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7 YA books by Indigenous authors you should read
In light of TDSB’s new initiative to feature more Indigenous authors, we’ve compiled a list of writers and novels to start adding to your bookshelves
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What is dark academia and what does it have to do with social media?
A deep dive into the genre and why it has become so popular.
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The complicated ethics of digital piracy
People have seen online piracy as a victimless crime for decades— which couldn’t be further from the truth By Hannah Mercanti Did you know that in 2022, 22.4 per…
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Community, Creativity and Representation: The Case for Fanfiction
Fanfiction picks up the slack where mainstream media lacks By Hailey Ford Ah, fanfiction. If you’ve ever logged on to Tumblr.com, you’ve likely come across a piece of fan-written…
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8 Upcoming Canadian novels we can’t wait to get our hands on
TBR needs an update? No problem. By Hannah Mercanti Ah, springtime. The beginning of a new season: birds singing, buds on the trees, shining sun and… a whole new…
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Saeed Teebi’s ‘Her First Palestinian’ Explores Tales of Loss, Belonging and the Palestinian Perspective
His debut collection weaves a Palestinian perspective into the narrative, offering a nuanced portrayal of characters navigating the challenging terrain of dual identities. By Nageen Riaz Canadian immigrants and…
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Palestinian protesters removed from Scotiabank Giller Prize Ceremony
Palestinian protesters decide to make a stand as Canada continues to ignore the genocide in Gaza. By Hannah Mercanti It’s a still November evening at the 2023 Scotiabank Giller…
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The journey to find Toronto’s best discount bookstore
We toured four local bookstores with bargain prices to find the very best options for readers on a budget By: Lama Alshami It’s no secret that in Toronto and…
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Books to read to radicalize yourself
Ready to start your literary journey into social change and politics? Look no further. By: Sharon Arulnesan Books have always been a way for people to kick back and…
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Loving and Living Anew: Humble the Poet’s ‘How to be Love(d)’
Canadian poet, rapper and spoken word artist Humble the Poet writes on the plurality and deep implications of love By: Harleen Grewal How to be Love(d) is about engulfing…
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Book review: A ‘strange’ take on the complexities of family, love and desire
Liz Harmer celebrates the launch of her sophomore novel, Strange Loops, at Flying Books this February By: Hannah Mercanti Liz Harmer is not the first author to brave the…
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Three new poetry collection debuts bring creative communities together
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) hosted poets Britta Badour, Aaron Boothby and Eva H.D. to read from their new anthologies By: Harrison Clarke Poetry lovers gathered with three…
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