowledge of the...


The Best Audiobooks for Your Next Family Road Trip

Audiobooks are perfect for passing the time on long car rides. These terrific selections will keep a wide age range...

The Best Thriller Books of All Time

We've organized the best thrillers by category; get ready for your hair to stand on end.


14 “Magical” Things in Harry Potter That Are Actually Real

Not everything in J.K. Rowling's novels is imagined!


50 Best Summer Reads of All Time

Looking for beach reads to suit your every mood and take you to other worlds? These amazing books are totally...


The 12 Most Expensive Books in the World

Read this the next time you're tempted to complain about the price of hardcovers at Chapters.


10 True Crime Books That Are So Chilling, You Shouldn’t Read Them at Night

Turn on the lights and lock the doors before you settle in with one of these terrifying thrillers. These real-life...


Which 8 Famous Authors Coined These Common English Words?

Yes, "Twitter" and "Yahoo" are both much older than the Internet.