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Explore the season’s most anticipated books, as voted on by by independent booksellers across Canada. The Booksellers’ List celebrates the top 20 books of the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter seasons, and is a project of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association.

The Astral Library

A Novel

By: Kate Quinn Narrated by: Kate Quinn & Saskia Maarleveld Length: TBA

From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from... Read more about The Astral Library

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Hooked

A Novel of Obsession

By: Asako Yuzuki Length: TBA

Named a Most Anticipated Book by The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, Oprah Daily, Lit Hub, and Publisher's Weekly * A Paperback OriginalFrom the author of the international bestseller Butter comes a chilling and perceptive novel about obsession, female friendship, and the slow unraveling of two livesEriko’s life looks perfect—from her... Read more about Hooked

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Seasons of Glass and Iron

Stories

By: Amal El-Mohtar Narrated by: Rachel Elizabeth Smith Length: TBA

Full of glimpses into gleaming worlds and fairy tales with teeth, Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories is a collection of acclaimed and awarded work from Amal El-Mohtar.With confidence and style, El-Mohtar guides us through exquisitely told and sharply observed tales about life as it is, was, and could be. Like miscellany from other worlds, these... Read more about Seasons of Glass and Iron

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Honeysuckle

A Novel

By: Bar Fridman-Tell Narrated by: Catrin Walker-Booth & Geraint Rhys Length: 11 hours 27 minutes

Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell is just the right amount of creepy for this scaredy-cat reader. It deals with themes of consent and power dynamics. It starts out as such a sweet story of friendship and then goes very dark. The part that hit me the most is the dual POV, so you get to see the justification through the lens of the one with all the... Read more

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Is This A Cry For Help?

A Novel

By: Emily Austin Narrated by: Natalie Naudus Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

“Devastating, devastatingly funny, and seriously hopeful, Is This a Cry for Help is the kind of work that will stick with you and inspire you to go to therapy—and I mean that in the best possible way. Read more

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When the Forest Breathes

Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World

By: Suzanne Simard Narrated by: Suzanne Simard Length: TBA

The author of Finding the Mother Tree and scientist who pioneered the concept of sophisticated communication between trees, Suzanne Simard now offers a powerful vision for saving our forests based on nature’s deep-rooted cycles of renewal. "A masterclass on the inner workings of forests. . . . This is science as an act of love for the world.”... Read more about When the Forest Breathes

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Sisters in Yellow

A Novel

By: Mieko Kawakami Narrated by: Annie Q. Riegel Length: TBA

From Mieko Kawakami, award-winning author of Breasts and Eggs, comes a bold novel of sacrifice and the tumultuous bonds of sisterhood, set in the gritty Tokyo of the 1990s.“I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami.” —Haruki MurakamiHana has nothing – she’s fifteen years old and living in a tiny... Read more about Sisters in Yellow

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Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter

By: Heather Fawcett Narrated by: Genevieve Cocke Length: 11 hours 25 minutes

“I absolutely adore this book. All of the cats are so cute and have their own personalities. It has cozy treats that had me searching for the nearest bakery, and all the characters felt relatable in their own way. 10/10 would frequent Agnes' cat shelter if I could. Read more

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Vigil

A Novel

By: George Saunders Narrated by: Judy Greer, Stephen Root, MacLeod Andrews, Kimberly Farr, Mark Bramhall, Barrett Leddy, Eric Jason Martin, Karissa Vacker, Sunil Malhotra, Cassandra Campbell, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Aaron Goodson, Maggi-Meg Reed & Full Cast Length: 5 hours 32 minutes

“George Saunders is kind of obsessed with the afterlife. His brilliant novel, Lincoln in the Bardo, is sure to one day be a classic. If you loved it, you will like his new book, Vigil. A host of dearly departed souls sits and floats and marches vigil for J. K. Boone, a dying oil executive with a conscience that needs clearing. The spirit in... Read more

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Liberty Street

A Novel

By: Heather Marshall Length: TBA

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Looking for Jane comes a riveting novel about one journalist's harrowing journey into an infamous real-life 1960s women's prison—and the detective who uncovers her story decades later.1961: Emily Radcliffe works as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine, surrounded by the best women... Read more about Liberty Street

