Books of the Season 2019

Join nature photographer Mike Grandmaison on his journey to Churchill as he ventures into the homeland of the polar bear, the planet’s largest land predator and an enduring emblem of the Great White North. Combining photographs with enlightening facts on these animals and their environment, this book takes a captivating look at these fascinating creatures.

In 1904, Assiniboine Park was conceived as a people's playground, a place devoid of commercial amusements where all classes of Winnipeggers could relax and rejuvenate in idyllic and Arcadian surroundings. This book traces the development of the park and its infrastructure — the layout of fields, forests and gardens, the two pavilions, the conservatories and the zoo — and how this corresponded with an ever-evolving Winnipeg. It explains the actions, conflicts and arguments of a colourful cast of politicians and bureaucrats who made the park what it is today. The story of Assiniboine Park is told within the wider context of the evolution of urban parks in Canada and the United States.

Manitoba may seem like a quiet province, but its prairies teem with paranormal activity. A ghostly groundskeeper still does his rounds at the Delta Marsh Field Station; strange noises and apparitions of children in 19th-century clothing have been reported at Lower Fort Garry; and Mrs. Kennedy still welcomes guests to Captain Kennedy's House — just as she did when her home was built in 1866. Haunted Manitoba shares eerie stories from all corners of the province and places them in the context of Manitoba's rich history.

Gordon Goldsborough returns with more compelling abandoned sites from across Manitoba. Armed with a drone and a deep curiosity about local history, Gordon had more stories to share than could fit into one book. Adventure into abandoned quarries, dance halls, hospitals and more!

Jim Blanchard’s latest book presents a city in the midst of enormous change. Once the fastest growing city in Canada, by 1920 Winnipeg was losing its dominant position in western Canada. As the decade began, Winnipeggers were reeling from the chaos of the Great War and the influenza pandemic. But it was the divisions exposed by the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike which left the deepest marks.

From one of Saskatchewan's great photographers comes Forgotten Saskatchewan. These stunning images offer a window into our past, showing life as it was then, and stirring in us the emotions of wonder and curiosity about those who have gone before us and the lives they lived. Forgotten Saskatchewan is a photographic journey. Come along for the ride. You'll be glad you did.

Everything Manitoba takes you on a wild romp across the province. From Dave Baxter's 10 Manitoba cold cases to Adam Kelly's 10 favourite Manitoba landscapes to Charles Burchill's 10 favourite Manitoba canoe routes… it is all here. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, this is a book that wows and entertains on every page.

Manitoba by Manitoba captures the province in all its guises, from the geology and human history to farms and landscapes at sunset, from close-up shots of the province’s inhabitants, both human and not, to wintery settings under a glorious sky lit by the northern lights. This book is a compilation of photographs of Manitoba by some of our most talented amateur and professional photographers.

Portraits of the Far North follows Kuehl as he crosses the 60th parallel into Nunavut and the Far North to meet Inuit Elders. The graphite pencil drawings and accompanying stories within — the result of Kuehl’s travels in Nunavut over thirteen years — provide an unprecedented account of the changing realities the Inuit have experienced over the course of the last century, and their bright hopes for the future.

One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect and courage, the volume contains simple ceremonies that anyone anywhere can do, alone or in a group, to foster harmony and connection. Wagamese believed that there is a shaman in each of us, and in the world of the spirit there is no right or wrong way.

Blanket Toss Under Midnight Sun is a revelatory portrait of eight Indigenous communities from across North America, shown through never-before-published archival photographs — a gorgeous extension of Paul Seesequasis's popular social media project. This is not only an invaluable historical record, it is a meaningful act of reclamation, showing the ongoing resilience of Indigenous communities.

Between 1869 and 1877 the government of Canada negotiated Treaties One through Seven with the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. Many historians argue that the negotiations suffered from cultural misunderstandings, but newly uncovered eyewitness accounts show that the Canadian government had a strategic plan to deceive over the “surrender clause” and land sharing.

Helen Knott, a highly accomplished Indigenous woman, seems to have it all. But in her memoir, she offers a different perspective. In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of addiction, intergenerational trauma and the wounds brought on by sexual violence. It is also the story of sisterhood, the power of ceremony, the love of family and the possibility of redemption.

Labrador Innu cultural and environmental activist Tshaukuesh Elizabeth Penashue is quite well-known, as she led the Innu campaign against NATO’s low-level flying and bomb testing on Innu land. Nitinikiau Innusi (I Keep the Land Alive) began as a diary written in Innu-aimun, in which she recorded her day-to-day events, court appearances and interviews with reporters.

Ernie Louttit, the cop who blew the whistle on Saskatoon’s notorious “Starlight Tours,” demonstrates in this latest title that being a leader means sticking to your convictions and sometimes standing up to the powers that be. One of the first Indigenous officers hired by the Saskatoon Police, he was an outsider who became an insider, with a difference.

Tired of reading disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, artist K.C. Adams created a photo series that presented another perspective. It confronted stereotypes of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people to show a more truthful story. Adam’s photographs now appear in this book, and are meant to challenge the culture of apathy and willful ignorance about Indigenous issues

Since 1970, Manitoba artist Don Proch has built an astonishing body of work evoking a semi-mythical Prairie past and an unsettled and unresolved modernity. With more than 80 plates, this book includes rare excerpts from Proch’s notebooks that reveal his intricate working process. Curator and art historian Patricia Bovey surveys his career and discusses the themes behind his work and their context within Canadian art history.

Drawing on high fantasy and other genres of fantasy writing, Maiden, Mother, Crone is the first anthology by trans femme authors to explore the realms of magic, supernatural beings and alternate universes. Trans femmes are powerful heroines, sorceresses and warriors fighting against dark forces in vivid magical worlds. This anthology offers radical portals into excitement, danger and transformation.

Dr. Barker Samuel Stone is on the precipice of a cozy tenure-track existence. Then an enigmatic email summons him to a late-night confab at the campaign office of a controversial mayoral candidate and Barker is looped in on an epic scandal that the politicos hope he might be able to mitigate. In the midst of mounting chaos, Barker is also informed that an anonymous complainant has levied a claim of sexual misconduct against him.

Melanie, a young graduate student, is grieving the loss of her mother when she discovers that her PhD funding has been cancelled. Then Stone, the owner of the old mansion Winter Willow, offers her a position as his personal assistant, but life in the mansion creates a strange sleepiness that makes it difficult for Melanie to concentrate on her studies, and also disrupts the life and routine of Stone and his housekeeper.

Gia and Serena Pirji are sisters, but their lives play out in different ways because of their skin tone. Gia’s fair skin grants her membership to cliques of white kids as a teen, while Serena’s dark skin means she is labelled as Indian and treated as inferior. In a world where white skin is preferable, the sisters are pitted against each other as they experience adultery, ruined friendships, domestic abuse, infertility and motherhood.

Set in London in the 1970s, Rag & Bone Man is the picaresque chronicle of Rob Hendershot, a Canadian who went to England to play professional hockey. Now that career is on hold. To keep boredom at bay he joins his geriatric roommate in his quest to uncover IRA terrorists — a trail that leads back to the mesmerizing artist, Margaret Lowenstein. And all of it seems to be working until the day everything spins radically out of control.

In a voice that is both honest and humorous, Set-Point follows Lucy Frank, a mid-20s aspiring screenwriter living in Montreal who begins work as a digital sex worker. She keeps her work separate from her artistic and personal life until a user threatens to release her identity. Lucy struggles with body image, her mother's illness and her new line of work, while trying to sell a series of scripts parodying Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle series.

Set in the early years of the 20th century, this book is the story of German-speaking Catholics who have emigrated from Russia to North Dakota and learn of an opportunity to settle plots of land in Saskatchewan. Together, these tales give the reader various points-of-view into a small, close-knit community that is bound by heritage, a common language and faith — yet is rife with ambition, fear and envy.

Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. This is a timeless love story set in a secret underground world — a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars and ships that sail upon a starless sea.

Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout continues the life of her beloved Olive Kitteridge, a character who has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Whether with a teenager coming to terms with the loss of her father, or a lawyer who struggles with an inheritance she does not want to accept, Olive will continue to startle us, to move us, and to inspire moments of transcendent grace.

Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic stories are reimagined in this deluxe illustrated gift edition from the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima — designed with stunning full colour artwork and several interactive features. The story of Alice, an inquisitive heroine who falls through a rabbit hole and into a whimsical world, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages.

When Ralph Thomas comes across graffiti of a horse in an alleyway in the early hours of the morning, he is stopped in his tracks. He recognizes this horse. Ralph remembers a troubling moment from his childhood when an odd little girl, Danielle, drew the most beautiful horse, winning a competition on the Otter Lake Reserve. What did the horse mean — to him, and, most importantly, the girl who drew it?

Charlie shares a cab with a stranger. As they talk, a cloud of purple smoke overwhelms him and he wakes up to find himself behind the only desk in the Epiphany Detective Agency. Charlie, as it turns out, is trapped in Metaphoria, an otherworldly place that reality has forgotten, a place where everything means something else. This modern fable takes a fresh look at what it means to fall into, and out of, love.

A lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead. There were no clues, no witnesses, and no motive. But the police soon came to suspect Quincy Miller. Quincy was sent to prison for life. In desperation, he writes a letter to Guardian Ministries, a small nonprofit run by a lawyer who is also an Episcopal minister, asking for help. But powerful people murdered Keith Russo, and they do not want Quincy Miller exonerated.

’Tis the season for change and Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is embracing it. Becky’s parents announce they’re moving and ask Becky if she’ll host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong? But as the countdown to Christmas begins and her big-hearted plans take an unexpected turn toward disaster, Becky starts to wonder if chaos will ensue, or if she’ll manage to bring comfort and joy to Christmas after all.

Set in London in 2018, Agent Running in the Field follows a twenty-six year old solitary figure who, in a desperate attempt to resist the new political turbulence swirling around him, makes connections that will take him down a very dangerous path. In his plot and characterization le Carré is as thrilling as ever and he proves himself, once again, to be the greatest chronicler of our age.

Alice Wright marries an American and moves from England to small-town Kentucky. When a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new travelling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. She is joined by four other women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. Based on a true story, this is the tale of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey.

At the local state university, two feuding departments have faced off on the battleground of science and medicine. Each carries their views to extremes. Then a renowned scholar winds up dead, and Virgil Flowers is brought in to investigate. As he probes the recent unrest, he comes to realize he's dealing with people who, on this one particular issue, are functionally crazy. Among this group of diametrically opposed zealots lurks a killer.

In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood friend, but when her inquiries attract the attention of a prominent politician she lands herself in more trouble than maybe even she can handle. It will take all her ingenuity and great moral sense to get to the heart of the matter.

After graduating from university, William begins a career with London’s Metropolitan Police Force. On his first high-stakes case in Scotland Yard’s arts and antiquities squad, he investigates the theft of a priceless Rembrandt painting. While he follows the trail, he comes up against suave art collector Miles Faulkner and his lawyer. Meanwhile, Faulkner’s wife befriends William, but whose side is she really on?

Juan Cabrillo and his team of expert operatives return in this latest entry in Clive Cussler's Oregon Files series. Aboard the Oregon, one of the most advanced spy ships ever built, they face new challenges and nemeses as they undertake another dangerous mission.

Libby Jones was only six months old when she became an orphan. Now twenty-five, she’s astounded to learn of an inheritance that will change her life. A gorgeous, dilapidated townhouse in one of London’s poshest neighbourhoods is now hers. As Libby investigates the story of her birth parents and the dark legacy of her new home, others are headed her way to uncover, and possibly protect, secrets of their own.

Journalist Tatiana Petrovna is on the move. Arkady Renko, iconic Moscow investigator and Tatiana’s part-time lover, hasn’t seen her since she left on assignment over a month ago. When she doesn’t arrive on her scheduled train, he’s positive something is wrong. In a land of shamans and brutally cold nights, oligarchs wealthy on northern oil and sea monsters, Renko needs all his wits about him to get Tatiana out alive.

1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote English village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death? As Fairfax is drawn more deeply into the isolated community, everything he believes — about himself, his faith and the history of his world — is tested to destruction.

In the middle of the night, intruders silently murder Luke Ellis’s parents and load him into a black SUV. Luke wakes up at The Institute, in a room that looks just like his own, except there’s no window. And outside his door are other kids with special talents. The director and her staff are ruthlessly dedicated to extracting from these children the force of their extranormal gifts. There are no scruples here.

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a man of his word. An oath bound him to King Alfred. An oath bound him to Æthelflaed. And now an oath will wrench him away from the ancestral home he fought so hard to regain. A violent attack drives Uhtred headlong into the battle for kingship. Plunged into a world of shifting alliances, he will need all his strength and guile to overcome the fiercest warrior of them all.

Gerry Coneybear thinks she has her busy life under control. That is, until she rescues her neighbour’s injured cat. Then a body pops up where she’d least expect it. And she even knows the victim slightly. At first Gerry tries to stay clear of the murder — for murder it is. The discovery of a mysterious package tucked up in a tree brings the police to Gerry’s home again. But that’s not all she finds in the woods.

It’s Gamache’s first day back as head of the homicide department. Flood waters are rising across the province. A father pleads with Gamache to help find his daughter. In the encroaching chaos, Gamache realizes the search for the missing girl should be abandoned. But he finds himself developing a profound empathy for her distraught father. As the rivers rise, a body is discovered. And in the tumult, mistakes are made.

Reacher meets an elderly couple who have made a few well-meaning mistakes, and now owe big money to some very bad people. One brazen move leads to another, and suddenly Reacher finds himself in the middle of a brutal turf war between rival Ukrainian and Albanian gangs. But Reacher believes in a certain kind of justice… the kind that comes along once in a blue moon.

In North Devon, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his father's funeral takes place. A body has been found on the beach near to Matthew's new home: a man with a tattoo of an albatross on his neck, stabbed to death. Finding the killer is Venn's only focus, and his team's investigation will take him straight back into the community he left behind, and the deadly secrets that lurk there.

Grandma Mazur has decided to marry a local gangster named Jimmy Rosolli. Stephanie doesn't have to worry for long, because the groom drops dead of a heart attack 45 minutes after saying, "I do." A sad day for Grandma turns dangerous when Jimmy's former "business partners" think that his new widow is about to get a financial windfall. But these wise guys didn't count on the widow having a bounty hunter granddaughter.

A skinny young boy is found dead. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called to investigate. Who is the boy, and where did he come from? There is also a less newsworthy death: a middle-aged heroin addict found dead of an overdose in another estate, scheduled for redevelopment. Banks finds that the threads of each case seem to be connected to the other, and to the dark side of organized crime in Eastvale.

On the blood-soaked borders of Angland, Leo dan Brock struggles to win fame on the battlefield, and defeat the marauding armies of Stour Nightfall. The age of the machine dawns, but the age of magic refuses to die. Glimpsing the future is one thing, but with the guiding hand of the First of the Magi still pulling the strings, changing it will be quite another.

Covering all eight seasons, this remarkable volume offers a unique and exciting visual exploration of the world of Game of Thrones. In two parts, the book follows the story of the South, where kings and queens battle for the Iron Throne, and of the North, where the White Walkers and their army of the dead gather. Filled with bold infographics, illuminating timelines, stunning photography and insightful essays.

Inspired by the cuisine from the exciting new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, this is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats from a galaxy far, far away. Featuring seventy recipes, this comprehensive cookbook is a hyperspace route to the tastiest treats in the galaxy, bringing a little taste of Black Spire Outpost right into your own home.

Nia is a gifted but lonely hacker and social-media maven. Cameron is on a quest for YouTube fame. While recording, a freak accident gives him a cyberkinetic talent. After a chance meeting online, the two teenagers team up. As Nia and Cameron develop their powers, they draw the attention of dangerous forces, putting the future of the planet at risk in one of the last creative acts of pop-culture legend Stan Lee.

