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You know you love me : a Gossip Girl novel

Von Ziegesar, Cecily


Blair and Serena, who go to an exclusive private school in Manhattan, are no longer best friends but are still both consumed with thoughts of boyfriends and college.
Date Published:2002

Confronting devastation : memoirs of Holocaust survivors from Hungary


Includes index. Commemorating seventy-five years since Nazi Germany occupied Hungary, Confronting Devastation, an anthology of writing from Hungarian Holocaust survivors, examines the experiences and memory of the Holocaust in Hungary. From idyllic pre-war life to forced labour battalions, ghettos and camps, and persecution and hiding in Budapest, the authors reflect on lives that were shattered, on the sorrows that came with liberation and, ultimately, on how they managed to persevere. Editor Ferenc Laczó frames excerpts from some twenty memoirs in their historical and political context, analyzing the events that led to the horrific 'last chapter' of the Holocaust -- the genocide of approximately 550,000 Jews in Hungary between 1944 and 1945.
Date Published:2019

Includes index. Commemorating seventy-five years since Nazi Germany occupied Hungary, Confronting Devastation, an anthology of writing from Hungarian Holocaust survivors, examines the experiences and memory of the Holocaust in Hungary. From idyllic pre-war life to forced labour battalions, ghettos and camps, and persecution and hiding in Budapest, the authors reflect on lives that were shattered, on the sorrows that came with liberation and, ultimately, on how they managed to persevere. Editor Ferenc Laczó frames excerpts from some twenty memoirs in their historical and political context, analyzing the events that led to the horrific 'last chapter' of the Holocaust -- the genocide of approximately 550,000 Jews in Hungary between 1944 and 1945.

Date Published:2019

Indigenous Toronto : stories that carry this place


"A collection of perspectives by and about Indigenous Toronto, past, present, and future. Beneath every major city in North America lies a deep and rich Indigenous history that has been colonized, paved over, and ignored. Few of its current inhabitants know that Toronto has seen 12,000 years of different peoples, including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit, and a vibrant culture and history that thrives to this day. With original contributions by Indigenous elders, scholars, journalists, artists, activists, and historians about art, food, health, and more, this unique anthology explores the poles of erasure and cultural continuity that have come to define a crossroads city-region that was known as a meeting place long before the arrival of European settlers. Contributors include political scientist Hayden King, artist and curator Wanda Nanibush, chief Johl Whiteduck Ringuette, poet and broadcaster Duke Redbird, playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, educator Kerry Potts, writer/journalist Miles Morrisseau and photographer Nadya Kwandibens."--
Date Published:2021

"A collection of perspectives by and about Indigenous Toronto, past, present, and future. Beneath every major city in North America lies a deep and rich Indigenous history that has been colonized, paved over, and ignored. Few of its current inhabitants know that Toronto has seen 12,000 years of different peoples, including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit, and a vibrant culture and history that thrives to this day. With original contributions by Indigenous elders, scholars, journalists, artists, activists, and historians about art, food, health, and more, this unique anthology explores the poles of erasure and cultural continuity that have come to define a crossroads city-region that was known as a meeting place long before the arrival of European settlers. Contributors include political scientist Hayden King, artist and curator Wanda Nanibush, chief Johl Whiteduck Ringuette, poet and broadcaster Duke Redbird, playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, educator Kerry Potts, writer/journalist Miles Morrisseau and photographer Nadya Kwandibens."--

Date Published:2021

The summer I turned pretty

Han, Jenny


Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different.
Date Published:2010

The little pocket book of mindfulness : don't dwell on the past or worry about the future : simply be in the present with mindfulness meditations

Black, Anna,


By adopting the ancient Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation, we can learn to pay attention to our daily experience and become more contented and fulfilled by daily activities.
Date Published:2015

The fault in our stars

Green, John, 1977-


Despite the medical miracle that has bought her a few more years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, but when Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be rewritten.
Date Published:2014

Son of nobody : a novel

Martel, Yann.


