Many Books, So Little Time
Cover art by Jennifer Harvey Winner of our Fall 2024 Art Contest
books by Canadian authors and illustrators
Books by Indigenous authors and illustrators of Turtle Island
Fiction
The Capitol of Dreams
Heather O’Neill
When their country’s greatest enemy invades, Clara, a brilliant writer, turns to her daughter, Sofia, to smuggle her new manuscript to safety on the last train evacuating children from the city The train draws to a suspicious halt in the middle of a forest Sofia runs for her life, losing her mother’s most prized possession.
HC | $34.99
Death at the Sign of the Rook
Kate Atkinson
Jackson Brodie is called to a Yorkshire town where he uncovers a string of unsolved art thefts that lead him down a dizzying spiral to a hotel hosting Murder Mystery weekends Brilliantly inventive, with all of Atkinson’s signature wit, wordplay and narrative brio, this may be Jackson Brodie’s most outrageous and memorable case yet
HC | $38.00
In Winter I Get Up at Night Jane Urquhart
In the early morning dark, Emer McConnell rises for a day of teaching music in the schools of rural Saskatchewan While she travels the snowy roads in the gathering light, she begins another journey, one of recollection and introspection, and one that, through the course of Jane Urquhart’s brilliant new novel, will leave the reader forever changed
HC | $38.00
The Briar Club
Kate Quinn
Washington, DC, 1950
When a shocking act of violence tears the Briarwood House apart, the Briar Club women must decide once and for all: who is the true enemy in their midst?
Capturing the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evoking the changing roles for women in postwar America, The Briar Club is an intimate and thrilling novel of secrets and loyalty put to the test
PB | $25.99
Somewhere
Beyond the Sea
TJ Klune
A magical house A secret past A summons that could change everything. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it
HC | $38.99
Real Ones
Katherena Vermette
A heartrending story of two Michif sisters who must face their past trauma when their mother is called out for false claims to Indigenous identity
HC | $35.00
Study for Obedience
Sarah Bernstein
A young woman moves from the place of her birth to the remote northern country to be housekeeper to her brother, whose wife has recently left him. Bernstein explores questions of complicity and power, displacement and inheritance
PB | $21.00
The Grey Wolf Louise Penny
Though Three Pines is impossible to find on any map, someone has managed to track down Armand Gamache, head of homicide at the Sûreté Reine-Marie watches with increasing unease as her husband refuses to pick up, though he clearly knows who is on the other end When he finally answers, his rage shatters the calm of their quiet Sunday morning
HC | $40.00
The Book of Elsewhere
Keanu Reeves
There have always been whispers Legends The warrior who cannot be killed He has had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death himself. These days, he’s known simply as “B ” And he wants to be able to die.
HC | $38.00
Intermezzo
Sally Rooney
For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude – a period of desire, despair and possibility – a chance to find out how much one life might hold inside itself without breaking
HC | $38.00
Waiting for the Long Night Moon
Amanda Peters
The stories in Waiting for the Long Night Moon explore the Indigenous experience from an astonishingly wide spectrum in time and place from contact with the first European settlers, to the forced removal of Indigenous children, to the present-day fight for the right to clean water
PB | $24.99
Moon Road
Sarah Leipciger
A beautifully observed portrait of marriage, divorce, and reconciliation as an estranged couple embark on a road trip from small-town Ontario to B C to finally lay to rest the mystery that pulled them apart.
PB | $26.00
The Leap Year
Gene Shelley Wood
Part medical mystery, part love story The Leap Year Gene is an unforgettable journey through the past century’s burgeoning understanding of genetics, eugenics and what constitutes “normal ”
PB | $25.99
A History of Burning
Janika Oza
Four generations. Three sisters One impossible choice A profoundly moving debut novel spanning India, Uganda, England, and Canada, about how one act of survival reverberates across generations of a family and their search for a place of their own
PB | $24.00
The Road
Cormac McCarthy & Manu Larcenet
The first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize–winning postapocalyptic classic, The Road, approved and authorized by McCarthy
HC | $33.99
Fiction
We Solve Murders
Richard Osman
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul Working in private security, every day is dangerous As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?
HC | $39.99
All the Colour in the World
CS Richardson
Projected against a backdrop of iconic masterpieces, All the Colour in the World is Henry’s story: part miscellany, part memory palaceexquisitely precise with the emotional sweep of a great modern romance
PB | $22.00
Proof
Beverley McLachlin
From the former Chief Justice of Canada and bestselling author comes a razor-sharp thriller featuring defense attorney Jilly Truitt as she defends a high-profile mother accused of kidnapping her own child Jilly must find the real kidnapper and save Tess before it’s too late.
PB | $24.99
The City and its Uncertain Walls
Haruki Murakami
Murakami revisits a Town his readers will remember, a place where a Dream Reader reviews dreams and where our shadows become untethered from our selves. A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that house them
HC | $42.00
Fiction
Oil People
David Huebert
As two narratives coalesce, family secrets and deceits are slowly unveiled, and the slick spectre of oil seeps off the page, revealing a landscape smeared and stained, yet persistently alive Intense and visceral, agile and lyrical, Oil People is a molten mirror for the petroleum age, and signals the arrival of a profound and vital voice
HC | $34.00
Playground Richard Powers
When two brilliant misfits bond at an elite Chicago private school one a white legacy kid named Todd Keane and the other, Rafi Young, a Black scholarship student from the South Side their friendship seems as boundary-breaking and limitless as the 3,000year-old board game that brings them together
HC | $38.00
The Mistletoe Mystery
Nita Prose
When a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential and personal mystery yet. A heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all
HC | $28.00
Midnight and Blue Ian Rankin
As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?