Alex Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Alex dropped out of school and into a world of drug-dealer boyfriends, dead-end jobs, and much worse. She is tasked by mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale’s secret societies in exchange for a full ride there. But their occult activities are more sinister than any paranoid imagination might conceive. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living.

After the sickness known as the Doom destroyed civilization, magick has become commonplace, and Fallon Swift has spent her young years learning its ways. She is determined to save those who have been preyed upon by the government or the Purity Warriors — even those who have been complicit. And as she pursues her destiny — to finally restore the mystical shield that once protected them all — she will need an army behind her.

Sometimes only a poem will do. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice are tailored to those moments in life when we need them most, from general glumness to news overload and from infatuation to losing the spark. Whatever you’re facing, there is a poem in these pages that will do the trick.

In Phases, Belinda Betker deftly captures what it is like for those who don't fit within rigid notions of what it means to be a "boy" or a "girl." Capturing different phases in a life, she takes readers on a luminous journey of a young girl's coming-of-age, her burgeoning sexuality, the pitfalls of an unhappy marriage, the triumphant release of coming out, and the liberating power of drag.

Both a daybook of anti-capitalist ideation and a homoerotic reinvention of the prairie long poem, this unique debut resonates with a love of language and experiment. Written from within the strictures of the working day, the book's title poem issues from a practice of daily collage. ROMANS/SNOWMARE deftly circles the perimeter of the self while drawing the communal inward.

In Voice, Adam Pottle explores the crucial role deafness has played in the growth of his imagination, and in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer’s development. Born deaf in both ears, Pottle recounts what it was like growing up in a world of muted sound, and how his deafness has influenced virtually everything about his writing, from his use of language to character and plot choices.

Explore the last 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in This Place, a groundbreaking graphic novel anthology. These stories are a wild ride through magic realism, serial killings, psychic battles and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.

A major graphic novel event more than 16 years in the making: part one of the ongoing bifurcated masterwork from brilliant and beloved author Chris Ware. Rusty Brown is a fully interactive, full-colour articulation of the time-space interrelationships of three complete consciousnesses in the first half of a single midwestern American day and the tiny piece of human grit about which they involuntarily orbit.

This comic continues the story begun in The Steel Prince — perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy. The young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh aims to capture the respect of the combative port town of Verose — by taking the impossible challenges of the Night of Knives… and surviving, where none has survived before! Collects Shades of Magic #5-8: Night of Knives.

The band of adventurers known as Vox Machina will save the world. But even they have to start somewhere. Six would-be heroes on seemingly different jobs find their paths intertwined as they investigate shady business in the swamp town of Stilben. Can they overcome what truly lurks at the bottom of the town's travails? Collects Critical Role Vox Machina: Origins comics #1-6.

Fully revised and updated, the record-breaking compendium of superlatives is back and bursting with facts, figures and incredible stories — each one selected to inspire you to learn about the fascinating world we live in. And look out for our exciting new “Snapshot” feature, in which our digital artists put a unique visual spin on some iconic record-holders.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre!, the 16th book in the bestselling series, is filled with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one man lived in a sand castle for 20 years and read about the cat with 28 toes — it’s all weird and all true! Sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike.

Albom returns to nonfiction in this poignant memoir that celebrates Chika, a young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart. Told in hindsight, and through conversations with Chika herself, this is Albom at his most poignant. Finding Chika is a celebration of a girl, her adoptive guardians and the incredible bond they formed.

One of the achievements of this staggering new biography, the first major book on Edison in more than twenty years, is that it portrays the unknown Edison — the philosopher, the futurist, the chemist, the botanist, the wartime defense adviser, the founder of nearly 250 companies — as fully as it deconstructs the Edison of mythological memory.

Part memoir, part guidebook and part social history, this book is a luminous exploration of Earth's marvels that require no faith in order to be believed. Sasha Sagan was raised by the astronomer Carl Sagan and the writer and producer Ann Druyan. They taught her that the natural world and vast cosmos are full of profound beauty, that science reveals truths more wondrous than any myth or fable.

Florence James was a New York City suffragette. The first to put Jimmy Cagney on stage, she founded both the Negro Repertory Theatre and the Seattle Repertory Playhouse. Her views on art and politics led to a clash with the Un-American Activities Committee. In the wake of two Kafkaesque trials, she fled to Canada and kick-started professional theatre in Saskatchewan.

Finding Father is a collection of stories about Mennonite fathers by their daughters. These stories illuminate the often close and sometimes troubling relationships that exist between one of humanity’s most precious bonds. From battles over relationships and sexuality, to debates over chores and church, these stories also hold the shared intimacies of driving side by side with dad, laughing and heading down the road.

Simmie takes us on the journey of her life and the events that shaped her into a writer. She describes her youth in Saskatchewan in a bygone era of Frank Sinatra on the radio, square dances and Hollywood movies every Friday night. Her delight in all things transports us through the Depression and war years to summer visits to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, an adventure in Brazil, and to Scotland while writing her first non-fiction book, The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson.

Harry Abley was a nightmare of a father: depressive, self-absorbed, unpredictable, emotionally unstable. He was also a dream of a father: gentle, courageous, artistically gifted. Mark Abley grew up in the shadow of music and mental illness. How he came to terms with this divided legacy, and how he learned to be a man in the absence of a traditional masculine role model, are central to this memoir.

At age seventeen, Suzanne became a lifelong social activist, engaged in student radicalization, the Cuban Revolution, and movements for Black Power, women’s liberation, peace in Vietnam and freedom for Palestine. Now nearing eighty, Suzanne tells how the ties of friendship, solidarity and resistance that saved her as a child speak to the needs of our planet today.

Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin offers an intimate and revealing look at her life, from her childhood in the Alberta foothills to her career on the Supreme Court, where she helped to shape the social and moral fabric of the country. With warmth, honesty and wisdom, McLachlin shares her hopes and doubts, her triumphs and losses on and off the bench.

Micro Miracle is the moving account of a first-time mother whose expectations of childbirth and parenting are dramatically altered when she gives birth sixteen weeks prematurely. Weighing just over a pound, with eyes fused shut, and thin, fragile skin, Madeline could fit in a hand, but she's too ill to be touched. Unflinchingly honest, Micro Miracle is a true story of a medical triumph.

More than ever, people are overwhelmed. Stillness Is the Key offers a simple but inspiring antidote to the stress of 24/7 news and social media. The stillness that we all seek is the path to meaning, contentment and excellence in a world that needs more of it than ever. Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead.

How could two places that are similar in so many ways be so disparate in others? In Frenemy Nations, Soderstrom answers this question by addressing a range of geographical “odd couples.” Soderstrom shows how tiny differences — in geographic features, colonial histories, resource competition, education, women’s roles, language and migration — can have outsized effects on how polities develop.

Thirty years ago, Canada was a climate leader, but in the intervening decades, Canada has become more of a climate villain, rejecting global attempts to slow climate change and ignoring ever-increasing emissions at home. Robert MacNeil examines Canada’s changing climate policy in meticulous detail and reveals that the factors preventing a sensible, sustainable climate policy are also the keys to change.

Bringing together the narratives, histories and expertise of sex work activists across the country, Sex Work Activism in Canada explores the past and present work of sex work activists and advocates in their own words. Working as a history as well as a rare and valuable reference, this book provides a wealth of information for sex workers, activists, scholars and the general reader.

For much of the twentieth century, United Grain Growers was one of the major forces in Canadian agriculture. Founded in 1906, by 2001, it was the largest grain company on the Prairies. With meticulous research, this history reveals UGG’s central role in the transformation of the western grain industry and delves into the details and the debates over the company’s demise.

This is the untold story of the exotic tactics of surveillance and intimidation deployed by wealthy men to threaten journalists, evade accountability, and silence victims of abuse. And it's the story of the women who risked everything to expose the truth and spark a global movement. Catch and Kill breaks devastating new stories about the rampant abuse of power and sheds light on investigations that shook our culture.

