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If you love the thrill of a real-life adventure, then this is your list.
Indulge your creative side, learn from the masters and gain some real indie cred with these great art books.
Double the fun!
Read the book, watch the movie, or both? You decide.
Ever wonder why all the books you read when you were eight are being made into movies? Were they that good? Read them and find out.
So you’ve never boiled water? So what! These books will help you go from takeout to gourmet home-made meals. Maybe.
Curb your consumer desires and fuel your creative fire! In the immortal words of Mike D, “She’s crafty and she’s just my type.”
This is only a very selective list of the many excellent titles available. There are many outstanding authors, illustrators, books and resources. Check the web for additional bibliographies, publishers and booklists.
GLBTQQ – You’re not alone! Ranging from the tragic to the informative, the funny to the epic, this list will have something for you.
Obesity is on the rise, but so is anxiety and depression. So relax, eat some vegetables and settle down with one of these health-conscious reads.
A selection of fiction titles set in different historical periods.
Please note: Some of these titles are also available in other languages.
A list of funny fiction for youth aged eleven to sixteen.
Harry Potter fans worldwide have discovered the joy of fantasy and how it can sweep you away into wondrous worlds where often amazing adventures await. The following fantasies include those rich in the humour and playful language found in Rowling’s books, while others are classics like Alice in Wonderland or heroic fantasy where serious battles are waged between good and evil. Enjoy!
A list of titles about love and romance for teens.
Books can take you anywhere, anytime. The following are some recent books that will let you travel to many countries and experience cultures different from your own.
If the thrill of a good mystery keeps you turning the pages, you will want to try these.
Tired of Can-con? Get intercontinental with reads from outside this home and native land.
The following titles are stories of strange events happening to ordinary people, and of extraordinary people who inhabit our everyday world. These stories will stretch the limits of imagination and leave readers pondering what is shadow and what is substance in their own lives.
Got a secret stash of poetry tied with a ribbon and hidden under your mattress? Nope, neither do I. For everyone else these books will help you channel your angst, find kindred poetic souls and save the world.
This current snapshot of recent Canadian fiction for readers aged eleven to seventeen includes a wide range of genres and levels of difficulty. Many of the titles are award winners.
These dystopian masterpieces and sci-fi thrillers will have you shouting Eureka from the rooftops.
Some suggestions for teens who love to read Graphic Novels.
This is a listing of information books, videos and websites for teens on sex education.
Backpacking and road tripping are fundamental to the healthy teenage psyche. Learn the best way to leave the nest and start your quest.
A selection of titles that will appeal to male teens.
First it was wizards, then it was vampires, and now it’s zombies! Catch on to the latest publishing trend for young people before it takes off and every book on this list gets made into a movie starring some up-and-coming British actor.