The most famous stories of the Trojan War and its aftermath are Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. But these were not the only tales of the war sung to ancient audiences by bards-there were others, now vanished but for echoes and fragments, collected in what has come to be known as the Epic Cycle. In Son of Nobody, one such tale is the Psoad: an epic that follows the son of a goatherd, Psoas of Midea, who leaves his wife and family to fight on the beaches of Troy. Psoas meets his doom, and the epic poem of his life is lost to time-until another man on a foreign shore, a Canadian academic studying at Oxford, discovers its relics thirty centuries later. A truly daring feat of imagination, Son of Nobody is a novel composed in two voices: the first, a series of fragments from antiquity that tell the story of Troy from a lost, alt-Homeric tradition; the second, the voice of a modern-day scholar, Harlow Donne, who assembles and comments on these fragments while navigating a conflict of his own. Obsessed with his discovery, Donne still can't seem to let go of his family's past-he weaves together the tale of uncovering ancient papyri, faded codices, and broken cuneiform tablets with memories of his daughter as a child and his wife before their separation. Donne translates and writes in the heartfelt modes of Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Ares, god of war, as the parallel stories offer a poignant glimpse into both the follies of failed relationships and of battle. Son of Nobody upends the regal perspective of traditional epics, and by grappling with questions of ambition, family, and responsibility in both the ancient and the modern worlds, it shows "that the past is never done with, that always there are parallels and returns and repetitions, always the song continues.
Date Published:2026

The most famous stories of the Trojan War and its aftermath are Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. But these were not the only tales of the war sung to ancient audiences by bards-there were others, now vanished but for echoes and fragments, collected in what has come to be known as the Epic Cycle. In Son of Nobody, one such tale is the Psoad: an epic that follows the son of a goatherd, Psoas of Midea, who leaves his wife and family to fight on the beaches of Troy. Psoas meets his doom, and the epic poem of his life is lost to time-until another man on a foreign shore, a Canadian academic studying at Oxford, discovers its relics thirty centuries later. A truly daring feat of imagination, Son of Nobody is a novel composed in two voices: the first, a series of fragments from antiquity that tell the story of Troy from a lost, alt-Homeric tradition; the second, the voice of a modern-day scholar, Harlow Donne, who assembles and comments on these fragments while navigating a conflict of his own. Obsessed with his discovery, Donne still can't seem to let go of his family's past-he weaves together the tale of uncovering ancient papyri, faded codices, and broken cuneiform tablets with memories of his daughter as a child and his wife before their separation. Donne translates and writes in the heartfelt modes of Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Ares, god of war, as the parallel stories offer a poignant glimpse into both the follies of failed relationships and of battle. Son of Nobody upends the regal perspective of traditional epics, and by grappling with questions of ambition, family, and responsibility in both the ancient and the modern worlds, it shows "that the past is never done with, that always there are parallels and returns and repetitions, always the song continues.

Date Published:2026

London falling : a mysterious death, a corrupt city, and a family's search for truth

Keefe, Patrick Radden, 1976-


An account of a family devastated by the apparent suicide of their 19 year-old son, only to discover he had created a separate identity which drew him into the dangerous international criminal underworld beneath London’s glittering surface.
Date Published:2026

Liberty Street : a novel

Marshall, Heather (Heather J.)


Includes discussion questions. Toronto, 1961: Emily Radcliffe works as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine, surrounded by the best female reporters in the country, whose articles tackle the controversial topics no other women's publication dares to touch. When a bombshell letter from an inmate at the notorious Mercer Women's Prison lands on Emily's desk, she sees the scoop of a lifetime--one that could launch her career as a journalist. But after going undercover to investigate the inmate's shocking claims, Emily discovers that getting into the prison is the easy part; the real challenge will be getting back out . . . Huron County, 1996: Unidentified female remains are discovered in an unmarked grave in a small-town Ontario cemetery, and Detective Rachel Mackenzie is tasked with unraveling the mystery. But when the investigation leads her to the now-shuttered Mercer Women's Prison, the family trauma she's kept buried for years threatens to surface. Inspired by true events, Liberty Street is at once poignant and dazzling--an unforgettable, intertwining story about resilience, mental health, and the power of female connection.
Date Published:2026

Includes discussion questions. Toronto, 1961: Emily Radcliffe works as an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine, surrounded by the best female reporters in the country, whose articles tackle the controversial topics no other women's publication dares to touch. When a bombshell letter from an inmate at the notorious Mercer Women's Prison lands on Emily's desk, she sees the scoop of a lifetime--one that could launch her career as a journalist. But after going undercover to investigate the inmate's shocking claims, Emily discovers that getting into the prison is the easy part; the real challenge will be getting back out . . . Huron County, 1996: Unidentified female remains are discovered in an unmarked grave in a small-town Ontario cemetery, and Detective Rachel Mackenzie is tasked with unraveling the mystery. But when the investigation leads her to the now-shuttered Mercer Women's Prison, the family trauma she's kept buried for years threatens to surface. Inspired by true events, Liberty Street is at once poignant and dazzling--an unforgettable, intertwining story about resilience, mental health, and the power of female connection.