West urges readers to reckon with dark lies in the heart of the American mythos, and unpacks the complicated politics of not being a white man in the twenty-first century. She tracks the misogyny and propaganda in the media she and her peers devoured growing up, a buffet of distortions and outright bullsh*t that has allowed white male mediocrity to maintain a death grip on American culture and politics.

The facts are indisputable. When women get even a bit of education, the whole of society improves. When they get a bit of healthcare, everyone lives longer. In many ways, it has never been a better time to be a woman. Yet the promise of equality still eludes us. In her 2019 CBC Massey Lectures, Sally Armstrong illustrates how gender inequality comes at too high a cost to us all.

The first authoritative and accessible single-volume history of philosophy to cover both Western and Eastern traditions. With clarity and elegance, A. C. Grayling takes the reader from the worldviews and moralities before the age of the Buddha and Confucius through Christianity's capture of the European mind, from the Renaissance on to Mill, Nietzsche, Sartre and, finally, philosophy today.

The cosmopolitan political tradition in Western thought begins with the Greek Cynic Diogenes, who, when asked where he came from, responded that he was a citizen of the world. From one of our preeminent philosophers, Martha C. Nussbaum presents a work that engages critically with important examples of the cosmopolitan ideal from ancient Greece and Rome to the present.

Talking to Strangers offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers — and why they often go wrong. He revisits the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, the suicide of Sylvia Plath, the Jerry Sandusky pedophilia scandal and the death of Sandra Bland — throwing our understanding of these and other stories into doubt. Something is very wrong with the strategies we use to make sense of people we don't know.

Today the Quran is used by some to justify war and acts of terrorism, the Torah to deny Palestinians the right to live in Israel, and the Bible to condemn homosexuality and contraception. The significance of Scripture may not be immediately obvious in our secular world but its misunderstanding is perhaps the root cause of most of today's controversies over religion.

Elena Ferrante bid farewell to her year-long collaboration with the Guardian newspaper. For a full year, she wrote weekly articles, the subjects of which had been suggested by Guardian editors, making the writing process a sort of prolonged interlocution. Collected here for the first time are the seeds of future novels, timely reflections, and abiding preoccupations of a bestselling author.

In 2015, Rob Krause and Daria Salamon sold their car, rented out their Winnipeg home and packed up their two young children to embark on a 12-month journey around the world. In this dual retelling of their ambitious year away from home, Don't Try This at Home chronicles the misadventures of a Canadian family as they travel across 15 different countries.

In this beautifully illustrated journal, meticulously kept while working on a TV documentary, writer, comedian and world traveller Michael Palin journeys to North Korea, offering a glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, uncovering surprises and making friends along the way. Written with warmth and wit, and illustrated with colour photographs throughout, Palin offers a rare insight into North Korea.

In the spring of 2017, Adam Shoalts set off on an unprecedented solo journey across North America's greatest wilderness. Between his starting point in the Yukon to his destination in Nunavut, lies a maze of obstacles. Shoalts must time his departure by the breakup of the spring ice, then sprint across nearly 4,000 kilometres of rugged terrain to arrive before winter closes in. His reward is the adventure of a lifetime.

The best gets better and the weirdest gets weirder with this completely revised and updated second edition that includes 120 new entries that offer readers even more of the most unusual, curious, bizarre and mysterious places on earth. In addition, the second edition includes a full-colour gatefold Atlas Obscura road trip map, with a dream itinerary. For the travel lover and curious reader, it’s a gift book that’s impossible to put down.

Patricia Schultz curates the world. When she published the original 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, she created a new kind of travel book. Now, moving from eloquent word to breathtaking image, she takes us on a visual journey of the best the world has to offer. An oversize feast of more than 1,000 all-new photographs, it makes a perfect gift for every traveller and every dreamer whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of places near and far.

Mark Alizart dispenses with the well-worn clichés concerning dogs and their masters, seeing them not as submissive pets but rather as unexpected life coaches, ready to teach us the elusive recipes for contentment and joy. Weaving between historical myth and pop-culture anecdote, between the views of philosophers and the bizarre findings of science, Alizart offers us a surprising new portrait of the dog as a thinker.

The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook presents over 100 recipes that showcase the cookery and customs of the Crawley household — from upstairs dinner party centrepieces to downstairs puddings and pies — and brings an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to modern kitchens and Downton fans. Includes a special section on hosting Downton-themed dinner parties..

Containing over seventy-five recipes — including his award-winning dish “War Paint” — along with personal stories, interviews with Chartrand’s culinary influences and family members, and contemporary and archival photographs of his journey, tawâw is part cookbook, part exploration of ingredients and techniques, and part chef’s personal journal.

Featuring more than 400 home-cooking recipes for everyday and holiday foods from the Middle East to the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa — as well as contemporary interpretations by renowned chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi, Michael Solomonov and Alex Raij — this definitive compendium of Jewish cuisine introduces readers to recipes and culinary traditions from Jewish communities the world over.

Ever since it first opened its doors on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1981, Lidia Bastianich's Felidia has been one of New York City's most beloved restaurants. Now, in her first restaurant cookbook, the revered chef, author, and television personality — along with the restaurant's longtime Executive Chef, Fortunato Nicotra — shares the recipes that have made Felidia a dining destination.

A giftable and gorgeous book featuring the very best recipes from the America's Test Kitchen TV show in celebration of its 20th anniversary and its renowned celebrity cast. More than 500 recipes from the show's 500+ episodes are included here along with all the recipes from the 20th season — a stunning array of must-have recipes aimed at how we want to cook today.

In this new book, you will find nostalgic feel-good meals that have been passed down through generations like Oven-Fried Chicken, Three-Cheese Oven-baked Mac and Cheese, Pork Chops and Apples, and Bangers and Mash. You'll also find elevated variations of comfort classics like Bacon- Wrapped Meatloaf, Slow Cooker Cuban Style Shredded Beef, Jerk Chicken, and Jambalaya.

This revelatory new book from James Beard Award-winning author Christopher Kimball defines 75 new rules of cooking that will dramatically simplify your time in the kitchen and improve your results. These powerful principles appear in more than 200 recipes that teach you how to make your food more delicious and interesting. A playbook of new flavours, new recipes and new techniques.

From Scratch looks at 10 favourite meals, including roast chicken, the perfect omelette, and paella — and then, through 175 recipes, explores myriad alternate pathways that the kitchen invites. A delicious lasagna can be ready in about an hour, or you could turn it into a project. There are easy and more complex versions for most dishes, vegetarian options, side dishes, subdishes and strategies for leftovers.

With appealing vulnerability, Antoni Porowski, the food and wine guru on Netflix's sensation Queer Eye, shows cooks of all levels how to become more confident and casual in the kitchen. Some of the recipes in this book are weeknight healthyish meals, while others are perfect for off-the-cuff entertaining. Visual stunners, they’re often composed of fewer than five ingredients.

In the nearly ninety years since Irma S. Rombauer self-published Joy of Cooking in 1931, it has become the kitchen bible. This new edition of Joy has been thoroughly revised and expanded by Irma’s great-grandson John Becker and his wife, Megan Scott. John and Megan developed more than 600 new recipes, tested and tweaked thousands of classic recipes, and updated every section of every chapter.

Eating whole foods can transform a diet, and mastering the art of cooking these foods can be easy with the proper techniques and strategies. In 20 chapters, Chaplin shares ingenious recipes incorporating the foods that are key to a healthy diet: seeds and nuts, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other plant-based foods. Enjoy these 250 vegetarian recipes free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar.

From the start of autumn, we crave food that nourishes, food that sets us up for going out in the cold and wet. Greenfeast has over 110 gently sustaining recipes from milk, mushrooms and rice — as comforting as a cashmere blanket — big soups like tahini, sesame and butternut and crumbles made with leeks, tomato and pecorino. These spirit-lifting recipes are a varied and glorious celebration of simple, plant-based cooking.