HC | $34.99
I Never Said That I Was Brave Tasneem Jamal
Set between the 1970s and 2010, I Never Said That I Was Brave examines the complicated relationship between two women as they navigate a culture vastly different from their parents' Motivated by guilt and confusion, the unnamed narrator recounts the shifting dynamics of her lifelong friendship with Miriam, a charismatic astrophysicist who focuses on dark matter
The Lightning Bottles
Marissa Stapley
A spellbinding story of rock ’ n ’ roll and starcrossed love about grunge-era musician Jane Pyre’s journey to find out what really happened to her husband and partner in music. A cross-continent road trip about two misunderstood outsiders brought together by their shared love of music, The Lightning Bottles is both a love letter to the 90's and a searing portrait of the cost of fame
Fatal Gambit
David Lagercrantz
When a dead woman appears very much alive in a recent photograph, mismatched crimesolving duo Rekke and Vargas are drawn into a dangerous mystery, from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider's Web
PB | $24.95
The Treasure Hunters Club
Tom Ryan
Three strangers have never met, but they’re on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for centuries None of them are prepared for the truths that may still be buried there, or the fresh bodies piling up.
PB | $24.99
Fiction
The Wood at Midwinter
Susanna Clarke
Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scot is an unusual girl She can talk to animals and trees-and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midstand the path of her life is changed forever
HC | $22.99
A Stroke of the Pen Terry Pratchett
These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970's and 1980's. Whilst none are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination.
Till Death Do Us Part
Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
A sumptuous, shocking, steamy thriller set in the vineyards of Napa Valley what happens when the husband you thought died years ago shows up alive?
PB | $24.99
Keep
Jenny Haysom
Harriet, an elderly eccentric poet recently diagnosed with dementia, must sell her beloved house and be moved into a care facility against her wishes When house stagers Eleanor and Jacob are hired for the job, they quickly find themselves immersed in Harriet's mysterious world, but as they struggle to help her, their own lives are unravelling.
PB | $23.99
PB | $21.99 Wind and Truth Brandon Sanderson
The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive
The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance HC | $52.99
Fiction
Girlfriend on Mars
Deborah Willis
The story of love unravelling in a world where truth is dictated by Facebook ads and "reality TV" is as scripted as any politician's speech With viewers voting for Amber to stay on the show and crates of Mars-mission branded protein shakes arriving at his door, is it any wonder Kevin wants to stay in the basement forever?
PB | $24.00
The Fury of the Gods
John Gwynne
The earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne's bestselling Norseinspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance
The final battle for the fate of Vigrid approaches...
PB | $28.99
Time and Tide
JM Frey
Historical fiction with a touch of time travel where a modern bisexual woman is thrown into Regency England and must figure out how to survive, while she falls in love with a woman who will become a famous author As the women grow closer, Sam must tread the line between finding her own happiness and possibly changing the course of history
PB | $23.99
The Road of Bones
Demi
Winters
An epic and immersive Vikinginspired romantic fantasy, a woman fleeing a ruthless assassin accidentally joins forces with a group of thieves and must use all her cunning to escape with her life and heart intact
HC | $39.99
She Falls Again
Rosanna Deerchild
A poet who may or may not be going crazy, who is just trying to survive in Winnipeg, where Indigenous people, especially women, are disappearing She is talking to a crow who may or may not be a trickster, and who brings a very important message: Sky Woman has returned, and she is ready to take down the patriarchy
PB | $23.95
The Winter Spirits Various Authors
The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience
HC | $35.00
The Navigator’s Children
Tad Williams
The fourth and final Last King of Osten Ard novel The Hayholt is besieged by the Norns and as the world is distracted by this strike against humankind, the Norns’ deathless witch-queen Utuk’ku turns towards the mysterious fateful valley called Tanakirú the Vale of Mists
HC | $42.00
Beach Read
Deluxe Edition
Emily Henry
A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters
HC | $48.00
Romantasy
Onyx Storm
Deluxe Edition
Rebecca Yarros
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust
HC | $43.99
The Last One
Deluxe Edition
Rachel Howzell Hall
Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help
HC | $39.99
The Games Gods Play
Deluxe Edition
Abigail Owen
The gods love to play with us mere mortals And every hundred years, we let them Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I keep my head down and hope the beings who rule from Olympus won't notice me Not an easy feat, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. The worst god.
Hades
HC | $43.99
HC | $43.99 Staff Pick
The Hurricane Wars
Deluxe Edition
Thea Guanzon
The fates of two bitter enemies with opposing magical abilities are swept together in The Hurricane Wars, the spellbinding debut in a fantasy romance trilogy set in a Southeast Asia–inspired world ravaged by storms
PB | $24.99
The Courting of Bristol Keats
Deluxe Edition
Mary E Pearson
After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small town When Bristol begins to receive letters from an unknown “aunt”, she reluctantly agrees to meet Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters where she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader
HC | $43.99
The Stars are Dying
Deluxe Edition
Chloe C. Peñaranda
A seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea.
Romantasy
Voyage of the Damned Deluxe Edition
Frances White
To mark the peace between the provinces, the emperor ’ s ship embarks upon a twelveday voyage with the twelve heirs aboard When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect
HC | $37.00
Heavenly Bodies
Imani Erriu
In a world ruled by the cruel and merciless Stars, Elara has been cursed by fate A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both. A tantalizing enemiesto-lovers romance that will rewrite the stars
PB | $27.99
This Will Be Fun EB Asher
Former friends and former flames reunite on a mayhem-spike quest in this cozy romantasy perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes and lovers of Shrek
PB | $21.99
Bloodguard
Deluxe Edition
Cecy Robson
Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister He thought there was nothing left to lose He was wrong and they took everything When he meets Maeve, she offered him a chance to win the Bloodguard and his freedom
HC | $43.99
Bull Moon Rising
Deluxe Edition
Ruby Dixon
In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner a minotaur in this steamy romantasy
HC | $39.99
Servant of Earth
Sarah Hawley
In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything.
HC | $39.00
Young Adult
Reckless
Lauren Roberts
Paedyn and Kai battle with duty and desire in this highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy trilogy that’s packed with spicy tension and edge-of-yourseat betrayal.
