Staff Picks

Canadian Children’s Book Week

Canadian Children’s Book Week (April 26 – May 2) is an annual celebration that connects Canadian creators with children and teens across Canada. Join the celebration with this selection of picturebooks, chapter books, graphic novels and non-fiction books for kids.

For Fans of The Devil Wears Prada

Love sharp wit, high‑stakes workplaces, and a touch of glamour? These books serve up fashion, ambition, and behind‑the‑scenes drama – perfect for fans of The Devil Wears Prada.

From the Rez to the Runway: Forging My Path in Fashion: A Memoir

Christian Allaire

When Life Gives You Lululemons: A Novel

Lauren Weisberger

Anna the Biography

Amy Odell

Shopgirls

Jessica Anya Blau

The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir

André Leon Talley

The Winthrop Agreement

Alice Simpson

Vogue Covers: On Fashion's Front Page

Vogue

Worthy Opponents: A Novel

Danielle Steel

Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America

Michael M. Grynbaum

Stargazer

Laurie Petrou

Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire

Stacy A. Cordery

Workhorse: A Novel

Caroline Palmer

Loulou & Yves: The Untold Story of Loulou de la Falaise and the House of Saint Laurent

Christopher Petkanas

The Saint Laurent Muse: A Novel

C. W. Gortner

Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

Nancy MacDonell

Counterfeit

Kirstin Chen

Heart on My Sleeve: Stories From a Life Well Worn

Jeanne Beker

Careering

Daisy Buchanan

The Re:Fashion Wardrobe: Sew Your Own Stylish, Sustainable Clothes

Portia Lawrie

Margaret's New Look

Katherine Ashenburg

Spotlight on Vinyl

Drop the needle and explore! This list highlights just some of the records waiting to be discovered in our vinyl collection.

Spice

Spice Girls

All Things Must Pass

George Harrison

Legacy

David Bowie

Day For Night

The Tragically Hip

25

Adele

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Danse Macabre

Duran Duran

Dawn FM

The Weeknd

Hero

Maren Morris

Moving Pictures

RUSH

Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish

Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent

Lewis Capaldi

Graceland

Paul Simon

X

Ed Sheeran

This Music May Contain Hope

RAYE

Sign "O" the Times

Prince

What Happened to the Heart?

Aurora

Axis Bold as Love

Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Record

boygenius

Babel

Mumford & Sons

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

GNX

Kendrick Lamar

The Buzz on Bees

To mark World Bee Day (May 20), we’re spotlighting books that celebrate bees, pollinators, and the vital role they play in our ecosystems.

The Buzz on Wild Bees: The Little-known Pollinators That Keep Our Planet Humming

Kira Vermond; illustrated by June Steube

Honey: Recipes From a Beekeeper's Kitchen

Amy Newsome

Green Jolene and the Backyard Bees

Wendy Mass; illustrated by Billy Yong

Bumblebee Season: A Novel

Eileen Garvin

The Bee Connection

Ben Newman

A Garden for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators

Lorraine Johnson; illustrated by Ann Sanderson

The Dog Who Saved the Bees

Stephanie Gibeault; illustrated by David Hohn

Common Sense Natural Beekeeping: Sustainable, Bee-friendly Techniques to Help Your Hives Survive and Thrive

Kim Flottum

I Saw a Bee

Rob Ramsden

Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves

Susannah Buhrman-Deever; illustrated by Gina Triplett & Matt Curtius

The Honey Trap: How the Good Intentions of Urban beekeepers risk ecological disaster

Dana L. Church

They Work: Honey Bees, Nature's Pollinators

June Smalls; illustrated by Yukari Mishima

Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators : A Comprehensive Guide to Attracting Birds, Bees, and Butterflies

Helen Yoest

My Pollinator Garden: How I Plant for Bees, Butterflies, Beetles, and More

Jordan Zwetchkenbaum; illustrated by Kate Cosgrove

Bee People and the Bugs They Love

Frank Mortimer

Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids: An Introduction to Botany

