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If you love gripping police procedurals with razor-sharp dialogue, moral gray areas, and a detective who feels painfully real, chances are you’ve already binged a Jack Dunphy novel—or you’re about to. Written by the pseudonymous “Joseph Wambaugh” of the 21st century (the author is a serving or retired LAPD detective who writes under a pen … Read more
Babe Paley – the original “Swan” of Truman Capote’s inner circle – never wrote a memoir, but she has inspired some of the most talked-about books of the last decade. From juicy fictional retellings to meticulously researched biographies, these are the must-read titles that bring the legendary socialite’s glittering (and heartbreaking) life to the page. … Read more
Truman Capote remains one of the most fascinating—and polarizing—figures in 20th-century American literature. He could write like an angel, party like a rock star, and gossip like a society columnist (because he was one). Whether you discovered him through Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the big screen or the jaw-dropping In Cold Blood, there’s always more … Read more
Malcolm Gladwell is one of the most influential non-fiction writers of our time. With his signature blend of storytelling, psychology, science, and sociology, he has a unique gift for making complex ideas feel like page-turning mysteries. Whether you’re new to his work or a longtime fan looking to read (or reread) everything in order, this … Read more
If you’ve ever finished a Kim Fu novel and immediately thought, “I need more of whatever that was,” you’re not alone. The Canadian author has quietly built one of the most exciting and shape-shifting bibliographies in contemporary literature—moving effortlessly between literary fiction, speculative twists, poetry, short stories, and even a genre-bending horror novella that left … Read more
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942), better known as L.M. Montgomery, is the beloved Canadian author who gave the world Anne of Green Gables and dozens of other heartwarming novels, short-story collections, and poetry books. With over 20 novels, 530 short stories, and 500 poems, her body of work is surprisingly vast—and surprisingly interconnected. If you’ve ever … Read more
If you’ve ever been captivated by lush, poetic prose that weaves Caribbean history, Black diaspora experiences, queer identity, and fierce political insight, you’ve likely fallen in love with Dionne Brand. This Trinidadian-Canadian poet, novelist, essayist, and filmmaker is one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature—and for good reason. Whether you’re a longtime fan … Read more
Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant and Nobel Prize winner (2013), is often called “the best short story writer in English.” With her razor-sharp insight into human relationships, small-town life, and the quiet devastations of ordinary people, Munro has earned a permanent place on bookshelves worldwide. Unlike novelists who publish one sprawling book after another, … Read more
Lawrence Hill is one of Canada’s most celebrated and internationally acclaimed authors. Best known for his groundbreaking novel The Book of Negroes (published as Someone Knows My Name in the U.S.), Hill writes powerful historical fiction and non-fiction that explore identity, race, slavery, freedom, and the Black experience across centuries and continents. Whether you’re a … Read more
If you’ve ever laughed out loud at a line about Canadian politeness hiding razor-sharp commentary—then promptly felt guilty for laughing—you’ve probably already discovered Thomas King, one of North America’s most beloved and important Indigenous writers. Part Cherokee, part Greek, and 100% brilliant, King blends humor, history, heartbreak, and hope in a way that makes you … Read more