HC | $25.99
Indiginerds
Alina Pete
Featuring an allIndigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an exhilarating anthology collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture
PB | $30.50
Wisteria
Adalyn Grace
A sensational conclusion to the deathly and decadent Belladonna trilogy, with dramatic twists and a seductive new romance that will set readers' hearts ablaze
HC | $25.99
Such Charming Liars
Karen M McManus
The newest mystery from the author One of Us Is Lying, Karen M McManus! When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist gets deadly and dangerously personal
HC | $28.99
Pick
The Hunger Games: Illustrated Edition
Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games has enthralled millions of readers in its examination of the price of war, human nature, and the powerful force of both love and resistance Now it appears for the first time in a deluxe illustrated edition, with spellbinding art from internationally acclaimed artist Nico Delort.
HC|$47.99
Beast
Richard Van Camp
Richard Van Camp brings his exuberant style to a captivating teen novel that blends the supernatural with 1980's-era nostalgia to reflect on friendship, tradition and forgiveness
PB | $24.95
Art by Anna Cullen
2nd Place Winner for our Fall 2024 Art Contest
Young Adult
The Glass Girl
Kathleen Glasgow
A raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol and the journey she must take to heal. A candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction and what it really takes to help them get better.
HC | $29.99
Songlight
Moira Buffini
Star-crossed lovers, against-allodds friendship, and a brutally unforgiving world make this first in a trilogy utterly unforgettable From an award-winning screenwriter making her novel debut comes this powerful, page-turning trilogy perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Adrienne Young
HC | $24.99
This Winter (A Heartstopper novella)
Alice Oseman
A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series
PB | $16.99
The action-packed finale to the House of the Dead Duology, Wren and her friends put everything they know to the test as they battle the living and the undead to save their world
HC | $24.99
Divine Mortals
Amanda M Helander
Blessed by the gods, Mona Arnett has the unique ability to divine soulmates, but she refuses to seek out her own until she learns the king is dying without an heir, threatening the royal line and the world’s access to magic Tasked with naming his future queen, Mona discovers the king’s soulmate is her
HC | $25.99
Ghostsmith
Nicki Pau Preto
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell & Ashley Mackenzie
The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind thrive. And it’s the day he met Mal a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help
HC | $26.99
The Sherlock Society
James Ponti
Four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series
HC | $24.99
Middle-Grade
Hot
Mess
(Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19) Jeff Kinney
The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster.
HC | $17.99
Unraveled
(Keeper of the Lost Cities 9 5)
Shannon Messenger
“Please be careful. Please be happy And PLEASE forget all about me. ” Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe
HC | $29.99
The Sleeping Giant
David A Robertson
Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in this new adventure in the awardwinning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series
HC | $21.99
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess Rick Riordan
In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week What could go wrong?
HC | $26.99
When We Flew Away
Alice Hoffman
A lyrical and heartwrenching story of the way the world closes in on the Frank family from the moment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until they are forced into hiding, bringing Anne to bold, vivid life Based on extensive research and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, When We Flew Away is an extraordinary and moving tour de force.
HC | $26.99
Middle-Grade
Spy School Goes Wild
Stuart Gibbs
In the twelfth book in Gibbs’s New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley gets lost on a perilous mission with one of his greatest enemies.
HC | $23.99
The Last Dragon on Mars
Deluxe Edition
Scott Reintgen
A boy living on Mars unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider in this first book in the sci-fi and fantasy mash-up The Dragonships series, sure to delight fans of Skandar and Eragon
HC | $24.99
Today I Am
Jael Richardson, Marty Chan, & Rosena Fung
From awkward family dinners, to life on the rez, to moving to a new town, each of these stories provides a unique perspective on the theme of belonging through characters tasked with navigating and finding their place in this world.
PB | $16.99
The Outsmarters Deborah Ellis
Suspended from school and prone to rages, Kate finds her own way to get on with her life Her gran is stubborn and aloof - not unlike Kate herself who's been expelled for "behavioral issues," since her mom left her three years ago Kate dreams that one day her mother will return and when that happens, they'll need money, so Kate sets out to make some
HC | $18.99
Library Girl
Polly Horvath
After secretly living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world that's not as perfect as the stories she's grown up with.
HC | $22.99
Not Nothing Gayle Forman
In this multigenerational middle grade novel of hope, compassion, and forgiveness that is as timely as it is timeless, a boy who has been assigned to spend his summer volunteering at a senior living facility learns unexpected lessons that change the trajectory of his life.
HC | $23.99
Attack of the Black Rectangles Amy Sarig King
When Mac opens his classroom copy of The Devil’s Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story
PB | $11.99
The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire Book 1)
Deluxe Edition
Tui T. Sutherland
The first book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series takes flight with a gorgeous collector's edition: with beautiful new cover art and exclusive extra materials inside
PB | $13.99
Young Reader
The Bad Guys in One Last Thing
(Bad Guys #20)
Aaron Bladbey
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series The final installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!
PB | $8.99
Haunting of the Ghost Dragon (Dragon Masters #27) Tracey West
Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom
PB | $8.99
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins Dav Pilkey
In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?
HC | $19.99
The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe
Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, & LeUyen Pham
Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. It’s time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she’s about to play with Plumpkins the monster alarm goes off
HC | $15.99
Rani the Enchanted Dragon (Dragon Girls Special Edition #1) Maddy Mara
In the Magic Forest, ordinary girls transform into powerful dragons. As Dragon Girls, they can soar above the treetops, breathe magical bursts of fire, and roar loud enough to shake the ground Bonus content inside: quizzes, fun facts, and more!
PB | $9.99
The Timekeepers: Exploring Ancient Egypt SJ King
In this instalment, the Timekeepers are whirled back in time to Ancient Egypt and become wrapped up in an effort to track down some medicine to heal Queen Nefertiti It'll be a race against time, but our heroes know they're up to the challenge
PB | $9.50
Young Reader
Crystal Cave
Mike Deas & Nancy Deas
In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary Moon Creatures, friends Ollie, Kay, Jenna and Sleeves go searching for a secret and powerful crystal
PB | $16.95
Once Upon a Tim Stuart Gibbs
Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father
Unfortunately, the only route to success in the kingdom of Wyld is to be born a prince Still, Tim is determined PB | $10.99
Anne Dares
Kallie George & Abigail
Halpin
The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage
Happy Narwhalidays
Ben Clanton
Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding PB | $10.99
Dungeons & Dragons:
Clubhouse Chaos
PB | $10.99 We Are in an ACT-ivity Book!