Date Published:2026

City of gods and monsters

Edwards, Kayla,


Originally published in 2022 by Kayla Edwards. As a human living in Angelthene, a city of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, Loren Calla always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow. But when she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters—and one of her friends is taken in her place, Loren will do whatever it takes to get her back. She’ll even accept help from Darien Cassel, leader of the most ruthless Darkslaying circle in the city. Darien is Loren’s only chance at finding her friend alive—if she can manage not to fall head-over-heels in love with him. Their search for answers takes them deep into Angelthene’s corrupt underbelly to a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. When tragedy strikes, can Loren learn that love makes an ordinary person do extraordinary things?
Date Published:2026

Originally published in 2022 by Kayla Edwards. As a human living in Angelthene, a city of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, Loren Calla always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow. But when she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters—and one of her friends is taken in her place, Loren will do whatever it takes to get her back. She’ll even accept help from Darien Cassel, leader of the most ruthless Darkslaying circle in the city. Darien is Loren’s only chance at finding her friend alive—if she can manage not to fall head-over-heels in love with him. Their search for answers takes them deep into Angelthene’s corrupt underbelly to a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. When tragedy strikes, can Loren learn that love makes an ordinary person do extraordinary things?

Date Published:2026

We fell apart

Lockhart, E.


When eighteen-year-old Mathilda is invited to spend the summer with the father she has never met, she discovers far more than she expected within his seaside home.
Date Published:2025

Crossing the line

Fisher, Tia,


"This is the story of Erik ...he's very good at making bad decisions"--Cover. Erik's world is changing. Fast. Life at home hasn't been the same ever since Dad died. Getting good grades and following school rules stop feeling important when you're the new man of the house. When his bad behaviour catches the attention of a local gang, Erik is pulled into a terrifying world of trap houses, drug dealing and violence. At first, it's easy money -- but Erik soon learns that a small favour can become a huge debt. When his little sisters' lives are threatened, can he cross one more line to save them?
Date Published:2023

"This is the story of Erik ...he's very good at making bad decisions"--Cover. Erik's world is changing. Fast. Life at home hasn't been the same ever since Dad died. Getting good grades and following school rules stop feeling important when you're the new man of the house. When his bad behaviour catches the attention of a local gang, Erik is pulled into a terrifying world of trap houses, drug dealing and violence. At first, it's easy money -- but Erik soon learns that a small favour can become a huge debt. When his little sisters' lives are threatened, can he cross one more line to save them?

Date Published:2023

A false and fatal claim

Whishaw, Iona, 1948-,


Lane Winslow is known in her idyllic British Columbia laketown of King's Cove for a bad habit of finding dead bodies. This time, all she's found is a suspiciously well-made hat abandoned in the brush, but she's certain there's a mystery afoot. Her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team at the Nelson Police Station find their straightforward case of a stolen boat suddenly complicated when a fourteen-year-old boy is reported missing from the local school. When the search for the boy, the hat's mysterious owner, and the boat lead them to the sudden disappearances of the local café cook, a visiting wealthy investor, and seventy thousand dollars in cash, the case quickly turns into a snarled tangle of missing people and scant, circumstantial evidence.
Date Published:2026

Lane Winslow is known in her idyllic British Columbia laketown of King's Cove for a bad habit of finding dead bodies. This time, all she's found is a suspiciously well-made hat abandoned in the brush, but she's certain there's a mystery afoot. Her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team at the Nelson Police Station find their straightforward case of a stolen boat suddenly complicated when a fourteen-year-old boy is reported missing from the local school. When the search for the boy, the hat's mysterious owner, and the boat lead them to the sudden disappearances of the local café cook, a visiting wealthy investor, and seventy thousand dollars in cash, the case quickly turns into a snarled tangle of missing people and scant, circumstantial evidence.