Welcome to Ree’s new frontier! So much has happened on Drummond Ranch over the last couple of years: The kids are growing up, another left for college, Ree’s schedule is crazier than ever... and through it all, her cooking has evolved. This book features 112 brand new step-by-step recipes that bring fresh, exciting elements into your everyday meals.

From simple suppers and family favourites, to weekend dishes for sharing with friends, this book is packed full of phenomenal food — pure and simple. Whether it's embracing a meat-free day or two each week, living a vegetarian lifestyle, or just wanting to try some brilliant new flavour combinations, this book ticks all the boxes.

The best — and most enjoyable — way to find out about whiskies is by drinking them. This truly hands-on handbook takes you on a tasting journey to discover your own personal whiskey style, and helps you to expand your horizons so you can find a world of new whiskies to enjoy. With 20 step-by-step whiskey tastings, clear infographics and jargon-busting advice — taste your way to whiskey wisdom.

Popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz debunks the baloney and serves up the raw facts in this appetizing collection about the things we eat. Guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, Dr. Joe separates fact from fiction in this collection of new and updated articles about what to eat, what not to eat, and how to recognize the scientific basis of food chemistry.

If you’re pondering how to become an astronaut, or what dark matter really is, or how an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, look no further. Through a captivating mix of stories, experiments and illustrations, beloved science commentator Bob McDonald walks us through space exploration past and present, and reveals what we can look forward to in the future.

For any task, there's a right way, a wrong way and a way so monumentally complex, excessive and inadvisable that no one would ever try it. How To is a guide to the third kind of approach. It's full of highly impractical advice for everything from landing a plane to digging a hole. The world's most entertaining and useless self-help guide, from the mind behind the wildly popular webcomic xkcd.

Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body — how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts and irresistible anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you, in particular.

Learn to make your own quiet place somewhere with this inspiring journey inside gorgeous cabins and handmade homes. Here you will find hundreds of examples of what makes a cabin: the small details that enable their dwellers to live pleasantly and sustainably, as well as the mistakes and adaptations that reveal what builders must learn while creating their own homes.

This illuminating biography will change the way we understand the life, mind and work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. In showing us Wright's facades along with their cracks, Hendrickson helps us form a more human understanding of the man. With prodigious research, unique vision, and his ability to make sense of a life in ways at once unexpected and brilliant, he has given us the defining book on Wright.

Wood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, water tanks and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide is the first complete visual handbook to this popular resource, covering history, culture, salvage, sources, contemporary uses (in buildings and furniture) and practical advice.

This lovingly illustrated meditation on winter entwines the spectacular with the everyday, expertly capturing the essence of a beloved yet dangerous season. In Winterlust, a farmer painstakingly photographs five thousand snowflakes, each one unique. Indigenous peoples thrive on frozen terrain, where famous explorers perish. Skis carve into powdery slopes, and iceboats traverse glacial lakes.

Tom Brown, Jr., is America's most acclaimed outdoorsman, tracker and teacher. As a child he met Stalking Wolf, an Apache elder who taught him how to survive in the wild, and more importantly, how to value our place in the natural order. For more than three decades, Tom has shared these insights with the world. Now, for the first time, he has detailed actions that each of us can take to help heal our ailing planet.

Brand has studied foxes for twenty years across four continents. Her observations have convinced her that the fox is arguably the most modern of all wildlife, uniquely suited to survival in the rapidly expanding urban/ wild interface. Blending cutting-edge science, cultural anthropology and intimate personal storytelling, The Hidden World of the Fox is Brand’s extraordinary portrait of our most remarkable wild neighbour.

Feed the Birds is designed as a resource for beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike. Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard bird feeders, this book helps the reader not only attract and identify birds but also understand their behaviour and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds.

For 337 days, award-winning wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae intimately followed 11,000 emperor penguins amid the singular beauty of Antarctica. This is his masterful chronicle of one penguin colony’s astonishing journey of life, death and rebirth — and of the extraordinary human experience of living amongst them in the planet’s harshest environment.

Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year with this glorious and heartwrenching collection of photographs. The animals featured in these pages are either destined for extinction or already extinct in the wild but still alive today, thanks to the dedication of a heroic group committed to their continued survival. Sartore invites us to look closer — and to care more.

From Hall of Famers to lesser-known players, every one of the more than 7,700 NHLers skated in a first game. This comprehensive new book features more than 300 spectacular debuts, from 1917 to 2019, and hones in on great achievements and amazing exploits culled from each player’s first night of NHL stardom.

After her marriage of 25 years ended badly, Linda Kenyon was determined to protect her heart. But then she met an extraordinary man, and in an act of great courage — or foolishness — decided to sell everything she owned and sail across the ocean with him. Sea Over Bow is the account of that journey. It’s ultimately a story of falling in love, surrounded by the beauties of the natural world.

Rob Vanstone has collected every essential piece of Roughriders knowledge and trivia — including “The Little Miracle of Taylor Field”; the triumphant Grey Cup victories of 1966, 1989, 2007 and 2013; and “The Kick” — as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from one to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for fans of all ages.

One of the biggest names in American hockey has written a memoir of his life both on and off the ice. From shooting hundreds of tennis balls at a goal in his childhood living room to the ups and downs of his improbable hockey career to rollicking stories from the booth and the backstretch, Olczyk guides readers on his journey toward his ultimate test: a battle against stage 3 colon cancer.

Teemu Selanne is unquestionably hockey royalty, having won countless accolades during his storied career. This deep dive into the life of a unique superstar, top athlete and family man shows that such success and longevity have not come without their hurdles. Featuring never-before-told stories from Selanne’s NHL years, as well as rare colour photos from his personal collection, this is an essential read for all hockey fans.

In Scotty, Dryden has given his coach a new test: Tell us about all these players and teams you've seen, but imagine yourself as their coach. Tell us how you would coach them and coach against them. And then choose the top eight teams of all time, match them up against one another in a playoff series, and tell us who would win. And why. This book is about a life — a hockey life, a Canadian life, a life of achievement.

Canadian hockey is approaching a state of crisis. It's become more expensive, more exclusive and effectively off-limits to huge swaths of the potential sports-loving population. Fitz-Gerald's warm but rigorous journalistic approach reads, in the end, like a letter to a troubled friend: it's not too late to save hockey in this country, but who has the will to do it?

As a kid, when Max Domi — son of pro hockey player Tie Domi —was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he only ever had one answer: a hockey player. But then, when he was twelve years old, Max started getting sick. Eventually, he and his family learned that Max had type 1 diabetes. No Days Off is a memoir about what it’s like to be a kid whose world is turned upside down, and what it takes to face adversity.

With this second memoir, Andrews picks up the story with her arrival in Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films. Andrews describes her years in the film industry — from the incredible highs to the challenging lows. Not only does she discuss her work in now-classic films, she also unveils her personal story of adjusting to a new and often daunting world.

This is the story of Rush, one of the top bands to shine through rock-and-roll history. This book includes every setlist, every opening act and every noteworthy moment meticulously researched and vetted by the band themselves. Along with spectacular, never-before-seen imagery, this is THE must-have tour compendium for Rush fans.

The brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time, in his own words — featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death. The book is framed by editor Dan Piepenbring’s riveting and moving introduction about his profound collaboration with Prince in his final months.

Following her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction and Blondie’s breakup as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films to the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, Face It is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of artists who followed in her footsteps.

Classic Album Sundays — the world's most popular album listening event and content platform — initiated an #AlbumsByWomen campaign in support of International Women's Day 2018. The hashtag soon grew into a movement, devoted to women's musicality. Collaborators shared photographs and commentary on their favourite albums by female artists, gathered together here in a single volume.

In 1971 Joni Mitchell crafted Morning Glory on the Vine as a gift for her closest friends. Joni hand-wrote a selection of her own lyrics and poems and illustrated them with original pictures. Joni’s best-loved lyrics and poems spill across the pages in her own elegant script. All the artwork from the original book is included, along with several additional drawings and an original introduction written by Joni.

In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend. In a voice that is warm, humble and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes.

