What Should I Read?
Novelist
If you are a member of our library click here to access a database which contains information on current fiction, non-fiction, and refers you to authors similar to those you like and contains ideas for Book Club discussions.
compiled by Vancouver Public Library
Canada Reads is a CBC Radio program about books that's designed to appeal to both avid and occasional readers. Five celebrity panelists each champion a work of Canadian fiction they'd love us all to read and, in a game of “literary survivor,” whittle down that list of books to one, the book Canada Reads.
“Overbooked is a web site for ravenous readers. Overbooked provides timely information about fiction as well as readable nonfiction.
Hosted by Thompson Nicola Regional District Library System, Kamloops, B.C. this site compiles reviews of books by genre/appeal provided by the Internet community. What are you in the mood to read? Check this out.
AWARD WINNING AND NOTABLE BOOKS
Governor General’s Literary Awards
Annual awards presented by the Canada Council for the arts in the categories of fiction, drama, poetry for adults and children’s authors
Founded in 1994 to honour the memory of Doris Giller, an outstanding literary journalist who died of cancer in April 1993. In the latter part of her career, she was a mainstay in the Toronto Star’s book pages.
Canadian Bookseller’s Association
This site from the Canadian Bookseller’s association provides timely updates to book award announcements.