Date Published:2026

The blind date agreement

Cunsolo, Jessica,


Includes reading group guide. Carina has zero issues with being single--even though her best friends, Emi and Kalani, are coupled up. Besides, Carina adores Emi's partner, Daphne. Being around Kalani and her boyfriend is another matter. That's why Kalani arranges a series of blind dates for Carina. But being single isn't the problem. The fact that she's in love with Kalani's boyfriend, Emmett, is and no amount of distraction can fix that. But with prom on the horizon, Carina agrees. And it's a complete disaster. Except for pink-short-wearing Jay, who pushes Carina in ways she never expected. Soon she finds herself in a complicated battle between friendship and romance, and she must decide which form of love matters most to her--and which one will surprise her.
Date Published:2026

Includes reading group guide. Carina has zero issues with being single--even though her best friends, Emi and Kalani, are coupled up. Besides, Carina adores Emi's partner, Daphne. Being around Kalani and her boyfriend is another matter. That's why Kalani arranges a series of blind dates for Carina. But being single isn't the problem. The fact that she's in love with Kalani's boyfriend, Emmett, is and no amount of distraction can fix that. But with prom on the horizon, Carina agrees. And it's a complete disaster. Except for pink-short-wearing Jay, who pushes Carina in ways she never expected. Soon she finds herself in a complicated battle between friendship and romance, and she must decide which form of love matters most to her--and which one will surprise her.

Date Published:2026

The ending writes itself : a novel

Clarke, Evelyn,


Arthur Fletch, one of the world's bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret. Arthur Fletch is dead...and his last book is unfinished. Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch's agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: in addition to ghost-writing the last chapter--for a mind-boggling sum--they will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: the writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch's magnum opus. It’s the perfect plot. All it needs is a killer ending.
Date Published:2026

Arthur Fletch, one of the world's bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret. Arthur Fletch is dead...and his last book is unfinished. Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch's agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: in addition to ghost-writing the last chapter--for a mind-boggling sum--they will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: the writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch's magnum opus. It’s the perfect plot. All it needs is a killer ending.

Date Published:2026

Dungeon crawler Carl

Dinniman, Matt,


Carl must survive a global dungeon crawl game show where buildings collapse and transform into an 18-level labyrinth. Survival depends on entertaining viewers and gaining followers, with each level having a time limit.
Date Published:2025

Twenty-four seconds from now... : a love story

Reynolds, Jason,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." In a series of moments spanning two years, seventeen-year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two intend to take the next big step in their relationship.
Date Published:2025

Last one out : a novel

Harper, Jane (Jane Elizabeth),


In a dying town, Ro Crowley waits for her son on the evening of his twenty-first birthday. But Sam never comes home. His footprints in the dust of three abandoned houses offer the only clue to his final movements. One set in. One set out. Five long years later, Ro returns to Carralon Ridge for the annual memorial of Sam's disappearance. The skeletal community is now an echo of itself, having fractured under the pressure of the coal mine operating on its outskirts. But Ro still wants answers. Only a few people remain. If the truth is to be found in that town, does it lie among them? Because while nothing can stop Carralon Ridge from dying, someone seems to want to make sure its secrets die with it.
Date Published:2026

In a dying town, Ro Crowley waits for her son on the evening of his twenty-first birthday. But Sam never comes home. His footprints in the dust of three abandoned houses offer the only clue to his final movements. One set in. One set out. Five long years later, Ro returns to Carralon Ridge for the annual memorial of Sam's disappearance. The skeletal community is now an echo of itself, having fractured under the pressure of the coal mine operating on its outskirts. But Ro still wants answers. Only a few people remain. If the truth is to be found in that town, does it lie among them? Because while nothing can stop Carralon Ridge from dying, someone seems to want to make sure its secrets die with it.

Date Published:2026

Ghost

Reynolds, Jason


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy book" "Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--
Date Published:2016

A forgery of fate

Lim, Elizabeth,


A girl who paints the future and a cursed dragon lord, bound by love and deception, pair up in a plot to bring down the gods.
Date Published:2025