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Simon & Schuster Canada - Canadian Authors & Stories
Series: The Perfect FamilyPaperback
Robyn Harding9781982176877
$24.99FICTION
Aug 10, 2021
In The Perfect Family—which has received starred reviews from both Publishers Weekly and Booklist—#1 bestselling author Robyn Harding explores what happens when a seemingly perfect family is pushed to the edge...and beyond.Thomas and Viv Adler have a picture-perfect family. Affluent and attractive, with two well-mannered kids almost out of the nest, they live in a beautifully restored Craftsman house in a well-to-do neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Their jobs are secure; their children are thriving; the world is their oyster. Until one morning... + Read More
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Series: Still HerePaperback
Amy Stuart9781501160912
$12.99FICTION
Jul 27, 2021
SOON TO BE ADAPTED INTO A TV SERIES From Amy Stuart, the bestselling author of Still Mine and Still Water—PI Clare O’Dey is on the hunt for two missing persons. Little does she know she’s the one being hunted.Malcolm is gone. Disappeared. And no one knows where or why. His colleague and fellow private investigator, Clare O’Dey, is certain she can find him, as she holds the key to his history. She arrives in the oceanside city where he last lived and starts digging around. Not only is Malcolm gone without a trace, but so is his wife, Zoe. Everyo... + Read More
Schitt's Creek 2022 Wall Calendar features images from one of the buzziest comedies of the Peak TV era. Schitt's Creek centers on the formerly super-rich Rose family's attempts to regroup after losing it all in the small town they bought as a joke, Schitt's Creek.A true television phenomenon, Schitt’s Creek is the creation of father-and-son team Eugene and Dan Levy, starring both alongside Catherine O’Hara, Emily Hampshire, Annie Murphy, and Chris Elliott. The 2022 calendar celebrates the culmination of the series, featuring 12 iconic moments a... + Read More
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Series: UntitledPaperback
Anonymous9781982126797
$19.99FICTION
Dec 31, 2050
USA TODAY AND #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A moment on the subway platform changes two women’s lives forever—a debut thriller that will take your breath away.A total stranger on the subway platform whispers, “Take my baby.” She places her child in your arms. She says your name. Then she jumps… In a split second, Morgan Kincaid’s life changes forever. She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to take her baby, then places the infant in her arms. Before Morgan can stop her, the distraught mother jumps in front of an oncoming train. Morgan ... + Read More
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Series: The HuntedCanadian EditionPaperback
Roz Nay9781501184840
$24.99FICTION
Jul 06, 2021
The Beach meets The Woman in Cabin 10 in this twisty new thriller about two couples who meet backpacking through Africa, but what begins as friendship quickly turns to obsession, with deadly consequences—from bestselling author Roz Nay.Stevie Erickson is looking for a fresh start. The sudden loss of her grandmother has sent her life into a tailspin, dredging up old losses and putting a strain on her relationship with her boyfriend, Jacob. So when Jacob is offered a job as a diver for GoEco, a dive operation for ecotourists on Rafiki, a beautifu... + Read More
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Series: Finding Your TreasureOur Family's Mission to Recycle, Reuse, and Give Back Everything—and How You Can TooHardcover
Angel Williams9781982152291
$22.99CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jul 27, 2021
Join pastor’s wife, mother of four, and entrepreneur, Angel Williams, on a journey of faith, frugality, and family, as she finds treasure in the most unexpected places.We live in a society where it’s not uncommon to buy something one week and throw it away the next. We constantly throw out serviceable and even valuable items without a second thought. But to Angel Williams that’s an opportunity. Angel started dumpster diving out of curiosity when a woman at church mentioned it to her, but it quickly turned into a sizeable side-business to help s... + Read More
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Series: One by OneCanadian EditionPaperback
Ruth Ware9781982143442
$12.99FICTION
Jun 29, 2021
The instant #1 bestselling suspenseful thriller set on a snow-covered mountain, by the Agatha Christie of our time.Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet high in the French Alps doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world. Especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a full-service chef and housekeeper, a cozy fire to keep you warm, and others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight coworkers…each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide. When the cofounder of Snoop, a trendy Lond... + Read More
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Series: We Can Do BetterUrgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and CareHardcover
David Goldbloom M.D.9781501184864
$32.00HEALTH & FITNESS
May 04, 2021
A leading psychiatrist and expert reveals important issues in mental health care today and introduces innovations to revolutionize and improve mental health for everyone.Mental health care systems are falling short and the consequences, for individuals and societies, are dire. In this urgent book, celebrated psychiatrist and mental health care advocate Dr. David Goldbloom outlines proven innovations in medicine and health care delivery that we all could benefit from today. Using fictional—but all too real—examples of people suffering from vario... + Read More
