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Media Roundup – November 18

November 18, 2016 | Maria | Comments (0)

Books in the media this week: CBC Radio – Books   Swing Time by Zadie Smith  eBook  Podcast The Hidden Keys by Andre Alexis   eBook  Podcast   The Globe & Mail     Moonglow by Michael Chabon eBook  eAudiobook The Marriott Cell by Mohamed Fahmy   eBook Judas by Amos Oz   eBook   eAudiobook    […]

Not afraid of commitment? 12 incredibly long books that are totally worth the effort!

November 17, 2016 | Maria | Comments (2)

 Looking to immerse yourself in a great book for a good long while?  These will fit the bill quite nicely:    The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton   eBook The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami  eBook  eAudiobook The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt   eBook  eAudiobook     The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien   eBook  […]

Parry Hotter’s Recommended Reads: A. Lee Martinez

November 14, 2016 | Cameron | Comments (0)

For those of you are are science fiction fans or fantasy fans, perhaps you have heard of Mr. Martinez, he is quite a talented writer. His first published novel; "Gil's All Fright Diner" is an epic read about Werewolves, Zombies, Vampires, Armageddon and fast food. Since then he has been writing and publishing fantastic novels […]

Learn something!

November 12, 2016 | Wendy B. | Comments (0)

“The best thing for being sad […] is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil […]

Media Roundup – November 11

November 11, 2016 | Beth | Comments (0)

Books in the media this week: CBC Radio – Books     The Boat Rocker by Ha Jin   eBook  eAudiobook Podcast Serial Monogamy by Kate Taylor  eBook  Podcast The Heaviness of Things that Float by Jennifer Manuel  eBook Podcast The Party Wall by Catherine Leroux  eBook Podcast   The Globe and Mail       Invisible North by […]

Remembering Leonard Cohen

November 10, 2016 | Maria | Comments (1)

So long, Leonard.   You made Canada proud.    

Not afraid of commitment? Plunge headfirst into a new series!

November 10, 2016 | Maria | Comments (3)

Our Series Starters list (500+ titles) makes it easy to find "Book 1" of many popular mystery/suspense series in our OverDrive collection. (This is by no means a complete list.)  Series are perfect if you are the type of reader who enjoys a long-term relationship with a fictional character or place.  Here are some popular book series […]

#FoodieFriday: Award-winning cookbooks!

November 10, 2016 | Maria | Comments (0)

Our OverDrive cookbook collection has a wonderful selection of titles, including these James Beard Foundation Award winners:            Check one out today!

2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner

November 8, 2016 | Maria | Comments (0)

Congratulations to Madeleine Thien.  Her novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing won’the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize last night.  This book also won a Governor General's Literary Award last month and was on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize.  Pretty impressive all round!   Be sure to check out this list of past Scotiabank Giller […]

#MakerMonday – eBooks for Writers

November 7, 2016 | Dawn | Comments (0)

Are you writing a book? Do you have an unfinished novel or collection of stories tucked away in a desk drawer? Maybe it’s time to dust off that manuscript. Check out these books filled with tips and tricks for writers wanting to finish that project and get published or even self-publish. Did you know – […]