Diane Walker
Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club are in a race against time to find a secret clubhouse, where they can store their trove of forbidden books and practice adventurer techniques safe from prying eyes
PB | $9.99
Featuring host and theatre expert Drama Llama WingBang, plus Elephant and Piggie, The Pigeon, and an ensemble cast of characters, kids produce their own one-kid show from start to finish. PB | $25.99
Kristy and the Walking Disasters (Baby-Sitters Club #16)
Ann Martin
When Kristy sees how much her little brothers and sister want to play softball, she starts a ragtag team of her own Maybe Kristy's Krushers aren't world champions, but nobody beats them when it comes to team spirit.
PB | $16.99
Fired Up for Battle
Simcha
Whitehill
A Legendary Trial: Goh is on his final trial mission for Project Mew Can he catch Legendary Pokemon Regieleki and Regidrago? Training to Win: While Ash and his Pokemon train for the Masters Eight tournament, it’s time for some fun battles and fiery new moves!
PB | $11.99
Graphic Novels
(ages 13 and under)
InvestiGators:
Class Action
John Patrick Green
The InvestiGators are back to school?! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students?
HC | $16.99
Taxi Ghost
Sophie Escabasse
A young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community
PB | $18.99
Unico: Awakening Osamu Tezuka, Samuel Sattin, & Gurihiru
Unico tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was.
PB | $16.99
Sunset of the Sabertooth
Mary Pope Osborne, Jenny Laird, & Kelly Matthews
The Ice Age is super cool…for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the magic tree house whisks them back to the time of cave bears, early humans, and woolly mammoths
PB | $13.99
Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he’s a weirdo
PB | $19.99
Art by Elise Brucks
3rd Place Winner of our Fall 2024 Art Contest
Weirdo
Tony Weaver Jr., Jes Wibowo, & Cin Wibowo
Graphic Novels
Haunted Canada
Volume 1
Joel A. Sutherland, Hannah Barrett, & David Bishop
For the first time, four of these tales from awardwinning author Joel A. Sutherland have been adapted into chilling graphic novellas and brought together in one terrifying volume
PB | $16.99
Pearl Sherri L. Smith & Christine Norrie
Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii.
PB | $16.99
Please Be My Star
Victoria Grace Elliot
Erika knows that people find her weird and offputting Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own
Age 15+
PB | $21.99
Lost at Windy River
RL Stine & Maddi Gonzalez
Carly Beth needs the perfect Halloween mask One that will scare everyone she comes across including her annoying little brother and the bullies from her school A visit to a strange costume store provides just the right one
PB | $16.99
Trina Rathgeber, Alina Pete, & Jillian Dolan
In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse Schweder got lost in a snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada This is the harrowing story of how a young Indigenous girl defies the odds and endures nine days alone in the unforgiving barrens
PB | $19.95
Crush
Tegan Quin, Sara Quin, & Tillie Walden
Tegan and Sara may have survived seventh grade, but their junior high jams are just beginning. Offstage, school is officially back in session.
PB | $19.99
The Haunted Mask Goosebumps #1
Children’s Books
I’m Sorry You Got Mad
Kyle Lukoff, Julie Kwon
Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry "
HC | $24.99
Barnaby Unboxed!
Terry Fan, Eric Fan, & Devin Fan
Follow Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging
Bounce!
Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko
Ruth and Barbara are on their way home when Ruth falls and scrapes her knee An ambulance is driving by and takes them to the hospital There, the girls are left to wait, and wait They are so bored that they start looking around and notice that the hospital bed has so many BUTTONS
Jonty Gentoo
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Jonty the gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)
Curiosity Shop
Walter Wick
In this search-and-find adventure, inquisitive readers will explore all the tantalizing collections in the Curiosity Shop Could the mountains of items and optical illusions throughout the pages actually be contained in one miniature building?
HC | $24.99
I Hear You, Mountains Kallie George & Carmen Mok
It’s time for a hike in the mountains! A group of friends sets off, ready for adventure, with their ears open and their hearts too From the rush of a waterfall and a chipmunk chattering cheerfully to the peck of a rascally bird trying to steal a snack, there are many exciting sounds to discover
HC | $22.95
Pick
The Most Boring Book Ever
Brandon Sanderson & Kazu Kibuishi
In this humorous epic adventure, a boy is, on the one hand, having a very ordinary day He does his math homework, his chores, and takes a nap all while a surprising adventure unfolds around him involving pirates, dragons, and other unexpected perils
HC | $26.99
I Want to Read All the Books Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Hana wants to know everything about the world around her. When she starts asking questions, her mother gives her a book She learns so much, but now she has even more questions! She also has a big mission: she will read all the books
HC | $23.99
Mr and Mrs Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs but they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own
HC | $24.99
In their new adventure, the crew is working together with new friends garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, container delivery trucks, and more! to help refurbish old homes, set up dumpsters and garbage cans, sort trash, recycling, compost, and transport the garbage away
HC | $27.99
Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! Sherri Duskey Rinker
Tiny Jenny Little Fairy, Big Trouble Briony May Smith
Staff
Children’s Books
Sounds Like Christmas
Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko
Grandma asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the tree They put on the lights, and the garlands, and the balls, and the candy canes Lincoln runs to his room and gets his sound effects keychain, hangs it on the tree, and makes it go ZAP ZAP ZAP
PB | $8.99
The
Land is a Lullaby
Tonya Simpson & Delreé Dumont
As daylight fades to dusk and slips into darkness, this gentle lullaby celebrates the sounds of the Prairies and the Plains on a stormy summer ' s night
HC | $21.95
I Spy Love
Walter Wick, Dan Marzollo, & Dave Marzollo
Love is in the air with a brand-new I Spy book! Can you find Cupid and his bow, a groom with a bride, wedding rings, babies, pets, and stuffed animal hugs?