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Series: The Cheap HandymanTrue (and Disastrous) Tales from a [Home Improvement Expert] Guy Who Should Know BetterPaperback
B.S. Harris9781982151034
$19.99HUMOR
May 04, 2021
Hilarious adventures in home renovations and repairs, from a real-life Red Green.Meet Brian Harris, a (mostly) retired, self-proclaimed jack of all trades with a knack for home improvements and inventive money-saving schemes. Armed with a soldering gun, his trusty 9-foot ladder, and of course the handyman’s secret weapon—duct tape—Brian’s projects start out as simple chores: trim a tree branch, stain the cedar siding on his home...but all too often they end in costly disaster. Sometimes he’s trying to do the right thing, like the time he wrecke... + Read More
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE A lyrical novel set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution that follows a father’s quest to reunite his family before his precocious daughter’s momentous birthday, which Garth Greenwell calls “one of the most beautiful debuts I’ve read in years.”How many times in life can we start over without losing ourselves? In the summer of 1986 in a small Chinese village, ten-year-old Junie receives a momentous letter from her parents, who had left for America years ago: her father promises to re... + Read More
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Series: Molly Falls to EarthHardcover
Maria Mutch9781501182815
$29.99FICTION
Apr 27, 2021
An enthralling debut novel by Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist Maria Mutch that is an inventive exploration of time, absence, and desire.I feel in some strange place. In late January 2010, choreographer Molly Volkova has a seizure on a crowded Manhattan sidewalk. As Molly experiences the singularity of the seizure over the course of seven minutes, she is haunted by her past: memories of love and infidelity, thoughts of her family and her work, and of the city itself. She also reflects on the disappearance of a lover she last saw ten ... + Read More
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Series: Six Weeks to LiveA NovelPaperback
Catherine McKenzie9781982137557
$22.00FICTION
Apr 20, 2021
*Instant National Bestseller *Named a Most Anticipated Book by Goodreads, Frolic, and more A gripping psychological suspense novel about a woman diagnosed with cancer who sets out to discover if someone tried to poison her before her time is up, from the bestselling author of the “addictive and fast-paced” (Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author) thriller You Can’t Catch Me.Jennifer Barnes never expected the shocking news she received at a routine doctor’s appointment: she has a terminal brain tumor—and only six weeks left to live. Whil... + Read More
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Series: The BobcatA NovelPaperback
Katherine Forbes Riley9781950691487
$22.99FICTION
Jun 01, 2021
** Longlisted for The Center for Fiction's best debut novel of 2019 ** With the hypnotic intensity of Emily Fridlund’s The History of Wolves and Fiona McFarlane’s The Night Guest, Katherine Forbes Riley has created a mesmerizing love story, in lush, gorgeous prose, that examines art, science, and the magic of human chemistry."Teeming with lush imagery and mystical settings, and brimming with alluring magical realism, Riley’s tale is a beguiling journey of discovery and recovery.” — BooklistHaunting and lyrical, The Bobcat is Katherine Forbes Ri... + Read More
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Series: Lying for MoneyHow Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of the WorldHardcover
Dan Davies9781982114930
$37.00TRUE CRIME
Mar 09, 2021
An entertaining, deeply informative explanation of how high-level financial crimes work, written “with verve and wit” (The Sunday Times, London) by an industry insider who’s an expert in the field.The way most white-collar crime works is by manipulating institutional psychology. That means creating something that looks as much as possible like a normal set of transactions. The drama comes later, when it all unwinds. Financial crime seems horribly complicated, but there are only so many ways you can con someone out of what’s theirs. In Lying for... + Read More
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Series: The Last HighA ThrillerPaperback
Daniel Kalla9781501196997
$12.99FICTION
Feb 23, 2021
In this instant bestselling novel from author Daniel Kalla, a Vancouver doctor and a detective face the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis as they track down the supplier of fentanyl that landed a group of teens in the ER with critical overdoses.Deliberately or not, they must’ve been poisoned…And if it happened to them… There will be others. Dr. Julie Rees, a toxicologist and ER doctor, is stunned when her emergency room is flooded with teenagers from the same party, all on the verge of death. Julie knows the world of opioids inside and o... + Read More
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Series: Talk Money to MeHow to Save, Spend, and Feel Good About Your Money During COVID and Other Times of Financial DistressPaperback
Kelley Keehn9781982117573
$19.99BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Feb 23, 2021
