The 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist is here!
These six novels explore women’s lives, relationships, and agency across a wide range of settings and styles. The winner will be announced June 11, 2026.
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If you love a good whodunit, we’ve got you covered.
This curated collection features over 445 mystery titles that are always available—no holds, no waiting.
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Still thinking about that Sunrise on the Reaping trailer?
Morgann Book breaks down the best way to revisit The Hunger Games—and why starting with the original trilogy still matters.
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Need something new to read? Explore these titles!
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Explore space through stories, comics, and interactive reads from NASA!
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A new biography of Judy Blume is offering fresh insight—and raising some questions.
See what Kelly Jensen has to say: bookriot.com/judy-blume-f...
Tegan Quin won Canada Reads 2026 championing The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor.
The historical fiction novel won in a 4-1 vote on the final day of the great Canadian book debate.
Read all about it on CBC Books: ow.ly/fTCQ50YLjyJ
Did you watch the debates? Which title were you rooting for?
Spring is in the air 🌱🌷
Dig into these spring-themed reads—full of new beginnings, nature, and cozy stories.
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Homework help, made for Alberta students ✏️
With Solaro, students can build skills, review lessons, and get extra support—anytime they need it.
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Saddle up… we’re heading into new frontiers 🤠
✨ Registration for our symposium is open!
Register by May 11.
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This year’s Gay Fiction finalists explore identity, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
Available in TRACpac:
✨ Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
✨ The South by Tash Aw
✨ The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman
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Is getting promoted one of your goals this year?
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Canada Reads 2026 kicked off this morning!
You can watch the livestream on all CBC platforms and YouTube.
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The debates stream daily at 8 AM MT on CBC Gem, CBC Books, and YouTube.
Get ready for the great Canadian book debate—five books, five defenders, and one winner.
Take some time to learn more about this year’s titles and their defenders on the Canada Reads website—and place your holds in TRACpac.
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Meet Morgann Book—a BookTok creator bringing her love of reading to Canada Reads 2026.
She’s championing It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard—a second-chance romance about former roommates reconnecting in New York City.
Learn more about Morgann and her pick: ow.ly/qNc450YH7fe
4 days to go until Canada Reads 2026!
Get to know Tegan Quin, who is championing The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor—a historical novel featuring a queer love triangle and themes of identity and survival.
Curious about her pick? Learn more: ow.ly/hQUJ50YGzAS
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Love to read romance? Now it’s easier than ever!💕
Check out All Access Romance in Libby — a curated collection of over 1,700 romance eBooks, always available with no holds and no waiting! ✨
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Big conversations are happening on Canada Reads 2026 👀
Filmmaker and actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers is championing A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt.
Learn more about her perspective and the story behind the book in this article: ow.ly/2F5K50YFOok
The countdown is on ⏳
Canada Reads returns April 13–16—and now’s the perfect time to get to know this year’s contenders.
Broadway actor Josh Dela Cruz is championing Foe by Iain Reid. Take a few minutes to learn more about his pick and the story behind it.
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The finalists for the Lambda Literary Awards are here.
Available in TRACpac:
✨ Beyond All Reasonable Doubt, Jesus Is Alive! by Melissa Lozada-Oliva
✨ House of Beth by Kerry Cullen
Find similar titles: www.tracpac.ab.ca
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All public libraries across Alberta are united and represented by The Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries (CAP Libraries).
The changes announced recently by the Government of Alberta impacts 324 libraries.
For more information, please visit caplibraries.ca
The National Book Critics Circle has announced its 2025 award winners, celebrating the finest books published in English—from standout fiction to powerful nonfiction and poetry.
Discover the full list of award-winning titles and explore what critics are talking about: ow.ly/fBIN50YCsEf
The finalists for the Lambda Literary Awards are here. Take a look at this year’s Lesbian Romance contenders 💕
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Big conversations are happening in the publishing world 👀
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The finalists for the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards are here! 🌈
🏆 Winners will be announced on June 12 during the in-person ceremony at Sony Hall.
Take a look at this year’s finalists and discover something new to read: ow.ly/2cyX50YBUVa
peacelibrarysystem The shortlist for the #InternationalBooker2026 is out!
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Check out the latest edition of Seeds of Knowledge!
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Last chance to apply to be a 2026 Alberta Stronger Together Conference Speaker! Breakout sessions will be 60 minutes in length.
The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. MDT on March 31, 2026.
Apply today: strongertogetherconf.ca/call-for-spe...