An obsessive, full-colour book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince’s Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson’s “Trigger,” Muddy Water’s Thunderbird, and “Rocky,” lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Marrying pure visual pleasure with layers of information, Guitar is a glorious gift for every guitar-lover.

High School is the unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary, growing up in the height of grunge and rave culture in the 90s, well before they became the celebrated musicians and global LGBTQ icons we know today. It captures the discordant and parallel memories of two sisters who grew up in distinct ways even as they lived just down the hall from one another.

This blazingly intimate biography of Janis Joplin establishes the Queen of Rock & Roll as the rule-breaking musical trailblazer and complicated, gender-bending rebel she was. Based on unprecedented access to Janis Joplin’s family, friends, band mates, archives and long-lost interviews, Janis is a complex, rewarding portrait of a remarkable artist finally getting her due.

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations.

So the shortest day came,
and the year died . . .

As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again.

Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper’s poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before — and the hope for peace that we carry into the future.

Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light and thankfulness in festivity…Welcome Yule! (October) (Ages 5-8)

Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer who spends her days with her family in a travelling circus. She longs for a different life — one where there is snow beneath her hooves. One day, Dasher seizes her destiny. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh — a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same. (Ages 4-8)

Sonny isn't quite sure if Christmas in the desert with his meerkat family is the right sort of Christmas... There's no snow, no fir trees and no figgy pudding! So he heads off on a journey around the world looking for the picture-perfect Christmas… But before long he realizes he might have left it at home after all! (Ages 3-6)

There is one prize Freddy Melcher desperately wants: A photograph taken with Santa, fresh out of the chimney. Oh, is it risky! It's awfully hard to sneak anything by someone who can see you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake. That's why Freddy has been extra good this year…at hiding his plans. Will Freddy get away with his scheme to outwit Santa Claus himself and capture the ultimate selfie? (Ages 4-8)

'Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wishlists. But everyone — even the crayons — know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this book, readers get to see how Duncan, the crayons and their families celebrate the holidays. This special book has real, folded letters from the Crayons that you can pull from their envelopes and read, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster and a pop-up tree. (Ages 3-7)

A small, crooked fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas trees to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, it finds the warmth of the holidays in the heart of a cold, snowy forest. A lovely book that talks about kindness, generosity and the true meaning of Christmas. (Ages 3-7)

Best friends the bear, the moose and the beaver have been so busy getting ready, they have forgotten about the Christmas tree! Rushing through the snowy forest, they spot a pine tree with soft needles and a wonderful scent — it's perfect! But just as the beaver is about to chop it down, the bear stops him. He can't allow this tree to be harmed. Is there a way they can have a perfect Christmas — without chopping down the perfect tree? (Ages 3-7)

Beep! Beep! go the taxis. Voof! go the velvet curtains. The Nutcracker ballet and New York City’s David H. Koch Theater come to life in this onomatopoeic representation of a little girl’s experience at the ballet. From the swish of her dress and the tick-tick-tick of the conductor’s baton to the twelve bongs of the clock, this special evening is filled with sensory treats for the eyes and especially the ears. (Ages 3-7)

With illustrations by Caldecott-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin accompanying Clement C. Moore's classic text, this edition of The Night Before Christmas makes the perfect stocking stuffer and is just the right size to make a wonderful gift. Families enjoy reading Moore's famous poem year after year at Christmastime, and this edition adds something unique and beautiful to the traditional experience. (Ages 3 & under)

In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures. (Ages 3 & under).

All aboard the Christmas Train! Join Santa, his enterprising elves, snuggly snowmen, friendly carolers and the rest of Christmas's colourful characters on a train ride that teaches counting and seek-and-find activities all for the Christmas season. This two-in-one board book unfolds into a 56" train (perfect for playtime or room decor!). A handy velcro clasp keeps everything snuggly shut when reading time is over. (Ages 3-6)

This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho... the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations and bouncy rhymes! (Ages 3 & under)

Children are introduced to the story of Hanukkah and all of its exciting traditions in this festive and educational board book. From singing along to "Rock of Ages" to lighting the menorah, young readers will enjoy celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights. Happy Hanukkah! Children will be soothed to sleep after a day full of celebration. (Ages 3 & under)

From the warm glow of the candles in the menorah to the fun of family gatherings, little dinosaurs love to celebrate the Festival of Lights. But sometimes the excitement of Chanukah can tempt a youngster to misbehave... Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs fidget, fuss and stomp through every occasion, while their human parents shift from shock to weary patience. (Ages 3 & under)

This festive parody reimagines a classic bedtime book as a lively Jewish family gathering complete with bubbies and zeydes, a dreidel, and a shmear on a bagel. It celebrates the Jewish values of cherishing your loved ones, expressing gratitude, and being generous. Includes an exclusive latke recipe by Ina Garten! Filled with Yiddish words, the book also includes a phonetic glossary. (Ages 2-5)

A little fawn wakes up to discover that the world outside has changed after a snowfall. As he takes his first faltering steps into this exciting snow-white world, he finds there’s so much to discover and explore. And when it’s time to return to the warmth of home, his parents are waiting right there for him. (Ages 3 & under)

This board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect for little hands. Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes’s striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek’s expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter. (Ages 4 & Under)

She might be small, but she's got it all — she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger, can the new Kid on the site prove she's big enough for even this big, big job? (Ages 3-5)

The little snowplow loves his job on the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, but the work he loves best is plowing snow. Throughout the year, he wishes for snow to come, but winter begins without a single flake in sight. As the weeks pass and the little snowplow’s birthday approaches, he starts to wonder whether it will snow at all. Will the little snowplow’s birthday dreams come true? (Ages 3-7)

A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it’s easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it’s all aboard for a bedtime ride! (Ages 4-8)

There’s so much to discover in this ingenious book! Read the funny rhyming text, lift the flap and learn the letters of the alphabet. And when you’re finished, flip the book and have fun with the play scene on the reverse! The fun format and signature bold artwork from Ingela P. Arrhenius makes this a great choice for learning ABCs and imaginative play. (Ages 2-5)

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. A Mo Willems' fan favourite condensed in a bath book format with high-quality Pigeon bath toy — available only with this set. (Ages 2 & under)

This delightful board book will make the little ones in your life giggle at the absurdity of a fly on the phone and a carrot in the tub. The text's repeated question Have you ever seen…? preceding the refrain No way! will have toddlers yelling "No way!" themselves as you read through these silly situations. Has anyone ever seen a broccoli counting to ten or a sausage reading a book? (Ages 2 & under)

Bedtime can be a challenge for the best of us. But when you're a fun-loving, overactive pet gorilla, bedtime is downright hard. Who would want to go to sleep when Playtime is so much more fun? But the gorilla's responsible friend thinks enough is enough; no more fun and games. It's not Playtime — It's Bedtime! So the boy turns off the lights and the gorilla goes... Well, definitely NOT to sleep! (Ages 3-5)

Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it — how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can't take all the advice... and has a bit of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? (Ages 3 & under)

Ah, all those dinosaurs look so cute in their pajamas. See them yawn and stretch and brush their teeth. Soon they’ll be sound asleep, and... OH NO! SNORING!!! Little kids love big dinosaurs. So what better way to wind down at the end of the day than with DINOSNORES, a rhyming and rhythmic ritual of getting ready for bed — featuring a pile of loudly snoozing dinos. (Ages 4 & under)

The biggest mistake Pokko’s parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet, so very quiet that Pokko decides to play. And before she knows it she is joined by a band of animals — first the raccoon, then the rabbit, then the wolf — and soon the entire forest is following her. Will Pokko hear her father’s voice when he calls her home? (Ages 4-8)

What do cats think when they get caught in the rain, or when a bird is just out of reach? If they could tell us, their voices would be full of charisma and attitude. From the sandy roads of Ancient Egypt to the shopping bag left on the counter, felines have always embraced their curiosity. Charming free verse from John Spray pairs brilliantly with the striking art of Mies van Hout in this delightful tribute to cats. (Ages 6-10)

On a snowy day in a big city, a little boy hops off a streetcar and walks through downtown, between office buildings, through parks and down busy streets. Along the way, he provides helpful tips about which alleys make good shortcuts, which trees to climb and where to find a friendly face. All the while, the boy searches for what he has lost... (Ages 4-7) — Winner of the 2019 Governor General's Young Peoples' Literature (Illustrated) Award!