In this new and updated emergency and pandemic-focused edition, Kelley Keehn tackles how to spend, save, and plan for your future, even in times of economic uncertainty.No matter your age, salary, social or relationship status, money is an important part of your life. Yet, somehow, talking about your money situation is hard. Why is it that you know more about what goes on in your friend’s bedroom than with their bank account? Do you know if your parents have a will or if they’ll leave a legacy? How many of your colleagues are still paying off s... + Read More
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Series: Woman on the EdgePaperback
Samantha M. Bailey9781982160548
$12.99FICTION
Feb 23, 2021
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A moment on the subway platform changes two women’s lives forever—a debut thriller that will take your breath away.A total stranger on the subway platform whispers, “Take my baby.” She places her child in your arms. She says your name. Then she jumps… In a split second, Morgan Kincaid’s life changes forever. She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to take her baby, then places the infant in her arms. Before Morgan can stop her, the distraught mother jumps in front of an oncoming train. Morgan has never seen... + Read More
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Series: Fortune's Many HousesA Victorian Visionary, a Noble Scottish Family, and a Lost InheritanceHardcover
Simon Welfare9781982128623
$39.99HISTORY
Feb 16, 2021
A unique and fascinating look at Victorian society through the remarkable lives of an enlightened and philanthropic aristocratic couple, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen, who tried to change the world for the better but paid a heavy price. This is a true tale of love and loss, fortune and misfortune.In the late 19th century, John and Ishbel Gordon, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen, were the couple who seemed to have it all: a fortune that ran into the tens of millions, a magnificent stately home in Scotland surrounded by one of ... + Read More
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Series: DownfallCanadian OriginPaperback
Robert Rotenberg9781476740607
$22.00FICTION
Feb 02, 2021
*INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Detectives dig into the dark side of Toronto when a serial killer targets homeless people camped out near one of the city’s most exclusive enclaves in this latest crime thriller from bestselling author Robert Rotenberg.Exactly what is one person’s death worth? For decades, the Humber River Golf Course has been one of the city’s most elite clubs. All is perfect in this playground for the rich, until homeless people move into the pristine ravine nearby, and tensions mount between rich and poor and reach a head when tw... + Read More
The first—and only—official collection of illustrated quotes from Rush drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart, Neil Peart: The Illustrated Quotes pairs elegant illustrations with some of Neil’s greatest remarks to bring the poignant words of one of the world’s greatest drummers to life.“How could anyone ever be bored in this world, when there was so much to be interested in, to learn, to contemplate?” Before his untimely death in 2020, Neil Peart was considered to be one of the greatest drummers to have ever lived. As the drummer and primary lyricist... + Read More
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Series: Still WaterPaperback
Amy Stuart9781982172077
$19.99FICTION
Dec 22, 2020
How do you find the truth in a town full of secrets? Clare has to find them. Sally Proulx and her young boy have mysteriously disappeared in the stormy town of High River. Clare is hired to track them down, hoping against all odds to find them alive. But High River isn’t your typical town. It’s a place where women run to—women who want to escape their past. They run to Helen Haines, a matriarch who offers them safe haven and anonymity. Pretending to be Sally’s long-lost friend, Clare turns up and starts asking questions, but nothing prepares he... + Read More
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Series: Still MinePaperback
Amy Stuart9781982172039
$19.99FICTION
Dec 22, 2020
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this taut psychological thriller, one woman hunts for the truth amidst the lies about a small town disappearance.What happens if you vanish from your life and leave no story behind? Someone will make one up for you. Clare is on the run. From her past, from her husband, and from her own secrets. When she turns up alone in the remote mining town of Blackmore asking about Shayna Fowles, the local girl who disappeared, everyone wants to know who Clare really is and what she’s hiding. As it turns out, she’s hiding a lot, in... + Read More
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Series: The ArrangementPaperback
Robyn Harding9781982110505
$22.99FICTION
Dec 08, 2020
A Pretty Woman tale turns toxic and deadly in this provocative thriller of sex, obsession, and murder from Robyn Harding, the “master of domestic suspense” (Kathleen Barber) and the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Swap and Her Pretty Face.Natalie, a young art student in New York City, is struggling to pay her bills when a friend makes a suggestion: Why not go online and find a sugar daddy—a wealthy, older man who will pay her for dates and even give her a monthly allowance? Lots of girls do it, Nat learns. All that’s required is to look pre... + Read More
