literature

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 stories prove that truth really is stranger—and scarier—than fiction.

Which 8 Famous Authors Coined These Common English Words?

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




This Small Norwegian Town Turns Abandoned Buildings Into Bookstores

This tiny town has a population of just 300 but is home to four kilometres of books.

6 Military Terms That You Use Every Day Without Even Knowing It

If you've ever reached for a morning "cup of joe" or passed an exam "with flying colours," you're well on...


21 Everyday Phrases You’d Never Believe Were Invented By Shakespeare

You don't have to walk around proclaiming "to be or not to be" to bring Shakespeare into everyday conversation. Here's...


Bill Gates Has 4 Rules When It Comes to Reading—and You Should Follow Them

Listen to these four rules of reading to get the most out of your next book.



The Surprising Reason “To Kill a Mockingbird” Became So Famous

This classic novel did win the Pulitzer Prize—but it was also in the right place at the right time.


10 of the Best Autobiographies You Really Should Have Read By Now

Want to get a first-person peek into the lives of some extraordinary people? Add these exhilarating autobiographies to your list...


9 Literary Landmarks Every Book Lover Has to Visit This Summer

Want to take a truly bookish tour of the U.S.? From the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst to the Edgar...


Celebrate Canada 150 with These 10 Must-Read Books

With Canada's 150th anniversary around the corner, Chapters Indigo has curated a patriotic collection to help Canadians celebrate, from...

10 Books for Dad That Will Bring You Closer This Father’s Day

From history to science to puzzles, these page-turners will give you and your dad something to talk about this Father's...


9 Overrated Classics—and the Better Books You Should Be Reading Instead

Toss that dusty doorstop of a book over your shoulder and pick up these great reads instead!


12 Children’s Books That Encourage Kids to Be Nice

Kindness is a must-have trait in today's world, and it's made easy in these kid-friendly reads.


11 Best-Ever Debut Novels of the Past 50 Years

It’s hard enough to write a great book that stands the test of time. But to do it on your...


Science Has Figured Out Why You Love the Smell of Old Books

No, you're not weird for sticking your nose straight in the pages.


Amybeth McNulty: The RD Interview

Amybeth McNulty, the new Anne of Green Gables, talks red hair, gritty dramas and what it's like to portray CanLit’s...


10 March Books for All Your Reading Needs

10 new releases worth adding to your reading list this month.


The Reading List: 10 February Winter Reads

10 new releases worth adding to your reading list this month.


The Reading List: 11 Book Picks for June

Reading guru Emily Landau is back with 11 must-read books for you to add to your summer reading list.