Staff Picks

Explore Canada

Celebrate Canada Day with stories that journey across the country. From coast to coast to coast, this collection highlights iconic Canadian settings and the voices of talented Canadian authors, with something for readers of all ages.

Vacation Reads

Pack your bags and don’t forget a good book! This collection is filled with easygoing reads, page‑turning mysteries, and stories set in sunny destinations – perfect companions for wherever your summer takes you.

Lost in the Summer of '69: A Novel

Eliza Knight

A Field Guide to Summer

Gabby Dawnay; illustrated by Dorien Brouwers

Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt: A Celebration of Modern Coastal Home Cooking

Donna Hay

The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club: A Novel

Martha Hall Kelly

Big Family Beach Day

Nina Crews

Beach Thriller

Jaime Day

Summerland Cove: A Novel

Ellen Baker

The Beach Day: Three-and-a-half Stories

Ame Dyckman

Total Dreamboat: A Novel

Katelyn Doyle

Ghoul Summer

Tracy Badua

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain

Hannah Brown

Swimming Season

Jaimie MacGibbon

Dead of Summer: A Novel

Jessa Maxwell

The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane

Erin Stewart

Other People's Summers

Sarah Morgan

A Cozy Summer Day

Eliza Wheeler

Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes

Janine Myska

Beach Cute

Beth Reekles

Don't Splash Grandpa!

Julie Gonzalez; pictures by Srinidhi Srinivasan

Best Summer Ever

Jessica Cunsolo

Enchanted to Meet You

Cara Stout

The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall

Charis Cotter

I Like Big Books

We like big books – and we cannot lie! This list celebrates bold, immersive reads with rich stories, unforgettable characters, and plenty of pages to get lost in, all perfect for readers who love a longer escape.

You Like It Darker

Stephen King

The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Stephanie Dray

The Bright Sword

Lev Grossman

Homeseeking

Karissa Chen

The Wayfinder

Adam Johnson

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

The God of the Woods

Liz Moore

Air Borne: The Hidden History of the Life we Breathe

Carl Zimmer

Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Marlon James

The City of Brass

S.A. Chakraborty

Consider Me

Becka Mack

A Fine Balance

Rohinton Mistry

The Night of the Scourge

Lars Mytting

Nonesuch

Francis Spufford

Monarch

Ted Bell

The Navigator’s Children

Tad Williams

The Last Chair Lift

John Irving

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

Bill Bryson

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman

The Will of the Many

James Islington

From the Pitch to the Page

Celebrate the World Cup with books that capture the energy, passion, and global connections of the game. This collection brings together stories for all ages that inspire, entertain, and score big with readers.

World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments

Simon Kuper

The Beautiful Game

Yamile Saied Méndez

Next Goal Wins

DVD

One Goal: How Soccer Can Help Save the Planet

Heather Camlot; illustrated by Drew Shannon

How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius : What Architects, Stuntwomen, Paleoanthropologists, and Computer Scientists Reveal about the World's Game

Nick Greene

Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game

Kevin Sylvester

The Long Game: A Novel

Elena Armas

The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book: Legends, Stats, and Stories From Soccer's Biggest Game

Maria S. Barbo

Alphonso Davies: A New Hope

Farhan Devji

Canada National Soccer Teams: Ultimate Fan Guide

David Stabler

Playing the Long Game: A Memoir

Christine Sinclair

Heather C. Hudak

The Striker

Ana Huang

Guinness world Records: Soccer Edition

Guinness World Records

Winning Pitch: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond

Murray Mollard

The World's Best Soccer Book: Everything You Need to Know About Soccer!

Paul Ulane

The Beautiful Dream: A Memoir

Atiba Hutchinson

Soccer

Melissa Santoyo

Cleat Cute: A Novel

Meryl Wilsner

2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer

Emily J. Dolbear

We are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event

Roger Bennett

The Academy: Cup of Nations

T.Z. Layton

For Fans of Toy Story

To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, explore a collection of stories filled with friendship, imagination, and adventure. These picks capture the magic of bringing toys to life—and the joy of stories that stay with you.