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Series: Hockey's Hot StoveThe Untold Stories of the Original InsidersHardcover
Al Strachan9781982147013
$29.99SPORTS & RECREATION
Dec 01, 2020
Stories from behind the scenes of one of hockey’s longest running and most popular broadcasts, Hockey Night in Canada’s Satellite Hot Stove, from an insider who’s seen it all.For more than twenty years, hockey fans tuned in during intermission on Saturday nights to watch one of the most popular segments in the game’s long broadcasting history. They’d hear news from around the league, the latest rumours and gossip, and—of course—some of the most controversial opinions of the day. No, we’re not talking about Coach’s Corner. The Satellite Hot Stov... + Read More
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Series: Beyond the KnownHow Exploration Created the Modern World and Will Take Us to the StarsPaperback
Andrew Rader9781982123550
$25.00HISTORY
Nov 17, 2020
From brilliant young polymath Andrew Rader—an MIT-credentialed scientist, popular podcast host, and SpaceX mission manager—an “engaging” (Tim Marshall, New York Times bestselling author) chronicle showcasing our human desire to continually explore new and uncharted territory, from civilization’s earliest days to interstellar travel.For the first time in history, the human species has the technology to destroy itself. But having developed that power, humans are also able to leave Earth and voyage into the vastness of space. After millions of yea... + Read More
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Series: Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume IIMore Inspiring Stories About Our Great GameHardcover
Bob McKenzie9781982132705
$34.99SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 10, 2020
From TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie comes a new collection of hockey stories about the everyday heroes from across the game who are defying the odds and championing the next generation of hockey—on and off the ice.In this uplifting and entertaining volume of stories, Canadian broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together hockey players, coaches, and refs, as well as those behind the bench—the parents, scouts, analysts, and agents—to tell us, in their own voices, why they love the game and how they’re shaping its future. Meet Dallas Sta... + Read More
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Series: Extraordinary CanadiansStories from the Heart of Our NationHardcover
Peter Mansbridge9781982134525
$36.99BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Nov 10, 2020
From Peter Mansbridge, the beloved former anchor of CBC’s The National, and Mark Bulgutch, former CBC producer, comes a collection of first-person stories about remarkable Canadians who embody the values of our great nation—kindness, compassion, courage, and freedom—and inspire us to do the same.In this timely and heartwarming volume of personal stories, Peter Mansbridge and former CBC producer Mark Bulgutch bring together inspiring Canadians from across the country, who in their own way, are making Canada a better place for all. Hear Gitxsan a... + Read More
Rush: The Making of A Farewell to Kings chronicles the notorious story of how one of the most influential rock bands of all-time came to envision, write, and record their ground-breaking fifth studio album: A Farewell to Kings. Recorded and mixed in just over a month, A Farewell to Kings was adventurous, risk-taking album that brought the world two of the band’s most beloved songs: “Closer to the Heart” and the majestic “Xanadu.” Following the worldwide tour for their first major commercial success, 2112, Rush began their transition into their ... + Read More
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Series: UndraftedHockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a ProHardcover
Nick Kypreos9781982146825
$34.99BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 20, 2020
True stories and hard-won lessons about a life of hockey, from a Stanley Cup champion and top analyst.As a child growing up in Toronto, Nick Kypreos lived for hockey and dreamed of following in his idols’ footsteps to play in the NHL. Hockey was an important part of the Kypreos household. It was largely through the game that his immigrant Greek parents acclimatized to their new lives in Canada, and from a young age “Kyper” proved he was more than good enough to move through the ranks. But he was never a top prospect—he didn’t even attend the NH... + Read More
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Series: Ice WalkerA Polar Bear's Journey through the Fragile ArcticHardcover
James Raffan9781501155369
$25.00NATURE
Oct 13, 2020
From bestselling author James Raffan comes an enlightening and original story about a polar bear’s precarious existence in the changing Arctic, reminiscent of John Vaillant’s The Golden Spruce.Nanurjuk, “the bear-spirited one,” is hunting for seals on Hudson Bay, where ice never lasts more than one season. For her and her young, everything is in flux. From the top of the world, Hudson Bay looks like an enormous paw print on the torso of the continent, and through a vast network of lakes and rivers, this bay connects to oceans across the globe. ... + Read More
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Series: No Days OffMy Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Journey to the NHLPaperback
Max Domi9781982155896
$22.00SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 13, 2020