Jaret C. Daniels

Heart of the Hive: Inside the Mind of the Honey Bee and the Incredible Life Force of the Colony

Hilary Kearney; photography by Eric Tourneret

Honey Bee: A First Field Guide to the World's Favorite Pollinating Insect

Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu

The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild

Thomas D. Seeley

Beekeepers and What They Do

Liesbet Slegers

Queenspotting: Meet the Remarkable Queen Bee and Discover the Drama at the Heart of the Hive

Hilary Kearney

Celebrating in May

This May, we’re celebrating Asian, Jewish, and Polish Heritage Months—exploring the stories, cultures, and contributions that enrich our community.

Asian Heritage Month

From powerful storytelling to everyday moments, this collection celebrates the breadth and diversity of Asian voices. Explore books that offer insight, connection, and a deeper appreciation of the many cultures within Asian heritage.

The Boy Who Drew Cats: A Japanese Folktale

Lafcadio Hearn; illustrated by Anita Kreituse

Lessons From a Lifetime: 90 Years of Inspiration and Activism

David Suzuki

Stories for South Asian Supergirls

Raj Kaur Khaira

The Vegan Asian Kitchen: 100 Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Beyond

WooHeng Chia

Victoria Chung: A Doctor of Change

Haley Healey; illustrated by Kimiko Fraser

Denison Avenue: A Novel

Christina Wong; illustrations by Daniel Innes

The Cricket War

Thọ Phạm & Sandra McTavish

Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia

Sam Dalrymple

Until We Meet Again

Lily Kim Qian

We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies: A Novel

Tsering Yangzom Lama

Reach for the Sky: How Two Brothers Built an Airplane in Chinatown

Evelyn Sue Wong; illustrations by Sarah Ang

Japanese Comfort Cooking: An Opinionated Guide to Modern, Homey, Classic Japanese Recipes.

Tadashi Ono

Faye's Lanterns

Eve Gane; illustrations by Hyesoo Kim

Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing

Edited by Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E. Gatchalian & Patria Rivera

Mehndi Boy

Zain Bandali; illustrated by Jani Balakumar

Dandelion

Jamie Chai Yun Liew

Modern Asian Family: Grande Prairie with an E

Stefano Jun

Stealing Home

J. Torres & David Namisato

Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland

Anissa Helou

The Jade Bracelet

Hà Dinh; illustrated by Yong Ling Kang

Jewish Heritage Month

Discover the richness of Jewish heritage through this selection of stories and voices. These books celebrate culture, history, and storytelling across generations.

Miracle: The Boys Who Escaped the Gas Chamber in Auschwitz

Mike Calvin & Rabbi Naftali Schiff

Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story

Leslea Newman; illustrated by Sarita Rich

Two Roses: A Story of Deception and Determination in Nazi Germany

Miriam Libicki & Rose Libszyc

Many Things at Once

Veera Hiranandani; illustrated by Nadia Alam

Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors and Family Traditions

Melinda Strauss

I am Jewish

Erin Silver

Yasha's Amazin' Bar Mitzvah

Margaret Gurevich

Livonia Chow Mein: A Novel

Abigail Savitch-Lew

The Right Blessing: An Identity Story

Kerry M. Olitzky & Samantha Orshan Khan; illustrated by Violet Tobacco

Jewish Changemakers: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Impact

Karin Brygger & Anneli Rådestad; illustrated by Joanna Rubin Dranger

Do Not Cry When I Die: A Holocaust memoir

Renee Salt

A Storm Unleashed

Carol Matas

The Last Woman of Warsaw

Judith Batalion

Rachel Friedman is Not the Queen

Sarah Kapit

Across so Many Seas

Ruth Behar

Arthur’s Home of the Nosh

Raegan Steinberg

Max in the Land of Lies

Adam Gidwitz

Jerusalem Beach: Stories

Iddo Gefen

Polish Heritage Month

Discover the voices and stories of Polish writers this Polish Heritage Month. From cultural reflections to great storytelling, these books offer something for every reader.