HC | $19.99
Bakery Dragon
Devin Elle Kurtz
Ember is different from the other dragons His fearsome roar sounds more like a sneeze, and when he breathes fire, the villagers just say awwww Ember fears he’ll never collect a respectable hoard of gold until a chance encounter with a baker causes his fortunes to turn.
HC | $24.99
Danielle S. Marcotte
The captivating story of how the Blue Camas, a flower that has been cultivated on Canada’s west coast since time immemorial, came to symbolize the meeting of two contrasting ways of life and the perseverance of traditional knowledge against all odds
PB | $14.95
Alice in a Winter Wonderland
Jan Brett
A striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett's rich signature style
HC | $26.99
It’s My Brain
Elise Gravel
Brains do our thinking and are where our emotions live And just like no two bodies are alike, no two brains are either Brains learn and do things in different ways and that’s okay
HC | $19.99
A City Full of Santas
Joanna
Cold is a morning dappled in dew; an ocean, swirling and deep; a desert shrouded by night; and tiny tracks on hills of snow No matter where or how, life finds a way even in the coldest weather.
HC | $24.99
Ho & Thai My Phuong
One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands When Mama takes her on a journey to the city, they discover Santas about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one.
HC | $24.99
Blue Camas, Blue Camas
Cold
Tim McCanna & Ramona Kaulitzki
Indigenous
The Serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Kimmerer asks how can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and resource hoarding, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love
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Reconciling History
Jody Wilson-Raybould & Roshan Danesh
Voices that have seldom been heard, and in this book they are retelling history from their perspectives Born out of the oral history in True Reconciliation, and complemented with photography and art, Reconciling History takes telling our collective story to an entirely different level
HC | $39.95
Who We Are
Murray Sinclair cc
Judge, senator, and activist. Father, grandfather, and friend This is Murray Sinclair’s story and the story of a nation in his own words, an oral history that forgoes the trappings of the traditionally written memoir to center Indigenous ways of knowledge and storytelling.
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Alha Disnii - My Truth Corinne George
Corinne George is a Wet’suwet’en woman with Gitksan lineage from the Gidimt’en (Bear) Clan This is her truth, her story of being raised on what is known as the Highway of Tears She is the daughter of a residential school survivor and a WWII veteran This story tells how she survived and how she strives to thrive.
HC | $25.00
The Knowing Tanya
Talaga
The unfolding of Canadian history unlike anything we have ever read before. Talaga retells the history of this country through an Indigenous lens, beginning with the life of her great-great grandmother and her family as they experienced decades of government- and Church-sanctioned enfranchisement and genocide
HC | $39.99
An Anishinaabe Christmas
Wab Kinew & Erin Hill
One winter solstice, Mommy says, "Baby, we ' re going home to the Rez We're going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas." But this is Baby's first Christmas away from the city, and they're worried!
HC | $24.99
It Stops Here
Rueben George & Michael Simpson
A personal account of one man ’ s confrontation with colonization that illuminates the philosophy and values of a First Nation on the front lines of the fight against an extractive industry, colonial government, and threats to the life-giving Salish Sea
PB | $24.00
It;s Powwow Time!
Martha Troian & Hawlii Pichette
This lyrical and joyful picture book celebrates new experiences and community traditions when a young boy learns to dance at his first powwow
HC | $24.99
$39.95
Indigenous
From a Square to a Circle
Delores
Churchill
A testament to the values of her people, a technical guide to her masterful weaving skills and a gift to the reader at every point along her journey. Part memoir, part how-to guide, this book shines light on Delores’s weaving teachers, including her strong-minded mother Selina (Ilst’ayaa)
PB | $34.95
Medicine Paint
Dale Auger
A stunning retrospective of the late Cree artist Dale Auger, featuring more than 150 of his most powerful and inspiring oil paintings
PB | $49.95
Drumming Our Way Home
Georgina Martin
Georgina Martin was taken from her mother not long after birth in a tuberculosis hospital Her experience is representative of the intergenerational trauma inflicted by the Canadian state on Indigenous Peoples
PB | $29.95
Whispered Secrets that Kokum Told Me
Judii
Merle
In the ages and eons before settlers descended upon Turtle Island, Indigenous people made their homes here, among the trees, rivers, lakes and mountains
PB | $23.95
Curve!
Dana Claxton, Curtis Collins, & Skeena Reece
An eighty-year overview of wood and argillite carving by Indigenous women artists on the Northwest Coast
HC | $45.00
Dorothy Grant: An Endless
Thread
Dorothy Grant, Lucy Bell Sdahl Kawaas, & Kwiaahwah Jones
Haida designer Dorothy Grant made it her life's mission to bring her culture's traditional art into contemporary fashion while adhering to the principle of Yaguudang, or respect for oneself and others
HC | $50.00
Behind Closed Doors Agness Jack
Written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School The school was one of many infamous residential schools that operated from 1893 to 1979.
PB | $32.95
Hòt'a! Enough!
Wayne K Spear & Georges Erasmus
The political life of Dene leader Georges Erasmus - a radical Native rights crusader widely regarded as one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the past fifty years
PB | $28.99
I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music as Medicine
Daniel J. Levitin
A work of dazzling ideas, cuttingedge research, and joyful celebration of the human mind, exploring the critical role music has played in human evolution, illuminating how the story of the human brain is inseparable from the creative enterprise of music that has bound cultures together throughout history
HC | $42.50
The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity
Timothy C Winegard
An epic history unlike any other Its story begins more than 5,500 years ago on the windswept grasslands of the Eurasian Steppe; when one human tamed one horse, an unbreakable bond was forged and the future of humanity was instantly rewritten
HC | $42.00
Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them
Porter Fox
Superstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, and spiraling freak weather: the fallout of global warming is a real-life natural thriller, as captured in Porter Fox’s urgent and stunning story of chasing the world’s most devastating storms.
