The Boundless, a brand-new novel from best-selling author Kenneth Oppel, is creating a wave of excitement as it lands in bookstores this spring. Oppel has long delighted readers with stories that blend gritty adventure with heartfelt storytelling, and this latest voyage continues that tradition in ways that feel both thrilling and warmly human. The newly […]
In fog-burnished London, a girl named Moss learned to read the city in whispers. The towers cast long shadows over a street that never slept, and the sound of chains and hammers drifted from the precincts near the River Thames. Moss did not grow up in a cozy nursery; she grew up under the gaze […]
Everyone depends on electricity every day. But imagine a moment when the lights fail to come back. No glow from street lamps, no screens to illuminate a late-night study, no phones to connect with friends. In The Rule of Three, a sixteen-year-old named Adam Daley faces that exact scenario. The story opens in an ordinary […]
Harry Potter Stage Play Explores Harry’s Early YearsThe Harry Potter saga has long defined film and literature, and it is now expanding into the theatre world. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the series, is co-producing a stage piece that centers on Harry Potter’s life before he reaches Hogwarts. The project promises to reimagine the boy […]
Poetry that illuminates life on the autism spectrum For readers new to autism spectrum differences, grasping the full picture can take time. A poetry collection offers a vivid, accessible portrait of life on the spectrum, inviting empathy through rhythm and imagery. The work follows a personal journey that blends clarity with emotion, turning sometimes complex […]
Readers have all faced disappointing gifts. Yet for the holidays, many would be thrilled to find a Kobo Aura beneath the tree this Christmas. The Kobo Aura is a compact 6-inch eReader, feather-light and easy to carry, ideal for reading on the bus or slipping into a backpack between chapters. The shift from paper to […]
Mila is a teen with a keen eye for the world around her, and she is ready to travel to America with her father, Gil. They plan to visit a longtime family friend, Matthew. Before they depart, a call from Matthew’s wife, Suzanne, changes everything: Matthew has disappeared. What was meant to be a simple, […]
Belgian book lovers have etched their names into the record books with the longest book domino tumble. This is a group of volunteers who share a love of literature and a taste for bold challenges, and they spent the overnight hours assembling thousands of volumes into a single, sprawling chain. The line stretched about 600 […]
Monsters, ghosts, and ghouls are a lot of fun when they stay in make-believe. They scamper across the page, whispering about what could be, inviting a little mischief. But when those creatures step into the real world, the thrill can turn sharp—and a touch scary. This sparks the premise of a fresh middle-grade adventure that […]
Which Canadian writer started publishing at the age of twelve and has now authored more than 75 titles?The answer points to a veteran storyteller who has become a staple for readers across generations.On a weekend in late October, the writer joined the International Festival of Authors, a platform that shines a light on bestsellers from […]