A young boy wakes up on a winter morning, pulls on his boots and mittens, and steps out into the snowy city with his dad. They trudge through the snow, their dog bounding along beside them, then a slushy, steamy bus ride takes them to the tobogganing hill. That night, the boy lies awake under cozy covers, reflecting on the day, as snow blankets the world outside his window. (Ages 4-7)

Stretchy McHandsome is not only good looking with his ginger fur, but he has a personality that shines as well. Leaving the safety of the McHandsome clan, he stretches himself away from home and all around town. Out and about, he is spotted by a girl with a kindred spirit, who makes him realize the one thing missing from his life is the warm lap of a loving person. (Ages 3-5)

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sesame Street, beloved picture book artists have each created an artwork interpreting a different line from "Sunny Day," the iconic Sesame Street theme song. The award-winning and bestselling roster of illustrators includes Christian Robinson, Tom Lichtenheld, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Leo Espinosa and Dan Santat, among others. (Ages 4-8)

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school... until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill. Sofia wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. The town can turn the slimy mess into a park! She plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall — only to be told that she can’t build a park because she’s just a kid! Sofia sets out to prove what one kid can do. (Ages 5-7)

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean... Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd — until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. With equal measures of humour, wit and charm, Jory John and Pete Oswald craft a picture book reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind. (Ages 4-8)

Funny and sweet, told with lyrical text and bright, unexpected illustrations, Just in Case You Want to Fly is a celebration of heading off on new adventures — and of knowing your loved ones will always have your back when you need them. A joyful, inclusive cast of children fly, sing and wish their way across the pages, with everything they could ever need to explore the world around them. (Ages 3-7)

Starting with the excitement over the first flakes falling from the sky, we follow three young neighbours enjoying all types of snow through the season. From sleet and fluff snow that isn't good for anything to angel snow, snowball snow, driveway snow (which can lead to the best forts), tracking snow, sledding snow, snow day snow, and all the way to the last snow. (Ages 4-8)

Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds continue their collaboration with the fourth book in their bestselling wellness series. A celebration of love in all its forms, I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love. (Ages 3-7)

This clever, comforting picture book debut explores the challenges and joys of self-expression and social connection. Using an imaginative visual metaphor to bring to life how we send out (ping!) and receive (pong!) communications, Ani Castillo's words and pictures will empower and inspire anyone who has experienced the fear of sharing themselves with the world. (Ages 4-8)

Chapter Two is Missing is a hilarious picture book mystery starring a hopelessly lost narrator, an unqualified detective and the very sneaky janitor, who are all surprised to discover that second chapter of the very book of which they are a part is — gasp — missing! From Emmy winning comedy writer and producer Josh Lieb, this is an uproarious whodunit and an irreverent look at storytelling. (Ages 4-6)

Each book in this beginning-reader series features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus jokes, quirky quizzes, nutty facts and so, so many Squirrels. In Who is the Mystery Reader?, Zoom Squirrel tries out a new superpower with help from a mysterious Mystery Reader. But will the Squirrel pals ever find out who the real Mystery Reader is? Do you know more about reading than the Squirrels do? (Ages 6-8)

The Princess in Black is in a stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odour, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail? (Ages 5-8)

Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official dragon guide. This 144-page, full-colour special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master could need to know. (Ages 6-8)

Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But with the arrival of a new Society member — and a new threat — they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the villainous Mr. Curtain and a telepathic enemy tracking their every move, not to mention a dramatically preteen Constance. (Ages 8-12)

The Fowl twins — Myles and Beckett — are left in the care of house security (NANNI) for a single night. In that time they befriend a troll who is being chased by several undesirables and an unwanted protector. The boys and their new friend go on the run. As they avoid danger they discover that the strongest bond in the world is the one that exists between a pair of twins. (Ages 10-14)

Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper's hero — astronaut, astronomer and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse — but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she's just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, since her dad's new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where Piper definitely doesn't fit in. (Ages 8-12)

D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavour in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers. And so people — and kids — across the globe lent their part. From the young U.S. soldiers in the boats, to spies in the French countryside, to kids back on the home front, the coordination of thousands came together. (Ages 9-12)

When a West Highland Terrier named Harvey wanders away from home, he ends up at Brayside retirement home. Austin, a young volunteer, finds that Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping with memory loss, to tell stories of his childhood. Austin begins to trade his preconceived notions for empathy. But is it enough to give him the resolve to track down Harvey’s original owner? (Ages 9-12)

Beverly Tapinski is determined to make it on her own. She finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Despite her best efforts, she forms connections with the people around her — and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. (Ages 10+)

Brystal Evergreen discovers a secret book and learns that she is a fairy capable of magic! But women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly imprisoned. But with the help of Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is rescued and enrolled in an academy of magic. Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever? (Ages 8-12)

The Kingdom of Thrynne is a place where fairy tales don't behave, and magic can be found in unexpected places. But magic brings danger to Zam (apprentice baker), Phoebe (tree talker & musician), and Bathsheba (the giant-slayer's daughter and a very good listener) because it is forbidden. Now, the future of magic itself is under threat. But what can three ordinary children do to protect it? (Ages 9-11)

International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world — not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It's the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales. (Ages 9-12)

Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver with the power to control monsters, his village marked him as a potential threat. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yeti caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands. But can Ash's song weaving save the Frostheart? Or will his untamed powers put his newfound friends in jeopardy? (Ages 8-12)

When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls gravely ill, twelve-year-old Lalani faces an impossible task — she must leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same quest — how can an ordinary girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? And how will she manage without Veyda, her best friend? (Ages 8-12)

This stunning new fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters to life — including Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour and Mad-Eye Moody. With paint, pencil and pixels, Kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Fizzing with magic, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike. (Ages 9+)

On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) journeys to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Unfortunately, defeating them involves someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. (Ages 10-14)

Archie O'Kaye mostly rubs people the wrong way. But when he becomes utterly charming at his thirteenth birthday party, his family and friends begin to suspect that something is up. Meanwhile, both good and evil forces have had their eyes on Archie. When the evil Boss and her second in command get wind of Archie's charm, they quickly set to scheming about how to use it in their bid for world domination. (Ages 8-12)

Greg Heffley’s family finds out that home improvement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Once the walls come down, all sorts of problems start to crop up. Rotten wood, toxic mold, unwelcome critters and something even more sinister all make Greg and his family wonder if the renovations are worth the trouble. When the dust settles, will the Heffleys be able to stay... or will they need to get out of town? (Ages 8-12)

When Jack discovers his Louisville Slicer has new, otherworldly powers, he's thrown into epic training. But between fighting off zombies and fleeing from strange, glowy Vine-Thingies, there's barely time left to figure out what's wrong with their buddy, Dirk, who's been acting weird around the undead. When an unexpected villain appears, can Jack and his friends save the world from cosmic domination? (Ages 8-12)

Maybe Glory wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly... even if that's still a secret. So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and don't realize — or care — that RainWings are going missing. But Glory is determined to find the missing dragons, no matter what. (Ages 8-12)

Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever — Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them! (Ages 7+)

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school and changing friendships. What's going on? (Ages 8-12)

Aster can't wait for the Midwinter Festival, where all the magical families gather for a competition and a happy reunion. Ariel is tagging along to the festival with the Vanissens. She thinks the whole thing is silly... until she decides to enter the tournament herself. The world created in The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in this powerful graphic novel. (Ages 8-12)

A cow and a runaway train are on a collision course. How will it all end? The captain is indisposed and there's no one left to pilot the train. But a train mostly drives itself, right? What could possibly go wrong? Adapted from Cordell Barker’s 2009 animated short of the same name, Runaway is a heavy-duty story cleverly disguised as a simple comedy of errors. (Ages 8-12)