HC | $39.00
The Future Is Now: Solving the Climate Crisis with Today's Technologies
Bob McDonald
A work of immense optimism that counteracts the sense of doom hanging over most discussions about the environment. A new green age is upon us let this book be your guide to the future
PB | $23.00
Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis
David Geselbracht
Through extensive research and reporting, this boundary-crossing and highly readable survey of efforts to tackle climate change aims to replace our paralyzing fears with a restored sense of hope and determination
PB | $24.95
Nature
Space for Birds
Dr Roberta L Bondar & Audrey Azoulay
The lives and habitats of two majestic bird species are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs
HC | $55.00
Our Green Heart Diana Beresford-Kroeger
An inspiring culmination of Diana’s work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, delivering a challenge to us all to dig into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown
HC | $34.00
Travels Up the Creek Lorne Fitch
Intricately crafted stories of environmental awakening - this engaging journey confronts ecological challenges, advocating a shift in perspective and encouraging readers to embrace curiosity and scrutiny in contemplating the significance of our natural landscape
PB | $25.00
Oaklore Jules Acton
Explore the incredibly diverse history of the ‘king of the woods’: from a source of food and shelter to its use in literature as a plot device and muse, its role as an essential ingredient in ink, and in mythology from across the British Isles as a sacred plant and precious resource
HC | $32.95
Dare to Bird Melissa Hafting
A powerful photographic journey that celebrates the healing power of birds Showcasing stunning bird images from the continental United States, Hawaii, and Canada
HC | $45.00
The Underworld Susan Casey
An awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What’s down there?
PB | $25.99
The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi Keith Seifert
Esteemed mycologist Keith Seifert reveals the important role that microscopic fungi, including yeasts, molds, and slimes, play in our lives, all while remaining invisible to the naked eye Divided into sections exploring different environments where fungi thrive
PB | $24.95
The Honey Trap Dana L. Church
Demonstrating that despite reports to the contrary, honey bees are nowhere near extinction, but their nurturing by urban beekeepers is having farreaching and potentially devastating consequences for the 19,999 other species of bees on the planet, with knock-on effects for plants, both cultivated and wild, and our ecosystems more generally
PB | $25.95
Sports
Never Boring
Ed
Willes
An irreverent look back at the sometimes thrilling, often infuriating and always fascinating history of the Vancouver Canucks Cheering for the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks over the last half century has required patience, commitment and a forgiving nature.
PB | $28.95
Hockey Rants & Raves
Steve “Dangle” Glynn
From one of the most unique voices in hockey, Hockey Rants and Raves is packed with passionate, honest and often humorous takes on all things hockey required reading for all fans of the game
HC | $34.99
Iron Mike
Mike Keenan & Scott
Morrison
In the fraternity of NHL coaches, some stand out for their winning records, some for their big personalities and some for their unprecedented methods. Mike Keenan stands out on all these counts, and more
HC | $36.00
Dreamer
Nazem Kadri
An outspoken, inspirational memoir from a charismatic athlete in the spotlight, Dreamer is the moving story of the first Muslim hockey player to win the Stanley Cup, and the impossible dreams he made a reality
HC | $36.00
Home and Away
Mats Sundin & Amy Stewart
Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey in Sweden and across North America as part of the sport’s most fabled franchises.
HC | $39.99
The Maple Leaf Forever
Brian McFarlane
An official NHL authorized biography of the Toronto Maple Leafs by one of hockey's most important, prominent, and preeminent Hockey Hall of Famers, Brian McFarlane A stunning tribute to Maple Leaf history with an extensive, neverbefore-seen collection of Leaf's organization photographs
PB | $26.95
The Country and the Game
Ronnie Shuker
In the waning days of the pandemic, sportswriter Ronnie Shuker stuffed his skates, sticks, and backpack into his faithful automobile, Gumpy and set off on a 30,000-mile, coast-tocoast-to-coast investigation of the many ways hockey touches the lives of Canadians
HC | $36.95
Ice In Their Veins
Ian Kennedy
Hockey wasn’t meant to include girls Women attracted to the speed, finesse and physicality of the game had to overcome condescending attitudes, lack of resources, legal barriers and even sexual assault in their quest for legitimacy and ice time
PB | $26.95
HOPE by Terry Fox Barbara Adhiya
After conducting over fifty interviews with people throughout Terry’s life ranging from his siblings, nurses, and coaches to volunteers during the Marathon of Hope editor Barbara Adhiya discovers how Terry was able to run a marathon a day Through their stories, passages from Terry’s marathon journal, and over 200 photos and documents, Hope shows that with enough resilience, determination, humility, and support, ordinary people can do impossible things
PB | $30.00
50 Things to Do in the Snow Richard Skrein
Sized just right for a coat pocket or backpack for on-the-go cold weather adventures, and packed with safety tips, equipment, and recommended cold-weather clothing, 50 Things to Do in the Snow has everything you need to get started as a true snow explorer
HC | $26.99
Sports Travel
Two Springs, One Summer Frank Wolf
Renowned adventurer Frank Wolf annually embarks on a series of long-distance wilderness journeys He attempted a 280-km ski expedition across Baffin Island, a 1750-km canoe trip through the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and a 550-km ski retracing of the 1854 expedition of legendary explorer John Rae, all in less than a year
PB | $28.00
Epic Runs of North America
Lonely Planet, Allison Burtka, & Stephanie Case
Epic Runs of North America takes travelers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean to experience heart-pounding trails that are a tonic for the mind, soul - and legs!
HC | $60.00
The Tiger Slam Kevin Cook
Twenty-five years ago, Tiger Woods achieved the greatest feat in golf history: the “Tiger Slam” Now, for the first time, the award-winning author of Tommy’s Honor delivers a riveting account of Tiger at his most brilliant dominating the game in a way we will never see again.
HC | $39.99
Canadian Photographs Geoffrey James
In this unvarnished look at Canada, renowned photographer Geoffrey James directs his gaze to the inbetween spaces and forgotten places that resist the idea of a cohesive national identity
HC | $45.00
The Sunshine Coast
Howard White & Dean van’t Schip
A guided tour from Gibsons, where the long-running TV series The Beachcombers was filmed, to Powell River, the largest community in the region Along the way, sojourn in Roberts Creek, whose patron saint the irrepressible Harry Roberts invented the name "Sunshine Coast"
HC | $36.95
Biography & Memoir
something lost, something gained Hillary Rodham Clinton
She describes the strength she draws from her deepest friendships, her Methodist faith, and the nearly fifty years she’s been married to President Bill Clinton all with the wisdom that comes from looking back on a full life with fresh eyes.
