Best Canadian Regional Books of 2025

"Chinatown Vancouver is a rich and beautiful exploration of Vancouver's Chinatown. Seto weaves history and stories of Chinese settlers through beautiful artwork of local landmarks, from grocery stores and bakeries to gyms, and even some residential housing units. The book includes a helpful map as well as a comparable timeline of events in China and Canada. Chinatown Vancouver through art shows how Chinese settlers were able to create a self-sustainable community through perseverance and create safety nets to withstand the racism and segregation they faced."

- Cecilia, Customer Experience Representative

"The Spirit of Scatarie is a captivating historical page-turner featuring familiar-feeling characters and a strong connection to its local setting."

- Pam, Associate Category Manager

“I loved Openly Karl so much, it made me laugh and cry. Karl Wells’ life story is fascinating, relevant to Newfoundland culture, and offers insight into the troubles of being a gay man in a time when it was less accepted”.

- Matthew, Customer Experience Leader

“Ally is a Verb without a doubt should be read by every Ontarian. With a focus on impact you can make individually, this is a call to action that places accountability on settlers for the work of reconciling the harm done to Indigenous peoples in the past and present."

- Christine, General Manager

"It's heart-wrenching and relatable to so many with loved ones who are struggling or those who have struggled with addiction, and how grief can be a powerful force to finding a light for others to turn to."

- Flo, Customer Operations Leader

"A poetic metro ride through Montreal’s soul, where the city itself becomes a guide in Valentine’s journey of self-discovery."

- Mathieu, Director, French Business