Lacuna is a girl without a family. She lives alone in a swamp, but with the help of a will-o'-the-wisp she embarks for the fabled Northern Kingdom, where she might find people like her. The only way to get there, though, is to travel the strange and dangerous Blue Road. Ultimately, she reaches a city where memory and vision can be turned against you, in a world of beauty, magic, and unlikely deliverance. (Ages 12+)

A bounty of a book where every page is an activity! Snip out bookmarks. Fold a paper house. Bind up a DIY storybook and use it to sketch out adventures and dreams. Construct a paper flower bouquet, a paper terrarium, a fortune-teller with prompts. Plus Flow’s signature paper goodies — a foldout banner, postcards, glitter stickers, a paper doll, a two-sided poster, and so much more. It’s a pure hands-on treat. (Ages 7-14)

Finding Waldo and his buddies is hard enough, but who can spot the minutiae that separate one Egyptian tablet from another? The dastardly details that make two maritime scenes unalike? The itty-bitty discrepancies between the vintage books and scrolls? This brand-new spin on the art of spotting Waldo will have fans of all ages lining up to take a look. (Ages 5-9)

With hours of creative play, Draw Here features more than 135 pages brimming with activities for young readers to see things differently. From solving a maze, matching up similarly coloured dots, or growing a whole village of dot people, this book is packed with hours of learning fun. Experiment, play, and draw — but most of all, just have fun — with this innovative activity book. (Ages 5 & under)

Did you know that humpback whales are some of the farthest-travelling mammals in the world? Or that arctic terns fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again? Wonderful illustrations in Animazes invite young readers to share in these incredible journeys. Follow the twisting, turning mazes to find a safe path for the wildebeest, trace a rockhopper penguin’s trail up the slippery cliffs, and more. (Ages 6 -9)

Eight creative activities — each with up to four simple steps — teach children to create a pop-up card, a mix-and-match card game, an accordion, and many other 100% paper creations. (Ages 5-7)

A book jam-packed with eight creative activities to make beautiful objects from recycled everyday materials, each requiring just three simple steps and including variations that offer ideas for additional projects. (Ages 5-7)

This travel companion for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world’s most amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let’s get started as you explore the far corners of our world. Start your adventure in the west at Hawaii’s Pineapple Garden Maze, before travelling along the line of longitude to Vanuatu’s underwater post office and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! (Ages 9-12)

In a stylish miscellany, celebrated author Richard Platt and printmaker James Brown travel through time to showcase the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives forever. From the wheel to the telephone to the Internet, human history is studded with innovations that have changed our world. Each bold infographic is complete with engaging explanations. (Ages 7-10)

Something delicious is cooking in the apartment building on Garden Street! Pilar is mixing gazpacho, Monsieur Ping is stir-frying broccoli, Señora Flores is preparing a pot of beans, and Josef and Rafik are rolling meatballs. Each spread in this storybook offers a recipe from a different culinary tradition. This illustrated children's cookbook offers a global menu of dishes to share with friends, family and neighbours. (Ages 6-9)

This lift-the-flap book takes readers on a journey around the globe and deep underground. There they'll find amazing hidden worlds teeming with life — from prairie-dog towns and ant cities to opal mines and treasure-filled tombs. Each spread is bursting with details and surprises to discover in the cutaway artwork and under the flaps. (Ages 5-8)

Planet Earth is home to billions of animals and plants, but have you ever wondered how everything is connected? Learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago and dive into its fascinating geography. Precious Planet shows how we can work together to take care of our planet while opening children’s eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way. (Ages 8-12)

Storybook descriptions and close-up images let you discover the myths and legends of living creatures and minerals, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the jaguar uses spots to avoid being seen, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and more. From opals to orchids and tapirs to toadstools, this collection brings more than 100 remarkable items from the natural world to life. (Ages 7-9)

Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect your wild neighbours. Travel across six different continents to meet some of these amazing animals. (Ages 9-12)

Paper World: Planet Earth uses ingenious paper cutouts to reveal the amazing details of our planet, from bubbling volcanoes to rushing rivers to the boiling hot interior of the Earth. With detailed art by studio Bomboland, a fact-filled text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this one-of-a-kind novelty book will appeal to readers of all ages. (Ages 8-12)

A walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. Did you know that there is such a thing as the forest internet? That tree kids go to school for hundreds of years? Peter Wohlleben shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs and hands-on activities. (Ages 8-10)

When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets the elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? This story highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. Includes a brief guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text. (Ages 3-8)

To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need in order to survive on their own. (Ages 9-12)

In this follow up to Turtle Island, Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger team up again, this time to tell the stories of what Indigenous people did when invaders arrived in their homelands. What the Eagle Sees shares accounts of the people, places and events that have mattered in Indigenous history from a vastly under-represented perspective — an Indigenous viewpoint. (Ages 11+)

Shelly and her grandmother help ghosts along their journey. When Shelly’s mom dies suddenly, Shelly’s relationship to ghosts — and death — changes. Instead of helping spirits move on, Shelly starts hoarding them and wonders where her mother’s ghost is. This novel is rooted in a Cree worldview and inspired by stories about the author’s great-grandmother’s life. (Ages 10+)

Madrid, 1957. Eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson arrives in Madrid with his parents, hoping to connect with the country of his mother’s birth through the lens of his camera. Photography — and fate — introduce him to Ana, whose family's obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions and soon he is faced with difficult decisions to protect those he loves. (Ages 12 & up)

This story was going to begin with a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy. Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. (Ages 10-14)

Wrecks seem to run in the Larkin family. Violet can't stop partying with the wrong people and one day her younger brother, Sam, attempts to take his own life. Shipped to the town of Lyric when Sam is in treatment, Viola is haunted by the shipwreck she and Sam dreamed of discovering when they were children. Desperate to make amends, she embarks on a mission to locate the wreck, hidden in a watery grave for over a century. (Ages 14 & up)

Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Nimue’s fate is forever altered when her village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and she’s charged with reuniting an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer. Teaming up with a mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk, Nimue struggles to unite her people, avenge her family and discover the truth about her destiny. (Ages 14 & up)

Some say the woods surrounding Fir Haven are magical. Haunted, even. Rumored to be a witch, only Nora Walker knows the truth. She has always shared a special connection with the woods, which leads her to Oliver Huntsman — the boy who disappeared weeks ago in the middle of the worst snowstorm in years. But Nora doesn’t know that Oliver has secrets of his own. As it turns out, he wasn’t the only one to have gone missing. (Ages 14 & up)

Ronan Lynch is a dreamer who can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams. Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comes to the dream object she seeks, the more inextricably she becomes tied to it. Carmen Farroq-Lane is a hunter who has seen the damage that dreamers can do. But that is nothing compared to the destruction that is about to be unleashed... (Ages 12 & up)

Sixteen-year-old Eva is a princess, born with the magick of blood and marrow. Its last known practitioner was Queen Raina, who toppled the native khimaer royalty and massacred thousands, including her own sister, eight generations ago. Living in Raina's dark shadow, Eva must now face her older sister, Isa, in a battle to the death — because in the Queendom of Myre only the strongest, most ruthless rulers survive. (Ages 12 & up)

This graphic novel for young adults is the sequel to the best-selling Carry On. Simon Snow beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? So why can’t Simon get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light... That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. (Ages 14-18)

In the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's debut, Children of Blood and Bone, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined. With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart. (Ages 14-18)

Supernova, the epic conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's thrilling Renegades Trilogy, finds Nova and Adrian struggling to keep their secret identities concealed while the battle rages on between their alter egos, their allies and their greatest fears come to life. Secrets, lies and betrayals are revealed as anarchy once again threatens to reclaim Gatlon City. (Ages 12-18)

Marie Lu plunges readers back into the world of Legend for a truly grand finale. Eden Wing has been living in his brother’s shadow for years, but Daniel Wing is no longer the same young man who was once a national hero. As the two brothers struggle to accept who they’ve each become, Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City’s dark side, even his legendary brother can’t save him on his own... (Ages 12-17)