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5 Years of Canada Reads (2020 - 2024)

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Explore the winners and shortlists for the past 5 years of Canada Reads, an annual competition that debates the best of Canadian fiction and non-fiction.

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The Future

The Future

by Leroux, Catherine

Book - 2023

(Winner of 2024 Canada Reads, on the theme of "one book to carry us forward") Leroux offers an alternate history of Detroit - one in which the F...Show more (Winner of 2024 Canada Reads, on the theme of "one book to carry us forward") Leroux offers an alternate history of Detroit - one in which the French never ceded power and strange, almost magical things are possible. Gloria arrives on the scene, looking for her missing granddaughters and answers to her daughter's murder. Intuition sends her into the woods of Parc Rouge, where abandoned children are rumoured to have created their own society. The community and strength she finds are a plea for persistence in the face of our uncertain future. Show less

(Winner of 2024 Canada Reads, on the theme of "one book to carry us forward") Leroux offers an alternate history of Detroit - one in which the F...Show more (Winner of 2024 Canada Reads, on the theme of "one book to carry us forward") Leroux offers an alternate history of Detroit - one in which the French never ceded power and strange, almost magical things are possible. Gloria arrives on the scene, looking for her missing granddaughters and answers to her daughter's murder. Intuition sends her into the woods of Parc Rouge, where abandoned children are rumoured to have created their own society. The community and strength she finds are a plea for persistence in the face of our uncertain future. Show less

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Shut up You're Pretty

Shut up You're Pretty

Stories

by Mutonji, Tea

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A debut short-story collection exploring but also imposing themes of femininity, womanness, and identity. It was awarded...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A debut short-story collection exploring but also imposing themes of femininity, womanness, and identity. It was awarded the Trillium Book Award and Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction and was a finalist for the Rogers Writers' Trust of Canada and the Globe & Mail Best Book of the Year. Show less

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A debut short-story collection exploring but also imposing themes of femininity, womanness, and identity. It was awarded...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A debut short-story collection exploring but also imposing themes of femininity, womanness, and identity. It was awarded the Trillium Book Award and Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction and was a finalist for the Rogers Writers' Trust of Canada and the Globe & Mail Best Book of the Year. Show less

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Meet Me at the Lake

Meet Me at the Lake

by Fortune, Carley

Downloadable Audiobook - 2023

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Fern Brookbanks leaves bustling Toronto and returns to the family business - a "Dirty Dancing" style resort on...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Fern Brookbanks leaves bustling Toronto and returns to the family business - a "Dirty Dancing" style resort on the Great Lakes. She finds the business in disarray, and is welcomed by a business consultant her mother hired right before her death: Will Baxter, the mystery man Fern spent one magical day with 10 years before the start of the book—and the man who broke her heart when he stood her up on their planned reunion one year later. Show less

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Fern Brookbanks leaves bustling Toronto and returns to the family business - a "Dirty Dancing" style resort on...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Fern Brookbanks leaves bustling Toronto and returns to the family business - a "Dirty Dancing" style resort on the Great Lakes. She finds the business in disarray, and is welcomed by a business consultant her mother hired right before her death: Will Baxter, the mystery man Fern spent one magical day with 10 years before the start of the book—and the man who broke her heart when he stood her up on their planned reunion one year later. Show less

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Denison Avenue

Denison Avenue

by Innes, Daniel

eBook - 2023

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Wong Cho Sum navigates the sudden death of her husband and starts to collect cans—not just for the income, but also to g...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Wong Cho Sum navigates the sudden death of her husband and starts to collect cans—not just for the income, but also to give her something to do. She finds a new community filled with both kindness and racist actions. Dennison Avenue is told as a novella and as a graphic novel. Show less

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Wong Cho Sum navigates the sudden death of her husband and starts to collect cans—not just for the income, but also to g...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) Wong Cho Sum navigates the sudden death of her husband and starts to collect cans—not just for the income, but also to give her something to do. She finds a new community filled with both kindness and racist actions. Dennison Avenue is told as a novella and as a graphic novel. Show less

