From not-so-eerie early years adventures to spine-tingling tales for young adults and adults alike, our collection offers a hauntingly good time, just in time for spooky season. Read if you dare!

Oct. 23-27 marks Media Literacy Week! Literacy means more than reading – it's about decoding media messages that shape our world. Learn more with these books.

These five authors offered up hypnotic, mesmerizing stories to this year’s jury. Each one rare, each one unique. The jury agonized over the final five books, arguing passionately and forcefully for their choices. The list and the authors they ultimately arrived at showcases the depth and breadth of Canadian literature. Congratulations to all.

– Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director, Scotiabank Giller Prize

This year's winner will be announced live on CBC on November 13, 2023, at 9 p.m. CBC Gem will stream the ceremony, with a livestream also available on cbcbooks.ca/gillerprize. Listeners can tune in to the broadcast special on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen at 9 p.m.

More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more.

For Canadian Library Month, our library workers put together a list of our favourite books about libraries! 

Explore a collection of books about business, carefully curated by Kingston Economic Development Corporation staff. Whether you're fostering the entrepreneurial spark in young minds or honing your own business expertise, these selections offer valuable insights into the world of commerce and innovation!