Gail Ward Olmsted’s Class Action: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You is an absolute delight from start to finish. This gripping legal thriller is fast-paced, emotionally engaging, and full of twists that kept me turning pages late into the night. As someone who enjoys character-driven thrillers, I was immediately drawn to the story of Lennon Gallagher, a third-year law student whose life is already complicated enough without being caught up in a scandal that could ruin her future.

Danica Panica is back, and this time her adventure takes place right at home. Trying to avoid a long road trip and hours stuck with her little brother Ivan, Danica convinces her parents to let her stay home with her grandmother. She thinks she’s outsmarted the world! No deep, dark water, no family chaos. But instead of peace and quiet, she discovers a new challenge: collecting eggs from the family’s big, intimidating hen.

If you love a good thriller with heart, Taxed to the Max by Michelle Cornish is a must-add to your reading list. This is the sixth and final book in the Cynthia Webber series, and what a finale it is. Michelle Cornish wraps things up with high tension, clever twists, and just enough emotion to keep you hooked from the very first page.

If there’s one thing readers can count on in the Milligan Creek series, it’s that something completely ridiculous is about to happen... and it’ll probably involve the entire town. Off the Hook! continues Kevin Miller’s hilarious streak of middle grade adventures set in small-town Saskatchewan. This time, Milligan Creek finds itself at the center of Canada’s biggest fishing tournament, and chaos hits the water faster than a walleye on a worm.

If you’re in the mood for a heartfelt second-chance romance that feels like summer captured on the page, The Summers Between Us by Noreen Nanja is a wonderful choice. This debut novel blends love, identity, and self-discovery into a tender story that lingers long after the final chapter. Set in a small lakeside town in rural Canada, the story follows Lia, a young lawyer whose carefully built life begins to unravel when she returns to her family’s summer cottage.

The Book Review Adult Contemporary Romance | Online Dating, Long Distance Love A Modern Romance with Heart The Last First Date introduces us to Beck and Sienna, two people whose worlds are very different but whose hearts are unexpectedly aligned. Beck is driven by ambition, success, and the fast pace of business life. Sienna, a nurse, wants peace, stability, and deep connection.

Middle school life is already tricky, but add in competitive gaming, streaming deals, and friendship drama, and things get really intense. In Totally Tilted, Kevin Miller, with illustrations by Jared MacPherson, delivers a story that’s both exciting and heartfelt. Wyatt is back, and this time, he’s juggling big opportunities, tough choices, and the ever-complicated world of friendship. Fans of the…

The Book Review Refuge, rebellion, and a search for self in 1970s Toronto A Unique Coming-of-Age Tale With Real Stakes In As Good a Place as Any, Rebecca Papucaru introduces readers to Paulina, a sixteen-year-old refugee from Chile, who lands in Toronto after the 1973 military coup. While her brother Ernesto clings to the hope of returning home one day, Paulina leans into the freedoms she’s gained by escaping the expectations of her old life.

The Book Review Love, travel, and an unexpected pandemic-sized pause. A True Story That Feels Like Fiction (In the Best Way) Some books remind you how wide the world is. Others remind you how small. The Illogical Adventure: A Memoir of Love and Fate manages to do both. Told in alternating voices by co-authors James Macduff and Mirriam Mweemba, this memoir follows their chance meeting in Cape Town and the slow unfolding of a relationship that seems both unlikely and yet meant to be at the same time.

The Book Review Illustrated by Sophia Foster | Children’s Book | Caribbean Culture A Bright Day in the Caribbean C.M. Rohan’s A Day on the Rock is a short and cheerful children’s book that captures a full day in the life of a young Caribbean boy named Ziggy. Set in the Virgin Islands, the book offers a slice-of-life view that feels both familiar and fresh.

Starting a new school is a big deal, even for the bravest kids. In Danica Panica and the First Day of School, Kevin Miller introduces readers to Danica, a lovable, relatable heroine facing one of the most nerve-wracking experiences a child can have: a new school year in an entirely new school. Danica is smart, kind, and a little anxious.