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the NHL’s most talented young stars shares his inspiring coming-of-age story about following his dreams after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.“Max, you have type 1 diabetes,” the doctor said. My mom and I looked at each other. For her, time stood still for a second as our entire future as a family shifted. But I had no clue what the diagnosis meant. So I said the first thing that came to mind. “Can I still play hockey?” As a kid, when Max Domi was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he only eve... + Read More
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Series: A Guy Like MeFighting to Make the CutPaperback
John Scott9781501159657
$23.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 13, 2020
From the NHL’s most unexpected All-Star MVP comes a sports memoir unlike any other. Hilarious, candid, and reflective, A Guy Like Me recounts the heartwarming story of John Scott: an average joe who became a sports icon overnight.Known as a willing-and-able fighter and bruiser in the league, John Scott was a surprising and tongue-and-cheek nominee for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. He’d been in the league for over eight NHL seasons, playing for teams such as the Wild, Blackhawks, Rangers, Sabres, and the Sharks. Scott’s best attribute as an NHL pl... + Read More
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Series: High SchoolPaperback
Sara Quin9781982112677
$22.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 06, 2020
NEW YORK TIMES AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER First loves, first songs, and the drugs and reckless high school exploits that fueled them—meet music icons Tegan and Sara as you’ve never known them before in this intimate and raw account of their formative years.High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary, Alberta, growing up in the height of grunge and rave culture in the ’90s, well before they became the celebrated musicians and global LGBTQ icons we know today. While grappling with... + Read More
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Series: Why We RevoltA Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind CareSecond Edition, New EditionPaperback
Victor Montori M.D.9781893005624
$19.99MEDICAL
Sep 29, 2020
Winner of the 2018 PenCraft Award for Literary Excellence, Why We Revolt peels back the curtain to expose the corruption and negligence present in the modern American healthcare system—and how, with focused collaboration, we can revolutionize the way our country approaches patient care.Told through a series of essays and short stories, Dr. Victor M. Montori’s Why We Revolt uncovers how, over the past few decades, the American healthcare system has become increasingly exploited and industrialized. The costs of health insurance and standard medic... + Read More
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Series: Truth Be ToldThe Story of My Life and My Fight for EqualityPaperback
Beverley McLachlin9781982104979
$24.99BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 15, 2020
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WRITERS’ TRUST SHAUGHNESSY COHEN PRIZE WINNER OF THE OTTAWA BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION ​Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin offers an intimate and revealing look at her life, from her childhood in the Alberta foothills to her career on the Supreme Court, where she helped to shape the social and moral fabric of the country—for readers of Educated and Becoming.From a very early age, all I knew was that I wanted to do something that was not ordinary. Because, for a girl gr... + Read More
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Series: The FinderA NovelPaperback
Will Ferguson9781982139698
$24.99FICTION
Sep 01, 2020
Series: You Can't Catch MePaperback
Catherine McKenzie9781982137526
$22.00FICTION
Aug 18, 2020
A riveting new novel of suspense about a disgraced young journalist caught up in a grifter’s game, and the trail of identically named victims she uncovers, from the instant bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell and The Good Liar.Assumed identities. A con game. Unwitting victims. After being fired from her investigative journalism job for plagiarism, Jessica Williams is looking for a break from the constant press coverage. She decides to escape for a week to a resort in Mexico boasting no connections to the outside world. While waiting at the ai... + Read More
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Series: Searching for the MessiahUnlocking the "Psalms of Solomon" and Humanity's Quest for a SaviorHardcover
Barrie Wilson9781643134505
$39.95RELIGION
Aug 04, 2020
An award-winning historian of religion examines the role a “messiah” plays in Western culture, from its pre-Christian roots to modern interpretations of a savior. Over the centuries, people have longed for a messiah, whether a religious figure such as Jesus, a political leader, or even in popular culture. The messianic quest emerges most acutely during difficult times when people experience a sense of powerlessness and desperation. But the concept of a messiah—a savior—has its root in the writings of ancient Judaism and early Christianity, evo... + Read More
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Series: The Answer Is . . .Reflections on My LifeHardcover
Alex Trebek9781982157999
$32.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jul 21, 2020