HC | $39.99
Men Have Called Her Crazy
Anna Marie Tendler
Tendler recounts her hospital experience as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed, many of these moments are impacted by men
HC | $39.99
Just Say Yes
Bob McDonald
A revealing and captivating memoir in which he looks within, offering an intimate view of the path that brought him from a blue-collar background to his longstanding role as Canada’s foremost explainer of all things scientific.
HC | $34.95
A Most Extraordinary Ride
Marc Garneau
On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history as the first Canadian to fly to outer space. Twenty-four years later, he made history again, becoming the first astronaut to be elected as a Member of Parliament
HC | $40.00
What I Ate in One Year
Stanley Tucci
Tucci records twelve months of eating in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself
HC | $45.00
From Here to the Great Unknown
Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough
Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-akind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough
HC | $42.00
Patriot Alexei Navalny
The full story of his life: his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, his commitment to challenging a world super-power determined to silence him, and his total conviction that change cannot be resisted and will come
HC | $48.00
The Beautiful Dream
Atiba Hutchinson & Dan Robson
For the first time, Atiba is ready to share the extraordinary story of his ascent to the heights of professional soccer, nationally and internationally, and what he believes makes a true champion.
HC | $36.00
Staff Pick
Biography & Memoir
Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King
Anupreeta Das
From the finance editor of The New York Times, an examination of Bill Gates one of the most powerful, fascinating, and contradictory figures of the past four decades and an eyeopening exploration of our national fixation on billionaires
HC | $39.99
Gumboots in the Straits
Lou Allison & Jane Wilde
Returning to the fascinating 1970s migration of young people to BC’s West Coast, Gumboots in the Straits gathers more stories of the romance of the sea and the demographic and personal change of that time.
PB | $26.00
Citizen Bill Clinton
A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency: triumphs, tribulations, and all
HC | $51.00
My Mother and I Ingrid Seward
My Mother and I reveals the challenges faced by King Charles, when as a Prince, he remained in his mother's shadow for most of his life and offers insight into how their relationship operated behind closed doors
HC | $38.99
This and That
Emily Carr & Ann-Lee Switzer
Centred on the Carr home on Government Street, the collection includes vivid snapshots of family life, told from the frustrating but often comical position of being the youngest of four strongminded daughters
PB | $26.00
The Genius of Judy Rachelle Bergstein
The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women ’ s rights movement
HC | $38.99
Freedom Angela Merkel
In her memoirs, co-written with her long-standing political advisor Beate Baumann, she looks back on her life in two German states – 35 years in the GDR (German Democratic Republic), 35 years in reunified Germany.
HC | $53.00
Bloom Across Canada
Beka Shane Denter
A fascinating collection of fifty interviews and portraits that celebrate diversity, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship The women and non-binary people featured in this book represent different backgrounds, creative journeys, and walks of life.
HC | $42.95
Music
This Is Our Life
The Tragically Hip
The definitive account of their incredible journey in their own words Drawn from hundreds of hours of interviews, Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and the fellow musicians, producers and crew that helped in shaping their story
HC | $79.95
The McCartney Legacy
Volume 2
Allan Kozinn & Adrian Sinclair
Arguably the most authoritative text on the life of Paul McCartney, Volume 2 follows him, establishing himself as a musician beyond Beatlemania and his legacy throughout the 20th century through the present day
HC | $43.50
Heartbreak is the National Anthem
Rob Sheffield
A cultural phenomenon A worldwide obsession An agent of emotional chaos There’s no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world’s favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard
HC | $34.99
Taylor Swift Style
Sarah Chapelle
From cowboy boots to teetering heels, fairytale dresses to bleachtinged tresses, and the many memorable moments in between, Taylor Swift Style tells the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her everchanging personal style.
HC | $47.00
Real Enough
Aaron Chapman & Simon Kendall
Doug and the Slugs carved out a unique spot in the North American music scene after first appearing in Vancouver BC in 1977 Too polished to be punk and too irreverent to be slick radio rock and roll, they quickly became hometown favourites
PB | $25.00
Cher Cher
After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir
HC | $45.00
Elton John
In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour
HC | $73.00
Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Odds & Ends
The Carbon Tax Question
Thomas F. Pederdsen
A timely and insightful exploration of the implementation and impact of British Columbia’s carbon tax, delving into the political and economic considerations behind the tax, and addressing misconceptions
PB | $26.95
What I Mean To Say
Ian
Williams
Ian Williams seeks to ignite a conversation about conversation, to confront the deterioration of civic and civil discourse, and to reconsider the act of conversing as the sincere, open exchange of thoughts and feelings
PB | $24.99
Meditations for Mortals
Oliver Burkeman
Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls “imperfectionism”
HC | $36.00
Dangerous Memory
Charlie Angus
Renowned politician, author, and musician Charlie Angus undertakes a major rethink of the cultural and political shifts of the 1980s, an era that unleashed an unprecedented looting of the economy, the environment, and the common good that continues to haunt us today
PB | $26.99
Revenge of the Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns for the first time in twenty-five years to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena
HC | $41.00
Needle Work
Jamie Jelinski
The evolution of commercial tattooing in Canada over more than one hundred years Needle Work offers insight into how tattoo artists navigated regulation, the types of spaces they worked in, and the dynamic relationship between the images they tattooed on customers and other forms of visual culture and artistic enterprise
HC | $36.00
300 Mason Jars
Joanne Thomson
The fragmented history of one family’s hope, challenge, failure, and persistence is beautifully depicted in this book of watercolour images. Combining still-life painting with visual storytelling, Thomson presents everyday artifacts from flowers to fruits, tools to toys, and photographs to farm equipment and places them in, on, beside, or behind a glass jar
HC | $34.95
Cooking
Crust
Tom Moore & Rebecca Wellman
From the go-to boutique bakery in Victoria, BC, this cookbook with over 85 recipes satisfies every sweet, savory, and in-between craving you might have, all while making you a better baker.