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Bad Cree

Bad Cree

A Novel

by Johns, Jessica

Book - 2023

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A young Cree woman is tormented by vivid dreams from before her sister and grandmother's deaths and they begin to bleed ...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A young Cree woman is tormented by vivid dreams from before her sister and grandmother's deaths and they begin to bleed into her waking hours. She returns to her rural Alberta hometown seeking answers from her mother, aunties, cousin, and surviving sister. Show less

(Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A young Cree woman is tormented by vivid dreams from before her sister and grandmother's deaths and they begin to bleed ...Show more (Shortlist for 2024 Canada Reads) A young Cree woman is tormented by vivid dreams from before her sister and grandmother's deaths and they begin to bleed into her waking hours. She returns to her rural Alberta hometown seeking answers from her mother, aunties, cousin, and surviving sister. Show less

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Ducks

Ducks

Two Years in the Oil Sands

by Beaton, Kate

Graphic Novel - 2022

(Winner of 2023 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Shift Your Perspective") In this autobiographical graphic novel, Katie, driven by the...Show more (Winner of 2023 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Shift Your Perspective") In this autobiographical graphic novel, Katie, driven by the goal to clear her student loans, travels west to participate in Alberta's oil rush, a common trend among East Coasters who seek employment opportunities elsewhere. However, upon arrival, she faces the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is a daily occurrence but remains unspoken. Show less

(Winner of 2023 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Shift Your Perspective") In this autobiographical graphic novel, Katie, driven by the...Show more (Winner of 2023 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Shift Your Perspective") In this autobiographical graphic novel, Katie, driven by the goal to clear her student loans, travels west to participate in Alberta's oil rush, a common trend among East Coasters who seek employment opportunities elsewhere. However, upon arrival, she faces the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is a daily occurrence but remains unspoken. Show less

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Greenwood

Greenwood

by Christie, Michael

Book - 2019

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This complex multi-generational novel tells the story of a family living in a sustainable forest community. The novel ex...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This complex multi-generational novel tells the story of a family living in a sustainable forest community. The novel explores themes of family, legacy, and the impact of human actions on the environment through the relationships and conflicts that arise within the community. Show less

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This complex multi-generational novel tells the story of a family living in a sustainable forest community. The novel ex...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This complex multi-generational novel tells the story of a family living in a sustainable forest community. The novel explores themes of family, legacy, and the impact of human actions on the environment through the relationships and conflicts that arise within the community. Show less

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Mexican Gothic

Mexican Gothic

by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This horror novel set in 1950s Mexico follows a young woman investigating dark secrets and sinister presence in a remote...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This horror novel set in 1950s Mexico follows a young woman investigating dark secrets and sinister presence in a remote, decaying mansion. It blends gothic horror and magical realism with themes of family, power, and colonialism. Show less

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This horror novel set in 1950s Mexico follows a young woman investigating dark secrets and sinister presence in a remote...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This horror novel set in 1950s Mexico follows a young woman investigating dark secrets and sinister presence in a remote, decaying mansion. It blends gothic horror and magical realism with themes of family, power, and colonialism. Show less

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Hotline

Hotline

A Novel

by Nasrallah, Dimitri

Book - 2022

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) In 1986, Muna Heddad and her son flee Lebanon's civil war for Montreal, where Muna struggles to find work as a French te...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) In 1986, Muna Heddad and her son flee Lebanon's civil war for Montreal, where Muna struggles to find work as a French teacher due to mistrust from Quebec residents. She takes a job as a hotline operator at a weight-loss center, where she goes by the name Mona and listens to the personal struggles of anonymous callers, gaining insight into their deepest secrets despite facing her own barriers in her new home. Show less

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) In 1986, Muna Heddad and her son flee Lebanon's civil war for Montreal, where Muna struggles to find work as a French te...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) In 1986, Muna Heddad and her son flee Lebanon's civil war for Montreal, where Muna struggles to find work as a French teacher due to mistrust from Quebec residents. She takes a job as a hotline operator at a weight-loss center, where she goes by the name Mona and listens to the personal struggles of anonymous callers, gaining insight into their deepest secrets despite facing her own barriers in her new home. Show less

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Station Eleven

Station Eleven

A Novel

by Mandel, Emily St. John

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This novel is set in the aftermath of a global pandemic that has wiped out most of the world's population. The story fol...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This novel is set in the aftermath of a global pandemic that has wiped out most of the world's population. The story follows a group of characters, as they navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world. Through the various intersecting storylines, the novel paints a portrait of the end of one world and the beginning of another, as the characters struggle to find hope and meaning in the midst of catastrophe. Show less

(Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This novel is set in the aftermath of a global pandemic that has wiped out most of the world's population. The story fol...Show more (Shortlist for 2023 Canada Reads) This novel is set in the aftermath of a global pandemic that has wiped out most of the world's population. The story follows a group of characters, as they navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world. Through the various intersecting storylines, the novel paints a portrait of the end of one world and the beginning of another, as the characters struggle to find hope and meaning in the midst of catastrophe. Show less

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Five Little Indians

Five Little Indians

by Good, Michelle

Book - 2020

(Winner of the 2022 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Connect Us") "Five Little Indians" is a novel that explores intergenera...Show more (Winner of the 2022 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Connect Us") "Five Little Indians" is a novel that explores intergenerational trauma of residential schools and colonialism through the stories of five Indigenous characters over one week. A powerful and thought-provoking read that shines a light on an important and often overlooked aspect of Canadian history. Show less

(Winner of the 2022 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Connect Us") "Five Little Indians" is a novel that explores intergenera...Show more (Winner of the 2022 Canada Reads, on the theme of "One Book to Connect Us") "Five Little Indians" is a novel that explores intergenerational trauma of residential schools and colonialism through the stories of five Indigenous characters over one week. A powerful and thought-provoking read that shines a light on an important and often overlooked aspect of Canadian history. Show less

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What Strange Paradise

What Strange Paradise

A Novel

by El Akkad, Omar

Book - 2021

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "What Strange Paradise" tells the story of a young boy's journey as a refugee during Syria's civil war. It exp...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "What Strange Paradise" tells the story of a young boy's journey as a refugee during Syria's civil war. It explores the human cost of war and the challenges refugees face in a hostile global landscape. It is a moving story of survival and the need for compassion and camaraderie across borders. Show less

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "What Strange Paradise" tells the story of a young boy's journey as a refugee during Syria's civil war. It exp...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "What Strange Paradise" tells the story of a young boy's journey as a refugee during Syria's civil war. It explores the human cost of war and the challenges refugees face in a hostile global landscape. It is a moving story of survival and the need for compassion and camaraderie across borders. Show less

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Washington Black

Washington Black

by Edugyan, Esi

Book - 2018

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "Washington Black" tells the story of George Washington Black, an enslaved boy in 19th-century Barbados who ev...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "Washington Black" tells the story of George Washington Black, an enslaved boy in 19th-century Barbados who eventually escapes slavery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The novel explores race, identity, and the human condition, and is a deeply moving and beautifully written story of one man's search for freedom and self-knowledge. Show less

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "Washington Black" tells the story of George Washington Black, an enslaved boy in 19th-century Barbados who ev...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) "Washington Black" tells the story of George Washington Black, an enslaved boy in 19th-century Barbados who eventually escapes slavery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The novel explores race, identity, and the human condition, and is a deeply moving and beautifully written story of one man's search for freedom and self-knowledge. Show less

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Scarborough

Scarborough

A Novel

by Hernandez, Catherine

Book - 2017

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) This novel takes place in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto. It follows the lives of various characters facing poverty, r...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) This novel takes place in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto. It follows the lives of various characters facing poverty, racism, and violence, and explores themes of love, family, and resilience. The novel is a powerful exploration of the complexities of life in a marginalized community and a hopeful story of people coming together to find strength and support. Show less

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) This novel takes place in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto. It follows the lives of various characters facing poverty, r...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) This novel takes place in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto. It follows the lives of various characters facing poverty, racism, and violence, and explores themes of love, family, and resilience. The novel is a powerful exploration of the complexities of life in a marginalized community and a hopeful story of people coming together to find strength and support. Show less

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Life in the City of Dirty Water

Life in the City of Dirty Water

A Memoir of Healing

by Thomas-Müller, Clayton

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(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) Tying together personal stories of survival that bring the realities of the First Nations of this land into sharp focus,...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) Tying together personal stories of survival that bring the realities of the First Nations of this land into sharp focus, and lessons learned from a career as a frontline activist committed to addressing environmental injustice at a global scale, Thomas-Muller offers a narrative and vision of healing and responsibility in his memoir. Show less

(Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) Tying together personal stories of survival that bring the realities of the First Nations of this land into sharp focus,...Show more (Shortlist for 2022 Canada Reads) Tying together personal stories of survival that bring the realities of the First Nations of this land into sharp focus, and lessons learned from a career as a frontline activist committed to addressing environmental injustice at a global scale, Thomas-Muller offers a narrative and vision of healing and responsibility in his memoir. Show less

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Jonny Appleseed

Jonny Appleseed

A Novel

by Whitehead, Joshua

eBook - 2018

(Winner of the 2021 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Transport Us".) This novel follows the story of a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer young man...Show more (Winner of the 2021 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Transport Us".) This novel follows the story of a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer young man named Jonny Appleseed, who is a sex worker, a trickster and a survivor. The novel explores themes of love, identity and the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities. It is also a story of resistance and resilience in the face of adversity. Show less

(Winner of the 2021 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Transport Us".) This novel follows the story of a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer young man...Show more (Winner of the 2021 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Transport Us".) This novel follows the story of a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer young man named Jonny Appleseed, who is a sex worker, a trickster and a survivor. The novel explores themes of love, identity and the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities. It is also a story of resistance and resilience in the face of adversity. Show less

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Butter Honey Pig Bread

Butter Honey Pig Bread

by Ekwuyasi, Francesca

eBook - 2020

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) "Butter Honey Pig Bread" is a novel about three Nigerian women, Kambirinachi and her twin daughters Kehinde an...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) "Butter Honey Pig Bread" is a novel about three Nigerian women, Kambirinachi and her twin daughters Kehinde and Taiye, and the trauma and estrangement that drives them apart. After moving through multiple countries, the sisters eventually return to Nigeria to find reconciliation. Show less

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) "Butter Honey Pig Bread" is a novel about three Nigerian women, Kambirinachi and her twin daughters Kehinde an...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) "Butter Honey Pig Bread" is a novel about three Nigerian women, Kambirinachi and her twin daughters Kehinde and Taiye, and the trauma and estrangement that drives them apart. After moving through multiple countries, the sisters eventually return to Nigeria to find reconciliation. Show less

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Two Trees Make A Forest

Two Trees Make A Forest

by Lee, Jessica J.

Book - 2020

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) In this genre-shattering book, Lee traces the author's journey to her ancestral homeland of Taiwan to uncover the story ...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) In this genre-shattering book, Lee traces the author's journey to her ancestral homeland of Taiwan to uncover the story of her immigrant grandfather. Along the way, she explores the natural beauty of the island, and reflects on the impact of colonialist explorers and their effect on the local communities. Show less

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) In this genre-shattering book, Lee traces the author's journey to her ancestral homeland of Taiwan to uncover the story ...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) In this genre-shattering book, Lee traces the author's journey to her ancestral homeland of Taiwan to uncover the story of her immigrant grandfather. Along the way, she explores the natural beauty of the island, and reflects on the impact of colonialist explorers and their effect on the local communities. Show less

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The Midnight Bargain

The Midnight Bargain

by Polk, Patti

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Beatress Clayborn is a sorcerer who wants to become a full-fledged Magus but her family is in debt and she is pressured ...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Beatress Clayborn is a sorcerer who wants to become a full-fledged Magus but her family is in debt and she is pressured to marry for money. Beatress has to choose between becoming a Magus or marrying the man she loves, knowing she will forever regret the path not taken. Show less

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Beatress Clayborn is a sorcerer who wants to become a full-fledged Magus but her family is in debt and she is pressured ...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Beatress Clayborn is a sorcerer who wants to become a full-fledged Magus but her family is in debt and she is pressured to marry for money. Beatress has to choose between becoming a Magus or marrying the man she loves, knowing she will forever regret the path not taken. Show less

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Hench

Hench

A Novel

by Walschots, Natalie Zina

Book - 2020

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Anna, an office temp for criminals, becomes injured during a promising assignment and is laid off. She finds out via the...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Anna, an office temp for criminals, becomes injured during a promising assignment and is laid off. She finds out via the internet that her suffering is not unique and weaponizes data to empower herself. "Hench" explores the individual cost of justice through a fascinating mix of Millennial office politics, heroism measured through data science, body horror, and a profound misunderstanding of quantum mechanics. Show less

(Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Anna, an office temp for criminals, becomes injured during a promising assignment and is laid off. She finds out via the...Show more (Shortlist for 2021 Canada Reads) Anna, an office temp for criminals, becomes injured during a promising assignment and is laid off. She finds out via the internet that her suffering is not unique and weaponizes data to empower herself. "Hench" explores the individual cost of justice through a fascinating mix of Millennial office politics, heroism measured through data science, body horror, and a profound misunderstanding of quantum mechanics. Show less

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We Have Always Been Here

We Have Always Been Here

A Queer Muslim Memoir

by Habib, Samra

Book - 2019

(Winner of the 2020 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Bring Canada into Focus") Samra Habib, a queer Muslim in Pakistan must hide her se...Show more (Winner of the 2020 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Bring Canada into Focus") Samra Habib, a queer Muslim in Pakistan must hide her sexuality and religion, but when she discovers a new life in Canada and Japan, she comes to terms with her identity and finds a community that accepts her for who she is. Show less

(Winner of the 2020 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Bring Canada into Focus") Samra Habib, a queer Muslim in Pakistan must hide her se...Show more (Winner of the 2020 Canada Reads on the theme of "One Book to Bring Canada into Focus") Samra Habib, a queer Muslim in Pakistan must hide her sexuality and religion, but when she discovers a new life in Canada and Japan, she comes to terms with her identity and finds a community that accepts her for who she is. Show less

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Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club

Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club

by Coles, Megan Gail

Book - 2019

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) By turns savage, biting, funny, poetic, and heartbreaking, Megan Gail Coles's debut novel rips into the inner lives of a...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) By turns savage, biting, funny, poetic, and heartbreaking, Megan Gail Coles's debut novel rips into the inner lives of a wicked cast of characters, exposing class, gender, and racial tensions over the course of one Valentine's Day in the dead of a winter storm. Show less

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) By turns savage, biting, funny, poetic, and heartbreaking, Megan Gail Coles's debut novel rips into the inner lives of a...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) By turns savage, biting, funny, poetic, and heartbreaking, Megan Gail Coles's debut novel rips into the inner lives of a wicked cast of characters, exposing class, gender, and racial tensions over the course of one Valentine's Day in the dead of a winter storm. Show less

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Radicalized

Radicalized

by Doctorow, Cory

Book - 2019

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Told through one of the most on-pulse genre voices of our generation, "Radicalized" is a timely collection con...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Told through one of the most on-pulse genre voices of our generation, "Radicalized" is a timely collection consisting of four science-fiction novellas connected by social, technological, and economic visions of today and what America could be in the near, near future. Show less

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Told through one of the most on-pulse genre voices of our generation, "Radicalized" is a timely collection con...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Told through one of the most on-pulse genre voices of our generation, "Radicalized" is a timely collection consisting of four science-fiction novellas connected by social, technological, and economic visions of today and what America could be in the near, near future. Show less

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Son of A Trickster

Son of A Trickster

by Robinson, Eden

eBook - 2017

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Jared, a high school burnout, has a difficult home life with his troubled mother. When he starts to experience visions o...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Jared, a high school burnout, has a difficult home life with his troubled mother. When he starts to experience visions of ravens speaking to him, his grandmother tells him that he is the son of a trickster, kickstarting his journey of finding out who he really is. Show less

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Jared, a high school burnout, has a difficult home life with his troubled mother. When he starts to experience visions o...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) Jared, a high school burnout, has a difficult home life with his troubled mother. When he starts to experience visions of ravens speaking to him, his grandmother tells him that he is the son of a trickster, kickstarting his journey of finding out who he really is. Show less

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From the Ashes

From the Ashes

My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way

by Thistle, Jesse

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, th...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, the abuse he endured, and how he uncovered the truth about his parents. Through sheer perseverance and education--and newfound love--this memoir tells the story of how he found his way back into the circle of his Métis culture and family. Show less

(Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, th...Show more (Shortlist for 2020 Canada Reads) In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful past, the abuse he endured, and how he uncovered the truth about his parents. Through sheer perseverance and education--and newfound love--this memoir tells the story of how he found his way back into the circle of his Métis culture and family. Show less

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