A RECOMMENDED SUMMER READ BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, TIME, AND NEWSWEEK Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career.Since debuting as the host of Jeopardy! in 1984, Alex Trebek has been something like a family member to millions of television viewers, bringing entertainment and education into their homes five nights a week. Last year, he made the stunning announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. What followed was an incredible outpouring of love and kindness. ... + Read More
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Series: Front Page DetectivesRoyals at WarThe Untold Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split with the House of WindsorHardcover
Dylan Howard9781510761193
$33.99BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jun 30, 2020
Explore all the world has to offer with the internet’s favorite traveling feline!Suki is a gorgeous Bengal cat from Canada who isn't afraid of taking her tiny paws on big adventures. From the castles of Europe to the sunny shores of California, her travels prove that anyone can wander the world. With inspirational words about exploration, Suki’s readers are invited to travel with her. Additionally, Suki looks absolutely elegant with each step she takes and has the photos to prove it! Full of gorgeous shots of her and her human parent, Martina G... + Read More
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Series: The Last HighPaperback
Daniel Kalla9781501196980
$22.00FICTION
May 12, 2020
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this riveting novel from international bestselling author Daniel Kalla, a Vancouver doctor and a detective face the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis as they track down the supplier of fentanyl that landed a group of teens in the ER with critical overdoses.Deliberately or not, they must’ve been poisoned…And if it happened to them… There will be others. Dr. Julie Rees, a toxicologist and ER doctor, is stunned when her emergency room is flooded with teenagers from the same party, all on the verge of death. ... + Read More
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Series: The Brideship WifePaperback
Leslie Howard9781508259350
$24.99FICTION
May 05, 2020
Inspired by the history of the British “brideships,” this captivating historical debut tells the story of one woman’s coming of age and search for independence—for readers of Pam Jenoff's The Orphan's Tale and Armando Lucas Correa’s The German Girl. Tomorrow we would dock in Victoria on the northwest coast of North America, about as far away from my home as I could imagine. Like pebbles tossed upon the beach, we would scatter, trying to make our way as best as we could. Most of us would marry; some would not. England, 1862. Charlotte is somewha... + Read More
From the acclaimed Eisner Award–nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of 1920s legendary jazz soloist Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke.Told in stunning illustrations, Bix is a near-wordless graphic exploration highlighting the career of Leon Bix Beiderbecke, one of the most innovative jazz soloists of the 1920s next to the legendary Louis Armstrong. While composing and recording some of the landmark music in the early history of genre, Bix struggled wit... + Read More
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Series: Predator KingPeter Nygard's Dark Life of Rape, Drugs, and BlackmailHardcover
Melissa Cronin9781510762329
$33.99TRUE CRIME
Apr 10, 2020
Jeffrey Epstein. Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. Peter Nygard. With this book, the infamous hall of fame for billionaire sex predators has inducted another member. Peter Nygard is the most famous and successful fashion designer that you might never have heard of. A Finnish-Canadian crowned the “polyester phenom” by Forbes, he built a nearly billion-dollar fortune shilling pants and blouses for the thirty-five and older set. Dillard’s, Sears, and Wal-Mart all called him one of their top providers, and he boasted a massive flagship store in the h... + Read More
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Series: The Forgotten Home ChildPaperback
Genevieve Graham9781982128951
$24.99FICTION
Mar 03, 2020
The Home for Unwanted Girls meets Orphan Train in this unforgettable novel about a young girl caught in a scheme to rid England’s streets of destitute children, and the lengths she will go to find her way home—based on the true story of the British Home Children.2018 At ninety-seven years old, Winnifred Ellis knows she doesn’t have much time left, and it is almost a relief to realize that once she is gone, the truth about her shameful past will die with her. But when her great-grandson Jamie, the spitting image of her dear late husband, asks ab... + Read More
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Series: Start HereA Parent's Guide to Helping Children and Teens through Mental Health ChallengesPaperback
Pier Bryden, M.D.9781508257929
$22.99FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Jan 28, 2020
From two of the top child and adolescent psychiatrists at The Hospital for Sick Children comes an accessible guide to common mental health struggles, such as anxiety and depression, for any parent wondering how to help their child.Is my child okay? Is she eating and sleeping enough? Is he hanging out with the right people? Should I be worried that she spends all her time in her room? Is this just a phase? Or a sign of something serious? As parents, we worry about our children—about their physical health, performance at school, the types of fri... + Read More
48.