HC | $37.50
Soups, Salads, Sandwiches
Matty Matheson
Bold and innovative flavors - a cookbook that will revolutionize how you think of these kitchen basics. This book is for anyone and everyone, offering up Matty’s signature twists on the classics, delivered with minimal effort for maximum flavor
HC | $48.00
HC | $45.00 StaffPick
The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking Chloé Crane-Leroux & Trudy Crane
A unique collection of plant-based recipes from the mother-and-daughter duo who were inspired by the simple beauty and delicious meals throughout their travels
HC | $47.00
Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy
Tieghan Gerard
Relying on basic ingredients and Tieghan’s signature knack for making sauces and dressings that you’ll want to double to keep on hand at all times, these recipes will make your meals feel like a warm hug
HC | $44.00
Spend with Pennies
Everyday
Comfort
Holly Nilsson
Holly Nilsson’s website Spend with Pennies has been a go-to source for tried-and-true family recipes In her debut cookbook, Holly shares deliciously comforting dinner recipes from fresh to cozy as well as a few favorite desserts to end the meal on a sweet note
HC | $42.00
I Love You
Pamela Anderson
In a career spanning fame and activism, Pamela Anderson has ventured from a humble upbringing to the forefront of Hollywood and has always been a passionate cook and gardener Now, she invites you into her kitchen to share 80 delicious recipes that nourish the soul
Cooking
Poutine
Justin Giovannetti Lamothe
The recipe is deceptively simple fried potatoes, cheese curds, gravy but the story behind it is as rich and complex as Canada itself Poutine is the closest thing we have to a national dish
PB | $24.95
The Deerholme Mushroom Cookbook
Bill Jones
But what do you do with your bounty once you arrive back at home? Jones, a celebrated chef, presents more than 120 delicious recipes for basic pantry preparations, soups, salads, meats, seafood, and vegetable dishes
PB | $40.00
Jenna Rae Cakes at Home
Ashley Kosowan & Jenna Hutchinson
Drawing on time spent baking at home, Jenna and Ashley put their signature spin on their most beloved bakes Think of all your classic favourites, then picture them sprinkled with a little Jenna Rae Cakes magic
HC | $45.00
Epiphany Bakes
Melissa Owen
Epiphany Bakes offers ample vegan and gluten free options, and lots to satisfy everyone from lemon lovers to chocoholics to those who like a little salt in their sweet, with ingredients that call on Melissa’s Middle Eastern heritage and ones that are Kootenay through and through.
HC | $45.00
The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon & Chocolate Cookbook
Bruno Feldeisen
Chef Bruno focuses on four distinct ingredients to create some of his favourite recipes Each one of these ingredients is remarkable on its own and together they produce a range of tastes and experiences that all food-lovers are greedy for –salty, sweet, silky, chewy
PB | $34.95
Chuck’s Home Cooking
Chuck Hughes
Chuck's Home Cooking is a celebration of cooking at home, rich with Chuck's favourite family recipes, seasonal classics, and even a cabane à sucre (sugar shack) feast
HC | $40.00
Comfort Food Spencer Watts
Chef Spencer Watts takes the very best of classic comfort food dishes and adds globally influenced flavours to make each dish new again Chicken noodle soup becomes jerk rubbed duck noodle soup; mac and cheese becomes transformed with a rye crumble topping and chicken wings are dusted with dill pickle chips
PB | $34.95
Art by Sheila Pretto 3rd Place Winner of our Fall 2024 Art Contest
Where’s Bluey?
At Christmas
Cheese and crackers, it's Christmas! But where are Bluey and Bingo? Find them in this festive search-and-find activity book that's filled with fun surprises and perfect for celebrating the holidays!
PB | $12.50
Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho
William Boniface & Julien Chung
In a much-anticipated new companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the rollicking alphabet chant gets a holiday twist In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the crew of beloved letters gets their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree!
HC | $24.99
Let it Glow
Marissa Meyer & Joanne Levy
When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin!
Christmas at Hogwarts J K Rowling
The story of Harry Potter’s magical first Christmas at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry From the wonder of the Great Hall decked with sparkling fir trees to cosy evenings by the fire in the Gryffindor common room and the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning.
HC | $20.99
Cows and Holly Sandra Boynton
Oh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhere plus illustrated songbook! HC | $26.99
Letters from the North Pole
Annie Atkins
Five children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back!
HC | $24.99
A Mouse Family
Christmas
Deborah Underwood & Leah Hong
It’s Christmas Eve, and the air is tingling with excitement. Hugo the mouse and his family are busy decorating their attic home for the most magical night of the year But this season, the downstairs is quiet without an ounce of yuletide cheer.
HC | $24.99
Santa Mouse Finds a Furry Friend
Michael Brown & Robert McPhillips
In this delightful Christmas Mouse story, Santa Claus and his trusty companion are on a mission to deliver toys to children all around the world But as they fly through the winter night, they hear a small cry from a tiny kitten who is all alone
HC | $24.99
The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories
Ian Whybrow
From traditional tales to Yuletide legends from around the world, this timeless collection of fourteen Christmas classics is perfect for the whole family to share aloud
PB | $19.99
Pokèmon Pop-Up Advent Calendar
Inside you’ll find a beautifully, illustrated holiday scene with 24 removable ornamentseach showcasing popular Pokémon Throughout the month of December, hang an ornament on the 13inch pop-up tree at the calendar's center each day and then top it off with a special Pokémon tree topper.
HC | $59.95
That’s Not My Christmas Tree...
Fiona Watt & Rachel Wells
Turn the pages to explore the bumpy trunk, prickly branches, sparkly decorations and shiny presents on the Christmas trees, all brought to life with the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page
HC | $23.99
That Christmas Stéphanie DemassePottier & Lucie David
At long last the whole bunny clan – parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents – are reunited in the big house for a multigenerational Christmas While everyone else is in their beds on Christmas Eve, two mischievous little bunnies hatch a plan to be the first to wake early on Christmas Day.
HC | $20.00