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Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith (368 pages)
0 CommentsDivya Sharma is the queen of the hottest online game, Reclaim the Sun. As D1V, she’s a popular streaming gamer who regularly leads her armada through the game
Easy Back to School Recipes
The long-awaited-for Summer is drawing to a close, and it's almost time to get back into a routine and prepare the kids for long days at school. Of course, you
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (400 Pages)
With a lethal plague swarming the streets of New Beijing, no one would think that their survival may rest on a sixteen-year-old Cinder. After a supposed acciden
10 Book to Movie Adaptations You Won’t Want to Miss
TIFF 2020, aka the Toronto International Film Festival, is underway! In the spirit of great films — and the books that inspire many of them — we’re swappi
BIPOC Book Club Picks: Guiding Question to get you Reading and Thinking Critically
Book clubs are a popular means to connect readers who share a similar passion for reading and encourage robust discussion. This is absolutely critical for white
YA Books for the Back-to-School Season
While this back-to-school season is anything but normal, you can still have the normal school experience (you know, awkward and embarrassing) through books! The
Reading Apps vs. eReaders vs. Paperbacks: What’s the Best Way to Read While Travelling?
When it comes to travelling, how we read is almost as important as what we read. Are you a die-hard fan of the paperback? Or maybe you’d rather travel light a
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson (304 pages)
Reading more like a manifesto, Johnson explores many aspects of his identity as both Black and queer. With each chapter separated into a separate story, Johnson
Three Books to Read for National Dog Day
What dog lover doesn't enjoy curling up in a cosy spot and losing themselves in a book featuring one or more of our furry friends? Even when you get up and find
The Bad Boy and the Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu (360 Pages)
Macy Anderson is perfectly fine with her ordinary life. She’s the captain of the boy’s soccer team, achieves excellent grades, and has an awesome group of f
Old School Review: Brunch Home Edition
Old School is the place to go in Toronto for elevated takes on familiar favourites. From BLTs, to burgers, to stacks of pancakes and milkshakes, they’ve got a
The Undoing of Thistle Tate by Katelyn Detweiler (272 pages)
Thistle Tate is a seventeen-year-old bestselling author. Her Lemonade Skies series is super popular (think Twilight or Hunger Games) and the deadline for the th
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord (368 pages)
Pepper is a chronic overachiever who’s juggling school, swim team, and tweeting for her parents’ fast-food chain, Big League Burger. Jack plays second fiddl
Our Top Picks of 2020: The Top 5 Books for Kids This Summer
Summer activities might look a little different this year. Your favourite go-to family restaurant might have closed down permanently or your family vacation mig
Jackpot by Nic Stone (368 pages)
Rico’s life is school, working at the local Gas ‘n’ Go, and babysitting her younger brother, Jax. While working the Christmas Eve shift, Rico sells three
Summertime Self-Care Rituals: Four Ways to Indulge at Home
Our Canadian summers are prized opportunities to take advantage of the sunshine and warmth of a too-short season while it lasts. And while many of us are flocki
Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett (290 pages)
Simone is a really riveting protagonist. Not only is she HIV-positive, but she’s also Black and has two dads. She unfortunately has to deal with the kinds of