Series: The Woman in Cabin 10Canadian EditionPaperback
Ruth Ware9781501168819
$22.00FICTION
Jan 07, 2020
From New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware comes The Woman in Cabin 10, a suspenseful and haunting novel set at sea.In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. The sky is clear, the waters calm, and the veneered, select guests jovial as the exclusive cruise ship, the Aurora, begins her voyage in the picturesque North Sea. At first, Lo’s ... + Read More
49.
Series: Grass KingsGrass Kings Vol. 2Paperback
Matt Kindt9781684154401
$22.99COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Nov 26, 2019
The next chapter in the story of three brothers who rule their own trailer park kingdom, as their bond fractures from threats outside and within.The next chapter in the lives of the Grass Kings--three brothers who rule their own trailer park kingdom outside of the laws of man--begins not with a whimper, but with a bang, as Robert uproots the community in search of the long-fabled serial killer. With paranoia setting in, Bruce and Ashur must decide if their brother is still fit to lead… Written by The New York Times bestseller Matt Kindt (Mind M... + Read More
50.
Series: Woman on the EdgePaperback
Samantha M. Bailey9781982126742
$24.99FICTION
Nov 26, 2019
A moment on the subway platform changes two women’s lives forever—a debut thriller that will take your breath away.A total stranger on the subway platform whispers, “Take my baby.” She places her child in your arms. She says your name. Then she jumps... In a split second, Morgan Kincaid’s life changes forever. She’s on her way home from work when a mother begs her to take her baby, then places the infant in her arms. Before Morgan can stop her, the distraught mother jumps in front of an oncoming train. Morgan has never seen this woman before, a... + Read More
51.
Series: Beyond the KnownHow Exploration Created the Modern World and Will Take Us to the StarsHardcover
Andrew Rader9781982123536
$37.00HISTORY
Nov 12, 2019
From brilliant young polymath Andrew Rader—an MIT-credentialed scientist, popular podcast host, and SpaceX mission manager—an illuminating chronicle of exploration that spotlights humans’ insatiable desire to continually push into new and uncharted territory, from civilization’s earliest days to current planning for interstellar travel.For the first time in history, the human species has the technology to destroy itself. But having developed that power, humans are also able to leave Earth and voyage into the vastness of space. After millions of... + Read More
52.
Series: Our Super AdventureOur Super Canadian AdventureAn Our Super Adventure TravelogueHardcover
Sarah Graley9781620106730
$12.99HUMOR
Nov 05, 2019
Hit webcomic artist Sarah Graley and her partner Stef chronicle all their Canadian adventures in this slice-of-life series perfect for fans of Hyperbole and a Half and Sarah Scribbles!Ever since they started dating, Sarah and Stef had dreams of getting to visit Toronto—the home of Scott Pilgrim, the CN Tower and the legendary comic book festival, TCAF! In this Our Super Adventure Travelogue book, Sarah and Stef finally get to make this dream come true! Join them as they take in the famous sights and sounds of the city, get soaked at Niagara Fal... + Read More
Fans and newcomers alike will love the Our Super Adventure Travelogue boxed collection, which includes both Our Super American Adventure and Our Super Canadian Adventure!UK webcomic star Sarah Graley and her partner Stef chronicle their exciting travel adventures to the U.S. and Canada, featuring San Diego Comic-Con, New York City, and Toronto, all packaged in a handy box set! Whether it's bonding over beers cooled in the hotel sink, getting soaked at Niagara Falls, or talking about whether or not the cats miss you, travel memories are better m... + Read More
54.
