NOVEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDED READS, MOVIES & MORE! 8
Enlightening Books for Financial Literacy Month
Plus...our lists of
books about medical professionals for fans of Vincent Lam, YA books to inspire your artistic projects and thrilling Romantasy titles, kids books to celebrate I Read Canadian Day & books to inspire young writers.
FOR ADULTS
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Enlightening Books for Financial Literacy Month
Money Like You Mea
by Erica Alini What economic forces affec financial reality and how to barriers to financial stabilit personal finance tactics tha reach your money goals.
Raising Money-smar
by Robin Taub Financial literacy is the key independence and success guide for parents to equip skills they need to manage
Find your Freedom
by Jamie P. Hopkins & Ron Analyzing our money mem learn valuable lessons and forward. Full of practical to provides an effective frame to financial freedom.
Talk Money to Me
by Kelley Keehn From building good credit for a mortgage and investin comprehensive guide expl make informed decisions a about money.
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by Adam Seessel This cutting-edge book explores the fundamentals of the digital economy and offers time-tested techniques to help navigate the stock market. A remarkable resource not to be missed.
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by Brian Perry In order to achieve financial success, you must learn to ignore the hype. Based on sound research, the book offers actionable strategies to help investors meet their financial goals.
The Path
by Peter Mallouk & Tony Robbins It’s never too late to take control of your finances and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Find out how to maximize the opportunities along your journey to financial freedom.
Millionaire Success Habits
by Dean Graziosi How to improve your chances of financial prosperity? In this engaging book, the author inspires readers to incorporate success habits into their daily routine and work toward a better future. RECOMMENDED READS, MOVIES & MORE! NOVEMBER 2023
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Books about Medical Professionals for Fans of Vincent Lam
On the Ravine
by Vincent Lam With two characters from his G winning novel Bloodletting an Cures, Toronto physician Vince a timely, in-depth look at the o with piercing honesty. A powe beautiful story with complex c compelling plot.
Woman, Watching
by Merilyn Simonds Being head nurse to the Dionn was just one facet of the comp Swedish Canadian Louise de K While living close to 100 years expert in bird song and won a prolific writing.
The Last Doctor
by Jean Marmoreo Dr. Jean Marmoreo is at the fo Medical Assistance in Dying. In Doctor, she gives readers a gli varied patients she has helped
Bringing It Home
by Tilda Shalof Intensive Care Unit nurse Tilda stories of her work with the no organization, the Victorian Ord as they journey to patients’ ho communities in Canada.
The Age of Fentanyl
Giller Prizend Miraculous e Lam offers opioid crisis erful but characters and a
by Brodie Ramin Readers will find a wellspring of information about opioid addiction from a doctor who specializes in the subject in this authoritative text.
The Heaviness of Things That Float
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by Jennifer Manuel This novel is centred on the experiences of Bernadette, a nurse living and working on a reserve in West Coast British Columbia.
Your Heart Is the Size of your Fist
by Martina Scholtens A Canadian family physician turned psychiatrist, Martina Scholtens has encapsulated her time working as a physician at a refugee clinic in Vancouver in the form of this non-fiction account.
We Are All Perfectly Fine
by Jillian Horton Physician burnout is a growing concern these days. Originally from Manitoba, general internist Jillian Horton ended up at a ‘Zen centre’ for doctors in New York state, in the exact place she needed to be to begin to feel better.
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One Drawing a Day
FOR TEENS Sources of Inspiration for Your Artistic Projects
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by Veronica Lawlor The ‘one drawing a day’ meth true for beginners and advan alike. Tap into this rich creativ examples and exercises from illustrators.
Botanical Art Techniqu
by The American Society of B The ability to render plants a with scientific precision is an This text uses the subject of b instruct readers on a wide ran
Craft the Rainbow
by Brittany Watson Jepsen #CrafttheRainbow was born hashtag that is now in book f manner of paper creations ar here in every hue of the rainb
The Fundamentals of
by Barrington Barber For grades seven and up with and a passion for art, this cou on digital projects, oil paintin drawing.
Fun With Washi
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by Jessica Okui Washi tape is addictive. One minute you’re buying one roll in a floral design, the next you’ve bought 30. Experimenting with washi is easy, as you can adhere and remove the tape from most surfaces without causing damage.
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by Sarah Hamilton Another great option to get into paper crafting is making your own greeting cards. The possibilities of what you can create are endless, and this book has some good ideas laid out with ‘step-by-step’ instructions.
by Rita Isaac The approachable format of the “Do More Art” series means this introduction to acrylic paint is a great way into the medium. Teens and adults alike would benefit from this eyecatching guide.
Naomiki Sato’s Origami Roses
by Naomiki Sato Don’t forget about origami! This book promises to render complex designs into simple, achievable, paper flower projects.
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FOR TEENS Thrilling Romantasy Titles
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A Curse So Dark and Lo
by Brigid Kemmerer This Beauty and the Beast rete Harper, a high school student w palsy, and a prince who is curse form.