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Son of Nobody

By: Yann Martel Length: TBA

From the author of the international bestseller Life of Pi, a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar.Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey were not the only ancient tales of the Trojan War. In Son of Nobody, Yann Martel composes a new legend: the Psoad, an epic in free verse that follows a... Read more about Son of Nobody

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Pick a Colour

The electrifying new novel from the author of How to Pronounce Knife

By: Souvankham Thammavongsa Narrated by: Zoe Doyle Length: 4 hours 48 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa, read by Zoe DoyleFrom Giller Prize and O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa comes a revelatory novel about loneliness, love, labor, and class.'I live in a world of Susans. I got name tags for everyone who works at this nail salon, and on every one is printed the name... Read more about Pick a Colour

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Elbows Up!

Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance

By: Various Narrated by: Rebecca Auerbach, Ishan Davé, Wesley French, Rong Fu, Sam Khalilieh, Ellora Patnaik, T'Áncháy Redvers, Tara Sky & Emerjade Simms Length: 8 hours 51 minutes

A blazing collection of responses to the U.S.'s shocking annexation threats and the swell of Canadian national unity that followed, from a remarkable array of Canada's sharpest and most influential minds.2025. Donald Trump is president. And he is insisting that Canada is for sale. It feels disorienting, even existential, to watch a trade war... Read more about Elbows Up!

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Book of Lives

A Memoir of Sorts

By: Margaret Atwood Narrated by: Margaret Atwood Length: 25 hours 35 minutes

“The memoir from my #2 literary crush (Anne Carson has an unassailable lead) 'She's taken our times and made us wise to them' ALI SMITH 'She's Margaret Atwood and she can do anything' ANN PATCHETT' She saw it all coming' TIME 'The outstanding novelist of our age' SUNDAY TIMES Immerse yourself in the creative universe of Margaret Atwood for a... Read more

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Book of Lives

A Memoir of Sorts

By: Margaret Atwood Narrated by: Margaret Atwood Length: 25 hours 36 minutes

Brought to you by Penguin.The greatest writer of our time tells her own story. Immerse yourself in the creative universe of Margaret Atwood for a riot of life, art and everything in betweenRaised by scientifically minded parents, Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec: a vast playground for her entomologist father... Read more about Book of Lives

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We Love You, Bunny

A Novel

By: Mona Awad Narrated by: Sophie Amoss Length: 20 hours 26 minutes

“Laugh out loud moments as Mona Awad continues to skewer the graduate writing world. Sophie Amoss voices this perfectly-- from bunnies to professors -- and the joy of the absurdity of this world is smart and fun-- a perfect combination. One of my most favorite listens ever, to date! Read more

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We Love You, Bunny

By: Mona Awad Narrated by: Sophie Amoss Length: 20 hours 13 minutes

A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener. Read more about We Love You, Bunny

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Brigands & Breadknives

The Instant Sunday Times bestseller: A cosy, heartfelt adventure about old friends and new beginnings

Legends & Lattes: Book #3

By: Travis Baldree Narrated by: Travis Baldree Length: 8 hours 24 minutes

“Such a joyful listen! The characters were done such justice by the narrator, thank you! Another fantastical story from Baldree, they've delivered again on high fantasy, low stakes, and so much love! Read more

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Brigands & Breadknives

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree Narrated by: Travis Baldree Length: 8 hours 24 minutes

“I devoured this entire book in one day. This one is one of my favorites in the series. I loved the coziness of Legends and Lattes, as well as Bookshops and Bondust. However, I am a fan of the increase in action! It feels just like a Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Zyll is the best character. Fight me. Read more

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21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government

A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act

By: Bob Joseph Narrated by: Rodman Joseph Length: 2 hours 49 minutes

From the bestselling author of 21 Things™ You May Not Know About the Indian Act comes a powerful new book on dismantling the Indian Act and advancing Indigenous self-governance.Bob Joseph’s 21 Things™ You May Not Know About the Indian Act captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of Canadians by shining a light on the Indian Act and the... Read more about 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government

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