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Here are Indigo’s highly anticipated Best Books of the Year list for 2023, proudly showcasing Canadian and Indigenous talent and ten incredible novels – each a testament to exceptional storytelling in a unique way. Whether it's an unputdownable thriller, a heartwarming romance or a profound work of nonfiction – every reader can find something they’ll enjoy, making shopping for the holiday season easier than ever. Indigo is so confident in its Best Books of the Year that it has deemed the top 10 novels "Guaranteed Reads," meaning if you read it and don't love it, you can return it! This list celebrates the diverse voices behind the talented authors who brought these stories to life. This year, the list features four Canadian authors, three Indigenous authors and two Asian-American authors. #10 The Defector - Chris Hadfield For Chris Hadfield’s second heartstopping thriller, we move from Space to
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another rich and exciting part of Chris’s CV: his time as a top test pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and as an RCAF fighter pilot intercepting armed Soviet bombers in North American airspace. Full of insider detail, excitement and political intrigue drawn from real events, The Defector brings us the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, as told by one of the world's top fighter pilots. #9 Life in Two Worlds: A Coach's Journey from the Reserve to the NHL and Back - Ted Nolan Life in Two Worlds chronicles those controversial years in Buffalo—and recounts how being shut out from the NHL left Ted frustrated, angry, and so vulnerable he almost destroyed his own life. It also tells of Ted’s inspiring recovery and his eventual return to a job he loved. But Life in Two Worlds is more than a story of succeeding against the odds. It’s an exploration of how a beloved sport
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can harbour subtle but devastating racism, of how a person can find purpose when opportunity and choice are stripped away, and of how focusing on what really matters can bring two worlds together. #8 The Leftover Woman: A Novel - Jean Kwok The Leftover Woman finds these two unforgettable women on a shocking collision course. Twisting and suspenseful and surprisingly poignant, it's a profound exploration of identity and belonging, motherhood and family. It is a story of two women in a divided city—separated by severe economic and cultural differences yet bound by a deep emotional connection to a child. #7 Happy Place - Emily Henry A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this
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