The Book Review Lauren Jane Barnett’s Occam’s Dream is a compact and thought-provoking novel that blends science fiction with psychology in a way that feels both fresh and emotionally grounded. It’s a short book, with just over 150 pages, but don’t let that fool you... There’s a lot going on beneath the cover. At its heart, this is a story about memory, perception, and the blurry space between truth and love.

The Book Review In Ora: The Land of the Superior is a captivating mix of speculative fiction, science fiction, and dystopia that will make you think deeply about ethics, humanity, and sacrifice. As someone who’s just beginning to dip my toes into sci-fi, I found this book to be an eye-opening and fun reading session. I wanted to binge it, but man has it been a busy summer and I've been tired!

In The Plain Little Unicorn, Jessica D. Adams, with charming illustrations by her daughter Janelle M. Adams, introduces a unicorn who missed the colouring machine at the factory. Left plain white except for her bright blue eyes, she is quickly dubbed “The Plain Little Unicorn.” She worries that no one will ever want to take her home, and for a moment, it feels like being different is a disadvantage.

The Book Review If you enjoy romance novels that feel like a warm hug, Trembles of the Heart by Frankie Sutton is a lovely choice. This sweet story blends love, personal challenges, and emotional honesty in a way that’s easy to connect with. It’s a gentle read that offers comfort, especially for those stepping into the new adult genre or looking for something heartfelt and uplifting.

The Book Review A graceful look at Canada’s first Olympic skating champion Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice by Ryan Stevens is the kind of biography that feels like a warm blanket on a cold day (why am I obsessed with this metaphor... Oh, I'm wearing a heated blanket when I write my reviews...). It’s thoughtful, well-researched, and full of admiration for a woman who helped shape Canadian sports history.

The Book Review The Third Ring: Brutal Trials, Bonded Enemies, and a Society on the Brink If you’re craving a dystopian romantasy that blends deadly games, class warfare, and slow-burn tension with a dash of divine cruelty, The Third Ring by A.N. Horton is the book to add to your TBR. With ten trials that haven’t been conquered in a thousand years, a forced mental bond between enemies, and a society ruled by gods who demand sacrifice, this story is as intense as it is addictive.

The Book Review If you love a dystopian thriller that pulls you into a world where everything seems to be falling apart, What Happened Next by Jon Colt might just be the book you’ve been waiting for. The author reached out to me to review this, and I’m so glad I gave it a read! It was a compelling, fast-paced ride, though not without a few bumps along the way.

The Book Review Strange Concentrate: A Collection of Surreal Tales That Stick with You If you’re someone who loves stories that step outside the box and dive into the wonderfully weird, then Strange Concentrate by Mike Russell is a must-read. This collection of very short stories is packed with bizarre ideas, unexpected twists, and just enough strangeness to keep you hooked from start to finish.

The Book Review A clever time travel thriller with heart, suspense, and a little magic If you’re like me and can’t resist a time travel story that mixes science fiction and thrills with a strong emotional core, The Towpath by Jonathan David Walter should be on your TBR. This isn’t just a typical twisty thriller! It’s layered, thoughtful, and completely original in the way it brings together history, grief, and the possibility of rewriting the past.

The Book Review A Journey Through Loss, Magic, and Mystery Within This Darkness by Chris Tomasini is one of those stories that sneaks up on you. It starts with a subtle, quiet mystery and then pulls you deeper and deeper into its world. The plot blends historical fiction, fantasy, and magical realism, weaving together the sorrow of loss with the wonder of hidden powers.

The Book Review A Mystical Quest for Redemption If you love a good supernatural thriller with a twist of mystery, Under Wing by Michelle Cornish is a book you won’t want to miss. Sasha, an 18-year-old woman on a mission to find her stolen daughter, Enola, embarks on a wild journey filled with secrets, power, and dark forces. It’s a story that will have you hooked from the start, even if it feels like there’s a little more room to grow.

The Book Review Friendship, Pressure, and Choosing Your Dream If you’ve ever faced a tough choice between following your dreams and staying loyal to the people who’ve been there for you, Game On! #3: The Big Twitch by Kevin Miller will hit close to home. This exciting and heartfelt story takes us into the world of competitive gaming, where ambition, friendship, and tough decisions collide in a fast-paced, high-stakes, middle-grade environment.