Blood Like Magic
by Liselle Sambury In a magical Toronto, Voya Tho who must perform a murder to family’s magic. The problem? T kill is her first love.
Wicked Fox
by Kat Cho Gu Miyoung appears to be an 1 but she’s actually a nine-tailed who feasts on the souls of evil Korean folklore set in modern d
These Violent Delights
by Chloe Gong This BookTok sensation re-ima Juliet in a fantastical 1920s Sha crossed lovers from rival Russia gangs.
So This Is Ever After
by F.T. Lukens What happens after a kingdom fulfilling a prophecy, Arek is in before his 18th birthday—will crush Matt fit the bill?
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18 year old girl, d fox demon men! A spin on day Seoul.
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m is saved? After need of a spouse his longtime
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Sorcery of Thorns
by Margaret Rogerson When librarian Elisabeth accidentally causes havoc with a dangerous grimoire, she teams up with a handsome sorcerer to untangle a conspiracy.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
by Laini Taylor A teenage girl gets caught in an ancient rivalry between angels and demons in this masterful romantic fantasy saga.
The Bone Spindle
by Leslie Vedder Sleeping Beauty gets an update in this queer adventure tale, which sees a treasure hunter and a warrior team up to save a sleeping prince.
We Hunt the Flame
by Hafsah Faizal Ancient Arabia is the inspiration for this lush slow-burn romance that follows Zafira, who disguises herself as a man as she searches for a lost artifact.
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FOR KIDS
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Books to Inspire Young Writers
Brave the Page
by Rebecca Stern A must-read for anyone par National Novel Writing Mon conversational tone and fun exercises will help motivate your writing goals.
Rip the Page!
by Karen Benke An interactive book full of v DIY definitions, and writing will encourage kids to play
Writing a Poem
by Cecilia Minden Learn the difference betwe rhythm, how to structure a more with this guide for be
Creative Writing
by Mary Frances Budzik This engaging book uses hu teach kids the basics of writ different genres of fiction to character, point of view, an
Draw Out the Story
rticipating in nth, this book’s n writing e you to meet
by Brian McLachlan Try your hand at creating comics with this informative book that will show you the various elements of comics, explain different genres, and help you develop story ideas.
So, You Want to Be a Writer?
vocabulary lists, g prompts that with words.
een rhyme and poem, and eginning poets.
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by Vicki Hambleton Learn everything you need to know about the publishing process and get tips to improve your storytelling. Perfect for aspiring authors of all types.
Guy-write
by Ralph J. Fletcher This entertaining book covers a variety of topics, such as humour, sports writing, fantasy, and scary stories. Interviews with published authors and examples of other kids’ writing also serve as inspiration.
Share Your Smile
by Raina Telgemeier Popular graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier shares her writing process, from brainstorming ideas to sketching, inking, and colouring. RECOMMENDED READS, MOVIES & MORE! NOVEMBER 2023
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Books to Celebrate I Read Canadian Day
Abuelita and Me
by Leonarda Carranza The city isn’t always kind, and a y on her grandmother to overcom face bigotry in this empowering
Bharatanatyam in Ballet
by Mahak Jain Can Paro be both a ballet dancer Bharatanatyam dancer? This upl book explores the intersection o Canadian identities.
Beep Beep Bubbie
by Bonnie Sherr Klein When their grandmother gets a scooter, siblings Kate and Nate d to have fun! A picture book abou change.
Salma the Syrian Chef
by Ahmad Danny Ramadan Salma is new to Canada, and she diverse refugees at the Welcome mother starts feeling homesick, traditional Syrian food.
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Ghostlight
by Kenneth Oppel Gabe’s job is to tell ghost stories on Toronto Island, but he gets m bargained for when he awakens Rebecca Strand!
young girl relies me her fears and g picture book.
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r and a lifting picture of Paro’s Indian and
new mobility discover new ways ut dealing with
Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer
by Leslie Gentile It’s 1978 and Elvis Presley has died—or has he? Truly believes he lives on her reservation, and she’s going to prove it! A middle-grade story of family and resilience.
Forever Birchwood
by Danielle Daniel Environmental protection is at the heart of this story about Indigenous tween Wolf and her friends, whose treehouse is threatened by developers.
Meranda and the Legend of the Lake
by Meagan Mahoney When Meranda travels to Cape Breton with her family, she must face the mystery of her uncle’s death—and the local legend of mermaids.
e meets lots of e Centre. When her Salma cooks up
s to tourists more than he s the spirit of
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Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field
by Angela Ahn In this middle-grade read, Peter finds himself outgrowing his childhood love for dinosaurs. Who will he become as he grows up?
Malaika’s Winter Carnival
by Nadia L. Hohn Malaika’s first winter in Canada is very different from her home in the Caribbean. Join Malaika as she explores French Canadian winter traditions! RECOMMENDED READS, MOVIES & MORE! NOVEMBER 2023
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