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3 'thrilling' novels about women breaking free in midlife
The Toronto writer and columnist for The Next Chapter reviews All Fours by Miranda July, The Change by Kirsten Miller and The Mother Act by Heidi Reimer.
My Life In Books
5 'transformative' books that shaped Zoe Whittall's life and work
The Prince Edward County, Ont. writer and CBC Nonfiction Prize judge shared with Antonio Michael Downing a few books that have shaped her life and work.
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Food for the Journey by Elizabeth J. Haynes
A travel memoir of rich encounters and flavours.
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Encampment by Maggie Helwig
An activist priest fights to provide shelter for the unhoused.
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Corporate Control by Nora Loreto
Why Canadian politicians appear powerless against corporate Canada.
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The Snag by Tessa McWatt
How nature helps us navigate and understand grief.
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Book of Hope by Agnes R. Pascal
Healthcare inequities in northern Canada.
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The O'Keefes of O'Kanagan by Ken Mather
A rags-to-riches tale of a famed ranching family.
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Story of Your Mother by Chantal Braganza
An essay collection on the complexities of motherhood, identity and migration.
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Restaurant Kid by Rachel Phan
A reflective autobiography of growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants.