Staff Picks

Indigenous History Month

In honour of Indigenous History Month, explore a powerful selection of books that invite readers to learn, reflect, and engage with the rich and diverse experiences of Indigenous communities across the country.

Early Days: Indigenous Art From the McMichael

Teachings of the Drum

Ren Louie

I Am Connected

Kung Jaadee

Bones of a Giant

Brian Thomas Isaac

The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Leigh Joseph

The Game

Henry Charles

Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival

Trina Rathgeber

Nauetakuan, A Silence for a Noise

Natasha Kanapé Fontaine

Reconciling History: A Story of Canada

Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh

Reasons to Look at the Night Sky

Danielle Daniel

Spirit Rider: A Lillian Mystery

Lynda Partridge

Hopeless in Hope

Wanda John-Kehewin

Elizabeth Quocksister: Keeper of History

Haley Healey

It's Powwow Time!

Martha Troian

Small Ceremonies

Kyle Edwards

The Rez Doctor

Gitz Crazyboy

Pride Month

From compelling fiction to moving memoirs, these books celebrate the many voices and experiences of queer lives in Canada and beyond. Discover stories that explore identity, resilience, love, and the diverse realities of LGBTQ+ people—for readers of all ages.

Pride

Eric Huang

The Rebel's Guide to Pride

Matthew Hubbard

Let Them Stare

Jonathan Van Ness

Under the Rainbow

Chris Ayala-Kronos

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration from Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places

Alicia Valenski

I Can't Even Think Straight

Dean Atta

Pride Families

Amie Taylor

Flirting Lessons

Jasmine Guillory

I Think We Can!: A Visit to the Pride Parade

G. M. King

A Year of Pride and Joy: 52 LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life Passions

curated by Simon James Green

The Broposal

Sonora Reyes

Gorgeously Me!

Jonathan Van Ness

Gay Science: The Totally Scientific Examination of LGBTQ+ Culture, Myths, and Stereotypes

Rob Anderson

The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies

Shane Jordan

Homophobia: Deal With It and Turn Prejudice Into Pride

Steven Solomon

The ABCs of Queer History

Seema Yasmin

Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color

Lil Miss Hot Mess

The Vinyl Diaries: Sex, Deep Cuts and My Soundtrack to Queer Joy

Pete Crighton

Pride or Die

C. L Montblanc

Paper Doll: Notes From a Late Bloomer

Dylan Mulvaney

Indigiqueerness: a Conversation About Storytelling

Joshua Whitehead

Perspectives on Aging

Celebrate Seniors Month with stories that honour the experiences, voices, and contributions of older adults. This collection for all ages includes both fiction and non-fiction, offering reflections on aging, connection, and lifelong learning.

How to Age Disgracefully

Clare Pooley

Old Friends

Margaret Aitken

This Way Up: Old Friends, New Love, and a Map for the Road Ahead

Cathrin Bradbury

Thelma

Magnolia Pictures

My Baba's Garden

Jordan Scott

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Strength Training Bible for Seniors: The Ultimate Fitness Guide for the Rest of Your Life

Karl Knopf

Global Baby Grandparents

Maya Ajmera

Etta and Otto and Russell and James

Emma Hooper

The How Not to Age Cookbook

Michael Greger

Four Years Trapped in my Mind Palace

Johan Twiss

Silver Alert

Lee Smith

Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking - How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age

Caroline Paul

The Sun Never Hurries

Roxane Turcotte

The Excitements

CJ Wray

My Hive: A Girl, Her Grandfather, and Their Honeybee Family

Meredith May

If I Knew Then: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging

Jann Arden

The Pie Reports

Hayley Lowe

The Big 100: The New World of Super-aging

William J. Kole

The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You

Margareta Magnusson

Elmer and the Gift

David McKee

Not Nothing

Gayle Forman

Refugee Stories of Strength and Survival

Mark World Refugee Day (June 20) with books that share the powerful stories of people forced to flee their homes in search of safety and hope. This collection for kids, teens, and adults highlights resilience, courage, and the diverse experiences of refugees around the world.