Series: False KneesAn Illustrated Guide to Animal BehaviorPaperback
Joshua Barkman9781449499723
$19.99HUMOR
Oct 15, 2019
Based on Joshua Barkman’s popular webcomic by the same name, False Knees is animal humor taken to a very absurd, darkly delightful place.In Barkman’s debut print collection, False Knees fans will find old favorites along with an abundance of all-new material. Featuring creatures found in the author’s native Ontario, this always sharp, sometimes head-scratchingly bizarre collection of comics offers a view into the secret, surprisingly insightful world of blue jays, squirrels, geese, wolves, and rabbits.
55.
Series: Defying LimitsLessons from the Edge of the UniversePaperback
Dr. Dave Williams9781501160974
$22.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 01, 2019
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER An inspirational, uplifting, and life-affirming memoir about passion, resilience, and living life to the fullest, from Dr. Dave Williams, one of Canada’s most accomplished astronauts.I had dreamt about becoming an astronaut from the time I watched Alan Shepard launch on the first American sub-orbital flight on May 5, 1961. Eleven days before my seventh birthday, I committed to a new goal: one day, I would fly in outer space. Dr. Dave has led the sort of life that most people only dream of. He has set records for spac... + Read More
56.
Series: High SchoolHardcover
Sara Quin9781982112660
$32.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 24, 2019
First loves, first songs, and the drugs and reckless high school exploits that fueled them—meet music icons Tegan and Sara as you’ve never known them before in this intimate and raw account of their formative years. High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary, Alberta, growing up in the height of grunge and rave culture in the 90s, well before they became the celebrated musicians and global LGBTQ icons we know today. While grappling with their identity and sexuality, often al... + Read More
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Series: Truth Be ToldMy Journey Through Life and the LawHardcover
Beverley McLachlin9781982104962
$39.99BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 24, 2019
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WRITERS’ TRUST SHAUGHNESSY COHEN PRIZE WINNER OF THE OTTAWA BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION ​Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin offers an intimate and revealing look at her life, from her childhood in the Alberta foothills to her career on the Supreme Court, where she helped to shape the social and moral fabric of the country.As a young girl, Beverley McLachlin’s world was often full of wonder—at the expansive prairie vistas around her, at the stories she discovered in the ... + Read More
Nothing’s rougher than a Canadian winter . . . except maybe one that never ends!As winter fallout reaches its peak, Flavie is once again forced to leave her comfortable life to help her friend Marco. Braving the cold, she’s pulled into a quest for cough syrup that will take her and her snowmobile all the way out to the dreaded, out-of-bounds Mount-Royal Park, where a group of teens on motorized snowbikes have been stealing and hoarding medical supplies...which Flavie desperately needs to fight off the mutagenic effects of living in an eternal n... + Read More
Officially licensed RUSH graphic novel chronicling the making of Rush’s classic album “A Farewell to Kings.”RUSH, the well-known Canadian power trio, is one of the most influential rock bands of all-time, with more than 40 million records sold worldwide. This epic, fully authorized graphic novel chronicles the birth of Rush’s classic album “A Farewell to Kings”. Relive the trials and triumphs alongside Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart as they create the masterpiece of progressive rock that gave birth to “Closer to the Heart” & the majest... + Read More
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Series: The Girl They Left BehindA NovelPaperback
Roxanne Veletzos9781501187698
$23.00FICTION
Sep 03, 2019
A sweeping historical romance that is “gripping, tragic, yet filled with passion and hope” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author), offering a vivid and unique portrayal of life in war-torn 1941 Bucharest during World War II and its aftermath—perfect for fans of Lilac Girls and Sarah’s Key.On a freezing night in January 1941, a little Jewish girl is found on the steps of an apartment building in Bucharest. With Romania recently allied with the Nazis, the Jewish population is in grave danger so the girl is placed in an orphanage and even... + Read More